Getting Bigger

Happy 6 Weeks!

Blake and Jordan are six weeks old today. Time is going by fast and slow at the same time...if that's possible. The boys were weighed a week ago today, Jordan weighed 7 lbs 5 1/2oz. The nurse said he was gaining an oz and 1/5 a day. Blake weighed 7 lbs, gaining an oz a day. They aren't looking so tiny anymore. They have rolled over a couple of times and keep trying when they are really upset that I have put them on their tummy.
Devin is wanting to sit on my lap every chance he gets. Poor guy is feeling left out, I've been trying to cuddle with him whenever I can and play with him while the boys are sleeping.
Blake and Jordan seem to have their fussy time between midnight and 6:00 AM. They are easy to calm down, but I end up sleeping on the couch with them so we can get some sleep. I will be happy when we are past this stage and I can sleep in my own bed and keep my eyes open during the day!
Jason went back to work last Thursday, it went much smoother than I thought it would.

Happy Easter!

Jesus has blessed us with 2 new cute babies and very little sleep! We are thankful for our family and know we could not do this without HIM! Blake & Jordan are both over 7 pounds. Brooke is 32 pounds and Dev is 30! Kim is...Just joking...

Make it a great day.

Blake & Jordans first week @ home & More Pics

Blake & Jordans First Month!

They are home! The first week has flown by. So far Blake and Jordan, just like B & D, are very easy babies. They do like that 3AM feeding still but they have been on a 4 hour schedule for the most part. Devin & Brooke have been very good helpers and pretty good listeners. God has truely blessed us with wonderful children.

Here is a Brooke Quote:
I layed Jordan down next to Brooke in her bed. Then he turned his head toward her and started acting like he was hungry. Brooke looked concerned so I picked him up.
Brooke said "That kind of freeked me out. I thought he was going to eat me." Then she said, "That would freak out all little girls, huh?"

Thanks for all the continued prayers, support and help!

The Ripke Family...

So Far So Good

Things are going well for us at home. Blake and Jordan are eating every four hours, so we can pretty much plan the day around that. We were afraid the day light savings time would mess us up and we would have to get up more than twice in the night. Somehow the boys worked it out and we are on the same time schedule even though we lost an hour.
Brooke and Devin are enjoying their new siblings and want to help. They did however break the crib trying to climb up the side to see the boys. Thank goodness Jason was able to fix it but I don't think we will be able to pass it along when we are done.
Tomorrow we are registering Brooke for kindergarten, I can't believe the time has gone so fast. Next thing you know we will be registering Blake and Jordan!

Another Devin quote just for fun

This morning Devin came into our room. Since he was asleep last night when we got home, he did not realize the Jordan & Blake were home. He heard one of them cry and he said, "Huh. Jordan crying in mommy's tummy."

They are home!!!

We brought the boys home tonight (3/5/08). They are doing very well. Kim & I are now bracing ourselves for the ultimate tiredness... Brooke was very excited and we let her stay up late. Devin was asleep when we got home so he does not know the boys are here.

Something Devin said:
The other night Devin said we have to go to the hospital to see Blake and Jordan because their mommy is bye-bye. He did not realize that Kim & I are Blake & Jordan's parents as well.

Thanks for your continued prayers.
The Ripke's...

(Wow, a family of 6!)

Going Home Soon!

The boys are both doing great with their feedings and getting closer to going home. The nurse said today they may be going home by Thursday. They have to do a car seat test where they sit in their seats for an hour with the monitors on to make sure they don't have problems with breathing while they are in them. They still have to get circumcised and get their Hep B shots.
I guess we better make sure we get all the rest of the things ready at home. I don't think reality has hit me yet, it still doesn't seem like we have two new little boys!
We'll let you know when we find out for sure when they're coming home.

A Glimps of Reality!

After over a week of staying away, Devin and Brooke finally got to see the boys again. They both had gotten new colds and were not feeling too hot, but are better now. They really enjoyed seeing and holding the boys, but we didn't last too long. After dumping popcorn, milk, yogurt and crackers on the floor, I told Jason we have to get out of here before we destroy this room! Devin went running down the hall and Brooke chased after him, they both were yelling. I thought, I am going to go crazy at home! Thank goodness spring and summer are coming, we can spend time outside.
Devin was holding one of the boys and he said "this is a nice baby" and kept saying "hi sweetheart." Then Blake or Jordan, whomever he was holding stretched and puckered up like babies do and Devin turned his head away and said he didn't want a kiss! Brooke put the breastfeeding pillow around her and was trying to feed her gingerbread doll she brought with her.
Blake and Jordan are doing well with eating. Jordan is doing a little better than Blake right now. Blake seems to get tired faster, but they are both getting better and gaining weight well. Last night they weighed 5lbs 13oz each. They are movers and like to stretch out in their crib. Whenever they have a new nurse, the nurse tells me how busy they are and asks how I got any sleep when I was pregnant.
I wasn't able to make it up to the hospital today, but I talked to the nurse and she said they were doing well. They both started fussing so she snuggled with them both for an hour and a half, and they settled down as soon as she picked them up. I am very grateful for the care they are getting at Evergreen, the nurses there are great!