The twins are now a week old and they just keep getting sweeter and cuter by the minute! They have brought the sweetest spirit in to our home and we have loved having babies to hold and smother in kisses. The most amazing sight is looking in the crib and seeing two precious babies snuggled up together sound asleep! They are the best little babies!
Mark's prediction of Karlee being the sassy one is turning out to be completely wrong. Karlee is so sweet and dainty and even tempered. She is very alert and awake more than Nicholas and never fusses...yet! She is the perfect little nurser and just a dream! Nicholas, on the other hand, is ALL BOY ! He certainly lets you know when he is hungry and he needs a little more love to get him to sleep sometimes. He also is good at pooping right after we've just barely changed him and if you're not careful, you'll get squirted from both ends! Mark talked about Nick having a rough start from the beginning in our last post. Well, it gets worse. The pediatrician and our lactation consultant noticed right away that his little frenum underneath his tongue was attached right at the tip making it hard for him to nurse. We were referred to an ENT to have it clipped, but Mark decided that he could do it. After a little research and a trip to his dental office for some surgical scissors, he performed the procedure on our kitchen counter. My mom held little Nicholas down. I couldn't do it, I was crying too hard! Mark made the quick clip and it was over. There was no bleeding and as soon as I took him in my arms, he settled right down. It's helped a little with the nursing but I have what my lactation consultant refers to as a "Wimpy White Boy" who can't latch on and only snacks and sleeps. I don't know about this nursing thing and I might end up pumping my life away!
We definitely have our hands full but we're getting our routine down. It takes all of us! It has been so WONDERFUL having my mom here to help! We couldn't do this without her. She has been an amazing support and runs circles around me cleaning up my house, keeping the laundry up, burping and rocking babies, entertaining Macy and reminding me to rest! We've decided we're never ever going to let her go! We'll savor these next three weeks with her!
Thank you for all of your sweet comments! It has been so fun to hear from so many of you! We have the greatest friends and appreciate all of your support! We love and miss you all!
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There is nothing like having your mom there to help. I am glad that things are going well for you and way to go Mark. I don't blame you for not watching. I would have done the same thing as you.
Cynthia told me today about Mark performing the procedure on Nick!! I'd be freaking out too--you should've seen Al's eyes when I told him about it:) I've been wondering how you were holding up but I didn't want to call, wouldn't want to wake a baby! Glad you're all doing well. Please call if you need anything at all!!
What a blessing that you have one baby that has been so easy (using that term loosely--no baby is really "easy"). I hope things go better, and that little Nicholas figures out the nursing! Love you guys!
Congratulations on the new babies! They are so beautiful. I found a link to your blog from the Schmidts and had to see how you guys were doing. It sounds like you are adjusting amazingly well. We wish you all the best!
Big Hug,
The Lunts
Linds-
They are so cute! It sounds like you are surviving okay. Good luck with everything. I love the pics of the two of them cuddling. So precious!!
Oh my heavens, Lindsey! I'm in awe of your 37 week tummy! I'm even more in awe of the rest of you 37 week body. You should be bouncing back pretty quick, I think.
Daren and I can't believe Mark clipping Nick's tongue thing. BRAVE MAN. You guys are so amazing and the babies are gorgeous. Congrats again. Lindsey, I honor you.
Mark and Lindsey,
Congratulations! We are so so happy for your family. We love the names Karlee and Nicholas. They are beautiful babies! How wonderful to have your mom there to help. Your mom is so fun, I remember her coming in to Dillards to buy clothes and we'd get to chatting. Tell her hi for us. I can't believe Macy is a big sister. She's a cutie! Love you guys!...The Watsons
They are beautiful. It sounds like you guys are doing great. I ran across your blog so I am glad i was able to see what you guys are up to. Congrats.
Congrats! I had to peek at your cute family since you are linked on so many friends blogs. How exciting to have the twins home now. They are adorable!
Love, the Jessop's
MARKY MARK! Wow...congrats. Hey I got your message on Amy's blog. Cool that you are coming into town in Feb. I don't think I have your new email address, so drop me a line jschmiddy@hotmail.com
John
Lindsey - huge congrats to you guys! Tanner had to have his frenulum clipped too, but our hometeacher Tom Hammond did it at Children's. We're keeping you all in our prayers - best of luck with catching some sleep!
We have been out of town and missed the GREAT news! Congratlations on your babies- they are both darling! And SO lucky to have you two as parents. Now We just wish we were there to help out! We miss you guys...can't wait to see more pictures! Chris and Stace
Hey Swensen's,
I was so excited when Laurie Gustafson made a blog because I found your blog attached to hers. Congratulations on the beautiful twins!! They are so adorable. You looked so great when you were pregnant with them. Holy Cow Girl!! I just called me Mom and her birthday is January 17th. She is so pumped to be able to share it with your adorable little ones. It looks like you guys are doing amazingly Well for yourselves and we are so glad. When you have some time, Ha Ha, e-mail me your e-mail address and I will send you an invite to our blog. Just know there is lots of love coming from our family and My Mom and I am so sure that my Dad spent a little time with your little ones before they arrived. He loved you both dearly and I am sure couldn't have passed that moment up-Knowing how much he loved the babies.
