His Forever Flame

36. Surprise Visitor

It took Lauren about two weeks to get the babies on the same schedule. They were a month old by the time they slept and nursed at the same time. It was interesting getting them to nurse together, but she finally got the hang of it and was glad. The babies were going about every two and half to three hours between feedings.

They had talked about when Jay needed to go back to work; they decided that after Lauren and the babies had their six weeks checkup he would. Lauren didn't want to think about him going back because she'd gotten used to him being home with her all the time, but she knew he had too.

Their appointments were on Wednesday morning. Lauren's was first and then they were going to have the babies checked out. They got to Dr. Braden's office and checked in. They sat the babies in their carriers at their feet as they waited. They didn't have to wait long and they were called back.

Luckily the babies slept through the entire appointment. Alex gave Lauren the all-clear. She'd completely healed and everything was looking good.

They had right at an hour until the babies appointments. They ran by the district so Jay could get everything straightened out with Hank about coming back. Lauren stayed in the car with the babies. They'd been there about five minutes when they both woke hungry. She got out and climbed in the back between them, not an easy task, but she did it.

"It's ok babies; mommy's going to get you." She got both of them out and situated to nurse. She was getting better at getting them at the same time and she was thankful since Jay was going back to work.

She was still nursing when he came back. "Guess they woke up?"

"Yea they did. I just switched them a minute ago, so they should be almost done."

Jay leaned back towards her and softly kissed her. She smiled against his lips; "How'd it go?" she asked.

"Good. Got all the paperwork filled out and signed. I start back Monday. He told me to just take the rest of this week off."

"That'll be good. Much better than starting mid-week."

"Yea I know," he smiled as Jayla unlatched. "Here I'll burp her for you," he smiled reaching for her.

"Thanks babe," she smiled as Jayden slowly unlatched too. She laid him up on her shoulder to burp as Jay did the same with Jayla. After that, Lauren strapped them back in. Jayden still hated his car seat, but as long as one of them sat back there with him, he was content.

They headed over to the hospital to see Natalie for the twins check-up. She was waiting on them with a smile. "Hey sweet things," she smiled at the babies. Both were looking around sleepily.

"They just finished eating so they're probably ready to go back to sleep," Lauren laughed.

"Oh goodness," she laughed as she led them into a room. "Let's do little man first," she smiled as she got him out. "They both have to get shots today, but just give them some baby Tylenol and it should help. They'll probably be fussy the rest of the night too."

Lauren nodded as she handed Jayla to Jay. Natalie laid Jayden down and gave him a full exam. She weighed and measured him. "He's looking good guys. He's up to seven and half pounds which is really good. We'll see how Jayla is doing and then get the shots."

Lauren handed Jayden to Jay as she took Jayla. Natalie gave her the same exam; "Well she's growing too. She's up to six and a half pounds so she's almost caught brother," Natalie smiled.

"Oh my goodness baby girl," Lauren cooed kissing her cheeks.

"Let me go get all these shots and I'll be right back."