Right now they're the perfect fit for a pair of five-year old and three-year old hands. They're the perfect fit on a Boppy pillow to get their Mommy's milk at the same time. They perfectly fit together on an adult's chest.
They perfectly fit in every one of our hearts.
I am in my element. The baby stage is always my favorite. I joke that I struggle with pre-partum depression, but the second that baby (or those babies) come out, I will take the pain of childbirth (no matter which form), the sleep deprivation, the sore nipples and the mounds of laundry over being pregnant. This is my favorite time.
I was expecting this to be hard. Really hard, and I am sure there are plenty of days like that to come. But right now, things are going incredibly well, I feel blessed beyond belief that this is our life, and we get to live in it.
The twins are sweet babies. They are definitely identical and yet unique. Most people can tell them apart, simply because the size difference (1/2 lb) is quite noticeable when you're only five pounds! The Lord blessed me yet again with great nursers, sweet temperaments and good sleepers. Yes, they are only one week old, but I believe you can discern a lot about who these little people are within a week!
August is the "fussy" one, which is ironic since he's the one that was so calm and still in my womb. He's the one that cries when his diaper is changed or gets agitated if he's been overstimulated. Elias is very "chill". He rarely makes a peep, even when his older brother accidentally kicks him in the head or his older sister pokes him in the eye. He is sleepy, and even though he's the bigger of the two, he seems to take less milk than August.
I am so proud of these babies. Despite their sizes and their early entrance, they are thriving. I have yet to notice any developmental issues such as gassy tummies or acid reflux. They have been kind to their Momma and give her at least 3 hr stretches at night. They fit so perfectly in our family.
Jason has had the week of thus far, and the weather here has been equivalent to Spring. It's been sunny and warm, the perfect setting to recover in. After a very difficult, exhausting, and trying nine months, I feel like this week alone has been redemptive for our family. Our God knows our limits and has taken care of us respectively...now it's our job to raise these children up to be the perfect fit in His plan, and I am looking forward to the journey that task requires.