Doubling Your Family in Just 7 Minutes
I hear nothing changes you like the birth of your first child. While I am sure this is true, I had just 7 minutes to reflect on this before the birth of my second child. 
My identical twin daughters, Andriana and Alexandra were born on October 8th at 12:45p and 12:52p. They were 5 lbs. 3 oz. and 5 lbs. 7 oz, respectively. It was difficult getting them here, but it was definitely worth the work. They are just perfect.
I've been asked what it's like being a father - how it has changed me and my outlook. I can say that the process is apparently instantaneous and completely out of your control.
I used to laugh with other people about crazy, protective parents. It wasn't until I found myself yelling at a nurse at the hospital that I realized I had become one of those crazy parents. I find this oddly comforting.
It's the little things that slowly make the situation sink in. As with everything I do, I have made a short list of observations that have hit home the fact that I am indeed a father:
Driving 5 miles under the speed limit suddenly seems perfectly normal - I didn't flinch when trading in my sporty car for one that can hold 2 babies and a stroller
- Even though I really like watching the babies flail their arms and legs around, I realize this really pisses them off and so I resist the temptation to just unwrap them from their protective blanket as soon as I get home
- Being able to feel tear-jerking joy at the same time as abject terror for long periods of time, even though these two emotions don't typically go hand-in-hand
- Working late doesn't have quite the same ring to it
- I now cheer at healthy-looking bowel movements
- Love at first sight isn't as silly of an idea to me anymore
Everyone has been great. All of my various laws and in-laws and my friends. The folks at Mary Kay have been especially kind and generous. I couldn't ask for better family, friends, or coworkers.
Finally I feel very fortunate to have such a great wife. Her sacrifice and determination over the last months have brought me two beautiful, healthy daughters and I can't think of a more humbling gesture.
I am extremely excited for the future. Every day seems to bring something new already and I know that can only continue.
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