The Mayo's

Gosh, I know I am so bad about blogging now that I am a mom. I admit, I am a slacker, and I must not manage my time well because I know you are all moms too and somehow manage to find time to blog. I will try to be better!

We are doing well! We have had lots of help since Addison got home from the NICU, and we are now on our own. It's been going suprisingly well! Sadie sleeps through the night here and there, and Addison wakes up usually once around 3:30 or so. During the day things get rough at times, as there is only one of me and two of them so it seems one is always stuck crying while I tend to the other, but I am trying to get the hang of things.

Addison is getting better about eating. I decided to take her feeding tube out in the beginning of June and see if she would eat enough without it. She was having so much discomfort from it, I had to know what the alternative was. While she doesn't eat nearly as much as her sister Sadie does, she is holding her own, and gaining weight, usually between a half ounce to an ounce a day, which is normal but on the low end, so it's ok. She is so much happier without the feeding tube in. I think it was hurting her throat, and causing her to gag more, which in turn led her to throw up so much. I just couldn't stand to see her do that anymore, so I pulled it much to my Ped's dismay. But look at her now! Totally taking her bottle like a big girl and I am so pleased. I wish I were able to nurse her as I do Sadie, but she is has to have her volumes so closely monitored that I can't- and I also have to add formula to her breastmilk to add additional calories so she gains more. At least I am able to do that much for her.

They had their first Fourth of July, and did great with all of the loud noises and fireworks. Addison slept through them, and Sadie watched! They are growing so fast! They coo now and smile at us, and it is so rewarding. They are enjoying the stroller much more, which is nice for me because it means I can take them out during the day which gives me a break from being at home all of the time. I can tell they are learning new things every day, and it's so fun to watch. The cats just love the girls and are very protective of them when they cry and I am not right there to help them. They come find me and lead me to where the babies are.

Doug is starting a new position at work. He now works for JP Morgan Chase Investments as a personal financial rep, and is able to open new accounts for people, do IRA's, Money Markets, and other investment accounts. This is much more a job he will enjoy and more down his alley toward becoming a financial advisor. He will have to take his licensing exam in the next 60 days so he is licensed to sell these investments, which will be a huge move forward for him, and I am so proud. He takes such good care of us, and I appreciate his hard work that is allowing me to stay home with the girls.

I am finally feeling like my old self again and not a post prego plump. Minus a few stretch marks and some soreness from nursing, I am back to my pre-pregnancy weight- less actually, and feeling human again. I don't really feel like I ever got a chance to rest and recover from my c-section, but I guess I did well enough since I haven't had any trouble with it. I look at my incision now and wonder how on earth my doctor got babies out of there. It's so small!

We have NO plans for the rest of the summer, and I like that. I am ready for it to just be the 4 of us and enjoy the rest of the summer together. The weather is great, our garden is growing tons, and I love being home with my girls!

Here are some recent pictures! I promise to try and blog more!
Addison

Sadie

The Garden

Fourth of July 09

Father's Day 09

2.5 Months Sadie (L) Addison (R)

Here is a video we took of Sadie the other night. She loves to bounce on our knees, so we pretend that she is riding a horse. It's pretty fun to watch, especially the sound of the whip and the horse whining.

So sorry for not getting on here in so long!! Things have been insane!

Addison came home from the hospital on May 27. Doug's mom came into town that night to help me out, and now my mom is here to help! Thank goodness for the help, because these two keep me busy!

Addison still has her feeding tube... not sure how much longer she will need it. It's really up to her! Sometimes she eats her whole bottle and sometimes she doesnt... and so she continues to gain weight she needs to have it until she eats her whole bottle every time. Sigh... patience is a virtue... I am working on it. At least she is home!

Here are some pictures of the girls.. finally, I know! Being a new mom has been busy, but I think I am slowly getting the hang of it and learning how to manage my time better when she is sleeping and whatnot.

These are of Sadie.





And here's our Addison. We don't have as many of her unfortunately, because of her being in the NICU.





I love being a mom! It's been such an amazing experience, and I wouldn't trade it for anything!

Babies are here! I had a c-section Wednesday 4/8 and Sadie Madelyn Mayo was born at 10:10 am, and weighed 5lb2oz and was 17.5 inches long. Addison Olivia Mayo was born at 10:11 am, and weighed 5lb7oz and was 18 inches long. Both babies and Mom are doing awesome! Sadie and I will get discharged tomorrow. Addison had her surgery yesterday, and it went very well! The surgeon was able to tuck the omphalocele back into her abdomen and stitched it closed. The only thing he was unable to do was sew the muscle back together because there wasn't enough give to stretch it that far. They will do another surgery this friday to sew the muscle back together and barring any complications, she will get to go home a few days later. We are so thankful for the many prayers which we have felt on Addison's behalf and feel so blessed all has gone so well for us and the girls!

We'll be sure to post pictures as soon as I get to my normal computer and get things uploaded from my camera.

Thanks for all of your well wishes!

Love, Sarah Doug Sadie and Addison

My doctor has scheduled my induction for April 8th unless the babies decide to come sooner! I cannot wait... I am totally ready, so uncomfortable, miserable, and tired of being pregnant! They will be 38 weeks at that point, so good and ready! Wish us luck!

Here's a new picture for you! We've made it to 35 weeks so far!! YAY! The girls are holding on strong since our little stay at the hospital just shy of 34 weeks. My contractions have lessened substantially since then and now it's back to bed rest as we wait a few weeks more!

We're getting there!!

This picture was from last week. This week is 33 weeks... and I have my weekly appt. w/ultrasound tomorrow. We are eager to see what the girls weigh now!