Freaky twin stuff

You know how people talk about identical twins being freakishly alike? Well it's freakishly true. I didn't realize how much the boys mimic each other until I went to change Nolan's diaper today. I had just changed Adrian's diaper and since his was messy Nolan's would be too. Naturally, right? It was at that moment that I realized how much expectations were constantly being set based on the actions (or poops) of the other twin. If Nolan is in a grumpy mood, you better bet Adrian will be. If Adrian is in my arms smiling and cooing, don't be surprised to hear a giggle from the other crib (which has actually happened on more than one occasion). It's strange that these boys act and do so much alike when they technically haven't even seen each other since the morning of their birth. It makes you wonder how much of it is real and how much they are planning with their telepathic twin conversations. Either way, it's something that I am finding quite enjoyable to witness.

Nolan = mealtime rockstar

Nolan took his full morning feed from me today! He must be feeling pretty motivated because he latched on and didn't stop! And not only did he eat during his 9am feeding but he took another 10 mL at his 12pm feeding. Woohoo! Adrian, on the other hand, is one lazy bum today. He's been too sleepy to eat anything. We have yet to beat his record of 25mL but tomorrow is a new day. Maybe he'll realize that he's being shown up by his brother and pick it up a bit. In the meantime we'll just turn mealtime into cuddletime:)

Today is a good day. 1/3/2012. 38 weeks gest./ 6 weeks old

I'm just hanging out next to Nolan and Adrians cribside thinking about how grateful I am to have these beautiful babies. Sometimes I look down at them and think "how did somebody so beautiful come from me?" they are just so perfect.
Today we are continuing to work on breastfeeding. This morning went well. Adrian took 14 mL and Nolan took 18 mL. To put that number in perspective, Adrian normally gets 50 mL from his feeding tube and Nolan gets 43. They are slowly getting better and better!
I took a break a little while ago and visited the gals from the diagnostics center who did my hour long NSTs during the pregnancy. It was so good to see them! It really made my day. I really got to know these girls during my stay at the hospital so it was nice to finally see them again.
So far, today is a good day.