Catching up on sleep...

So, I am one of those people who loves their sleep. I have always been a go to bed late and sleep in type of person. There is something about not waking up to an alarm that just makes me smile when I get up. I tend to be a little cranky if I have to get up at a certain time or if I am woken up. Well then you can imagine that having two newborns has squashed my regular sleeping habits. I just think it is funny when people ask me now, "Are you getting any sleep?" Even though newborns on average sleep 18 hours a day, when you have two it doesn't mean they are sleeping the same 18 hours :) Although we are not getting much sleep, it doesn't seem to phase them...

A rarity for Ty, but sleeping in the swing does occur.


Gracie enjoys covering her eyes while she sleeps.


She did start out with her head on the pillow...


as did he.


But mostly they just like to sleep in their mom and dad's bed. :)


Even though Kev and I are not getting much sleep, they are just too cute to care.

Two of my favorite things...

Weeks 2 and 3

Make a Smilebox slideshow

First Week Pics...

Grandma with Ty.

What a big yawn!

Sweet Gracie with Daddy!

Auntie Lis with Tyler. They love her!

Gracie in her swing.

Double Duty! Thanks auntie for all your help!

My sleeping babes!

Going home!

Thanks to everyone for the wishes and congratulations. We just love these two more and more. Their first week flew by and here are some of the moments captured on camera.

We Are So In Love...

With the two most beautiful babies...

Announcing the grand arrival of...

Tyler Kevin Jenkins and Gracie Ann Jenkins

Born Saturday March 14 via C-Section

Ty came first at 6:18 pm and his little sister a mere two minutes later at 6:20 pm.

Tyler weighed a nice husky 7 lbs. 3 oz. and Gracie came in at 4 lbs. 15 oz. (yes...that is 12 lbs of baby!)

They looked and sounded beautifully. The doctors and everyone in the room were amazed at the size of Ty. They all told me "good job" and that my uterus was incredibly thin. Kevin watched the entire surgery and I am sure has a story to tell. (I will leave that to him) As for me it was not at all as bad as I had thought it would be. It didn't matter once I heard those sweet criess for the first time. However, recovery seems to be the challenge. I just want to be able to take care of my babies but I am a little limited.

Anyway, we are home now from the hospital and are continually exhausted and awake. But there is no greater thing in the entire world!!

We made it!

Just a quick update. We are at 36 weeks!

When we first found out we were having twins, I just hoped and prayed we would make it this far. We feel so grateful and are so blessed to have them still in the womb. I know we have strong little ones.

As of our ultrasound yesterday, their little bums hadn't turned and are breech. This is really no surprise as I feel their little feet kicking me low all the time. Our c-section is scheduled for March 19th. So unless they decide to choose their own birthday, then 13 more days and we will get to meet them. :)

So go ahead and make your guesses now, will they hold on till the 19th or will it be another day?

Yes, I have contractions all the time. They seem to be worse at night. My doctor says when they get to be 5 min. apart then we can go in.

I would love for our little girl to gain a little bit more weight, so as long as I find some way to get some sleep in the next two weeks then I know I can go to the 19th.

Thank you for all your sweet thoughts and prayers. We are so excited to introduce you to the other half of our family.

Sorry no pictures. The energy to do a quick update was all I had at the moment :)

Twins Update at 33 weeks!

Yea, we have made it to 33 weeks! Our next goal number is 36 weeks and then it is icing on the cake after that. We can do it little ones!

Our little ones are both growing well, our son still being on the big side and our daughter on the small side. They are actually considered discordinate because of their size difference. As a result we go to the hospital twice a week for "non stress tests". This is where they hook me up to the fetal monitor and watch how the babies hearts are reacting and their movement. It isn't stressful for the babies, a little stressful for their mommy if they aren't reaciting right away. But so far so good, we have passed each time. The novelty of this event is certianly wearing off as our hospital isn't that close. But we want to make sure they are still thriving.

As of Thursday, both babies were breech and the likelihood of them turning statistically isn't great. Therefore, we are planning a C-section for mid March. So they have a few weeks to beat the odds and turn their little bums around.

Kevin and I are both thrilled and excited as the anticipation of meeting our twins is growing nearer. We are just so thankful for all the love and support of our friends and family.

Have a Happy Valentines Day!