Introducing The RaJen Babies

Published April 21, 2008 mostly in a picture

Via photos. Words to follow when we figure out what timezone we are in.

Our Son, Born April 16, 10:41 a.m. 7 lbs, 2 oz. 19 inches long. Also known as Mr. Big and Bruiser.

Our Daughter, Born April 16, 10:42 a.m. 5 lbs, 14 oz. 18 1/2 inches long. Also known as Itty Bitty, Baby Girl, Birdie, and Squeaker

43 Responses to “Introducing The RaJen Babies”

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1 teacherlady75 April 21, 2008 at 7:26 pm

How Incredible your two Miracles both are. Thank you, Thank you for posting pictures, following your journey this is a blessing to your children. Congratulations Rachel & Jen….Welcome to Motherhood x 2! Can’t wait to hear about the birth. GREAT Birth weights on the TWINS! They look so sweet. I am sure you are both so excited & super exhausted both at the same time. Congrats again!
2 Michell April 21, 2008 at 7:32 pm

Ooohhhh, They are beautiful!!!! Congratulations moms. Thanks for posting. I’ve been checking in so many times a day hoping to see pics. They are truly incredible. Hope you are getting at least some sleep.
3 Nina April 21, 2008 at 7:33 pm

I have probably checked your page hundred times today! and they are so incredibly cute! Birdie looks exctly like Rachel - lucky girl:-) Mr Big is a real Man! Congratulations!!!
4 R April 21, 2008 at 7:34 pm

They are beautiful and breathtaking! Can’t wait to see all the pics of them. How amazing!! CONGRATS!!!
5 Jen April 21, 2008 at 7:38 pm

They are simply beautiful. Congratulations on your two lovely miracles.
6 Jody April 21, 2008 at 7:41 pm

OMGoshhhhhhhhh they are sooooo precious!! =)

Congrats!!!!!
7 Jess and Jess April 21, 2008 at 7:58 pm

Oh MY!!! What beautiful babies! WOW! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. And we look forward to the upcoming events in the lives of the RaJen babies! Can’t believe they are really here! Congratulations!
8 kpaull April 21, 2008 at 8:08 pm

Congratulations!!! I can’t wait to hear about how it all went down as well as some official names on the sly. They look beautiful and amazing and healthy- you did a great job growing them. so happy for you both- all four!
9 The mother hen April 21, 2008 at 8:31 pm

They are breathtaking! Amazing that they are here. Congratulations.
10 singletracey April 21, 2008 at 8:31 pm

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. They are simply beautiful my dear! I love them!! Thank you for posting those.. see at 7:30 my time I am still stalking you. But this time, the trip back upstairs “just to check” was WELL worth it!

xoxoxo
T
11 Becca93 April 21, 2008 at 8:31 pm

EEEEEE BABIES!
12 ohchicken April 21, 2008 at 8:59 pm

they are gorgeous! perfect! welcome to erf, beautiful babies. congratulations mamas.
13 Olive April 21, 2008 at 9:16 pm

Congratulations! They’re beautiful.
14 Rylie April 21, 2008 at 9:30 pm

They are too cute! I’ve been waiting to see their little faces! You guys must be over the moon : ) Congrats you two!
15 mrsbluemont April 21, 2008 at 9:33 pm

Oh lots of tears here! They are so beautiful. Congratulations!!
16 onemorebaby April 21, 2008 at 9:52 pm

Absolutely amazingly beautiful. I can’t believe I am sitting here crying over how in awe of your children I am. Congrats and give both of those little ones a hug from me.
Love,
ag
17 Michelle April 22, 2008 at 12:41 am

Congrats mommies. They are beautifully perfect!!
18 jillybean April 22, 2008 at 12:47 am

Oh my!!! They look like baby dolls. No they are cuter than baby dolls. Beautiful! Absolutely…Congrats Moms & abundance of Blessings to your Family. Jillybean Jill
19 CrystalnMelanie April 22, 2008 at 4:19 am

Congratulations! They look perfect!!!! And great job carrying them to term with beautiful weights also!
20 lolabel April 22, 2008 at 5:13 am

Many congratulations on your beautiful babies. You’ve done so well!!!!
Also, your blog is simply terrific. You’re a wonderful writer, and it’s been a great pleasure reading through the posts and then seeing the lovely babies that have resulted! Many good wishes and best of luck to you and Matou, and may your journey as a family be as full of love, intelligence, and light as you clearly are!

