The more fun part of the doctor's visit was checking their weight and length. Emma weighs 12 lbs, 12.5 oz and is 23" tall. Mia weighs 12 lbs, 3.5 oz and is 23 1/4" tall. Over the course of their last few well-baby check-ups, the girls have gone from the 5th percentile for weight to the 10th and now they're in the 25th percentile range. That is compared to a full-term single baby, so the doctors are very pleased with their growth. As are we!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Four-Month Checkup
Being 4-months old means getting more shots. This is no fun for the girls, but probably worse for their parents. Dad held each of them as they got poked 4 times in their thighs. They screamed at the time, but recovered pretty quickly. Tough girls! We were also smarter this time and gave them baby Tylenol an hour in advance, and kept it coming that evening.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Feelin' Hot, Hot, Hot!
Boy, are we enjoying our new basement in this Seattle heat! (It's in the high 80s/low 90s.) It's much cooler down here, and it's nice to have a new space to hang out in. The girls' room is all set up, and right next to it we have a small TV room with a guest bed.
Emma stays (and looks!) cool in her sunglasses and hat. She was such a good sport to wear them!
Mia wanted nothing to do with her hat and glasses, but looked very cute anyway.
We're learning that hot, sunny days aren't too conducive to having small babies. This time last year, Matt and I would have been basking in the sun any chance we got. But now, we need to limit the time and make sure everyone is protected. We took the girls out for a walk to Market Street this morning before it got too hot. (We were supposed to meet a nanny candidate, but she didn't show. That's another story.) It was still quite warm in the morning and we had to cover the girls' stroller seats with blankets to protect them from the sun. Then they get hot and can't see and don't like it. So we hung out at home and tried to stay cool the rest of the day. Lots of fans, cool washcloths, and spray bottle misters were in order to beat the heat. And of course, some absolutely adorable shorts and tank top outfits for the girls. Next year we'll be off to the wading pool for sure!
Mia and Emma kick around on their play mat.
Emma focuses on catching her toys.
Mia chills out on her boppy on the couch.
It's supposed to cool down a little tomorrow and the rest of the week. It sure beats the rainy, gray days, but something in the middle would be nice.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Em & M Celebrate their Four-Month Birthday!
Emma and Mia pose for a 4-month birthday shot.
Today Emma and Mia are four months old, and it will be the first night they sleep in their own cribs in their own room. It's been a long road to get here. When they were born, they lived in separate isolettes. When they came home at first, they slept in a co-sleeper together. When they spent time at Children's Hospital, they were in separate beds. When they finally came home for good, they slept in a double wedge in the same bed. The next transition is upon us now, and we sure hope it's a smooth one.
We still have nursing care for the girls at night, so we think having a nurse in the room with them will ease the transition. We also, of course, have baby monitors so we can hear them. As I type, Emma is sleeping in her crib downstairs on her own, and I keep checking on her and listening closely to the monitor, and so far she's fine. I think the transition may be harder on me than them. I will never forget finding Mia choking in her crib as a 5 lb 3-week old. And then again the next night - Emma too. Who knows what would have happened if we hadn't caught them? Ever since then, someone has watched the girls overnight, either in the hospital or here at our house. We have about 1 1/2 weeks left of the night nursing care. While we are looking forward to moving on and having our house to ourselves, it is going to be extremely nerve-wracking for us knowing that the girls are by themselves. Which is why we will probably sleep in the room next to theirs for a while.
The good news about them being 4 months old now is they are so much bigger and stronger than the tiny babies we brought home. They go to the doctor on Monday for their 4-months shots (yikes!) and we're anxious to see how much they weigh. We're guessing they're both more than 13 lbs, which would be about 3 times their birth weight. When they do show glimpses of reflux trouble which has lead to choking in the past, they now cough and clear their nose and throat on their own. They are still on reflux medication which helps them a lot. In fact, they are so sensitive to it that we need to increase the dose quite frequently to keep up with their weight gain.
On a lighter note, we had a great day with the girls and enjoyed the Seattle sunshine and heat. After setting up the girls' room and taking care of some household chores this morning, we headed out for a walk around Ballard. We went to the Locks and enjoyed the spectacular scene and views. There were a ton of boats out enjoying the nice day. We spread out a blanket on the grass in the shade and played with the girls for a while. They had a great time admiring the green trees and blue sky! We met another twin family...there seem to be many of us in Ballard!
