Mason and Carson are finally in the same incubator together! The doctor thought it would be best for them to be together. Since all of their IV's are out, there is no risk of them tugging eachother's out. Mason is on the right and Carson is on the left.

They are already getting tangled up! So many arms and legs!

These are the syringes that hold their food. They eat about an ounce every 3 hours.

Sleeping beauties...

Ethan's favorite things right now are anything that has to do with music, counting 1-10 and reciting the alphabet. We bought him this little piano with a microphone and it was a huge hit! He loves to sing into the microphone while playing some tunes. It has been so wonderful to be with him especially during this trying time. He keeps us so busy which is a great thing right now!

He got into the laundry basket and threw the clothes all over the place. Laundry is only one of a million things he gets into lately!

We have had two very eventful days in the NICU! Last night I got to give Mason a bath, change his diaper, and place him in his incubator without the help of a nurse. It was kind of scary at first but I loved getting to be so hands on with them. Both of the boys are doing fabulous and gaining weight by the day. Carson is on the road to having his nasal canula out (the tube across his face). They are tolerating feedings really well too. We're on the countdown until they can come home.

Can you tell them apart?? We sure can't! We enjoyed getting to hold them side by side while trying to pick out anything to help us figure out how to keep them straight when we bring them home.

Sorry for the private parts picture. I was trying to hurry his bath so he didn't get too cold!

Mason was quite startled as I was trying to change his diaper. Check out the size of those diapers!

Last night we both got to hold the boys. It was such a great experience for the both of us. Eric held Mason during a feeding and I finally got to hold Carson for the first time. We saw them today and we got a great progress report on the both of them. Carson has gained a little bit of weight and they are both handling the feedings really well. Right now they are both being fed through a tube in their tummies but in about 3 weeks they will start to bottle feed. Mason eats a little more than Carson but I'm sure he will catch up to his brother very soon! They took the c pap (the thing on their nose) off and I'm sure they love that!! Our highlight of the day is going to see them. Ethan can say both of their names and likes to look at their pictures. We'll of course post more pictures this week. Thanks for checking our blog!

Mason, his feet, and his mom's hand holding him.

Carson holding on to his mom's hand.

Mom and Mason. He peed in his incubator, so while they changed the sheets, Mom had the chance to hold him for the first time. He looked straight at us.

So, on Thursday May 24, 2007, Mason Robert Payne and Carson Joseph Payne thought it would be fun to arrive 10 weeks early. Cindy woke up cramping, and drove over to St. Rose Siena hospital in Henderson, NV. Eric was in England. He arrived back home the next day.

Around 1:18pm Thursday afternoon, Dr. Fleischer completed the emergency C-section, and Mason and Carson were born.

Since they are several weeks premature, they were transferred to UMC Hospital, which has a level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is one of the best in the area. We visit them every day, and we'll be posting pictures often.

Ethan having fun. and a pic from our vacation in Cabo

Ethan at the shark reef

Cindy at 5 months w Mason and Carson

Ethan easter pics