Thursday, June 18, 2009

~FINALLY~

Well I am finally posting the arival of the newest family members!!! I am a little late in doing so but I think that is going to be the story of my life for the next little while:) They were born June 5th just before noon. Daisy was the first and she weighed 6lbs 7oz & was 19 in long. 6 min later Dan Colter was born weighing 7lbs 8oz & 20 1/2 in long!!! Not to bad for being 4 weeks early:) The babies were perfectly fine. . . me on the other hand had just a few problems! My pelvic bone was broken during delivery which has made for a very long recovery:( I was so looking forward to feeling good and having my body back but I can tell its just going to take longer than I had planned! Oh well I am just so grateful to have 2 beautiful babies that are here and very healthy!

~Dan Colter & Daisy~
The BIG brother and sister meeting the new LITTLE brother and sister! Brooke loves them and is quite the little mother! Tucker on the other hand is not quite sure what to think about it all:)






Grandpa Dan for who little Dan is named for!


Tucker & Daisy

The new family picture!!!! Don't worry I won't hang it on my wall!!!!! I looked green for a long time:) And was retaining a lot of water! (That should explain the fatness:) because as you all should know I really am quite skinny)!!!!

Grandpa Mark with the 2 new grandkids!

Grandma Cindy who is only smiling because we haven't moved in with her YET!!!!hahaha

Here is our little glow worm! Daisy had jaundice and had to use the billi blanket for a few days!

In the car going to get the jaundice checked!

We left the hospital on monday and came to stay with my mom because I can hardly walk and I get light headed and almost pass-out:( After a few crazy nights my mom and dad ordered these swings for the babies! They have been such a lifesaver! And they are so cute:) Thanks Mom & Dad we will use these a lot!

Rachel was changing Daisy yesterday and took this picture!! I think it is so cute:)

They will be 2 weeks old tomorrow I can't believe how fast the time goes bye. We are still at my mom's house letting her take care of us:) I am slowly getting better and hopfully it won't be to much longer and I will be good as new!! And maybe someday I will post some more pictures:) Thanks to everyone who has helped us get through this pregnancy it hasn't been easy but it was totally worth it all!

18 comments:

Sam and Mary said...

Oh my heck--Daisy looks just like Brooke! How cute! One of these days we are going to get down there to visit you. (I haven't even had a chance to give Dan & Ruth a call.) Glad to hear that you are recovering. Congrats!

Liz  said...

Congratulations!! They are both beautiful!

Kyle and Kat said...

Congratulations! They are so cute! I can't wait to see them. I hope you are feeling better! Triplets next???

Spencer Family said...

Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you guys. Daisy and Dan are adorable. Hopefully your tail bone will heal quick--ouch! Can't wait to see more pics. :) When you have time of course.

Sabra said...

They are so CUTE!! Congrats!

Can't wait to see them again.

Andrea said...

Congratulations!!! I know how fast they grow!!! Makiya will is 6 weeks today!!! My baby isnt much of a baby anymore!!! They are soo cute and they were soooo big!!! Go YOU! Mine was only 5lbs 14 ozs and she was a week late!!! Love ya mam!

Holly said...

Congratulations Mel!!! We are so happy for you guys! Hope you continue to recover well & fast! :) They are both beautiful!!!

Meagan Cooper said...

Congrats. I am so glad you put so many pictures up. I LOVE the name Daisy how adorable. you have a beautiful family!

cortney and neil said...

They definitly look like they belong in your family. They are adorable! When you get a feeling better I will bring my tribe down to see you. Tell Brett congrats!

Clarissa Meegan said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! They are so beautiful and you will be the perfect mother of twins.

Michelle said...

Oh Mel, They are absolutely PERFECT!! I am so sorry to hear about your complications though-- that sounds sooo icky. I'm glad you get to be with your Mom until you get back on your feet.

Shalee said...

LADY!!! What gorgeous babies you made!! I am so glad they are here and I hope you have a speedy recovery! Thank goodness for moms! Congrats- you have four beautiful kids!!!

Rasmussen Family said...

Oh Mel. You are so strong. I would be such a baby. Reading through your blog made me miss you so much! You are so much fun!! Wow I can't even imagine what you need or what I can help with but please if there is let me know. Your family is so cute. Your mom looks great like always. I can't believe you are like 30 minutes away and we havent kept in touch. Love you! Let me know if there is anything I could do. Love EM

The Marsden 6 said...

Glad to hear you are feeling a little better, I've been worried about you. Don't let those cute babes grow too much before I get to see them again!

Congrats to you again!

Arfmann Family said...

Mel
Congrats on such beautiful babies!! Let the fun (and Work) begin-again!
Hollie

Holly said...

Melanie, CONGRATS! I wish I could see your beautiful family in person. You are a great mom.

Kristen and Scott said...

CONGRATULATIONS MEL!!!! They are adorable. Good luck with the pelvis. The things we do for children. But would be trade it?

Raquel said...

Congrats!!! let me know if you need anything. i know how crazy it is having twins. thats awesome you went only 4 weeks early!