Weeks 3 and 4

by Amy ~ April 5, 2010

We’ve had a busy few weeks! We took the babies on their first walk around Green Lake. They both enjoyed the car ride and walk around the lake. The weather was beautiful and it was good to get out of the house! It’s hard to plan outings when they eat every 2-3 hours because inevitably, someone is hungry or cranky or I need to get home to pump. This time, Zara had a little meltdown and wanted food – and when Zara wants food she wants it NOW! She has a tiny bit of a temper and tends to turn as stiff as a board when she’s crying. It’s amazing how strong a 5 lb baby is!!!

I had an outpatient surgery at the beginning of the week because I had some placenta that did not come out and it was making me sick. Again, we were very thankful to have Rita here helping us because she was able to tend to the babies while Zvonimir took me to the hospital and I could relax knowing the babies were in good hands. I feel so much better since the surgery and hope this is my last stay in the hospital for a while!!

Zara and Gabe are both growing and putting on weight. Zara has gained over a pound and Gabe has gained nearly a pound. Zara is finally growing out of her preemie clothing but still isn’t fitting well into newborn clothes. Both of the babies eat a bunch and eat often! It keeps us busy. Rita has been a tremendous help, getting up every few hours to help me feed the babies while I pump (so Z can sleep and be productive at work!). It will be a challenge when she goes home because she has been helping out so much with everything.

It’s hard to believe that nearly a month has passed since Gabe and Zara were born. They both have unique personalities already and are really fun to watch. Gabe is a cuddle bunny – he LOVES to be held and snuggled. He can break out of any swaddle you put him in – especially the hand….he has to have his hand near his face at all times.  Zara makes little chicken and cat sounds that make you giggle. She smiles a lot and has developed these cute little chubby cheeks.  Her legs get stiff as a board when she’s mad or when you’re changing her diaper.  Both of them stick out their tongue as a “warning sign” when hungry…. you have about 5 minutes from the tongue until major tears.  Better hurry and get that food ready or you will hear them scream!!

It’s a lot of work but we’re having fun with them already!

View the latest pictures of Gabriel and Zara .