Gen 2 - Chapter 8: Double the Joy

As the wave of pain finished I calmly made my way into the living room, I managed to tell Jacob to get everything ready to leave because the baby was coming before I was hit by another contraction. My god, I forgot how much this hurts!

Mum and Dad agreed to watch Kayleigh for us while we were at the hospital, we thanked them and left for the hospital. I was feeling nervous at having to go through the pain again, but I know my little bundle of joy would be worth it. I couldn't wait to meet him or her.

After eight hours of labour Mason finally came into the world weighing 6lb 8oz, followed eight minutes later by his sister Melody weighing 5lb 1oz. We were shocked it was twins, but were so delighted at the same time. The doctors said that Melody was a little on the small side but seemed perfectly healthy so we could take them both home.

I guess we were still in shock when we got home because we both just stood in the hallway holding them for a few minutes before realising we were now parents of three precious angels. Kayleigh was going to be so happy when she woke up and saw her brother and sister, I can just imagine the smile on her face.

The next few days passed in a blur of night time feeds, nappie changes, snuggling and soothing the twins, while making sure Kayleigh wasn't left out. It was hard work, but I loved my growing family more and more as each day passed. Mason was such a hungry baby, always wanting a bottle every two hours, whereas Melody would just lay gurgling happily to herself in her crib, although they were twins their personalities were already so different. I couldn't wait to see what they were like when they were Kayleigh's age.

Kayleigh was getting so big, I couldn't believe she would be starting school soon. It only seemed like yesterday I was holding her in my arms, stroking her soft red hair. Me and Jacob had been talking about throwing another joint party for her and Leo again, seeing as the last one went rather well.

I gave Lily a call and we arranged it for the twelfth, which was next Saturday. Seeing as the back garden had been modified we agreed to have it at the house and hire a buffet and trampoline for the kids. Me and Jacob had planned to go out and buy Kayleighs presents yesterday, but Mason was a little sickly and I couldn't bare to leave him. He seemed much better today though, so I called the sitter and asked her to come over as soon as she could and watch them while we popped to the store. I made sure both the twins and Kayleigh were settled so that when she got here we could just leave. Charlie arrived half an hour later and headed straight up to play with Kayleigh. She was so good with the kids, I had no worries when I left them with her.

The store was only a fifteen minute drive away, so we soon arrived, even with all the traffic on the way. I had an idea of what we were going to get her, but as soon as I stepped into the store my mind went numb, I had totally forgotten. We wandered around just looking for a while before settling on a few teddies,some new clothes, shoes a computer for her room and a whole play set for the garden. She was going to love it. I payed for the items and we headed back home, it would be time to feed the kids when we got back.

I payed Charlie and said goodbye, before rushing up the stairs to say hello to my babies, while Jacob made a start on the dinner. Kayleigh was napping in her crib so I left her sleeping, I picked up Mason and snuggled him close inhaling his wonderfully sweet baby scent as I did, before giving him his bottle. Once he finished I placed him into his crib and walked over to Melody's, as per usual she was just laying there gurgling away. I scooped her into my arms and gently lifted her into the air while blowing raspberries onto her tummy, she let out a small giggle as I pulled her close and gave her her bottle.

Once the twins were settled I heard Kayleigh stir from her nap, so I lifted her out of her crib and took her downstairs for dinner, which had just been served up and smelled wonderful. I placed Kayleigh in her highchair and served her her food before sitting down at the table with Jacob. As we ate we chatted about how work was at the hospital, Jacob had been promoted to surgeon, although that meant more hours at the hospital and less with us the pay was fantastic and meant we could afford nice things for the kids. I cleared the plates away while Jacob bathed Kayleigh and took her upstairs for her bed time story.

I managed to have a nice relaxing bath before the twins wanted their 11pm feed. I fed Melody while Jacob fed Mason, once they were full and contented we tucked them in and headed to bed ourselves, I was shattered, looking after three children under five is hard work.

Now that the twins were two months old they had finally settled into a routine, they wanted feeding every four hours on the dot, and the best bit was that they both slept through the night. It made it so much easier to look after them when me and Jacob got a full nights sleep. All three of the children were very well behaved and Kayleigh was good with the twins too. Tomorrow was Kayleigh's birthday party, so I phoned round and made sure everyone could make it and to make sure that the trampoline and buffet hire would be arriving.

Seeing as Jacob had today and tomorrow off work we thought it would be nice to take the kids to the beach for the afternoon. We sat and made sandcastles with Kayleigh while the twins had a kick about on a blanket. While I gave the twins their bottles Jacob took Kayleigh in for a little paddle, I could hear her laughing as the waves splashed at her feet, I couldn't help but let out a little giggle too her laugh was so infectious.

It was starting to get dark so we headed home, so that we could get the kids bathed and in bed, we had a busy day tomorrow.

Stay tuned for chapter 9 :)