7 Months

Once again I am amazed at the changes in the girls and how fast time is going! At the last regular checkups the girls were 13-3 and 13-6, however that was quite a while ago. We are guessing 14-15 pounds now. We are no longer frequent fliers to the doctors offic which is nice! Haylen did visit because she tried a small stint of not eating well, but she is doing better now and really enjoying cereal! She really has the hang of it and is pretty funny doing it. She thinks she has to chew it, or at least really gum it :) She is sleeping much better at night and starting to not wake until early moring. Haylen is good at rolling from her tummy to her back, and she loves to stand! We call it water skiing when she gets pulled to standing from laying down! She has a fake cough that is comical and enjoyed sometime doing outside house work with Clint while she sat in her bouncy seat.

Taya does not enjoy cereal and makes an awful face. She is figuring out naps - I thought she never would! She likes to sit in your lap and also starting to stand. She has learned a new squeal. They girls were able to visit some twin friends and they definately learned some new things. Their twins are about 2 months older. Taya is also learning to make noises with her lips and blow bubbles or mostly spit.

The girls had their first trip. We went to Cedar Falls. They did very well and took everything in!

They were baptized this weekend. They had beautiful dresses and really were big hits in the service.

A while ago the girls went for a walk and got to officially meet their NICU friend. He slept during the walk but I am sure the girls thought he was great!

We attended a family reunion. It was fun for everyone to get to see them. We did learn that they now have thier nap schedule and they don't like that to be messed up by short car rides that are just long enough to fall asleep in.

We had their first set of professional pictures taken for 6 months. They were troopers and lasted quite a bit. I think we got at tleastg a few good ones!

It has been quite a month. Busy and fun. We are looking forward to getting the girls on the water and a few more trips this summer.

Big Changes!

We had last thought the girls were not going to need another injection for RSV, however we got a call that the levels in the community were too high and the girls would need another one. This is good to protect them but it means another month of not going much of anywhere.

At this appointment Taya weighed 12,7 and Haylen 12,4. This means they just made the growth chart. Only the 3rd percentile but hey a huge improvement. They gained well even on reduced concentration of milk.

I returned to work. It is nice to see the coworkers and patients but I do miss the girls. We have a nanny that is working with the girls so that is very nice.

We participated in the March of Dimes walk. We were hoping to take the girls so see some NICU nurses and nurse practicioners but it was a very cold morning. The girls went to the start of the race but then went home with Clint to get warm. I walked with some of my family and had a good time. They set up posters along the walk of all the babies, so that is neat to look at all the different stories. I was able to meet up with our good NICU neighbor. We have kept in touch but haven't seen each other. Their little guy wasn't able to come so we are hoping to get together with warmer weather.

The girls are doing well. They are both rolling some and have started talking to each other. It is pretty cute. They are great smilers and are getting pretty fun! They are playing with some toys and starting to chew on things. They are filling out and getting the hand and elbow dimples.

6 months!!! Yes six months this week. Time goes so fast. They have an appointment tomorrow so I am excited to see how big they are now.

5 months

Another update on the girls' size: Taya weighs 11 pounds and 8 ounces and Haylen 11 pounds even. They are still not on the growth chart but nearing it quickly! They are out of their newborn size clothes as they are much too long and getting a belly! We have been told that head size and length will catch up before weight and belly. They outgrew their sleepsacks and I had to order new ones. They seem huge at first but I am sure it won't be long before we say they are getting small.

They are both starting to move their legs and can lift them into the air. Taya enjoys rolling to her right side from her back and Haylen is getting good at holding onto things. It is not quite as accidental anymore. They are beginning to look at each other more and both of them are really giving us some good smiles!

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Stroller!

I just thought I would share a picture of our stroller travels. We have been making good use of it. We also tried out the carriers. They seem to enjoy it all. They are really starting to smile more and interact with us. I don't think they are quite fond of each other yet. Haylen has become quite a talker with her hands and they have enjoyed a new book with black and white shapes. The girls got an RSV shot and hopefully their last. The doctors office will determine how much RSV is in the community and see if the insurance companies will authorize them. I hope there is not much more and we can begin getting out more in May. At that appointment Taya weighed 9 pounds 14 ounces and Haylen was 9 pounds and 9 ounces. They are doing great! Their eating is going smoother and they are sleeping better at night. Still not figuring out napping well, but I am sure they will.

warm weather

Just a bit late on the update of the last appointments :) The developmental clinic was good at Blank. The girls look to be about right on schedule where they should be, correct from the due date that is. The appointment was very complete and they did a lot so that was nice. We did stop by the nurses in the NICU and saw some physicians. They were all pleased how big they are! They did get their 4 month shots at the pediatrician. Taya weighed 8 pounds 12 oz and Haylen 8 pounds 8 oz.

We were able to out for a few walks. The girls seem to like their stroller and don't complain too much. There was even a few days that they really didn't want to wake up.

Today we have another early access visit to our house from their teacher and a doctor visit on friday for their last RSV shot.

4 months!

Time is going so fast! They are doing well. The girls are starting to notice things, like looking at you, a rattle, or their favorite - the ceiling fan! They are sleeping a bit better at night, maybe 2-3 hours without waking and 30-4 without eating. Tomorrow we go to Blank for a developmental assessment, so that will be good. They are really holding their heads up well. Today we tried out the stroller for a brief walk. I think I might have had the most fun, it was great to get out and such a nice day!