Heather Mickey posted the Hospital Pictures to her blog!!!
Heather Mickey Photography Blog - Newborn Pictures
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Make sure to leave her a comment, telling her how great the pictures turned out!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Harvick & Jarrett . 2 Weeks
2 weeks old; almost back to their birth weight; 21.5" (Harvick) and 21.75" (Jarrett)
The twins had their 2 week "Well-Baby" appointment a day late (their doctor wasn't in the office on Wednesday). Both boys have gained back some of the weight they initially lost, but aren't quite up to their birth weights - they are within a few ounces each. Just to be "safe", we will take them in again next week to ensure they are continuing to gain the weight back. There really isn't a concern, given that they are both still "large" for their age (as compared to a singleton), and very large compared to twins.
We have established a routine that is working for us now - we will just be working on extending their nighttime sleeping hours.
Both boys are big sleepers - Harvick only spends about 1-2 hours awake (other than nursing), and Jarrett is awake about 2-2.5 per day.
Finally - to celebrate their 2 week "birthday", both boys enjoyed a shower! The main stump of each of their umbilical cords fell off at 1 week, but we waited a few extra days to make sure it was fully healed. Both boys did well in the shower - the warm water put them to sleep, just like it had with Ryder.
The twins had their 2 week "Well-Baby" appointment a day late (their doctor wasn't in the office on Wednesday). Both boys have gained back some of the weight they initially lost, but aren't quite up to their birth weights - they are within a few ounces each. Just to be "safe", we will take them in again next week to ensure they are continuing to gain the weight back. There really isn't a concern, given that they are both still "large" for their age (as compared to a singleton), and very large compared to twins.
We have established a routine that is working for us now - we will just be working on extending their nighttime sleeping hours.
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| Soaking up some Vitamin D (Harvick) |
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| (Jarrett) |
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| Sleeping together (this is their nighttime arrangement right now - they like to be near eachother, but not necessarily touching). (Harvick on the left, Jarrett on the right) |
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| More sunbathing. (Jarrett in the back, Harvick in the front) |
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| Jarrett holding his pacifier in his mouth. |
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| Patrick is creative how he holds them together - they are often stacked in some way. (Jarrett on "top" (left); Harvick on "bottom" (right)) |
Both boys are big sleepers - Harvick only spends about 1-2 hours awake (other than nursing), and Jarrett is awake about 2-2.5 per day.
Finally - to celebrate their 2 week "birthday", both boys enjoyed a shower! The main stump of each of their umbilical cords fell off at 1 week, but we waited a few extra days to make sure it was fully healed. Both boys did well in the shower - the warm water put them to sleep, just like it had with Ryder.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Ryder . 22 Months
22 months; 29 pounds
Clearly, this past month has brought a huge change into Ryder's life. He went from being an only child (and only grandchild, for the most part) to having 2 siblings. Ryder has adjusted well. He still is fairly disinterested in his brothers, but he has no issues with jealousy - which, Patrick and I are very grateful!
Ryder is saying more and more words (you may have noticed a "Ryder's Words" section on the right - it will be updated as he consistently says new things). His favorite is "ball", with "balloon" a close second. He consistently will say "dad/da-da" in reference to Patrick, but won't say it to him directly. Once he does, I'll add it to the list!
Just 2 more months until this boy turns 2. Where has the time gone?!?
Clearly, this past month has brought a huge change into Ryder's life. He went from being an only child (and only grandchild, for the most part) to having 2 siblings. Ryder has adjusted well. He still is fairly disinterested in his brothers, but he has no issues with jealousy - which, Patrick and I are very grateful!
Ryder is saying more and more words (you may have noticed a "Ryder's Words" section on the right - it will be updated as he consistently says new things). His favorite is "ball", with "balloon" a close second. He consistently will say "dad/da-da" in reference to Patrick, but won't say it to him directly. Once he does, I'll add it to the list!
