Brooklyn Taking Steps

Brooklyn is beginning to walk - pray for us!

Swinging At The Park

I got a little creative and did some editing of a HD video taken at the park tonight.. enjoy.

Reunited

After a lot of waiting at the NICU, Marley was finally discharged around 3pm.  Due to ridiculously long wait times for the photographer, we decided to forego the hospital's newborn photo shoot.  We have plenty of pictures and will be taking them to a professional photog in the near future.  For now, you can take a look at the pictures we snapped while loading Marley and Brooklyn up for ride home.

Marley Comes Home

They're Herrrrrrrrrrrre!

At 12:42pm and 12:43p today, Brooklyn and Marley finally came out to say hello.  BK weighed 4lbs 11oz and Marley weighed 3lbs 2oz.  Marley had to go to the NICU because of her size but it should be a short stay.  BK had no problems and has been hanging with us and is getting her first bath (much needed).  Both have curly/wavy brown hair.

Mom is fine and loaded up with percocets for now.  Pictures will come soon, stay tuned.

Baby Names Revelation!

We realize everyone is dying to know the girls names! We've had them named for awhile, one since before they were even thought of. It is difficult for us to keep this a secret because we want to refer to them by their names and cannot do so in front of others.

We also did not want to hear everyone's opinions about our name choices. Not to be mean or anything BUT naming a baby...or two, is more difficult than you can imagine. We've thought long and hard about these names and we are very happy with them!

So, here it goes....

The first twin born will be Brooklyn Elizabeth Stuart

The second twin born will be Marley Ryann Stuart (middle name subject to spelling change - stay tuned for a poll to vote!)

Marley is a name we've loved for years. Daddy had a giant poster of Bob Marley in his bedroom in college and we just always thought that would be an awesome little girl's name. Ryann - well, we think it goes nicely with Marley. Mike's initials are MRS and Marley's will be the same! Too cute! The second name was a harder choice. Brooklyn has no special meaning behind it or anything...it is just a unique, cute name we love. It does have my middle name built into it though (Lynn), but that has nothing to do with why we chose it. Elizabeth, of course, is after my sister, Sarah Elizabeth - a tradition in my family!

We decided against anything that rhymed, or began with the same letter. We figure they are fraternal and could be as different as night and day. They've shared a womb for 9 months and will continue to share many other things in their lives. At least their names will be their own!

We cannot wait for Brooklyn and Marley to arrive! We only have approximately 13 weeks to go!