And Babies Make Four: February 2006

Henry (left) and Tyler sack out after a hearty lunch on their first full day at home. Henry downed 40 CCs and Tyler set a personal record of 65 CCs!

Don't let the camera angle fool you. Tyler is actually a little bigger than Henry. I tried to get their faces in the shot.

Notice how binkies sit at the ready. Binkies are our new best friends.

Kissel Boys graduate early! -- "Summa Cum Loudly"

Surprise! The boys are home early. On Saturday, Feb. 25th we were told that Tyler would likely be home on Monday and Henry might join him.

We had a tough time sleeping Saturday night and were up by 3:00am Sunday morning. We went to the 8:00am feeding at the hospital and learned that the boys would be discharged today!

Holy cow!! Are we ready for this?

The Kissel Boys rest in their hospital crib for two. Little did they know that they would have new digs that day...

Tyler is ready to hit the road as he test drives the car seat at the hospital.

George helps Henry master the car seat just before leaving the hospital early Sunday afternoon.

The Kissel Boys at home...

George takes the day shift as Suzanne naps.
Henry introduces George to his first poopy diaper... and WHAT a poopy diaper!

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Henry (left) and Tyler bed down for their first night at home.
Suzanne takes the night shift... Sweet!

George feeds Henry for the first time!

Henry is about to show Dad that what goes down doesn't always stay down.

George feeds Tyler.
Tyler tries to show Henry that what goes down CAN stay down.

Suzanne holds Henry for the first time.
George was able to carry Henry from outside the O.R. to the NICU just after he was born.

Henry scratches his eye and shows off his IV.
Their IVs are still in but were shut off on their birthday because they are already enjoying milk!!

George holds Tyler for the first time.

George gives Tyler the finger.

Welcome Henry Lewis and Tyler George Kissel!!

At 12:42 and 12:43am, on Saturday, February 18, 2006 Henry Lewis Kissel and Tyler George Kissel were born, respectively. The boys were delivered by c-section early at 34 weeks and 2 days due to complications with the pregnancy. Mom is doing great!

The boys were somewhat premature but are in fine condition and ready to go! So...

In this corner, at a length of eighteen and one quarter inches and weighing in at a respectable 4 pounds 8 ounces we have Henry "H-Bomb" Kissel!

And in this corner, at a length of eighteen and one half inches and weighing in at a hefty 5 pounds 6 ounces we have Tyler "T-Bone" Kissel!

Get it on!

The boys are in the NICU for now and are doing very well.

Mom is in recovery and also doing very well!! Dad is shuttling back and forth between the boys and Mom with pictures and updates.