1st family photo shoot

Krista came over and took our family photo shoot.  It was such a nice day and I am so glad we have this pic as a family!!! Thanks Krista for your amazing work and talent:)

Bruce and Emma, Kim and Tyler

Mom & Dad Swihart meet the twins

My parents made the trip across the country to meet Emma and Tyler.  We had such a good visit and it was so nice to have extra hands on deck.  

Grandpa Jim and Tyler

Grandma Lenny and Emma

Grandpa Jim and Emma

1st bath at home...

Tonight we took on the task of bathing the twins.  They didn't scream but I don't think they cared for the experience much.  I however, loved the fresh clean baby smell!!!

Kim and Emma

Kim and Emma after the bath

Bruce and Tyler

Bruce and Tyler after the bath

Family nap

Having them home has been wonderful but we are all a little sleep deprived.  Here is a pic of a family nap. I should have been napping to but I couldn't resist this image of my three favorite people in the world!!!

Bruce, Emma and Tyler

Loving being home

I was feeing the babies and Bruce caught some moments on the camera.  We are all adjusting and loving every minute of it!!

Tyler being dramatic

How your breastfeed twins:)

Bringing home Babies

Today we get to bring our babies home.  I am filled with excitement and nerves.  Even after the discharge papers were drawn up Tyler's temp dropped and there was a chance he wasn't coming home today.  Thankfully after some skin to skin and feeding he help steady and we were able to bring them both home.  I feel blessed by the NICU experience and am so excited to have them home.  Welcome home Emma and Tyler!!!!

Tyler and Emma in their bassinets for the last time

Tyler all strapped in

Emma all strapped in

Emma in the car and outside for the very first time

Tyler in the car and outside for the very first time

Bruce and Tyler coming into our home

Bruce and Emma coming home

Tyler and Emma in the Master Bath

Tyler and Emma meeting Oliver for the first time

Where you would now find me and a baby (Emma) in all of our feeding times.

Parents Overnight

Before you bring your babies home from the NICU they have you stay overnight to get use to taking care of your new little ones.  I was a huge shock to my system to have to take care of them every 3 hours and I am grateful we had a staff to help us transition to bringing them home.  However,  I must say it was nothing compared to the work that was really going to come once we got them in our car.

Tyler and Emma

Tyler and Emma