Connor & Liam's World

For Nanny - some recent pic - fall 2009

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First trip to the dentist - we are cavity free!!!

First day of school!

Liam & dad planting a twig, I mean tree!

Our handsome selves, photo taken in Mitchell

Halloween 2009 - Spiderman & Optimus Prime

Vanessa & the boys

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Our Christmas tree

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Christmas @ daycare

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Halloween - We're the cutest turtles!!!

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More bathtime fun!

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Passed out in our "big boy bed"

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Daddy's first 10k

2008-01-18T20:42:00.000-05:00

Daddy ran the 10k Terry Fox run in Sept 2007 in honour/memory of Elise and Aunt Mary. Go Daddy! A big thanks to Nannie & Gramps for coming to Ottawa to support Daddy. A GIANT and heartfelt thanks for all those who generously donated to the Cancer Society.

Our first bus trip

2008-01-18T20:28:00.000-05:00

Our first ride on the OC Transpo bus - what fun!
September 2007

We're Back

2007-11-03T21:39:00.001-04:00

It's been a while, but we're back with a cute picture from Labour Day 2007.

Visit with Great-Grandma

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We LOOOOOOVE Grandma's oatmeal cookies - YUMMY!!!

BBQ with the Bouchards

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First Haircuts

2007-01-14T19:42:00.000-05:00

We were brave little boys wile having our hair cuts - my aren't we handsome little dudes!

Sand Box Fun

2007-01-14T19:37:00.000-05:00

Un gros merci à oncle Mitch et Nico pour la table de sable et eau!

Visit with the Paolins

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Grand-maman's Camp

2007-01-14T19:24:00.000-05:00

We were lucky to be able to enjoy Grand-maman's camp this summer...the boys loved it. Here are few family pics.

More swimming

2006-10-01T21:56:00.000-04:00

Here we are in our new pool...we're so cool!

BBQ avec la famille Turbide

2006-10-01T21:51:00.000-04:00

Mitch & Nico came over for a BBQ -
lots of fun in the sun, sand and water!

July 11th, 2006

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On the actual day of our birth, we went to Cosmic Adventures with Vanessa. Then, we went and had dinner and cake at her house - thanks for celebrating with us!

Handsome boys

2006-10-01T21:23:00.000-04:00

Here we are sporting some of our birthday gifts - baseball caps from Jean-François, Johanne & Léonie - un gros merci!!!

Happy Birthday Boys!!!

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Thanks to all of our friends & family who attended

Liam and Connor's 1st birthday party.

The birthday cake

The kids enjoying the spoils from the Curious George pinata.

Family photo but we're missing Rhonda, Jeff & Seb, who had to leave earlier in the day.

We love playing with our birthday balloons!

Play date @ Seb's

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More cuteness to be enjoyed!

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Party at Vanessa's

2006-05-29T22:10:00.000-04:00

While Jen & Jer did the inspection for their new home, I babysat all 3 monkeys. The boys were having a wild time but Vanessa slept through most of it!!!

Congrats to the Bouchard family on their new house!

Tulip Festival

2006-05-29T21:52:00.000-04:00

The boys and I went to the Tulip Festival a few times this year. These pictures were taken on May 10th, cousin Seb's 2nd birthday. Jeff, Rhonda, Seb, the boys and I met up for a picnic at Dow's Lake and afterwards enjoyed some chocolate cupcakes to celebrate Seb's birthday.

Mother's Day Adventures

2006-05-29T12:36:00.000-04:00

For Mother's day ( this being my first!), Carl and the boys took me on the Steam Train to Wakefield. Although the weather was a little wet, we had a wonderful day. A giant THANK YOU to all my boys!

Yahoo, we can see the world!!!

2006-05-28T20:30:00.000-04:00

As Conor and Liam met both the weight and the strengh requirements for changing their car seats toforward facing, we turned them around and the boys LOVED it.
I had the windows down for their first ride forward-facing and the flapped their arms and feet, and, they squeeled all the way to Dad's office!!!

Just because...we're too cute!!!

