The boys are now two months old. I can't believe they've made it this far with me as their mother. I always heard that babies don't break but I had a hard time
believing people when they said that but now I BELIEVE! They are still alive, they have no broken bones and as far as we know, they are healthy. We'll know for sure on
Thursday. We have our 2 month check up then. We can't wait to see what they weigh. I'm still adjusting to being a new mother. I never get ready and don't feel like I do much other than take care of them. I actually got out the
vacuum yesterday and
vacuumed all of the house including the couches and let me just tell you the amount of accomplishment I felt. Oh and I also took a shower. Which is a big deal for me right now. (I know, so gross but true.) I couldn't have felt better about myself if I ran a marathon. So I decided to make some goals for myself. I want to get one big thing done everyday around my house. Example,
vacuum, clean a bathroom, clean the kitchen, dust, whatever. Just one thing to make me feel like I've actually done something other than watch babies all day. Not that I don't love that. I can't imagine going back to work after having these little guys.
At least not this soon. If I were returning to work, I would have had to go back after just 6 weeks! There is no way I could do that. They are still fresh out the womb at that time. And if I would have carried these boys full term, they really would have only been 1 week old at that time. I just couldn't justify leaving them that early.
Luckily we've been able to do it. I know there are a lot of Mom's that just have to go back to work after just that little of time. Sad but true. Anyway, I'm not sure where this whole blog entry has gone now, I was just going to say a
tid bit about the boys and I've sort of gone off on a tangent. Sorry about that.
There is a funny story about this picture. On
Friday night I had one of my every 3 day break downs that happen so regularly now. I asked Joaquin to come home early from work because it was just a bad day. They boys didn't want to sleep so I couldn't get anything done. Fred, the dog, got into the trash a couple of times that day, I just had it. So Joaquin told me to get out of the house for a while. Well I did. This is the first time in 8 weeks I have really got out of the house all alone. Not for doctor's appointments, not for anything but myself. What did I do? I went to Smiths and
McDonald's. (Your probably thinking
McDonald's, gross. It totally was.) Anyway, I was gone for about an hour. I just took my time. Shopped around. Talked to my Mom on the phone while I was there. Just enjoyed myself. I would have never thought before I had these boys that a little trip to the grocery store could ever be so fun. After my fun hour out I returned home to find my sweet husband feeding the babies. They
must have both been crying at once because he had one baby in his arms and one on his lap. I laughed so hard. I said, now do you see what I have to do all day? Well, I don't hold both babies at once, when I'm with them, I just let one baby cry. It gets to you after a while. It looks like it got to Joaquin after just a few minutes and that's why he tried feeding them both at the same time. Oh the fun the fun of being a parent of twins. ;)
The boys are now two months old. I can't believe they've made it this far with me as their mother. I always heard that babies don't break but I had a hard time believing people when they said that but now I BELIEVE! They are still alive, they have no broken bones and as far as we know, they are healthy. We'll know for sure on Thursday. We have our 2 month check up then. We can't wait to see what they weigh. I'm still adjusting to being a new mother. I never get ready and don't feel like I do much other than take care of them. I actually got out the vacuum yesterday and vacuumed all of the house including the couches and let me just tell you the amount of accomplishment I felt. Oh and I also took a shower. Which is a big deal for me right now. (I know, so gross but true.) I couldn't have felt better about myself if I ran a marathon. So I decided to make some goals for myself. I want to get one big thing done everyday around my house. Example, vacuum, clean a bathroom, clean the kitchen, dust, whatever. Just one thing to make me feel like I've actually done something other than watch babies all day. Not that I don't love that. I can't imagine going back to work after having these little guys. At least not this soon. If I were returning to work, I would have had to go back after just 6 weeks! There is no way I could do that. They are still fresh out the womb at that time. And if I would have carried these boys full term, they really would have only been 1 week old at that time. I just couldn't justify leaving them that early. Luckily we've been able to do it. I know there are a lot of Mom's that just have to go back to work after just that little of time. Sad but true. Anyway, I'm not sure where this whole blog entry has gone now, I was just going to say a tid bit about the boys and I've sort of gone off on a tangent. Sorry about that.