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| Ryder discovered a new game - putting the rocks into an empty container . . . one by one. He finds it super fun! |
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| Using his brothers' monitor as a phone. |
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| Ryder has discovered how to "wrestle" with Patrick. Unfortunately, this means that whenever Patrick sits on the ground, Ryder is running over to him, trying to push him over! |
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| Playing with a new Easter present from Nana and Papa. |
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| Dying Easter eggs (again) with the neighbors. |
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| Rediscovering his love of watermelon! |
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| Cute boy! |
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| Ryder LOVED the plastic Easter eggs - he would sort them by color, and put them together/take them apart over and over. |
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| Mother's Day 2011. |
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| CRAZY bath hair - proof this child needed a haircut! |
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| Ryder has discovered he loves to sit int the rocking chair to watch a movie. |
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| Reading. He can go directly to the correct page when asked to find a color! |
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| In April, I bought a package of Peeps - Ryder was grossed out by the texture at first, but when I offered him one again, he loved it! |
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| Patrick "swaddling" Ryder in a Family Room blanket - Ryder was watching his favorite Baby Einstein movie, and didn't seem to mind it at all. |
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| The "after" picture of his haircut . . . for some unknown reason, the camera was having issues, so pardon the dark-colored image. |
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| We put a bouncer on the counter for one of the twins, and after they were done, Patrick set Ryder in it (to be funny), while he was drinking his milk - Ryder thought it was the best seat in the house! |
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| Reading with Dad and Harvick. |
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| I took a picture to capture how he carries his juice cup, in the crook of his arm, everywhere he goes. |
Just 2 more months until this boy turns 2. Where has the time gone?!?
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Harvick & Jarrett . 1 Week
With Ryder, I started sending out weekly updates at week 5. This time around, I thought I would post updates from the very beginning.
The day we were released from the hospital (Friday), both boys' bilirubin levels were slightly elevated, so we were asked to bring them back in to the lab for testing every day until they were lowered. By Saturday, Harvick's levels had raised enough, that the doctor ordered he be put on the "blue lights" 24/7 to prevent a continued increase. Thankfully, by the following Monday both boys' levels had decreased, and we were given the okay to stop the use of the bilirubin lights as of Tuesday.
We are working on a routine, but really, so far it's just been a skeleton of a routine. They are both nursing well, although, Jarrett seems to be more consistent in latching. They are sleeping a lot, in general - they will sleep for about 5 hours at night before waking for more milk. Their "awake time" is fairly short-lived, but occurs several times throughout the day (and night).
Our first week as a family of 5 went well. Patrick is able to work the whole week just part-time, coming home by 1:00 each day. Also, Ryder still attended the babysitters until 2:00 each day.
We are very fortunate to have great neighbors and friends who signed up to bring us dinner every night through May 16. It's one less thing to worry about getting together each evening, and has been a major blessing!
The day we were released from the hospital (Friday), both boys' bilirubin levels were slightly elevated, so we were asked to bring them back in to the lab for testing every day until they were lowered. By Saturday, Harvick's levels had raised enough, that the doctor ordered he be put on the "blue lights" 24/7 to prevent a continued increase. Thankfully, by the following Monday both boys' levels had decreased, and we were given the okay to stop the use of the bilirubin lights as of Tuesday.
We are working on a routine, but really, so far it's just been a skeleton of a routine. They are both nursing well, although, Jarrett seems to be more consistent in latching. They are sleeping a lot, in general - they will sleep for about 5 hours at night before waking for more milk. Their "awake time" is fairly short-lived, but occurs several times throughout the day (and night).
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| Harvick spending time on the light bed. |
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| Jarrett spending time on the light bed. Unlike Harvick, Jarrett wouldn't keep his arms in the "sleeping bag". |
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| Mother's Day 2011 Unfortunately, we couldn't get a picture with all 3 boys together. (Jarrett on the left, Harvick on the right) |
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| First "bath" (Harvick) |
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| (Jarrett) |
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| Snuggling together in the same swing. (Harvick on the left, Jarrett on the right) |
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| I often used a sling to carry Ryder when he was a baby. For the twins, I knew that the sling wouldn't work to carry both, but had heard that a "Moby Wrap" would accomodate them together . . . it's a bit tricky to put on correctly, but it works! (Harvick on the left, Jarrett on the right) |
Our first week as a family of 5 went well. Patrick is able to work the whole week just part-time, coming home by 1:00 each day. Also, Ryder still attended the babysitters until 2:00 each day.
We are very fortunate to have great neighbors and friends who signed up to bring us dinner every night through May 16. It's one less thing to worry about getting together each evening, and has been a major blessing!
Kissing & Sharing
For most of the time, Ryder is pretty disintersted in his brothers. He doesn't seem to mind at all that they are home, or that Patrick or myself are caring for them; but, he also isn't excited about it either.
When he does show interest, he is very soft, often "petting" their heads, and will give them kisses on the top of their heads as well!
When he does show interest, he is very soft, often "petting" their heads, and will give them kisses on the top of their heads as well!