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Connor's turn to be sleeping bum up!

Bath time

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Rubber Duckie, you're the one

You make bathtime lots of fun

Rubber Duckie, I'm awfully fond of you

(woh woh, bee doh!)

Rubber Duckie, joy of joys

When I squeeze you, you make noise!

Rubber Duckie, you're my very best friend, it's true!

(doo doo doo doooo, doo doo)

Every day when I Make my way to the tubby

I find a little fella who's Cute

and yellow and chubby (rub-a-dub-a-dubby!)

Rubber Duckie, you're so fine

And I'm lucky that you're mine

Rubber duckie, I'm awfully fond of you

Rubber Duckie, you're so fine

And I'm lucky that you're mine

Rubber duckie, I'm awfully fond of

Rubber duckie, I'd like a whole pond of

Rubber duckie I'm awfully fond of you!

(doo doo, be doo)

Finger food

2006-04-22T19:49:00.000-04:00

What a mess - but oh so much fun!!!

Born to ride

2006-04-22T19:36:00.000-04:00

Our friend Dan just bought a new motorcycle and the boys got a chance to sit on it! They're sooooo cool!

Connor & Crystal

Crystal, Connor, Liam & Carl

Kelly & Liam

Out for a walk

2006-04-22T19:30:00.000-04:00

Karen and I took the boys out for a nice, long walk and stopped at the playground for some fun on the swings. Connor loved it but Liam was a little more perplexed by the whole experience! They now have much more experience with the playground swings and love them!

Connor's first tooth

2006-04-22T19:25:00.000-04:00

Connor's first tooth pierced his gums on Thursday, March 23rd at Jen & Thomas'. His 2nd tooth came through shortly thereafter.

getty'up cowboy!

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Liam riding his horsey

Connor and Mel - can't wait for the boys to meet Mel's real horses, July & Mico.

Older women

2006-04-22T18:47:00.000-04:00

Most of you know that Vanessa is the older woman in Liam and Connor's life (she was born exactly one week before them!) We often get together with Jen and Vanessa for playdates.

Jen & Liam

Connor riding a horse

Vanessa lounging under the coffee table

Playing!

Tuckered out or at least Connor is!

Finger biting

2006-04-22T18:44:00.000-04:00

Finger biting is one of Connor and Liam's favorite game. This also extends to foot biting, too. Here is Karen entertaing Liam.

More visits

2006-04-22T18:28:00.000-04:00

Since Nelson was in town, Robin, Melissa and Anson made the voyage in from Franktown for brunch at our house.

Melissa, Robin, Nelson and Carl

Anson in the Hop 'n Pop

All three beautiful boys!

Anson sucking/giving zuberts to mommy's face!

Anson sucking/giving zuberts to Michelle's face!

Carl and Anson

Our puppy

2006-04-22T18:22:00.000-04:00

Here is our other baby - Molly. She had just returned from a visit to the groomer. Since her fur was shaved, they couldn't put a pretty bow on her head so instead they put a sparkly heart sticker (in case you're wondering what is below her right ear).

Baby Jail

2006-04-22T18:18:00.000-04:00

Let me outta here!!!!

Off to play with Thomas

2006-04-22T17:06:00.000-04:00

Connor and Thomas on the play mat. Thomas is 2 months old in this picture.

Jen & Liam

Jen and I took the boys out for a nice walk. Liam got wind-burn on his nose despite being bundled up - poor little dude!

Visite de Nancy et Mégan

2006-04-22T16:27:00.000-04:00

Merci pour la visite!!!

Snowbirds return

2006-04-22T16:16:00.000-04:00

The boys and I went to the airport to meet Grand-maman (the real one!) and the boys' Grand-maman upon their return home from Florida. Both were thrilled to see the boys and of course we took some pics when they come back to our house to visit.

Grand-maman (the real one!) and Connor

Grand-maman (the real one!) and Liam

Grand-maman and Liam

Jumpa-Jumparooing!!!!

