Introducing The RaJen Babies

April 21, 2008 in Birth, Daily Photo, Harper, Mateo, MIGRATE, milestones, Newborn

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

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April 21, 2008 at 7:26 pm

teacherlady75

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!

April 21, 2008 at 7:32 pm

Michell

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.

April 21, 2008 at 7:33 pm

Nina

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!!!

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!!!

April 21, 2008 at 7:38 pm

Jen

They are simply beautiful. Congratulations on your two lovely miracles.

April 21, 2008 at 7:41 pm

Jody

OMGoshhhhhhhhh they are sooooo precious!! =)

Congrats!!!!!

April 21, 2008 at 7:58 pm

Jess and Jess

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!

April 21, 2008 at 8:08 pm

kpaull

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!

April 21, 2008 at 8:31 pm

The mother hen

They are breathtaking! Amazing that they are here. Congratulations.

April 21, 2008 at 8:31 pm

singletracey

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

April 21, 2008 at 8:31 pm

Becca93

EEEEEE BABIES!

April 21, 2008 at 8:59 pm

ohchicken

they are gorgeous! perfect! welcome to erf, beautiful babies. congratulations mamas.

April 21, 2008 at 9:16 pm

Olive

Congratulations! They’re beautiful.

April 21, 2008 at 9:30 pm

Rylie

They are too cute! I’ve been waiting to see their little faces! You guys must be over the moon : ) Congrats you two!

April 21, 2008 at 9:33 pm

mrsbluemont

Oh lots of tears here! They are so beautiful. Congratulations!!

April 21, 2008 at 9:52 pm

onemorebaby

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

April 22, 2008 at 12:41 am

Michelle

Congrats mommies. They are beautifully perfect!!

April 22, 2008 at 12:47 am

jillybean

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

April 22, 2008 at 4:19 am

CrystalnMelanie

Congratulations! They look perfect!!!! And great job carrying them to term with beautiful weights also!

April 22, 2008 at 5:13 am

lolabel

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.)

April 22, 2008 at 5:54 am

Heather

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!!

April 22, 2008 at 5:58 am

indigoscot

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.

April 22, 2008 at 6:29 am

Congratulations, moms! Such beautiful babies! Now the real fun begins!

April 22, 2008 at 7:27 am

tina

OMG! So CUTE! Congratulations!

April 22, 2008 at 7:52 am

Lora

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!!!

April 22, 2008 at 7:54 am

lil fen

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

April 22, 2008 at 8:50 am

meg

Oh gosh… they are adorable… I just love them! Thanks so much for posting.

April 22, 2008 at 8:51 am

Deena

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!

April 22, 2008 at 8:53 am

Amy

They are absolutely beautiful!!! Congratulations! I can’t wait to see more pictures and hear more about their birth story. You are so blessed!!

April 22, 2008 at 9:38 am

Congratulations! They are both incredibly beautiful. I hope you’re all getting plenty of rest. : )

April 22, 2008 at 10:15 am

mycowgirlalterego

Hi little miracles! You are both perfect and gorgeous! Welcome to the world!

April 22, 2008 at 11:00 am

The Milk Maid

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!!

April 22, 2008 at 1:58 pm

twondra

Congrats! I’m so happy for you!!

April 22, 2008 at 2:20 pm

Tyffany

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!

April 22, 2008 at 4:48 pm

ajs4ever

Do happy for you gals!! They are both so beautiful!! I have been axiously awaiting an update:) Keep us posted:)

April 22, 2008 at 5:31 pm

Tracy E

They are gorgeous!! Enjoy them and thanks for sharing them.
Tracy

April 22, 2008 at 6:25 pm

chelle1464

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….

April 22, 2008 at 8:15 pm

Jennifer