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| Kissing Harvick while I nurse him. |
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| Kissing both boys (the camera wasn't fast enough). Jarrett on the left, Harvick on the right. |
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| "Sharing" his juice with Jarrett - Ryder did this 100% on his own! |
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Harvick & Jarrett . Hospital Photos
Heather Mickey posted the Hospital Pictures to her blog!!!
Heather Mickey Photography Blog - Hospital Pictures
Make sure to leave her a comment, telling her how great the pictures turned out!
Heather Mickey Photography Blog - Hospital Pictures
Make sure to leave her a comment, telling her how great the pictures turned out!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Email Update 05/09/2011
This morning I sent out an email to my co-workers (over 150 of them!) about the twins' arrival, and I included 2 extra pictures that weren't posted to the blog - I figured you would all want to see them too!
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| Ryder is just as exhausted as us! |
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| Taken this morning (05/09/2011) Harvick on the left, Jarrett on the right. |
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Harvick & Jarrett!!!
I had my "38 week" OB appointment on Wednesday, 05/04/2011. Due to various risk factors increasing, my OB reccomended I stay at the hospital for an induction, rather than coming back on Friday for the one previously scheduled. And, while I have said all along that I wanted to carry them as long as possible, I know when it is time to listen to the doctor!
After about 4 hours of labor, the boys were born:
Of course, we had Heather Mickey come to the hospital on Thursday morning to take pictures of Harvick and Jarrett, as well as some "first family of 5" shots (she couldn't do the birth photos this time, due to me being required to deliver in the OR). As soon as she puts some on her blog, I will be sure to post!
After about 4 hours of labor, the boys were born:
Harvick Adam Hansen
10 pounds, 2 ounces
20.5 inches
3:33pm
Jarrett Harris Hansen
9 pounds, 1 ounce
21.5 inches
3:42pm
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| One last pregnancy picture. |
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| Together right after being cleaned off. Jarrett is on the left, Harvick on the right. |
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| Jarrett on the left, Harvick on the right. |
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| Harvick on the left, Jarrett on the right. |
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| This picture is a bit skewed because of the angle - they aren't really that different in size. Harvick on the left, Jarrett on the right. |
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| HOME!!! Jarrett on the left, Harvick on the right. |
Of course, we had Heather Mickey come to the hospital on Thursday morning to take pictures of Harvick and Jarrett, as well as some "first family of 5" shots (she couldn't do the birth photos this time, due to me being required to deliver in the OR). As soon as she puts some on her blog, I will be sure to post!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Playset (again)!
When we purchased the playset, we knew that we would want to make the "sandbox" area (located under the slide) into a ball pit (like the plastic balls at fast food places).
I thought that we would be able to purchase one, maybe two, bags of balls from Target - they come in bags of 100. When Patrick saw the ones I had been thinking of purchasing, he thought we would need at least 3 or 4 bags . . . but, at $25 a bag, I thought we should just start with one . . .
Turns out Patrick was right! The bag didn't even have enough to cover a single layer of the area. Ryder didn't care at all, and was completely ecstatic to have balls!
Now, anytime he is near a window where is playset is viewable (his room, the Kitchen, and the Family Room), he is constantly pointing toward his playset, and excitedly telling us "ball, ball, ball, ball . . . ". He's always loved playing outside, but this has made him even more excited to play with his playset!
Don't worry - more balls will be purchased - we realize it does look a little pathetic!
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| The "sandbox" is the area directly behind the slide, in front of the picnic table. |
I thought that we would be able to purchase one, maybe two, bags of balls from Target - they come in bags of 100. When Patrick saw the ones I had been thinking of purchasing, he thought we would need at least 3 or 4 bags . . . but, at $25 a bag, I thought we should just start with one . . .
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| Ryder admiring the new addition! |
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| Patrick will yell out a color, and Ryder looks for it - he picked the correct one every time! |
Turns out Patrick was right! The bag didn't even have enough to cover a single layer of the area. Ryder didn't care at all, and was completely ecstatic to have balls!
Now, anytime he is near a window where is playset is viewable (his room, the Kitchen, and the Family Room), he is constantly pointing toward his playset, and excitedly telling us "ball, ball, ball, ball . . . ". He's always loved playing outside, but this has made him even more excited to play with his playset!
Don't worry - more balls will be purchased - we realize it does look a little pathetic!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Ryder . Art
Grandma Jody printed off some coloring pages of the"Blue Dog" character (from one of Ryder's most favorite books!) for them to color this afternoon. But, eating lunch, running around outside, chasing Bob (the cat), and playing on the stairs took up all of their time. After dinner tonight, Ryder colored the page . . .
. . . we think we have an artist in our midst!
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| Ryder's Masterpiece |
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