Finally a minute...

I only have a minute. The babies have been extra demanding this week. They went to the doctor on Monday. I was overwhelmed and surprised when Dr. Maini said that they would be getting shots. I knew that the time would come but I thought we had more time. I didn't want them to have shots....I really wanted to make sure that they only received the ones they would need to go to school. I felt rushed and pressured into it and didn't have time to think. Each baby received 2 shots in each thigh and an oral vaccine. Elliott spit most if not all of the oral vaccine out...yay Elliott!!! Since then they have been a little extra cranky and don't want to be put down. This is hard when I am only one person!!! Elliott weighed 7lbs 10 oz and Aaron was 7lbs 1 oz. They are not on the chart as far as weight goes for a normal 2 month old but their heads are on the chart!!! I didn't think they ha big heads. They no longer have to be on the high calorie formula but are now on Enfamil AR...for acid reflux. Its super thick like a milk shake, but they aren't throwing it up!!! We were hoping they would be put on a less expensive formula but our babies are WAY to special for that!!! On that note...I have decided to stop breastfeeding. I know that it is healthier for them but I am pumping so often that I can't spend quality time with my babies. I think their mental health is more important than their physical health and I know that their physical health is good. It is true that they may have more ear infections and allergies because they are not breastfed but they may not as well. They could have developed those things even being breastfed. That may sound terrible but they are really healthy!!! They were only able to get one bottle of breast milk a day. I know every bit is awesome, but I need to be able to sleep in order to be a good mommy. I was so incredibly stressed out and it was such a hard decision to make but I know it was the right one for our family. Andrew and I are both able to bond while feeding the babies and all 4 of us seem to be happier and more calm. I love being able to spend more time with them and not getting upset when they take a long time to get to sleep since that pushes my pumping back and makes me be able to get less done. I need my babies to be what I think about the most...not pumping. I had been in denial about this for too long and I really REALLY tried to make it work. I am not giving up. I am doing what is best for our little family. We have spent so much money on teas and herbs and non FDA approved prescriptions. If circumstances were different it may have worked. I will for sure try again if we have any more kids...even if it's twins again!!!

On a light note...Andrew and I had a terrible night with the boys Sunday night. They were both crying and we couldn't figure out why. They kept calming down when they had their paci's and then would begin to scream again when their paci's fell out. Andrew wanted to tie their paci's to their faces!!! I wouldn't let him but it did lighten the mood and make us both laugh. Finally Andrew asked if we had checked if they were poopy and both were!!! Once their diapers were changed they both felt so much better =) How amazing is that!!!

On Monday they boys had their first trip to a restaurant...we went to Flat Top...yummy. They slept the entire time!!! We put in two offers for the house in Mackinaw and both were rejected. The four of us looked at another house...this one is in Peoria..this morning. I feel very good about it. Not like how I felt going through the Mackinaw house. We are putting in an offer today. It is move in ready and super close to Chuck E Cheese. We bought the boys in the house and they met our Realtor, Mario. He thought they were awesome!!! I am thinking it won't be long before him and his wife have their own little bundle!!! Well...the boys are waking up to eat. So happy I had a few minutes to write!!! Have fun in the snow!!!
xoxo
Jen and Elliott (Elliott is currently sleeping on my lap =)