Love ya. Keep in touch.
The Teeples Family
Brandon, Heather and Isaac
Kristy Smith
heather10hst@sbcglobal.net
Lindsey,
I am so happy for you! WHat a beautiful family you have! I found your blog through Emily's and wanted to say hi and congratulations! I haven't seen you since high school so it was fun to see where you are and what your up too! Wow if everyone could look like you when pregnant! You looked amazing! good luck over the next few months as you get adjusted. I know you'll do fine!
take care, Jamie (Woolf) Anderson
Congratulations! I can't imagine going from a family of three to five over night. I'm sure your time will FLY by being so busy.
So glad to see you guys!
Robin
I'm so glad things are going well for you guys. Isn't it wonderful to have your mom there to help? I am so happy for you guys! Congrats again. :)
Mark and Lindsey, it's about time I hear from you! (Dana sent me your blog site.) Congratulations on getting these sweet babies here safely. They are absolutely beautiful! Hang in there!
Love, Jennie (Graf) Tanner
Mark & Lindsey, Congratulations! What beautiful little babies! I'm so glad that everything went well and that you are all healthy and happy! I can't believe that you have twins! That's so great that your mom is there to help you out. You'll have to tell her hello from me. You have a beautiful little family! Much love, Meghan Stowers
SWENSEN!!! Congrats to you guys. Your twins are beautiful. I can't image how it is. I bet it is crazy. Let me know if you are ever in Cinci and we can go to a Reds game or something. Kristi says Hi and congratulations. Keep in touch. Do you know where you are going next? Take care.
Linds-
You deserve an award. It's people like you who actually have the patients that SHOULD be blessed with twins!! They are absolutely precious. I also wanted to tell you that I have a blog now (well, it's coming along...it will actually have some pictures soon!) so check it out. Take care, and enjoy every minute with your mom. What would we do w/o our moms:)
Kortney
www.gandkmanning.blogspot.com
My husband must be a dentist, because the only patience I have or talk about, are patients from his office. Sorry about the error!!
Kortney:)
LINDSEY!!! Oh my goodness! So I know that I'm totally "blog stalking" you and that you've never told me about your blog, but I wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS anyway! They are both ADORABLE! WOW! We have a blog now, it's danandellenlinford.blogspot.com.
Love and miss you guys! Congrats again!
Hey Lindsey and Mark
It is Christina Watkins(now Kelly), I looked at your blog through Aleisha's blog. I am so happy for the two of you they are such cute little babies! I just wanted to tell you to enjoy it because it goes by so fast! My boy/girl twins are now 3 years old! Those first few months are so hard but they get easier I promise and then you have two little best friends. If you have any questions or want any advice, I have been there and know how it is! Good luck with it and they are absolutely beautiful. Feel free to email me I would love to hear from you! Good luck and enjoy those cute little ones, your other little girl is beautiful as well.
Christina Watkins Kelly
christinawkelly@hotmail.com
congrats!!
the rummor was that you had had two beautiful babies, so i looked you up. hope all is going well, they are so cute!
oh, and i hear that you are the best headband bow maker, do you sell them or have any tips on how to buy them??
take care,
amy cochran
www.lilliandcrew.blogspot.com
cochran207@gmail.com
I am so glad that your mom is there to help you! The twins will be such good friends. It is fun to hear about them sleeping by each other...I can only imagine the sight (it is probably an amazing one when they are both asleep at the same time!). They are adorable...as we knew they would be. Congrats again!
One word...AMAZING!
You guys are incredible!
Miss you, Columbus isn't the same without ya!
I was so delighted to find you guy's website!!
Glad to see everyone is doing well!
KUP!
Rave
I came across you blog and had to comment on what a cute family you have! Congrats on your little twins! We too had twins (identical twin girls) who are now 16 mo. old. I think there is something so special about twins. I still will look at mine and just can't believe it! We wish you guys the best of luck, it gets easier. I'd say the first six months are challenging then once you get into a routine it's much better. I think it's great you are breast feeding and that too will get better. I did a lot of pumping myself as one was better than the other. I'm glad your mom is with you to help. I felt the same way about mine. Congrats once again it was fun to read about your family and what you've been up too. Best of luck! Take care! T.J. & Jen Hess family If you care to check out our blog it's www.thehesshouse.blogspot.com
Congratulations. This is Chelsey "Ashcroft" Raymond. I am so happy for you guys what cute new babies. I am sure they are a handful. Oregon, huh? Pretty cool. I am very excited for you guys. I wonder where we'll end up?
I tagged you--not because I think you don't have enough to do. But because I don't have many blogspot friends and you are one of the only 5 people I know (besides the one other who tagged me)--so of course don't feel obligated.
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