2006-04-22T16:13:00.000-04:00

Both boys LOVE the Jumperoo their cousin Seb lent them...

Trip to Mitchell

2006-04-22T15:46:00.000-04:00

In early March, we trekked to Mitchell to visit the Humes. The boys received lots of love and cuddles as well as some x-mas presents. Nanny, Gramps and uncle Cam were happy to see them.

Also, we had a visit from Jason, Kathy and Matthew (Carl's godson).

Nanny & the boys (Connor - right and Liam - left)

Cam reading to Liam from the Curious George book

they received for x-mas from their uncle Cam.

Nanny & Connor

Gramps & Connor

Nanny & Liam

Cam feeding a very sleepy Connor

Very sleepy indeed!!!

Matthew tickling Liam

Jason, Kathy & Mattew

Connor being cute!

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Playtime

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Just hanging out with dad!

Hanging out together!

Sleeping baby

2006-04-09T20:10:00.000-04:00

This is a picture of Liam in is favorite sleeping postition - bum up! what a cutie!!!

Night out with the boys

2006-02-18T22:16:00.000-05:00

We spent a lovely evening with Mitch and Nico on Saturday night. We had St-Hubert and beer (ok, well, not nico and I, but the older boys did!) We are so fortunate to have such wonderful friends who always open their home to us. A simple evening amongst loved ones is all a girl can ask for! We don't need any other form of entertainment other than the kids. Nico is full of beans (especially after eating chocolate) and Connor and Liam get a real kick out of Nico's antics. We've never heard Connor laugh as much and as hard as he did tonight while Nico was bouncing around entertaining him and his brother! Thanks guys - on vous aime gros!

Valentine's day and Vow Renewal

2006-02-18T22:07:00.000-05:00

Carl and I won the opportunity to renew our wedding vows. woth 104 other couples via a radio contrest held by 105.3 Kiss FM. Louise, Alex and Tamara joined Liam, Connor, Carl and I for our special event.

Orthotic Helmets

2006-02-18T22:01:00.000-05:00

Because the boys have plagiocephaly (big, scary word to describe "flat head"), it was felt that they both needed correction, thus corrective orthotic helmets. Connor has stars on his and Liam has planets. They are the coolest looking helmets in town not to mention pretty adorable boys with them on! "Coach Alex" is thrilled to get them used to wearing helmets at such an early age...just gearing them up for football season!

Nicholas 3rd birthday

2006-02-18T21:40:00.000-05:00

We celebrated Nico's 3rd birthday with a small gathering of immediate family and us (honorary family!). Spider-Man was a huge hit - as usual with Nicholas. Mitch and Nico spoiled Liam and Connor rotten with lots of goodies in their loot bag - merci, les gars! here are a few pics of the big day.

Mitch & Nico

Voici Grand-maman et Nico

For those of you who don't know Anne, let me introdcue her. She is Elise's baby sister who also happens to share the same birthday as me - we are both typical Leo babies!!! here she is holding Liam.

Anne is helping Nico open his presents

Connor and Liam displaying some of their stuff from their loot bags!

More Aquatots!

2006-02-18T21:36:00.000-05:00

Connor, Liam and Vanessa were sporting new bathing suits for their last swimming lesson. They all passed their Aquatots 1 course. Way to go kids!

Misc Pics to Enjoy

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Our Favourite Babysitters

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Alex and Tamara generously offered to bebysit the boys so that Carl and could go out - sans babies. It got a little warm in the appartment so all the boys took their pants off! The boys had fun and we hope that 'uncle al' and 'auntie t' did do!
oh - and who could forget miss Scout???

Off to vote in our first elections!

2006-02-16T22:20:00.000-05:00

We took the boys for a little walk to our polling station in order to vote. They were bundle in the hand made blankets that our wonderful friend Heather made them - thanks Heather - we get compliments on them wherever we go!

Birth Announcements

2006-02-16T22:17:00.000-05:00

Our good friend Kathy, wife to Jason and mom to Mathiew, crossed-stitched these wonderful birth announcements. I subsequently had them framed and recently hung them up in the nursery - thanks Kathy, they are beautiful!

