Friday photos (and more)

I don't know why Bean looks so forlorn in this picture, he's the one who wanted to watch "Cars" for the 80th time this week.

Life isn't all television watching for Bean these days (just mostly). Here he dines with his friend Emily, who became a big sister two weeks after we welcomed the twins. They commiserate over pasta.

He also got to help Grandma frost a cake -- she even let him lick the beaters when they were done.

You can't see my face, but I'm as content as the babies are.

I generally prefer nursing one twin at a time, but there is an undeniable cuteness when I tandem feed. This is the blissed-out result of double mommy milk.

And this picture just because I have a zillion of them.

This morning the traveling circus and I we all took the twins to the pediatrician's office for a weight check to make sure they are gaining properly. I was nervous because they haven't been getting much formula at all (only 1-2 oz total each day) since their last check a week and a half ago, so this was a real reflection of my milk supply. But I needn't have worried... they are packing on the pounds. The doc was hoping to see an ounce per day, but just like last time, they are up an ounce and a half per day and she was thrilled. Twin A is now 8 lbs 14.5 oz (born at 8 lbs) and Twin B is now 8 lbs 1 oz (born at 6 lbs 6 oz). WOO HOO!!! The boobies are working!!! All it takes is 9 fenugreek pills a day and countless delicious lactation cookies mailed to me by some generous mamas on the parenting forum I frequent. I am thrilled and relieved that the kiddos are doing so well. They didn't get any formula yesterday (accidentally... long story) and this news may just give me the confidence to cut it out completely. It won't do any good for my efforts to get more than an hour of sleep at a time, but that will change soon. Right? RIGHT? PLEASE GOD SOMEONE WITH TWINS TELL ME I'M RIGHT?

Last but not least, my friend Allison brought to my attention a post by Jenn, a high school classmate of ours. Her 26-year-old cousin, Ashley, has Cystic Fibrosis and is raising money to cover her share of a double lung transplant. I can't even imagine what she's gone through with this disease. For every tax-deductible $10 you donate towards her goal, you'll be entered to win an iPad. I plan on winning it myself, but it's for a great cause, so if you feel inclined and able, you can click HERE to donate. Thanks!