still here!
posted on 08/18/2008
We are still here and doing ok. It's been a pretty stressful last 3 weeks as we've battled mastitis, thrush, and nursing issues. The babies are now 9 weeks old or 5 days old adjusted. So we can look forward to another 6-8 weeks of nursing issues and then hopefully relief!
The babies are getting pretty big, Ethan's 7 1/2 lbs and Abby's 6 1/2 lbs. They look around a lot more alertly now, but still not quite ready to look us in the eye much. They enjoy tummy time more now and like looking around at colorful things or light. Light is very popular in our house.
Grammie just left us again and we are very sad. But very grateful that she was able to come stay with us for so long. Very, very helpful. Not sure if I'd still be sane if not for her =)
So unfortunately we have some sad news. This past year has been pretty devastating for us financially. All well worth it because of these beautiful babies, but unexpected and difficult all the same. Therefore we are probably going to have to be making a move in the very near future to return to the life sucking but very profitable oil fields. Hopefully we will be back and we are still working on a miracle that would enable us to stay. We have loved living back in the Northwest and hope that this is not the end of it for us. Anyhow, I thought I'd let everyone know so those of you up here have an opportunity to come see these babies if you'd like to. We'll keep you posted!
