Junior purrs like a kitten when he eats and Aggie Baby snorts when she's real hungry.
Yesterday they both bravely took on their first bottle feeding while out on the town!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
today's news
Today we had a busy day. Lots of paperwork for all the different agencies (Polish and American passports, birth certificates, money for having babies...people actually get cash for having a baby - I'll take it, but I think they could be spending that cash in a better way). Lots of feeding in between. It looks like Aggie and Junior are sleeping a little bit longer at a time, on the other hand they're up for longer periods too. So today they both tried out the bouncy seats they got from Uncle Henry and Aunt Lucille and they loved them, especially in 'vibrate' mode! Then they got a bath - this was their third bath by me and I think I finally washed them this time and not just dunked them in the water (I'm getting braver). They fit perfectly in the bathroom sink. And both are collecting special little things to go into their beautiful boxes from Aunt Lala. That's it for now... Junior is hungry again!
P.S. - New pictures on Flickr.
P.S. - New pictures on Flickr.
Monday, April 21, 2008
babies babies
Hi all,
I know it's taken me a while to sit down and write. And it hasn't been for lack of Agi trying to get me to do it. The reason why? I just couldn't pull myself away from the babies!!! I finally left my bedroom for longer than an hour or two about two days ago. Before that I was just happily bonding with the twins all day long, feeding, staring at them, getting a little catnap, staring at them, changing a diaper, staring at them... and all the while a goofy grin on my face. Jacek says I haven't looked this happy since before Jasiu, and that's how I feel. The babies are both wonderful, they look really peaceful between feedings when asleep. So far the only crying that goes on is when they are hungry. They take turns at intensive feeding periods - today I fed Junior 'till noon about every 30 - 60 minutes, now he's sleeping a bit longer but Agatka is waking up every hour.
What else to tell you...
I think Junior was looking at me today as if he understood all I was telling him - I think he's going to start reading and writing soon. Agatka won't be far behind, but she's trying to catch up a bit, since she was smaller than Jr. Both are already trying to lift their heads up.
We've had our first outings already - the first was for a doctors visit - both had a touch of jaundice on the 3rd - 4th day but it was mild enough not to warrant any treatment. But since there was some concern we had a check up when the kids were 7 days old - and all was well! The second outing was to show my mom and Agi, the girls and the twins the new house we bought - I don't know if all of you know but we bought a house - HURRAY!!!
And a third outing when the twins were 2.5 weeks to the mall for some shopping (believe it or not I bought more cross stitch materials).
So everything is getting back to the new normal. Jacek and I are learning all about babies. We couldn't do it without Agi and my Mom - both have helped us tremendously and Agi continues to do so. Everything would have been much harder without her. Did I already tell you I have the best sister EVER???!!!
Soon we will be off to the dzialka (summer cottage) where the kids will all get their dose of sunshine and fresh air. I'm sure we'll have many more pictures to share from there.
Till next time!
I know it's taken me a while to sit down and write. And it hasn't been for lack of Agi trying to get me to do it. The reason why? I just couldn't pull myself away from the babies!!! I finally left my bedroom for longer than an hour or two about two days ago. Before that I was just happily bonding with the twins all day long, feeding, staring at them, getting a little catnap, staring at them, changing a diaper, staring at them... and all the while a goofy grin on my face. Jacek says I haven't looked this happy since before Jasiu, and that's how I feel. The babies are both wonderful, they look really peaceful between feedings when asleep. So far the only crying that goes on is when they are hungry. They take turns at intensive feeding periods - today I fed Junior 'till noon about every 30 - 60 minutes, now he's sleeping a bit longer but Agatka is waking up every hour.
What else to tell you...
I think Junior was looking at me today as if he understood all I was telling him - I think he's going to start reading and writing soon. Agatka won't be far behind, but she's trying to catch up a bit, since she was smaller than Jr. Both are already trying to lift their heads up.
We've had our first outings already - the first was for a doctors visit - both had a touch of jaundice on the 3rd - 4th day but it was mild enough not to warrant any treatment. But since there was some concern we had a check up when the kids were 7 days old - and all was well! The second outing was to show my mom and Agi, the girls and the twins the new house we bought - I don't know if all of you know but we bought a house - HURRAY!!!
And a third outing when the twins were 2.5 weeks to the mall for some shopping (believe it or not I bought more cross stitch materials).
So everything is getting back to the new normal. Jacek and I are learning all about babies. We couldn't do it without Agi and my Mom - both have helped us tremendously and Agi continues to do so. Everything would have been much harder without her. Did I already tell you I have the best sister EVER???!!!
Soon we will be off to the dzialka (summer cottage) where the kids will all get their dose of sunshine and fresh air. I'm sure we'll have many more pictures to share from there.
Till next time!
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Home!
Maggi and the babies have been home for just over 24 hours now, and are settling in. Maggi is feeling well enough that she has started organizing the house/baby stuff, so perhaps she will be back to blogging herself soon. Here is a video of Junior getting a bath the other day, still in the hospital.
Untitled from agi graham on Vimeo.
Untitled from agi graham on Vimeo.
Friday, April 04, 2008
They're here!!
