They're Here!!!

Our babies have decided to make an entrance into the world! Most of you know this already, but I thought I could post some pics and let you know how we are doing.

Jackson Joseph and Alexander James Bickler were born on August 8. They weighed 5 pounds 13 oz. 

They made it known that it was time to meet them, when on Saturday I felt massive back pain and thought it probably a good idea to see if it was them trying to crawl out of my belly.

Well, yes, and after a few hours of Labor and Delivery we were the proud parents to the cutest babies I have ever seen (of course I am biased).

Now we are home after a 5 day stay in the hospital. We are happy to be settled in and looking forward to many sleepless nights to come. Grandma and Grandpa Palermo have come to town to help mommy and daddy get acclimated and to allow us some sleep! We have begun to work out a system and although we have twins, sometimes it feels like we can handle all that comes our way. Mom P and Dad P have taken to cooking meals for us, cleaning the house, running errands (there are all of a sudden a lot of errands to be run every day as we get the hang of what they need) and alternating feedings with Jason and I at night. They love being first time grandparents. We are looking forward to seeing the Grandma and Grandpa Bickler very soon and we know they will also be the best grandparents any little boy and girl could ever want. I have seen them in action- they are tough to beat!! :)

 Also, Jason has taken to fatherhood as a fish takes to water. He is up changing them, feeding them, holding them all the time. We almost have to battle for time because he is so involved.  He has mastered the swaddle, and wraps them up like a pro.  He is still a quicker diaper changer then I am...which bodes well for him because both of the boys HATE to be changed. They cry like someone is trying to murder them!

He knows his soothing techniques and relishes the opportunity to pick them up and "shoosh" them when they are fussy. He (and I) loves every minute of it!!! Even the poopy diapers.

This is truly the best thing that has ever happened to both Jason and I and we couldn't be happier and more in love with these two little people. Everything they do is amazing and they could cry all night, yet I would be so happy to hear the crying because it sounds like music to me. It was a long journey to get here, but now that we are it seems like a miracle. We can't wait for all of our family and friends to meet them!