Six months photos

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Paolin Family

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On December 28th, we went to visit the Paolins for Melissa's 30th birthday - Happy birthday Melissa!!! we love you!!!

Happy Ho Ho!!! Liam & Connor's First Christmas

2006-01-28T22:27:00.000-05:00

We spent Christmas eve's at Aunt Rhonda's and Uncle Jeff's and spent Christmas day with Mitch and Nicholas and their extended family.

Aquatots

2006-01-28T22:19:00.000-05:00

The boys are taking their first swimming lessons with their friend Vanessa. For the most part, they greatly enjoy the hot tub but can do without the bigger, colder pool!

First Foods

2006-01-28T22:13:00.000-05:00

And the adventure begins...the boys had their first taste of solid foods and they'll never go back! Particular favorites are squash, banana and wheat cereal. What a mess! they've learnt that blowing bubbles is fun especially with a mouth full of peas (or as tante Elise would call them "booger pellets"). For this reason, we have purchased plastified bibs with arms and everything just to faciliate clean up duty!

Friendly visits

2006-01-28T22:03:00.000-05:00

Here are a few pics taken at different occasions with our friends, Mel, Karen, Ben, Celine and Colleen (yes, Connor looks very manly in his pink fuzzy sleeper!!!).

Hop 'n Pop

2006-01-28T21:55:00.000-05:00

The boys got a new toy...a Hop 'n Pop. Not too sure what to do with it at first but they've now gotten the hang of it! Also, cousin Seb lent them his Jumperro which Liam loves!

Family Visits

2006-01-28T21:46:00.000-05:00

Arriere Grand-maman came up for the Christening and was eager to cuddle and feed the boys. Here she is feeding Liam and Grand-maman is feeding Connor.

On their way through town, Aunt Marion and Uncle Cam came for a visist and met the boys. Liam and Connor are wearing the "Peter Rabbit" jammies that were given to them by Marion and Cam. Thank you!!!

Christening

2005-12-20T21:46:00.000-05:00

The boys were Christened at the Orleans United Church on November 20th, 2005. Bart & Jen agreed to be their Godparents - Liam and Connor are very lucky little boys! Here are a few pictures of the big event!

Connor & Liam's Christening cake

Reverend Molly and the boys

Michelle's side of the family

Carl's side of the family

Cousin Seb

Louise & Anson

Bart & Rod

Rhonda & Melissa

Robin & Anson

Karen & Connor

Jen, Jer & Vanessa

Grand-maman feeding Vanessa

Jen, Justin & Connor

Grand-maman & Liam

The "Gang"

Rhonda playing with Liam

Nanny & Connor

Gramps taking a nap with Connor (note: only Gramps in sleeping)

Pictures for Nannie

2005-11-20T23:07:00.000-05:00

By special request, here is a picture of Connor:

and Liam:

Trick or Treat!

2005-11-14T22:38:00.000-05:00

Connor and Liam spent their first Halloween with their cousin Sebastien. They didn't collect any candy, but they had a great time with the family.

Dressing Up

2005-11-13T22:34:00.000-05:00

The last part of October was very cold. This gave Mom & Dad the perfect excuse to dress us up in our snowsuits.

We also got to visit Coach Alex and show off our football uniforms.

Happy Pumpkin Day!

2005-10-15T09:28:00.000-04:00

Last Friday was pumpkin day at Loblaws. The boys dressed up in their Haloween costumes and had their pictures taken.

Thanksgiving

2005-10-10T18:48:00.000-04:00

The boys went to Uncle Jeff & Aunt Rhonda's for Thanksgiving dinner. Both mom's family and Aunt Rhonda's family were there to celebrate. It was the perfect opportunity for a family photo.

All the cousins were snuggled by Grandmaman (well, their grand-grandmaman) - what lucky little boys!

They also had some play time with cousin Sebastien.

If Mom & Dad thought this Thanksgiving was busy, just wait 'til next year!

Long Weekend - Connor & Liam's First Christmas

2005-09-17T12:01:00.000-04:00

Every year members of the Hume clan migrate south to get away from the cold Canadian winters. We normally gather Thanksgiving weekend to see each other one last time and celebrate Christmas. This year, we moved our Christmas day up to the Labour Day weekend.

Christmas is held at Aunt Carol & Uncle Al's house in Grand Bend. They got to meet the boys on the patio.

The boys also got to meet Dad's cousins Julie,

Lisa,

and Anne.

Long Weekend - the Mitchell Fair

2005-09-08T21:04:00.000-04:00

On Labour Day weekend, we travelled to Mitchell to introduce Connor and Liam to the extended family. Every year, nannie invites her relatives to the house for the Mitchell fair. It's a great time for everyone to get together and socialize, weather they make it to the fairgrounds or not. (We couldn't seem to find the time - where did it all go?)

Four generations of the Norris clan made the trip on Saturday. Connor & Liam were busy meeting everyone for the first time, but still managed to take some pictures with Mom & Dad, Nannie and Gramps/Grandad/Poppy and Great-Grandma.

The boys also got to meet their second cousin (or is that first cousin, twice removed) Emma. She's a natural at this baby business!

Uncle Cam's Departure

2005-09-07T22:20:00.000-04:00

Uncle Cam left this afternoon for four, count them, four job interviews in London tomorrow and Friday. We're all very sad to see him go, especially Molly and the boys. He was a great help while he was here, willing to cook us dinner or lend a hand feeding the boys at three in the morning.

Good luck with the interviews Cam.

Another Visit From the Nurse...

2005-08-18T23:07:00.000-04:00

... and another official weigh in.

Connor is now 7 lbs 8 oz.
Liam is 9 lbs even.

In Remembrance

2005-08-14T22:05:00.000-04:00

It has been one year since Connor & Liam's maternal grandfather, Terrance William O'Connor, passed away. Grandmaman had a small gathering at her home today to celebrate his memory. Uncle Jeff looked after both the boys while we were there.
Terry asked Michelle and I to provide him with a hockey team. I'm sure he's pleased with the first two skaters.

Official Weigh In

2005-08-08T18:28:00.000-04:00

Gail, our public health nurse, came to meet the boys today. Part of her visit included an official weigh in:

Connor: 6 lbs 3.5 oz
Liam: 7 lbs 13 oz

Mom and Dad are ecstatic about the boy's growth so far.

Family Photos

2005-08-03T12:36:00.000-04:00

The long weekend was the perfect opportunity for Connor and Liam to meet more of their family. They were introduced to Uncle Jeff, Aunt Rhonda and their cousin Sebastien. The five boys took a brief moment for a photo shoot.

Nannie and Gramps came for a visit Tuesday afternoon.

And what family photo album would be complete without a picutre taken with Mom and Dad?

Liam's Homecoming

2005-07-30T15:15:00.000-04:00

Connor told Liam all about his adventures at home, and Liam couldn't wait to join him. Friday was his day to come home and experience everything for himself.

The honour guard was once again out in force (and snazzily dressed) for Liam's arrival.

Uncle Cam was able to hold Liam for the first time. That's one of the great things about twins: you're able to do most things for the first time twice. It does create a feeling of deja vu...

Dad was happy to finally have both of his boys home.

Connor's Homecoming

2005-07-27T13:14:00.000-04:00

One of the advantages of the boys staying in the Rich Little Special Care nursery is that we have been able to ease into parenting. It has been difficult commuting to visit the boys, but this has given us the time to recover from all the excitement of the birth (and make sure the nursery is ready for their arrival).

Yesterday we were finally able to bring Connor home for the first time! Everyone was very excited to meet him. Uncle Cam eagerly awaited his nephew and provided the honour guard escort to the house.

This was also Uncle Cam's first opportunity to hold Connor.

Molly was able to meet Connor too. Finally she has a face for all the smells she's been picking up over the last couple of weeks.

Grandmaman & Liam

2005-07-23T23:33:00.000-04:00

Yesterday Grandmaman finally got to hold Liam for the first time.

More Pictures

2005-07-23T22:44:00.000-04:00

We took some more pictures today of both the boys together.


	Aren't they adorable? Of course, I'm just a little biased...

Quick Progress Report

2005-07-22T07:13:00.000-04:00

The boys have been doing incredibly well. Liam no longer requires his IV, and is now in a big boy bed like his brother's. They have been moved to the "Balloon Room", which is the "staging area" before being discharged. The final step is for the boys to consistently take their entire meal orally. Once the NG tube can be removed, we should be good to go.

Getting Stronger Every Day

2005-07-17T11:26:00.000-04:00

The boys have been growing stronger every day. Connor is now eating at the level expected for his weight. Last night he ate half of his meal through the bottle - Mom has the magic touch :).

Dad was able to feed Liam last night. He receives a larger portion than his brother due to his higher birth weight, and he is still being supplemented by the IV.

The twins are finally allowed to spend some quality time together. Initially they were kept seperate for observation purposes (I think). They are showing much more brotherly love now than before birth; Connor was stroking Liam while he slept.

Grandmaman was finally able to hold Connor for the first time. It's an amazing thing to be able to hold your (grand)children for the first time. I'm happy the boys are improving to the point where we can play outside their beds.

Three Days Old

2005-07-14T23:43:00.000-04:00

The boys have both been progressing by leaps and bounds. Liam is now able to visit with Mommy & Daddy outside of his isolette.

Connor has just graduated to a "big boy bed." He no longer requires the environmental controls of the isolette.

Both Michelle and I have been able to help with feeding and caring for the boys. The nurses have been very helpful showing us different techniques for everything from bathing to burping. It's been quite an educational few days.

Happy Birthday Boys!

2005-07-11T23:01:00.000-04:00

Liam and Connor were born today, July 11th, 2005. Mom & babies are doing really well. It's been a really eventful couple of days, and I will blog more about it in the days to come (for now, I'm going to try to get some sleep while I still can :)) They will stay at the ICU until they reach at least 35 weeks; another nine or ten days.

Liam's birth weight was 3040 grams, or 6.7 pounds.
Connor's birth weight was 2090 grams, or 4.6 pounds.

Even though the boys are several weeks early (at the time of birth they were 33 weeks +5) they are both very healthy, and breathing unassisted.

This is a picture of our family. Michelle is holding Connor, and Liam is behind us keeping warm.

I would like to thank everyone at the high risk unit in the Civic hospital for doing a tremendous job bringing our little ones into the world.

Ultrasound: Week 32

2005-07-05T01:26:00.000-04:00

Had another ultrasound this morning. It was moved from our regular Friday appointment to Monday, due to the Canada Day holiday. Liam is presenting, and seems to be ready to venture into the world. Connor is currently transverse and looking to the back, but he still has lots of room to move and is taking advantage of it. Both of the boys are already practicing breathing, which is very promising.

It was hard to take Liam's measurements, since Connor was casting shadows in the ultrasound. His estimated rate is in the 95th percentile, which is incredible for a twin.

Connor's Heart Rate: 143
Connor's Weight: 4 lbs. 7 oz.

Liam's Heart Rate: 162
Liam's Weight: 6 lbs

"You make big babies"

2005-06-21T21:46:00.000-04:00

According to this article, the average singleton baby at 30 weeks gestation is 2.91 pounds. Both Connor and Liam are already well over that weight.

Dr. Cargill commented that we make big babies. I guess she was right.

Ultrasound: Week 30

2005-06-18T09:27:00.000-04:00

Yesterday's ultrasound was excellent. Both of the boys are healthy, and kicking up a storm. According to Michelle they didn't stop dancing until late last night.

Connor
Heart Rate: 133
Weight: 3 lbs. 9 oz.

Liam
Heart Rate: 158
Weight: 4 lbs. 11 oz.

Poor Connor had the hiccups when we listened to him on the baby monitor. I hope he was able to scare them away on his own.