Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of your kind words and congratulations. It’s hard to believe it, but today marks one week since little Emme and Brooklyn entered our lives.
Brooklyn on the left, Emerson on the right
I’m happy to say that after five days in the special care nursery, Emerson and Brooklyn were released to go home on Tuesday afternoon. It was the Husband’s birthday, so that was an amazing present for him.
Since then, we have been getting to know our little ladies. Because they were in special care, it was very difficult to bond with them those first couple of days. I’ll write more about their birth later, but I actually did not even get to see them for 26 hours after they were born. That was the WORST.
Each girls has their own distinct personality and look. Emerson definitely favors what I looked like when I was born (dark hair and all!), and Brooklyn is an absolute clone of her daddy. It’s actually a little eerie – she even has his faux hawk.
I’m in the works of writing a few posts for you – one on the crazy days leading up to their birth and one about their actual birth story. I’m sure you understand it may take me a little while to get those (and any other) posts up in the next few days/week.
Until then, I’m soaking up every second with my girls!
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Beautiful girls, beautiful names! I love that each girl has her own look! Of course I’m dying to read more, but totally understand that you may be a tad busy
Congratulations again!
They are absolutely gorgeous. And those names? Amazing. One of my friends is planning on naming her baby girl Brooklyn
. And the name Emerson is definitely going into my When I Have a Baby 8 Years From Now folder. So glad to hear they (and you!) are doing well. Sending lots of good thoughts, happiness, and SLEEP vibes your way.
Enjoy every second!
Your girls are absolutely beautiful! Congrats again!!
Awwww…how precious! They’re absolutely adorable Chelsey and I love their names too!
Literally gasped when I saw a picture of the babies was posted! They are beautiful and the names-oh I LOVE Emerson and Brooklyn (they could be Emme and Brook as nicknames??!). Congratulations Chelsey!
Congrats on getting them home!!!! I’m so jealous
Gage is home but Jack is still in NICU - he actually had surgery this past Saturday and that will hopefully make it easier for him to get on the path to home. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that your girls look like each of you, my boys are EXACTLY the same! It’s fun to have a clone of each of us, plus it gives the kids their own identities since they don’t look exactly alike! Enjoy every moment 
WOW! You guys make some good looking babies! They are beautiful! And gorgeous names!
They’re beautiful Chelsey — congrats again! Can’t wait to read more about them & their story!
the girls are absolutely beautiful! congratulations on them getting to go home, hooray!
Congrats! They are beautiful!! Hope you are able to get some sleep!
They are absolutely adorable
I’m so glad they are home with mommy and daddy 
Can’t wait to read more, but take your time with your sweet babies!
Can’t wait to read more
They are gorgeous.
Congratulations!!
So happy for you both … well, for all four of you! Oops…sorry Charlie, I mean ALL FIVE OF YOU!!
They are beautiful and I LOVE their names. Love them.
They are beautiful!!! Soak up every second with them. We will patiently wait for posts!! :0)
Gahhh I love them. Thinking of you all daily! Love you!
They are gorgeous! Congratulations, again. I can’t wait to hear all about the birthing story- in due time. Take as much time as you need and I’m sending you all the patience and positive vibes possible!
Yay! I’m so thrilled for you. Enjoy these moments. Don’t stress about the blog … you have much more important things to worry about!
They are beautiful. Congratulations, you are truly blessed.
Oh wow! They’re beautiful! Can’t wait to hear more about how you’re doing as well…delighted you’re all together at home!
Thank you for sharing such personal, sweet information. I have eagerly awaited the arrival of these two angels as I am pregnant with twins AND a teacher as well. It has been so special to follow your pregnancy and see what I might have in store. I’m so nervous about early delivery. Reading your posts has helped. Thank you! Congratulations on not one but TWO beautiful miracles! Simply amazing…
What an amazing present for both of you!!! They are so adorable and I LOVE their names - can’t wait to read more about your story!
Aww they are just adorable twins!!! I can’t wait to hear more
they are beautiful congrats!!
