New Year's Resolutions - Ask Me How I Lost 35 pounds in 5 days!!

So, I have discovered the key to losing weight! All you have to do is deliver twins! Seriously though, we are so excited to share our little boys with you! Here are all of the stats for you...

Emory Charles Langdale

Born December 28, 2010

Weight: 4 pounds, 15 ounces

Length: 18.5 inches

Cooper Lee Langdale

Born December 28, 2010

Weight: 4 pounds, 15 ounces

Length: 19 inches

Highlights of the week so far...

- Breastfeeding Twins is not as easy as it looks, but I'm excited to say we have actually been able to breastfeed both at the same time! I am so excited about this! I can actually get some sleep now!

- I got to see projectile poop for the first time in my life. Chris actually got to experience it though... I was left laughing so hard I was crying!

- Vibrating/Bouncy Seats are worth their weight in gold!

- The boy's first sponge bath. Both our boys love their hair to be washed, but hate for their bodies to be washed! I sure this is just the beginning of our bath time woes...

- Friends and Family are such blesssings! We have been so lucky to have so many friends and family help us out in this first week. It has made things so much easier on us. Just getting the boys on a feeding schedule has been hard enough. I don't think we ever would have eaten if it weren't for Chris's mom and my parents. I am SO grateful that Chris's mom could stay with us until tomorrow. I'm a little nervous about things once she leaves, but I think we have been able to at least establish somewhat of a system for now that will help us be able to handle things on our own.

- Our dogs and their response to the boys... We have been keeping Payton and Manning away from the boys for a while, but eventually we had to introduce them. Payton is our spastic dog and we were a little worried how she would handle these two new additions to our family. However, she has been pretty good. She has had her moments when she goes over the top, but not too many. She is still learning... Manning seems to have taken the approach that she would rather not get in trouble. So, she pretty much ignores the boys at all cost. Payton did have a break through last night though. We let her sleep in the same room as us for the first time. Chris got up once because Emory was crying. Apparently Payton didn't think he was doing a good enough job and ran back into our bedroom and licked me in the face and just stared at me until I woke up... Such a smart dog!

- Pacifiers are not such a bad thing... Both our boys were feeding really well. So, our doctor told us it was OK to introduce a pacifier to them. It has been so helpful and they are still eating really well. I'm so thankful for this!

I'm sure that I will have many more stories to share with all of you, but I'm sure for now you would rather meet these little guys. Take a look at our new additions!

Proud Grandparents

Ellie being introduced to her new cousins!

Scott, Ellie and Cooper

Proud grandma

Showing a little brotherly love...

(Emory on the left and Cooper on the right)

Grandpa Tom

Snuggle time!

Going Home Outfits. How adorable!

I just love this picture. Emory slept with his hand on Cooper's head. So cute!

 

The nurses were so nice to take this picture of us. What a great family memory!

Decked out in our Clemson colors! Go Tigers!

I finally got some rest...Emory snuggled up for the moment.

Thank you all for sharing in this great moment in our lives. It is such a blessing to have such wonderful friends and family. We are sending out big hugs and kisses to you all! This first week has been a blast with our boys. I know it is only going to get better!