The babies are here! They arrived this morning via C-section. Mommy and babies are doing fine. Here are their details:
Jacek - born at 8:15am, weighing 6.1 lbs, 20 in long
Agata - born at 8:17am, weighing 5.8 lbs, 20 in long
Everyone is ecstatic. Maggi is tired, in some pain, but doing very well. Already feeling much better the last time I spoke to her at 3pm. Baby Jacek nursed like a champ at 10:30. He was on the boobie for 30 minutes! Agatka didn't want to wake up until about 2ish, and nursed for about 10 minutes. Here are a couple of photos.
If you'd like to see more photos, click on the Flickr link over on the left.
Jacek - born at 8:15am, weighing 6.1 lbs, 20 in long
Agata - born at 8:17am, weighing 5.8 lbs, 20 in long
Everyone is ecstatic. Maggi is tired, in some pain, but doing very well. Already feeling much better the last time I spoke to her at 3pm. Baby Jacek nursed like a champ at 10:30. He was on the boobie for 30 minutes! Agatka didn't want to wake up until about 2ish, and nursed for about 10 minutes. Here are a couple of photos.
If you'd like to see more photos, click on the Flickr link over on the left.
Thursday, April 03, 2008
And they're off!
6:28pm: Maggi and the twins, Jacek and Mom just left for the hospital. Maggi will get checked into her room, and we think they will do an ultrasound and other tests in preparation for the presumed C-section scheduled for 8am tomorrow morning. HEE HEE!
Who's got the twins?
In honor of Maggi's last day of pregnancy, here are a couple of photos. Both were taken on the last day of pregnancy...
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Not even crying!
Dear All,
Once again my bestest and most wonderful sis surprised me, causing me to cry great big, huge tears, and I want to thank you guys for pitching in. I'm talking about the virtual surprise baby shower. I really didn't want to do anything before the babies were born; no furniture, no baby room preparations, no baby clothes, no baby nail clippers, etc. etc. It was really hard to go buy clothes for the babies that we needed for the hospital stay (there is a list of things you are required to bring to the hospital, including diapers!) But since Agi and the girls, and then my mom got here, a lot has changed. I wouldn't say I'm the normal expectant mother (there are no baby or parenting magazines anywhere and we only spend a little part of our days talking about what it will be like) but because of Agi's infectious goodness and all of your gifts, I'm getting more excited in a happy and not just a nervous way.
Thank you all for the wonderful gifts. My house has now filled up with baby stuff; everything from stroller (thanks Iza, Kevin, Dudy and P. Muchlinska!) to car seats (Mom, Dad & Laura and Andrzej) to an assortment of baby clothes, accessories and paraphernalia (a long list of great friends and family). We even have a whole set of baby furniture (yay Mom & Dad!) albeit still in boxes. I just can't get past that one, arranging the babies' room. Jacek will do that once the babies are born and while we are still in the hospital.
Needless to say, I bawled and laughed throughout the baby shower (especially when I opened the beautiful boxes you made and letters you wrote, Lala - only the ones addressed to us). I think Agi took some video, so you might get a glimpse of what hormones do to an otherwise perfectly normal person. I think you are all wonderful and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being with us, for all the words of encouragement, and wonderful gifts. Keep your fingers crossed for a couple-three more days. It's now Tuesday morning and I go to the hospital Thursday evening for a Friday morning scheduled C-section.
We love you guys,
Maggi & Jacek
Once again my bestest and most wonderful sis surprised me, causing me to cry great big, huge tears, and I want to thank you guys for pitching in. I'm talking about the virtual surprise baby shower. I really didn't want to do anything before the babies were born; no furniture, no baby room preparations, no baby clothes, no baby nail clippers, etc. etc. It was really hard to go buy clothes for the babies that we needed for the hospital stay (there is a list of things you are required to bring to the hospital, including diapers!) But since Agi and the girls, and then my mom got here, a lot has changed. I wouldn't say I'm the normal expectant mother (there are no baby or parenting magazines anywhere and we only spend a little part of our days talking about what it will be like) but because of Agi's infectious goodness and all of your gifts, I'm getting more excited in a happy and not just a nervous way.
Thank you all for the wonderful gifts. My house has now filled up with baby stuff; everything from stroller (thanks Iza, Kevin, Dudy and P. Muchlinska!) to car seats (Mom, Dad & Laura and Andrzej) to an assortment of baby clothes, accessories and paraphernalia (a long list of great friends and family). We even have a whole set of baby furniture (yay Mom & Dad!) albeit still in boxes. I just can't get past that one, arranging the babies' room. Jacek will do that once the babies are born and while we are still in the hospital.
Needless to say, I bawled and laughed throughout the baby shower (especially when I opened the beautiful boxes you made and letters you wrote, Lala - only the ones addressed to us). I think Agi took some video, so you might get a glimpse of what hormones do to an otherwise perfectly normal person. I think you are all wonderful and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being with us, for all the words of encouragement, and wonderful gifts. Keep your fingers crossed for a couple-three more days. It's now Tuesday morning and I go to the hospital Thursday evening for a Friday morning scheduled C-section.
We love you guys,
Maggi & Jacek
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