Your babies are beautiful! Congratulations!! Enjoy these days, as they go so fast. (My “baby” is turning 10 next month.)
Congratulations, they’re beautiful!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!! Congratulations to all of you and enjoy your days!
Congratulations; they are precious! And I LOVE both of the names- beautiful choices.
Congrats Chelsey! They are both so gorgeous!
Picture perfect
Congrats again, Chelsey. They’re absolutely gorgeous and it’s great to hear that they’re home and doing well.
Chelsey, big congrats! Your girls are beautiful. I’m 32w pregnant with twin girls and have been stalking you to hear the birth story, days leading up, etc. I can’t wait to hear more, but for now enjoy your time as a new family of four!
Congrats on the arrival of your two little bundles! Enjoy the newborn days and soak them up as much as you can! They get so big so fast!
They are both so so adorable & beautiful!! Congratulations!
I can’t wait to hear more about it all <3
Those two cuties are absolutely GORGEOUS!!
Love! Beautiful girls! Enjoy all those baby snuggles. Look forward to reading about their birth.
Enjoy your precious time with these cuties!
Congratulations! I love the names too. It’s awesome that each girl looks like one of you and it’s exactly like my twins! My son is a clone of my husband and my daughter looks like me. Enjoy those wonderful newborn months because they fly by so fast!
Chelsey, your daughters are so precious! I’m so, so happy to hear they’re home now - I cannot imagine how you must have felt without them that day! I can’t wait to hear more about their births, but take your time mama - we can all patiently wait!
congrats! they are gorgeous and props for the great strong names they have! Good luck
Congratulations. They are precious!
They are absolutely gorgeous, and I love their names! Wishing you all the best
So happy they are home and doing well! I’m sure it’s an adjustment! I can’t wait to hear about the birth story
I can’t get over how cute they are!! I am looking forward to reading all about it but until then smell their sweet baby hair
I’m just so happy for you!!!
They are beautiful! I’m so glad you are all home and doing well.
So precious! My best friend had her twins during the middle of the bird flu scare and she didn’t get to see them for like three days. It was awful! What was worse for her was that I could visit them and I could visit her, but she wasn’t allowed to see them.
What a wonderful present for your husband! Congratulations again. They are beautiful!
Congrats! So beautiful. Praying that things continue to go well for all of you.
Congratulations Chelsey!! they are sooo cute!!!
Congratulations!!! They are beautiful.
Congratulations again on your sweet little girls!
I’m so glad your little ladies were able to go home after only 5 days! They are both beautiful!
So glad to read that the girls have come home and you are enjoying your time with them!
Enjoy the time!! And totally get it. It FLIES by, but I will stay put and wait for upcoming posts
Congratulations, Chelsey! Just wanted to post and say that although I don’t comment often, I have really enjoyed reading about your pregnancy journey. I am also pregnant with twins (2 boys!) due in Dec/Jan after dealing with HA. Looking forward to reading your birth story. Congrats again!
So precious! I can’t believe how different they look. Enjoy every minute mama!
yay congrats! and fyi, your new posts aren’t showing up in feedly for some reason
glad i didn’t miss this 
Ah, I can’t get over how dang adorable they are!!!!
Twins are so exciting!
Can’t wait to hear more<3
Oh man, I can’t believe you have twins! Double the joy, fun, and….diapers? haha. I’m so excited and curious to read your upcoming posts, especially to see how in the world you manage two newborns at once! You’re going to be super woman, that’s for sure
God bless you guys and have a great day Chelsey~
They’re so beautiful! And I adore the names you guys picked out, so pretty.
They are absolutely beautiful!!!
Congrats! I love the names and the picture
They are perfect!
Soak up this time with them, lady! They are two perfect and gorgeous girls, and I think their names fit them perfectly.
Congratulations on the arrival of your girls! Such an exciting time. My 6 year old daughter (who knows I read your blog regularly), was thrilled to see baby Emerson has the same first name as her.
It’s a beautiful, uncommon name. She is always amazed when she hears someone else has the same.
Such beauties! Congratulations!!!