From Waddle To Swaddle

Pregnancy certainly was not what I had expected and dreamed. However, each complication and step along the way brought me closer to the Lord and my dear husband, who was the most supportive, loving man. I also learned many lessons, including patience, giving up control, allowing others to help me, and so much more. Every moment was training for this great adventure called motherhood! Now we are on the other side of pregnancy, in those first few precious days with our double blessings - so sweet, cuddly and beautiful. They are so precious, beyond any words I could ever use to try to describe them. I am amazed at the special bond I have already formed with each one. I love them more than I could have imagined, equally, yet in completely different ways. Sophia seems to have a gentle, sensitive spirit. Even as she cries, it is generally soft and sweet, and she is so patient in waiting if I am tending to her sister and can't get to her right away. Alexis is more the life of the party, surprisingly alert and responsive. She has the sweetest smile that can light up your heart in a nanosecond. Every struggle along the way has been worth just a few moments with my miracle babies!

It has been so neat to see our family and friends enjoy these two special treasures as well. My nephew, who is 2 1/2 years old, is curious but a bit hesitant. When asked if he wanted to kiss the babies, he said "Why?" But he now loves giving kisses and patting them on the back. He keeps peeking at them and pointing out his observations, including that they have eyes and lips, as well as his little running commentary, "Awwww, cute, beautiful, babies..." With Grandpa holding one baby, and his mom picking up the other, he lifted up the blanket in the pack-n-play and said "Babies? What happened?" He was apparently looking for more babies, convinced that we are a baby making factory. :) LOL! There will be many pictures and memories. It's a good thing we live in an age of digital cameras, otherwise we'd be spending a fortune in film development! We'll be sharing these precious moments along the way with you. So join us as we take off the most exciting journey of our lives!