10 months!

So I thought they were really moving last month - Ha! They are crawling like crazy and pulling up to everything. We are now in the shutting the doors to all the room phase. I did loose Taya 2x in our small house - she moves so quick! They love to stand at the door and look at cars and squirrels.

Taya got her 1st tooth, they have both tried a momentary stand alone and they thought it was hilarious! Their hair is growing and they are getting longer or taller, although all of their pants are way too long.

They have enjoyed sporting their teams apparel for football saturdays. They are making noises at each other and crawl or sit on each other. Always a laugh and never a dull moment!

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The girls are now 9 months old! At their appointment Taya weighed 17lbs 6oz, and Haylen was 17lbs 1oz. It is up for debate, but Haylen might be an inch longer. They are doing good on the growth chart. About the 20th percentile. This means they can get off the super formula. They went to the Blank Developmental Clinic a week earlier and they were pleased with their progress as well. They are doing stuff at about the 7 month level based on that assessment. Taya did have one therapy session that she aced, so she no longer needs therapy.

The girls have mastered sitting and now are working on getting in and out of sitting. They also like to stand at the cube which is full of their toys. Taya is quite a commando crawler. She is pretty fast. Haylen has just figured out how to move forward. They are getting good at eating. Everything has been liked with the exception of peas and bananas. They are interacting with each other more. They hold hands, make each other laugh, take each others toys, and pull one another down.

The girls went to the state fair, another family reunion, a Lake of the Ozark trip, and watched mud volleyball. It has been a fun summer although quite a bit different than those past. Even though we have been boating, our own boat has yet to make it out of the garage!

Check out the dolls in the pics. Yes they are they same ones that were the same size as the girls in the beginning:)

Summer Vacations

The girls have really been traveling around. They went to Cedar Falls, to Newton to a family reunion, to the Quad Cities and the Mississippi River, and Table Rock lake. They are doing ok riding in the car and learning to sleep in the pack N plays. They are pretty funny when checking out their new surroundings. They experienced their first swimming pools, boat rides, met other little family members and entertained all of us of course.

They are 8 months old and continue to do new things. They are rolling like crazy. Eating cereal, applesauce, pears, and sweet potatoes. Haylen is starting to get up on her hands and knees. They are keeping us going for sure. They get big so fast. I think I have said that a million times, but as we were taking their pictures this month with those little doll from the very beginning, we can see that the doll that once was as big as their entire body is now only as big as their heads.

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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