Eastern teacher's twins are Howard Regional's firsts of 2010

The couple had yet to hear as of Monday afternoon when they could take their sons back to their home in Forest.

Over the last few days, the couple have adjusted to parenthood, letting it sink in as they have fed and changed their babies for the first time.

Their parental duties will come two fold.

"We figure everything will take twice as long," Jon said.

After learning they were having twins 20 weeks into Heather's pregnancy, the couple had to readjust their plans as first-time parents.

"We thought during the ultrasound she was joking," Heather said. "... I don't think we said much after that. I think we were just in shock."

The couple said they thought they were prepared for the challenges of raising two boys. But some plans might have to change down the road, Heather said.

"We might have to move to something bigger when they get older," she said. "I don't want to have to share a bathroom with three boys. I'm sure they're not going to be the cleanest in the world."

St. Joseph Hospital laid claim to the first birth of 2010. Keea Fields gave birth to her and husband Wayne's son, Xavier, at 1:10 a.m. Friday, which was almost a day before Owen and Clay Snyder.

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