Erin's unfortunate event

Well....as many of you know, I don't have the best knees in the world. :) I have had trouble with my knees ever since junior high, and this week, it caught up to me again. Last Sunday as I was feeding Lucas, I twisted in an odd way and re-injured my right knee. I believe that I tore my miniscus again, as I did about 9 years ago as a senior in high school. I have not been able to have an MRI done quite yet, I will hopefully get an appointment early next week. So on Sunday, we had to call a family friend to come over to the house and help my mom watch the boys, while Teage and I took a lovely trip to the emergency room at midnight. :) I am now in a knee brace and walking with the help of crutches. As you can imagine, it is difficult to take care of twins while you are not able to walk on your own! :) My mom has been staying with us all week, and has been the best help imaginable. I could not do it without her!! We really are doing well though. The boys are growing growing!! We have an appointment on Monday where they will be weighed again, so I will update you all then. Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers on our behalf!

I can't take credit for this one! :) My sister-in-law, Tawna, got this shot of Teage and Dylan when he was only a few days old.

2 weeks old already!

Hi everyone! Just a quick update on how we are all doing. I can't believe that it has been two weeks already. The boys are changing and growing so much everyday, and we have been so blessed with their health, even though they are such small little dudes. :) Both had checkups this week, and they are on the high end of the growth scale, which is so wonderful. Dylan has already gained over a pound since we left the hospital, and is currently 5lbs 7oz. Lucas has also gained a ton of weight and is currently 5lbs 10oz. They are both eating machines, and have such sweet little personalities! Teage and I feel so blessed to have them in our lives. Even though they are only two weeks old, they are both becoming more alert recently, and have even tried holding their heads up. They seem to be very aware of the others' presence, and can get very upset if their brother is not close by. :)

Best friends already....Lucas and Dylan linking arms.

Lucas holding his head up for mommy!

Both boys very tired out after a long day of appointments! :)

At home

A few more pictures that we have taken since we have been home. They are so much fun!

The boys have arrived!

June 26th 2007 - Our boys were born! At 9:25 and 9:26am, Lucas Akualeialoha and Dylan Malulani Christensen came into the world. Both boys were healthy as can be, and we had no compliacations with the birth at all. Dylan came out first, and weighed 4 pounds 12 oz and was 18 inches long. Then came Lucas a minute later, weighing in at 5 pounds 3 oz and was 18.75 inches long. Being so small, Teage and I were a little worried that the boys would have to spend some time in the NICU. Dylan did have to spend a few hours....he was breathing too rapidly, and they had to monitor him for a while. But, other then that, both boys were totally healthy and were able to stay in the room with Teage and I until we all went home together on Friday the 29th. This was one of the first pictures taken of the boys together after the birth.

After Friday, Teage and I had to adjust to having two infants needing our attention all the time, and not getting much sleep. :) We have been doing ok so far, learning a lot as we go, but having fun with our two new babies. They both have such sweet dispositions, and are just precious to us. Here is a picture of the two of them on their first night home.

It is so sweet how they comfort each other, and always want to be together. They can't sleep unless the other one is right next to them. :)

Lucas in an infant hat that is way too large for him! :)

Dylan and his crazy hair! He already has more then his daddy does! :)