9 Week photo shoot

Painful, isn't it?!  

"You're gonna get it if you mess with my sister again!!"
Now aren't we too cute.

Luke (left) and Lane (right) here's lookin' at you!

TWO Months of Love

Last night, the Four Tanks took dinner to the Three Jungs. We had a great time posing Luke and the Ladies for some pictures. What an incredible gift it is to raise babies together!

We are celebrating the two month mark with Luke and Lane. At their most recent doctor's appointment, Luke weighed in at 12lbs 5oz and Lane followed close behind at 10lbs 10oz. Luke's belly and thighs have become very impressive, and Lane continues to be all cheeks and lips. They are both a joy! In fact, last night everyone slept 8 hours!

Thank you to all who have helped us survive these first months with twins! We are eternally grateful for all the meals, visits, laundry, diaper changing, rocking, holding, soothing, errands, phone calls, emails, cards, gifts, coke zero, and general love. It takes a village! Thank you for buoying us with your support and prayers and practical generosity.

The latest photos...and comments.

$1 to "Kiss My Wipps!"


Luke - fat side down. (Comment in honor of his uncle Trey)


Lane and Annika playing at the Tanks.


Laney T. chillin' in the tub.

We are ALL about Self-Soothing!

So we officially passed the 6-Week mark.  We are now starting to help Luke and Lane learn about Self-Soothing.  As the photo attests Luke is digging on his pacifier.  Lane can only handle about 1/3 of a pacifier before she starts to gag, keep it going and she will throw up...bummer.  She does like some time in the swing and they both love to be held.  We are also allowing them some tummy time and napping on their stomachs.  We are not completely comfortable yet with having them sleep unobserved on their stomach's but that will happen soon enough. Please look at the photos we added to the Picasa website. We captured several important visitors. Also, visit www.karaanderic.blogspot.com to see the Tiny Tanks newest friend, Annika Jung, born on 28 January.

FOUR Weeks Today ! ! !

Can you believe it?!?  The babies are 28 days old and growing by the minute.  We cannot believe it until we look at the photos from the hospital.  It seems like forever ago.  We have enjoyed some very distinguished visitors the past two weekends.  First we welcomed Aunt Elyse and Uncle Trey from Hollywood (Florida).  Then we had Great Grandpa, from Arizona; Grandad and Grammie, from Northern California; Aunt Abbie and Uncle Mike, from New York in town this weekend and it was great.  New photos are uploaded to the Picasa site and you can view them by clicking on the photo to the left.

Both babies are over 9lbs as of last week and eating non-stop.  Sleep is getting a bit better at night with a solid 5 hour stretch last evening.

 * Things to know about Luke and Lane *

Luke (aka Lukey, Deucie, Little Man, Heir to the Throne, Yoda): Wound a little bit tight, very alert and observant, loud eater, has three levels of crying, sometimes looks worried or forlorn, not afraid to destroy three diapers in less than 10 minutes.  Light hair, dark navy eyes, with fair skin.  

Lane (aka Laney T, Miss T, Laney Lou, Munch and Crunch): Chill - which makes mom and dad wonder if she has a pulse sometimes..., sleeps unless being changed or eating.  She has a very adorable cough / cry, birthmark on the inside of her left elbow.  Dark hair, lighter blue eyes than her brother, with olive skin.

Two Week Check Up and NEW PICS!!!

It's hard to believe the babes are already two weeks old! At their most recent appointment, Luke weighed in at a strapping 8lbs and Lane was close behind at 7lbs 10oz. The doctor was very happy that both babies have already surpassed their birth weight. Everyone is eating and sleeping well . . . thankfully!! 

Check out new pictures of the babies taken the day of the Chargers big win against Indy!!! Thanks so much to Shanah Wisley and Katie Eaton for the darling "Tiny Tank" onesies.  

Home at last

We are home now and enjoying a little bit more room than our hospital room where we had constant help and constant monitoring.

The past 2 days we have watched some football and enjoyed looking at the babies.

Our first pediatric follow up was today and it went very well.  Both babies weighed in at 7lbs 4oz.  The Dr. wants them back at their birth weight at their two week check up - this doesn't seem to be tough to do as they have packed on 5oz in the last 2 days.  They both grew a half inch (if you can accurately measure a squirming baby).

We are no longer on the jaundice watch.  They are both eating and excreting healthy amounts and are very active so that appears to be behind us.

Mommy and Daddy both had some quality time with Laney T. last night as she wanted to see the sunrise.  We stood vigil from 3am for a few hours and just when the sun was going to come up, little Lane went down for about 3 hours.  Mom and Dad were happy to follow suit.

Thanks for all of the support, prayers, and help.

We'll be posting more photos to the slide show in the coming days.