Twins and a Toddler: How is Life with Three Kids Under 3?

[SLDOWDY1978]

I posted a while ago (when i first joined) that I was pregnant with twins. Well, on Dec. 6th, they arrived. I was 38 weeks and 1 day. Everyone was impressed that I went that long. Alexis Jean was 6 lbs. 3 oz , 19 3/4 in long and born at 12:51. Austin James was 6 lbs. 11 oz, 20 in long and born at 12:53. I even left the hospital a day early. I am doing great, adjusting well to life with twins and a 3 year old. I am a LITTLE sleep deprived :indif: but other than that, i am doing good. Just thought I would update everyone.

Sandy

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Wow! congratulations!

That was a lot of baby you were carrying! Glad to hear you are all doing well - try to rest!:indif:

 

[SLDOWDY1978]

HAHAH! I tried the first day I was home and I got a 20 minute nap. My daughter woke me up by pulling my eyelid open and saying "get up mommy" there is no rest for a 3 year old. LOL

 

[pamperedgirl3]

Congratulations! My nephew's name is Austin James too! I just had a baby in October with a 2 1/2 year old already at home. I agree about the no rest thing--and that was with 1 baby! Good luck!

 

[dannyzmom]

Congratulations!

 

[chefmeg]

"a little sleep deprived" with a 3 yo and newborn twins???? Probably the understatement of the year! CONGRATS! and try to sleep:indif:

 

[janetupnorth]

Congratulations and Congratulations!That is great that you could carry them that far, they were strong and healthy AND you have one of each.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

In honor of your brother (or sister) you should have named them Denice and Denephew.(Oh, stop it. It's a good gag and worth repeating 'cause I don't get to use it very often.)

 

[Gina M]

Congratulations! How exciting - enjoy your new little bundles of joy!

 

[Cindycooks]

Congrats! I'd love to see pictures! I know they are precious.

 

[MissChef]

Congratulations! Those weights were bigger than both my kids and they were single births! My son was 6lbs exactly! And my daughter was 5lb-15oz!
Congratulations again on a wonderful early Christmas present! Post pictures when you can!:balloon: We'd love to see them!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Glad to hear everyone is home safe and sound!
Rest when you can...I can only imagine what your schedule is like!

 

[SLDOWDY1978]

here are some pics.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

What beautiful, precious babies - and a very cute big sister!
Thanks for sharing the pictures!

 

[Jennie4PC]

How adorable congrats on having 2 healthy babies. Those are good sizes for twins as someone else said I also had 2 kids in the 6 lb range.

 

[pampchefrhondab]

Oh they are so cute! Brings back fond memories, but I didn't have twins.

Sorry to say the sleep thing doesn't get any better! Now that I can get a little more, I need more!! I felt more rested when I was up half the night w/my kids then I do many days now! It's just too busy w/teens!

Best of luck to you with your new little ones and thanks for sharing the pictures!

 

[mommyhugz1978]

Congrats on your new babies!!

 

[micocina]

Felicidades!... Congratulations!

I remember it well... my kids are two years apart, so that means that at one point I had a newborn, a two year old and a four year old! Yikes! How did I ever do it?! Nonetheless, children are a blessing and I encourage you to cherish every single moment. My kids are now 12, 10 and 8 and I would give anything to return time. One thing I do regret is not finding the time to write a journal. I started one when my youngest was born, but I just couldn't ever find the time to write in it. Famous motivator Jim Rohn says that we shouldn't rely on our memory and that journaling is a wonderful gift for our children. It would have been nice for my children to read and sense what it was like when they were growing up. Hopefully, now that they're older, I'll pick it up again and start writing... hopefully.

Congratulations again and God bless your little ones always!

 

[letscook04]

Wow! congratulations! Glad to hear that everyone is doing well!!

 

[pamperedlinda]

Beautiful children!

 

[missyciccolella]

HAHAH! I tried the first day I was home and I got a 20 minute nap. My daughter woke me up by pulling my eyelid open and saying "get up mommy" there is no rest for a 3 year old. LOL

HA! My oldest did/does the same thing! She was 17 months when my son came along...it was cute the first time, but quickly got old! She is 6 now and just hits my shoulder now so there is hope for no more eyelid pulling.

Congrats and good luck on the sleep thing!

 

[Bren706]

Congratulations Sandy!! What beautiful children you have!

 

[StacieB]

Congrats on your twins. My twin boys are 5!! What a blessing they are to your life!! Yes you will be sleep deprived, but get a on schedule and it really helps!!

 

[PamperedTammy]

Congratulations Sandy! Sounds like you are in for lots of fun.

 

[Tanoi]

Those are cute pictures. My son had the same blue and white outfit and he always loved to sleep with his arms up like that. I'm glad you were able to carry them so long, and be able to go home earlier than you expected. They are ADORABLE!

 

[PampMomof3]

CONGRATULATIONS on carrying them for so long!! They are adorable!! I couldn't imagine having twins but I did have 3 kids 22 months apart so I had 2 babies in diapers for a good year at the same time. I applaud you!:thumbup:

 

[cat]

WOW Sandy, that is amazing that your twins were so big at birth! And the pictures are so cute!! Congrats again...

I'm 36 weeks pregnant with #3 and having contractions as I type, so we'll see if this one comes in time for the tax deduction! Haha..

 

[ahammons]

Congratulations, they are adorable!!

 

[SLDOWDY1978]

WOW Sandy, that is amazing that your twins were so big at birth! And the pictures are so cute!! Congrats again...

I'm 36 weeks pregnant with #3 and having contractions as I type, so we'll see if this one comes in time for the tax deduction! Haha..

Our daughter was born on Jan 14... my hubby was not happy. LOL

 

[MissChef]

WOW Sandy, that is amazing that your twins were so big at birth! And the pictures are so cute!! Congrats again...

I'm 36 weeks pregnant with #3 and having contractions as I type, so we'll see if this one comes in time for the tax deduction! Haha..

Any news Cat???? Let us know!
Sandy, your babies are beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us!:thumbup: :balloon: :angel: