Hubber Babies!

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   lrohnerposted 14 years ago

   Woohoo! I'm a granny! Please meet Chloe Elizabeth (left), born at 12:32pm today and weighing in at 6lb 13oz. On the right is Cara Shea, born at 12:30pm and weighing in at 8lb 1oz.
   
   
   
   Mommy and babies are doing very, very well. And Granny is so proud she is about to bust!

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      fierycjposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Congrats to you Grandma. I'm sure its fulfilling.

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      Writer Riderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Awww...they're so sweet! Congratulations!

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   Uninvited Writerposted 14 years ago

   Congratulations, they are beautiful

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   frogdroppingposted 14 years ago

   Ohhhhh woonderful!
   
   Big congrats to all concerned, especially mummy ... clever girl!
   
   

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   ralwusposted 14 years ago

   Well ain't that grand! Congrats on the lil cuties granny.

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   Jane@CMposted 14 years ago

   Oh they are Beautiful!  Congratulations Grandma!!!!!

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   lrohnerposted 14 years ago

   Thank you, thank you! Now, should I be Granny, Grandma or Grammy? What to do, what to do....?

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      TamCorposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations--they are BEAUTIFUL!  Twins...double the fun!
      
      I like Grammy, but then, that's what my grandson calls me--Grammy Tammy...lol...
      
      But I'm sure you'll answer to anything, right?

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         lrohnerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         LOL! Yes. My daughter lives only a few blocks away, so I'm sure I'll be answering to many titles like Chief Cook and Bottle Washer for a while! And Grammy Tammy is hysterical!
         
         Thanks Tam and Ladybird!

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      Zsuzsy Beeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Oh Lrohner congrats the girls are gorgeous. But Wow 8lbs1 and 6lbs13 those are great sized babies for being twins...amazing.
      I like Gramzy  because that's what my first granddaughter called me first.

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      dennisemattposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      HAHA!!!!    congrats!! Youll pick what you want to be called, but trust me...grandbabies make up their own minds. Mine call thier grandparents THE Gramps, and THE Gramsey.

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   Vee Roseposted 14 years ago

   They're adorable!!!

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   AsherKadeposted 14 years ago

   they are HUGE for twins! That must've been a difficult and painful birth...glad she did well....you have a lot to be thankful for...

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      lrohnerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Huge, YES! And she wasn't even due for 3 more weeks! Could you imagine! But their Mom was 10 pounds at birth, so I'm not too surprised...
      
      Thanks Asher and Vee!

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   wrenfrost56posted 14 years ago

   Big congratulations! well done to mum. I think nan is nice.

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      lrohnerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks, Wren. Nan. Nanny. Nanna. Hmmm, it's got potential!

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    Ladybird33posted 14 years ago

    Awesome, I am a twin and it's wonderful!  Congrats, you are blessed.

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    wordscribe41posted 14 years ago

    Congratulations, Irohner.  They are so beautiful.  I am a bit prejudiced, however when it comes to twins.  I have a pair of twins myself, and my nephews are twins.  Lucky you and parents.  It's a wonderful experience.  Very tiring in the first year, but well worth it.  Gorgeous girls.

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       lrohnerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks Wordscribe! Since you're experienced with twins, any advice for my daughter?

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          wordscribe41posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Sleep when they sleep, never say "no" to an offer for help, make big vats of meals so you can freeze the leftovers, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, get a double nursing pillow, join a twins mom club (they have tons of free items and lots of support), many big formula companies will give you free formula for twins (ask if you want link), and make sure you get a date with your hubby at least once every 2 weeks.  Most of all, enjoy, know it goes very fast.  It's such a precious time, I was just looking at old pictures of them last week.  Twins are a GIFT.  Congrats again.

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             lrohnerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Wow! I am SOOO glad I asked! The double nursing pillow...I knew they existed and knew what they were, but not what they were called. Do you know where I can buy one for her? And although she plans on breastfeeding for the first year, I have serious doubts that it will continue past the first month or so. If you have a link for the free formula, please pass it along!
             
             My daughter lives just a few blocks away from me, and since I work from home I'll be able to be there when the twins are napping so she can get a DEEP sound sleep and not worry over a baby monitor. And I've got the cooking covered for a while.
             
             Thanks for all of the advice. Pass more along as you think of it!

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                wordscribe41posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Twin Blessings makes a good one.  http://www.amazon.com/Double-Blessings- … B001P20VYM
                
                I used My Brest Friend for a while while they were still small.  I also borrowed a twin pillow from my Mothers of Multiples group for a while until I bought my own. 
                
                
                Proctor & Gamble (Pampers and Luvs) 1-800-543-0480 Call their customer service representative to receive a special, one-time set of coupons for parents of twins, including 2 free jumbo diaper packs (tell them which brand), 2 tubs of wipes and 2 coupons for money off of Dreft. Ask the rep. to transfer you to their automated line for their mailing list of newsletters and coupons. Supertwins have additional offers.
                
                Diaper Geenies are great:
                For Multiple births; Playtex will send you a coupon for a Diaper Genie for Multiple births.
                Call 1-800-843-6430. They said to call back from time to time because they run certain promotions at different times of the year.
                Mail the copy of birth certificate to:
                Playtex Products, Inc.
                In Care of Diaper Genie
                600 Mondial Parkway
                Streetsboro, Oh 44241
                
                For formula:
                Go to the Carnation website and sign up for Carnations’ Very Best Baby Program. If you are expecting twins or have them, you can send copies of your twins’ birth certificates, and you will receive six cans of formula.
                
                Could've been a hub.  In fact, that may be the next one I do.

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             earnestshubposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Wow wordscribe! You are not just gorgeous and bloody close to perfect.... that is real great advice! I went through this process with my twin GK's and the twin club is amazing. BONUS We get two identical boys 1 day older than our twin girls for sleepovers and of course the four twins have wonderful conversations and games that entertain we adults so much!Take care of yourself is good too.5 hours with the twin girls and their older brother who is now 5, and I am ready for bed! How do they get that much energy!!! I think I already asked you how you remove twins, but we never found a solution. Have you still got one attached to your leg?

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                wordscribe41posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                You flatter me so, Earnesthub.  They only become unattached from my legs when they have playmates over.  It's the only twinectomy procedure that works temporarily. 
                
                About the energy level, I am simply baffled...  They are wild, and feed off of each other.  Plus, they are very skilled at using teamwork to get things done.  Started when they were barely walking- hey, I'll push over the ladder and spot you if you get the Oreos. 
                
                Love them to death.  But, yes, I am quite tired most of the time. 

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    Eaglekiwiposted 14 years ago

    OHHHHH my Goodness!!!! (wondered where ya's been)
    
    How wonderful and sweet to read good news on here
    
    Congratulations and hugs to proud parents, thankyou Irohner for sharing your good news with us all !!
    
    
    Gorgeous names too !!! ooooaaaa how sweet they both look
    
    
    

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       lrohnerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks, Kiwi. And boy, I'm pickin' up what you're layin' down about the 'good news' thing!

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    Davinagirl3posted 14 years ago

    They are gorgeous.  Make sure you spoil them!!!

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       lrohnerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks, Davina. Rest assured that spoiled they will be!

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    Janettaposted 14 years ago

    Oh my goodness, they are beautiful!!! Congratualtions, Granny!!!

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    Kidgasposted 14 years ago

    Absolutely adorable.  Congrats to you and their mother.

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    lrohnerposted 14 years ago

    Thanks so much, Janetta and Kidgas. I will pass along your good wishes to their Mom!

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    earnestshubposted 14 years ago

    I just saw the precious ones! Oh how beautiful they are!!
    Heaps of congratulations [and good luck!]to all concerned, as a granpa of twins and a twin myself I go very weird over babies anyway of course, and twins?? wow, that is so wonderful!

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    Mishaposted 14 years ago

    Congrats Lrohner, and best of luck to them!

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    Beth100posted 14 years ago

    Congratulations Irohner!  And congratulations to the new mother and father too!  They are beautiful!!!  Good health and a happy life to the family!

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    lrohnerposted 14 years ago

    Thank you so much Ernest, Misha amd Beth.
    
    Ernest, any words of wisdom?

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    Lisa HWposted 14 years ago

    Absolutely precious and beautiful.  Congratulations to you, their parents, and the rest of your lucky family.
    
    

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    Pearldiverposted 14 years ago

    Wow Cool... Congratulations for helping to create perfection!
    These two are lovely...
    You will write lots of Hubs about them.
    Introduce them to writing early in the peace.
    Everyone will notice the beauty of your 'Book Ends'
    Love the beanies too.   Well Done.

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    Feline Prophetposted 14 years ago

    Such dolls! Congratulations!

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    HubChiefposted 14 years ago

    tons of congratulations grandma...  It is wonderful to be one.
    
    I remember how my mother and mother-in-law were when i was outside labour room and hugging them and 3 of us jumping around.
    
    celebrations.. A very heartly congrats to you and your family on this milestone. howz parents doing?
    
