THE HAMM FAM

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

BRADY'S DEER

Brady has already killed two deer this year. And he killed them all by himself.

This was his second deer of the year. It was a spike and he killed it December 20th.

This was his first deer of the season. It was a Doe and he killed it Thanksgiving Morning.

I'm sure all of you have been wondering what's been taking so long for me to update my blog. Well with the Holidays and trying to get things together after bringing twins home, I haven't had much time to sit down and work on my blog. The boys are sleeping right now, so hopefully I can catch you all up on what has been going on in the Hamm Family. Below are pics that we took throughout the holidays. The boys had a great First Christmas and Brady got everything he wanted and more. I hope you all had a Very Merry Christmas and have a Wonderful 2009!

Trying to get a Christmas Pic of the boys is harder than you think.

Quinn (left) and Kaden (right)

The boys went for their two week checkup on the 16th and everything checked out great. Quinn weighed 4.10 and Kaden weighed 4.9. The Doc wanted the boys to be gaining at least a half an ounce each day, but since we left the NICU they have been gaining a whole ounce a day. So they are ahead of schedule which is wonderful news. They both should be over 5 pounds by now.

We don't go back to the doc until their two month checkup which will be in February.

Quinn and Kaden got lots of goodies from Santa. Isn't it funny how their stockings are bigger than they are. The chairs are from Retta (my mom).

I got exactly what I wanted....a digital photo frame for my office.

Brady and Chris playing with Brady's Star Wars Helmet.

Chris got a mount of his Mahi Mahi that he caught this past summer.

Brady got a Deer Camera from Santa. Him and his Daddy have already put the Camera out so they can see what kind of deer are where they hunt.

Brady also got some coveralls so he will be nice and warm when he goes hunting. He also got Hulk Hands, a Star Wars Light Saber, Star Wars Movies, more Hunting stuff, Clothes, and some other goodies.

The Boys in their "First Christmas Outfits"

Quinn (left) and Kaden (right)

Our First Family Pic minus Brady. Brady didn't get to go with us to my Dad's for Christmas.

Aunt Kelley gave the boys these reindeer hats. This was the best pic I could get with the hats on. The boys didn't really like having the hats on.

Quinn (left) and Kaden (right)

Another Christmas pic of the boys.

Quinn (left) and Kaden (right)

Sunday, December 14, 2008

AND THE BOYS COME HOME....

We are all finally home. The boys got to come home this past Thursday, December 11th. It was kind of sad leaving the NICU, but at the same time a very exciting moment for our family. Chris and I are both so happy that the boys are doing so well and will be able to be with us during the holidays. And just so you know, we did find out that the boys are Identical Twins.

Quinn (left) and Kaden's (right) last nap in their bed in the NICU.

Mommy getting Quinn all set in his Big Boy Seat

And then here's Kaden chillin in his Big Boy Seat.

Getting Ready to Get in the Car for our Ride Home.

It was very Cold outside, so the Boys had to be covered up.

And here we go leaving the NICU. Daddy carrying the Boys to the Car.

Family Pic in the NICU.

Quinn in his Car Seat.

Kaden in his Car Seat.

Monday, December 8, 2008

HAPPY ONE WEEK BIRTHDAY

Today our boys turned ONE WEEK old. It's so hard to believe that they are finally here and already a week old. Tomorrow, December 9th, should be the big day. They are coming home! I'm so glad that they will be home for Christmas. They have done so well in the NICU. Thank you to all the nurses that have taken care of our boys.

Happy Birthday Quinn O'Kelley!

Happy Birthday Kaden William!

Our Boys....Let's hope they keep up this good sleeping when they come home.
This picture was taken after they were circumsized.
They did so good!! YAY to our big boys!!! Tomorrow they will get their hospital picture taken. The hats they are wearing were made by Threads of Love...A Christian organization that makes hats and blankets for preemie babies in the NICU at Brookwood Medical Center.

BIG BROTHER'S 1ST BASKETBALL GAME

About a month ago, Brady decided that he wanted to play on the Termite Basketball Team at his school. It's only about seven of them that play and they just play each other. So, last Saturday they had their first game. Unfortunately, I was unable to make it to his first game, but Chris was able to go and he took some pics for me.

In the above pic, Brady is doing a great job dribbling down the court. He told Chris that he wasn't going to pass the ball to anyone so he could make alot of shots. How cute!!! He made like 20 points during the entire game.

And here he is again dribbling and going in for the shot. Unfortunately, Brady's team lost their first, but like Brady says it isn't about winning it's about having fun.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

FIRST FEEDING & MEETING BIG BROTHER

Last night Brady got to come meet his two new Little Brothers. He was so excited, but really hated seeing hit little brothers with IVs. Brady was on cloud nine about seeing the twins.

And if you are wondering why Brady's lips are blue, he ate like 4 blueberry candy sticks before going to the NICU.

Brady getting to see his two Little Brother's for the First Time.

Brady peeping at his Little Brother Kaden

Brady checking out his Little Brother Quinn. Quinn's IV had to be put in the top of his head and Brady didn't really like it, but neither did any of us.

Quinn O'Kelley Hamm Snoozing - Right he looks so much like his Daddy

Kaden William Hamm Sleeping Away - And he looks like his Mommy

Yesterday, both Quinn and Kaden also got their first bottle. They did well with the first one so I got to go down and give them the next one.

Mommy Feeding Quinn (He really likes to eat)

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

THEY ARE HERE...DECEMBER 1st, 2008

The boys finally decided it was time to meet their mommy and daddy. Yesterday, Kaden was showing lots of dips in his heartrate so my doc had Dr. Gonzalos come in to do another Ultrasound. Both babies looked great and my amniotic fluid was good as well. He decided he would check me, so it was then we found out that I was 3cm dilated and about 75% effaced. He said if we gave it a day or two that my water would break, so him and my doc consulted and they decided to do a C-section at 1pm. Chris and I were so excited and couldn't wait to meet the little guys. I got back to the Operating Room at 1:22 and back to recovery within an hour. The boys looked great and sounded great. I stayed in recovery for about an hour and then was wheeled into NICU to see the boys. Both boys were doing great. Kaden was having to have a little oxygen to help him out, but he is off of it as of right now. The NICU doctor said they should be able to come home somewhere between 5 and 10 days. I will atleast be here until Friday. And now for the pics you have all been waiting for......