Lolabel (form the NW board.)
21 Heather April 22, 2008 at 5:54 am

AHHHHHHHHHHHH what beautiful babies you have!!! They are so healthy & I know will be very happy with their mommies!!! Enjoy every second!!
Thanks for sharing your journey!!
22 indigoscot April 22, 2008 at 5:58 am

congratulations again rachel and jen! your babies are adorable and wow, those are GREAT birth weights for twins. ahhh, makes me want another baby NOW…lol!

i’m so incredibly happy for all 4 of you.

g
23 g April 22, 2008 at 6:29 am

Congratulations, moms! Such beautiful babies! Now the real fun begins!
24 tina April 22, 2008 at 7:27 am

OMG! So CUTE! Congratulations!
25 Lora April 22, 2008 at 7:52 am

Rachel & Jen, the babies are BEAUTIFUL!! I, too, have checked in many times a day waiting for pics!! I can’t believe they are here! It was just such a short time ago that Jen wrote that beautiful message on the mirror…and now here they are, snuggling in your arms! AMAZING! I’m so happy for you two! You’re going to be AWESOME moms!!! May God bless you and the twins many times over what you could ever imagine!!!
26 lil fen April 22, 2008 at 7:54 am

OOOOOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I could just SQUEEZE em! They are perfect! Beautiful and absolutely wonderful! I can’t wait to meet them in person! Love, love, love!
Fen
27 meg April 22, 2008 at 8:50 am

Oh gosh… they are adorable… I just love them! Thanks so much for posting.
28 Deena April 22, 2008 at 8:51 am

Oh my…I love the pic where Birdie is snuggling with Eagle…they are beautiful Rach. You and Jen did a wonderful job. I hope sleep finds you all!
29 Amy April 22, 2008 at 8:53 am

They are absolutely beautiful!!! Congratulations! I can’t wait to see more pictures and hear more about their birth story. You are so blessed!!
30 b April 22, 2008 at 9:38 am

Congratulations! They are both incredibly beautiful. I hope you’re all getting plenty of rest. : )
31 mycowgirlalterego April 22, 2008 at 10:15 am

Hi little miracles! You are both perfect and gorgeous! Welcome to the world!
32 The Milk Maid April 22, 2008 at 11:00 am

It has taken me this long to post because everytime I would come over here and see your two cuties I would go into sugar shock and fall out of my chair! They are both SO gorgeous!!! Words cannot express just how happy I am for you 4

BTW- BIrdie is exactly the same length and weight as Faith was when she was born… OOOOO I’m giddy! Now you go rest up mama!!
33 twondra April 22, 2008 at 1:58 pm

Congrats! I’m so happy for you!!
34 Tyffany April 22, 2008 at 2:20 pm

Congratulations on the beautiful additions to your family. I have been lurking on your site for quite a few months and am very excited to see the pictures of your babies. They are great weights and so sweet. Way to go moms!
35 ajs4ever April 22, 2008 at 4:48 pm

Do happy for you gals!! They are both so beautiful!! I have been axiously awaiting an update:) Keep us posted:)
36 Tracy E April 22, 2008 at 5:31 pm

They are gorgeous!! Enjoy them and thanks for sharing them.
Tracy
37 chelle1464 April 22, 2008 at 6:25 pm

I am so very thrilled for you! They are incredibly beautiful, and I’m just so darned excited to see the photos! Congratulations!!!!! Truly, what a wonderful thing….
38 Jennifer April 22, 2008 at 8:15 pm

How cute are they! Congratulations!!!
39 Ang April 23, 2008 at 5:41 am

ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!!!!!!! WOW - CONGRATS!
40 holly April 23, 2008 at 11:14 am

ADORABLE!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!
41 Melanie April 23, 2008 at 7:21 pm

OMG! They are perfect. You did an awesome job! CONGRATS to you both!

Melanie
42 Rachel April 23, 2008 at 8:30 pm

Those babies are SOOOOOOOOOOOOO beautiful!!!!! Great job! I can’t wait to hear more….
43 Courtnie April 23, 2008 at 10:04 pm

Congrats, what perfect little angels! And good job on growing such nice healthy sized twins.