    

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    isis_dreams2002posted 14 years ago

    congrats

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    lrohnerposted 14 years ago

    Thanks everyone! Mommy and Daddy are holding up well and should be headed home from the hospital with their new family on Saturday.
    
    Zsuzsy - Luv Gramzy! I think Gramzy it is!!
    
    WordScribe - Thank you so much for the input. I will be on the phone today for sure!
    
    Fiery - Hey, you could make a movie out of this. "Dances With Twins", "The Twins of Madison County", "The English Twins", "The Lord of the Twins". What do you think?

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       fierycjposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       The Twins of Madison County sounds Oscar material. so what's the plot, Mamma?

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          lrohnerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Hmmmm...how about following the lives of twins who are professional bungee jumpers and practice on the bridges in, of course, Madison County?

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             fierycjposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Bungee jumpers! What a cool Grandma you are! Its got a dramatic feel to it. Twin bungee jumpers. I'm pretty sure nothing like that has ever been done in a movie. Ha!

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 14 years ago

    they are adorable you must be sooooo happy....

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    manchitoposted 14 years ago

    Gratz!
    
    Enjoy Every minute! Soon, they will be going to college! So embrace every moment from now on!

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    darksideposted 14 years ago

    Congrandmalations!

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       fierycjposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       brilliant.

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    Shirley Andersonposted 14 years ago

    Irohner, congratulations!!!  How exciting, and how beautiful they are!
    
    I thought the same as Zsuszy that the babies are really good weights for twins.
    
    Glad that mommy, babies and grandma are all doing well. 
    
    Enjoy your precious little bundles.

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    Eaglekiwiposted 14 years ago

    Irohner , just thought dont forget to print these good wishes pages off ,they will look great to do with  whatever you want , the list of creativety is endless...laminated , use in 'remember when ' capsules
    
    
    
    (I saved a newspaper printed on my sons BIRTH day and gave it to my son when he was older, he just loved it!)
    
    So add print to your 'to do' list ( and I bet its doubled(hehe) in size)

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    charanjeet kaurposted 14 years ago

    Aww they are so cuddly and adorable, love them.
    Give my best wishes to both the parents, congrats on being a grandma. You must be feeling so happy.

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    lrohnerposted 14 years ago

    Thanks so much for the good wishes Darkside, Charanjeet, Shirley and Manchito!
    
    And yes Kiwi, great idea! Got the print thing already started! (Now if I could only finish those baby blankets I started....)

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    Chris1|Chris2posted 14 years ago

    Aww, congrats!! They're precious!

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    elainevcposted 14 years ago

    Congrats... they're so adorably beautiful

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    Mac Missionposted 14 years ago

    congrates the babies are so beautiful

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    lrohnerposted 14 years ago

    Thanks so much Mac, Elaine and Chris! They are cuties, aren't they?

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    Herald Dailyposted 14 years ago

    Hearty congrats, Irohner!  I'm sure you'll be having a lot of fun with those adorable new granddaughters.

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    lrohnerposted 14 years ago

    Thanks so much, Herald!

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    wordscribe41posted 14 years ago

    How are the twins, parents, and grandma doing today?  Anyone tired yet? 

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       lrohnerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Dad FINALLY went home last night and got sleep, as did Mommy. Thank goodness!  They were completely out of it yesterday!!!
       
       Chloe is doing just fine but Cara has been in NICU since yesterday morning. Three IV's, a feeding tube, and two tubes in her belly button -- one to pump glucose and another to draw blood. Yesterday morning, her sugar dropped suddenly and it took them about 12 hours to stabilize it at 26!!! It's a bit higher now, but only because of the constant glucose drip. They're running all kinds of tests, but have no idea what's causing the severe hypoglycemia.

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          wordscribe41posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Oh, no.  After my twins were born, my daughter Grace had hypoglycemia because I had gestational diabetes. 
          
          How stressful!  Hopefully they can get it all straightened out, Irohner.  You guys are all in my thoughts.  Let us know how it all pans out, okay?

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          Jane@CMposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          OH no!  Keep us posted and I will keep her in my prayers.

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    Epic Fail Guyposted 14 years ago

    What?

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    RooBeeposted 14 years ago

    Congrats - they are completely beautiful!! *smiles all goofily, smitten by the wee babes*

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    lrohnerposted 14 years ago

    Thanks, everyone, for the good wishes.

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    wordscribe41posted 14 years ago

    How is Cara, Irohner?  When is the expected life flight travel?  Has she stabilized a bit?

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    finsoftsposted 14 years ago

    Stay Happy..... best wishes for you....

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