There is a funny story about this picture. On Friday night I had one of my every 3 day break downs that happen so regularly now. I asked Joaquin to come home early from work because it was just a bad day. They boys didn't want to sleep so I couldn't get anything done. Fred, the dog, got into the trash a couple of times that day, I just had it. So Joaquin told me to get out of the house for a while. Well I did. This is the first time in 8 weeks I have really got out of the house all alone. Not for doctor's appointments, not for anything but myself. What did I do? I went to Smiths and McDonald's. (Your probably thinking McDonald's, gross. It totally was.) Anyway, I was gone for about an hour. I just took my time. Shopped around. Talked to my Mom on the phone while I was there. Just enjoyed myself. I would have never thought before I had these boys that a little trip to the grocery store could ever be so fun. After my fun hour out I returned home to find my sweet husband feeding the babies. They must have both been crying at once because he had one baby in his arms and one on his lap. I laughed so hard. I said, now do you see what I have to do all day? Well, I don't hold both babies at once, when I'm with them, I just let one baby cry. It gets to you after a while. It looks like it got to Joaquin after just a few minutes and that's why he tried feeding them both at the same time. Oh the fun the fun of being a parent of twins. ;) 
9 comments:
That is so cute of Joaquin. I can't imagine how busy twins would be either, but yep, basically all you do with newborns is change diapers, feed them and try to get them to sleep. You are doing awesome and I'm sure you are a great mommy. They look happy. Can't wait to meet them. Hopefully soon.
That is the cutest thing ever. Brandon said Wok left early Friday, and I wondered if it was because you needed him. That is such a cute story, I even cried a little. :) Me and my hormones! But anyway, I just love you Michelle, please remember I am here for you when you need help too. Keep chuggin along, you are doing an amazing job!
That is such a cute picture...isn't that the truth about how life is with newborns! (And I've only had 1 baby at a time!) I totally feel the same way you do...if I get one small thing done around the house each day, I feel like I've moved mountains...even if I get a shower...that's quite the accomplishment! I usually have to wait until I get both girls down for a nap, and then I let Micah watch TV while I take a shower!
Way to go Big Daddy! That's talent, and so sweet of Joaquin to let you have some time to yourself. I'm sure you felt much better after that- try to take a little breather each day so you keep your sanity. And don't worry, even though you aren't pregnant anymore, your body is still adjusting and your hormones are still out of whack. The boys are adorable though, and its all worth it at the end of the day!
What a Dad, now that's what I call multi tasking. Your boys are so cute & I'm glad you had a good hour to enjoy all alone.
Hey Michelle,
We have never officially met but I'm a friend of Joaquin's from High School. I've been following your blog, so I feel like I know you somewhat. Your twins are adorable. I think it's fantastic to have another set of Ficker twins in the world... You really hit the nail on the head about your feelings on being a new mommy. It is so hard, but also the most rewarding job on the planet. Hang in there! How great that you have a husband that recognizes your need for a little "you time" even if it is only a 20 min shower. haha, i think all of us mom's have been there. Anyway, what an adorable family. lacey harris
Oh man, I can't imagine having twins. You're a champ! Ha ha. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who doesn't get ready for the day. I actually did shower today...but I hadn't since Saturday. Yah, gross...nothing has changed since Guatemala days! :)
WOW Michelle, you sound like you are loving motherhood despite the work that is involved with twins. I am so happy for you and Joaquin. Your husband is a lucky man and from the sound of it you are a lucky woman to have a man like that around.
Michelle, you are wonder woman! ... and I don't want you to go crazy, so if you ever need to have a grocery store/McDonald's escapade again, or even just a shower... call me and I'll be there in 2 minutes! (not that I have the slightest clue how to take care of twins, but I'd do anything to help you feel like "Michelle" and not just "Mother")... not that "Mother" is a bad thing at all...you know what I mean!
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