6-month stats!

     Brett and Emma had their 6-month checkup today and got weighed in! Stats are as follows...


Brett
Height - 27.5 inches
Weight - 17 lbs, 14 oz


Emma
Height - 26.5 inches
Weight - 16 lbs, 10 oz


     Brett is an inch taller than Emma! Up until now they have been the same height. They are both between the 75-90 percentile for height and around the 50 percentile for weight. Everything is on track and they are growing strong. 


     I was shocked when the pediatrician said we don't go back until they are 9 months. WHOA! They trust us that much?? Haha. About ten minutes before we left for the appointment this morning, Brett gave himself a huge scratch on his head! Brian was nervous that Dr. M would say something but he just laughed and told us a funny story about his son always getting bumps and bruises the days they were supposed to have pictures taken. 


     They had a second round of two vaccines today and haven't had any issues. They were very tired after their appointment though and didn't get a long enough nap before mommy met a friend at Cheesecake Factory so they were a bit cranky. But we got to meet our friend Jen's baby, Zoe! Zoe is just two weeks younger than Brett and Emma. And she has a pretty cool name :) (Emma's middle name is Zoey.)


      


     The last few weeks have been a huge adventure for us! Brett and Emma are moving ALL over the place. They are rolling, lifting up on all fours, lunging themselves forward, and scooting backward. They have also been grabbing at everything, pulling things over, and banging their hands on anything they can get to. Playtime has been so much fun with them because they are starting to really play. 


     We were playing the other day and something pretty funny happened...

Emma was playing with her ball...

Still playing...

OOPS, dropped it! Brett, give it back!

It's my ball!

    Of course the mamarazzi was nearby to catch it all on camera :) We spend most of the day on the floor playing with toys, sitting up, and trying to crawl. Yesterday Brett scooted his way to the TV stand and was pressing the button on Brian's xbox. I think he wanted to play College Football, like his daddy always does! So we REALLY need to get started on baby proofing. 

     6 months has been my favorite so far...every day is a new adventure!

          

TWO MONTH OLD BABIES!!!

Guess who is two months old today?!

Did you guess Brett and Emma?

We took B&E to the doctor today for a two month checkup - everything was great. Here are their stats:


Brett:
Length - 23 inches
Weight- 11 lbs, 8 oz


Emma:
Length - 23 inches
Weight - 10 lbs, 10oz

     Brett caught up to Emma and then left her in the dust. He put on 3 lbs in a month. Holy moly!! They are both in the 50th percentile for weight so that's great.


     We met a new doctor today. Dr. W. She was very nice and I liked her, but she is very into the cry it out method. Not really my style. I smiled and nodded when she assumed the babies slept in their cribs at night. What would Dr. Cry-It-Out (CIO) have to say about co-bedding? She said Brian and I need to be more "militant" with their night feedings. She said one night of crying and they would be sleeping like champs. I'm not really into this idea but Brian doesn't think it is so bad. I might be gone overnight in July to visit my good friend Stacey and see the lovely Britney Spears in concert. Brian can let them CIO then if he wants, but I don't think I can bring myself to do it. I honestly do not mind getting up 1-2 times a night to feed them, so I don't think the CIO is necessary right now.


     B&E also had their 2-month shots today, so they have been sleeping that off all morning. I was going to refuse the baby tylenol that is typically given immediately at the office, before any signs of a fever are even shown. Luckily the doctors and nurses don't do that anymore - at least in this office. We did stop and pick some up on the way home, so I can give it to them only if they need it. But they are napping away and seem to be doing just fine.

     Happy Two Month Birthday, Brett and Emma!!!

Emma in her swing!

Brett in his Fisher Price rainforest bouncer!

Three weeks tomorrow! :)

     Brett and Emma are so big. They are almost three week olds!  Brett weighs 6 lbs 12 oz and Emma weighs 7 lbs 6 oz (as of last Tuesday). They are over their birth weights which means we can let them sleep as long as they want without having to worry if they need to wake up for a feeding. Seems like it would be a big relief, right? Well they don't sleep very long...so we weren't too worried about that, anyways.


     We took them to the doctor last week for their two week check-up and everything was perfect! We go back for their one month appointment next week and I am going to try and talk to the pediatrician about Brett's gassiness. It is pretty bad. Last week the doctor said it was normal, but I don't think she realizes how bad it can get. I should take a video! A benefit of having two infants is that I can sort of compare them. Emma doesn't get gassy like Brett. So to me, it isn't really that normal. I supplement their feedings with formula (Similac Advanced) so maybe it is bothering him. I did see a Similac for gassiness but it said it was for babies who cannot tolerate lactose. I didn't want to jump to any conclusions and start diagnosing a food allergy so I am sticking with the Advanced for now and we will see what the pediatrician says next week. I am also trying to increase my own milk supply so I don't have to supplement as much. My goal is to breastfeed for 6 months. After only 3 weeks it is getting tiring but I am going to push through!!! 

3 weeks post c-section I am recovering well! I feel good and am moving around without any problems. I do everything like I normally would, but take Motrin a couple of times a day if I start to feel a little pain. After 3 more weeks I should be recovered and will have all the restrictions lifted. I also plan to start back at the gym! It sure has been a while. I miss spinning and zumba!

FOR FUN:

How far along? 2 weeks, 6 days postpartum

Total weight gain/loss: Lost 40 lbs, 21 more to go!

Maternity clothes? In between. Some stuff is just so comfortable I am not ready to give it up!

Stretch marks? They have faded so much! YAY! Maybe they will just disappear :)

Sleep: Last night was pretty good! I am getting to be a pro at using two Boppies to feed both babies at the same time then burp them, swaddle them, and lay them down. The Boppies are comfy and help them fall asleep without me needing to hold them and once they are out, it is much easier to put them down in their bassinet. 

Best moment this week: Shopping with the babies!! 

Movement: N/A

Food cravings: No cravings, but I still have a pretty hearty appetite!

Gender: One boy and one girl!

Labor Signs: N/A

Belly Button in or out? It is back in :)

What I miss: Sleep, being able to run an errand without planning.

What I am looking forward to: When Brett and Emma sleep through the night.

Weekly Wisdom: It really does get easier every day!

Milestones: Last night Brett and Emma slept from 3-6AM without making a peep! Then again from 6-9, and they are sleeping again right now...

I didn't get a chance to update how our Valentine's Day went, but here are some pictures!

Our delicious dinner from The Palm!

 Brett and Emma gave us the best presents, they slept while we ate! Usually they happen to wake up just as we are sitting down for dinner!!

Emma's first Valentine's Day, sleeping in the PackNPlay.

Brett's first Valentine's Day, sleeping in his bassinet.

 Here are a few more pictures we have taken over the last few days. I am still looking for my camera cord so these are from my iPhone...

A day at the beach! (playmat)

Brett being a big boy and trying to hold his own bottle!

Rocco snuck into Emma's Boppy!

What Brett looks like when he gets gas :( And daddy sleeping on the job!!

Happy Monday, everyone!! Brian just called me and he is getting off work early today! I am so excited, he should be home before lunch :) What a special treat!