Hoot Hoot

I have started early brainwashing Miss little Harper to love owls in hopes of her becoming a Chio later in life.  Jackson is also starting to love owls, maybe not his choice or daddy's :)

Brother still isn't too sure about these owls but he is warming up to them!

Jackson has a little baseball in his life also!

Too Cute

Jackson and Harper had their first of many photo shoots at the hospital just a fews days after their arrival.  I hope they are getting used to the camera.  Here are some of our favorites.

Brother always has his hands up near his face like this.  It is his comfort zone.

We think they are so stinkin cute! 

Round Two

As many of you know I have had some complications from my c-section.  I am now scheduled for round two of surgery tomorrow to hopefully correct the problem.  We have been to the Dr. basically everyday since I have been released from the hospital.  It has been extremely difficult leaving the babies on a daily basis so I'm thankful that tomorrow should be the end of this mess!

Here is a little background (I apoligize up front if I give too many details) . . . I delivered the twins via c-section Friday, January 6th.  On Saturday, while still in the hospital, I woke up laying in a pool of blood.  Such a scary experience!  The nurses immediately called the on call Dr. up to the hospital and also called my Dr. to come in.  The doctor's determined that I had a large hematoma that built up so much pressure that it burst through my incision.  The doctor's were able to stop the bleeding by pumping numerous fluids and medication into my system and by applying major pressure to the incision via nurses and also a 5 lb bag of sand.  My hematoma caused severe swelling and also a bruise the size of at least a basketball.  Now I need the rest of the hematoma to drain through the incision however I'm having severe blood clotting which is restricting the drainage.  Bascially my incision is completely open at this point.  My Dr. will be removing all the blood clots during my surgery tomorrow and closing my original incision.

I'm trying to stay strong through all of this for Jackson and Harper but it breaks my heart that I will be leaving them for the entire day tomorrow.  It seems so early to lose a day with our sweet babies but they will be in good hands.  I can handle the pain but its hard leaving these precious faces . . .

Maddie and Bailey will watch over the twins while I'm out on Wednesday

Hopefully all goes well tomorrow and I'll be on the road to recovery, FINALLY!!! 

The day we will never forget

January 6, 2012 is a day that Tyler and I will NEVER forget.  We are now the proud parents of Harper Lynne Miller and Jackson Clay Miller.  We are absolutely head over heels in love with our two little ones!  We have spent the first week loving on the babies every minute of the day. 

Here is the story of the twins' birth . . .

Tyler and I went to bed Thursday evening with the intention of going to work Friday morning and preparing for our last child free weekend.  Those plans changed around 4:00 a.m. when my water broke.  Earlier in the week my doctor said the chances of the twins coming before our scheduled c-section were slim to none.  We were planning on scheduling a c-section for January 13th or the 18th.  So our shock level was pretty high at 4:00 am when my water broke, honestly we weren't totally convinced at first.  After about 20 minutes of google searching we were certain that the twins would be making their grand entrance today.  Tyler jumped in the shower and I put on some make up, straightened my hair and finished packing our bags.  About an hour later (a little after 5) we were pulling up to the hospital doors for our weekend stay.  You would have thought we were moving in with all the stuff we had packed.

Once we were checked into the hospital my doctor scheduled my c-section for 7:30 am.  Everything happened so quickly which was definitely a blessing.  There was no time for nerves or anxiety, just pure excitement that we were about to meet our precious babies.  I'm happy Jackson and Harper were able to choose their birthday!

Harper Lynne Miller was born at 8:00 am, weighing in at 5 lbs 9 ounces and 19 inches long and Jackson Clay Miller was born at 8:01 am weighing in at 5 lbs 3 ounces and 18 inches long.  We feel so blessed they were both perfectly healthy at 36 weeks.
 

Pre-delivery, this is the last belly bump picture.

So thankful that Auntie Stephanie (and Auntie Amanda) were at the hospital for the twins delivery.  It happened so quickly the rest of the family couldn't make it until 11:30-12:00.

The nurses working to get our precious babies all clean after delivery.

Introducing Miss Harper Lynne

And our handsome little man, Jackson Clay

Love at first sight!

Happy family of four!

Proud mama!

and the very proud daddy!

Grandma and Grandpa Nelson loving their first grand babies!

Mimi and Papa Miller showing off their first grand babies.  Jackson and Harper are bound to be spoiled rotten by their grandparents.

Jackson and Harper's fav auntie!

The babies appreciated all their visitors at the hospital.  They are definitely loved by so many.

We have caught them numerous times holding hands while sleeping, so sweet!

Pics of Miss Harper . . .

What big beautiful blue eyes!  We love to see them open.

Pics of Jackson aka Brother Bear

Tyler bonding with his baby boy after his circumcision.

Ready to head home!  Tyler and I are so thankful that Jackson and Harper came home with us immediately.

I have had some complications from the c-section that have kept me down longer than anticipated.  Tyler and I are so grateful for all the prayers, concerns and help.  We truly have the best family and friends.  I hope to be on the road to recovery next week.

We are now a week into having a family of four and we are loving every moment. I can't imagine our lives without Jackson and Harper.  We love you babies!