First week at home

We are overjoyed to announce that Caleb Weidman Wolf and Joshua Kim Wolf entered the world on November 10, 2005, at 6:51 and 6:52 pm, respectively. Caleb weighed 6 lbs. 7 oz. and Joshua weighed 6 lbs. 3 oz. They were both 19.25 inches long. Both boys are very healthy and incredibly cute! They also have hearty appetites and well-functioning vocal chords and digestive systems! We are so grateful and thankful that God has blessed them with such good health!

This past week has definitely plunged us into a new way of life. We never imagined that caring for infant twins would be so challenging, but at the same time we had never imagined the kind of love we have for these boys. Especially since bringing them home from the hospital, life has totally changed. I don't know what we would do if we weren't staying with my parents and having my mom's help 24-7, especially since I am recovering from a c-section and can't climb stairs more than 2-3 times a day or lift anything heavier than 10 lbs (good thing the boys are on the small side!). I know she doesn't have time to go online to read this, but thank you, Mom! You are a saint! The nurses told us that it usually takes 3 adults to care for 1 newborn. Right now we've got 3 (when Joe's not at work) taking care of 2, and it's exhausting beyond belief! (I really should be sleeping right now...) There's no way we could be doing this on our own.

The boys have already begun to show their distinct personalities, and they also look a lot different, too. Joshua is generally the mellow one and Caleb has a bit more energy. And they are so cute! And during early morning feeding/changing/cleaning/outfit-changing/consoling marathons, Joe likes to remind them they're lucky they're so cute!

Also, a quick testimony of God's faithfulness. Both boys had a little jaundice when they were born, and while Joshua's maintained a safe level, the day before we were discharged (Sunday), Caleb's billyruben (sp?) level climbed to 14 (the safe cut-off is 12). The doctor said he'd probably have to stay at the hospital under the billy (sp?) light after I was discharged. The thought of leaving one of the boys at the hospital practically had us in tears (I told you, being a parent brings out emotions you never thought you could have). So we prayed and believed in faith that God would heal him, and guess what, on Monday afternoon they tested Caleb again and his level went down to 10! The nurse said such a quick decrease is almost unheard of, and she tried to come up with an explanation for it. But we know the real reason! So by God's grace we were all able to go home together than night.

Alright, I'd better wrap this up before the boys wake up. We'll be posting new pictures of the boys every now and then in the Gallery so check back often!