Dad and his girls.
Mia naps in the shade.
Emma sports her new hat from Grandma and Grandpa.
Overlooking the Locks, the passage into Puget Sound.
Boats pass through the Locks.
That's all for tonight. I'm off to check on Emma again...
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Model Children
I have found our dark brown chaise lounge to be the perfect portrait spot for the girls. They love modeling their outfits each day. (Do I sound like a showbiz Mom or what?!) Here are a few cute pics...*
*Emma is on the left except in the one at the bottom.
"Give me...serious preppy."
"Now give me...neighborhood hipster. Work it, Mia!"
"How about...classically sweet."
"Now show me...confusion!"
Monday, June 23, 2008
Eating Fists and Smacking Lips
Both activities are all the rage with Emma and Mia. Emma can practically fit one fist in her mouth, and is now going for two. Mia learned the lip smacking thing from her sister, and now does it constantly. She sticks her tongue out over her upper lip and presses down and makes a smacking sound. She loves it! Emma is also practicing blowing raspberries and usually has spit bubbles visible on her mouth.
Emma practices sitting up in a double stack of boppy pillows. She loves it!
Mia's shirt says it all, and her wish came true...
We had a busy weekend with many visitors and work around the house. Grandma and Grandpa Lund, and Uncle Pete were all in town. It had been a month since they'd seen the girls, and they've really grown since then! On Saturday, the O'Leary family stopped by to meet Emma and Mia. The girls were in a happy, smiley mood and were checking out Harper, who is 14 months old. Harper was very nice to the girls, and even offered Emma part of the chicken strip she was eating!
Grandma Donna rocks Emma to sleep.
Mia rocks to sleep in her swing.
Saturday night Matt and I snuck out to Wild Ginger for dinner to celebrate my birthday. It was the first time in a long time that we got to eat dinner alone (and with two hands!). Of course, our conversations turned to the girls much of the time. And we made it an early dinner so as to get home before "fussy time." But we were out on our own and that's what counts. The girls had a blast while we were gone and we avoided fussy time altogether. Hooray!
On Sunday, the Bunch family stopped by and we got to meet the adorable Marjorie. It will be fun to get all three girls together when Emma and Mia go visit Grandma and Grandpa in Richland.
Matt's friend and co-worker Brian also stopped by with his wife and daughter, who all took turns holding the girls, giving Matt and I a break. We even got to sit outside on the deck in the sunshine - a rare treat so far this year!
The work around the house entailed preparing several areas for new carpet. As a result, our closets and bedroom were emptied into the kitchen, dining room and living room - adding to the already cluttered areas. I'm happy to report that the new carpet looks beautiful, especially with the new paint job downstairs. And it is so soft on our feet! Now, we just need to move everything back where it was. The fun never ends...
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Playtime!
Grandma and Grandpa sent us this cool play mat! It has all kinds of fun toys to look at and play with. There's even a mirror we can see ourselves in. We love it!
Emma (in pink/orange) and Mia (purple/blue) reach for the toys above them.
Mia grabbed for the toys right away, while Emma was content eating her fist for a while.
Mia practices tummy time on the pillow. There are so many cool things to look at while she's one her tummy now.
Emma focuses on the toys rather than her fist.
Monday, June 16, 2008
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Monday, June 30, 2008
Four-Month Checkup
Being 4-months old means getting more shots. This is no fun for the girls, but probably worse for their parents. Dad held each of them as they got poked 4 times in their thighs. They screamed at the time, but recovered pretty quickly. Tough girls! We were also smarter this time and gave them baby Tylenol an hour in advance, and kept it coming that evening.
The more fun part of the doctor's visit was checking their weight and length. Emma weighs 12 lbs, 12.5 oz and is 23" tall. Mia weighs 12 lbs, 3.5 oz and is 23 1/4" tall. Over the course of their last few well-baby check-ups, the girls have gone from the 5th percentile for weight to the 10th and now they're in the 25th percentile range. That is compared to a full-term single baby, so the doctors are very pleased with their growth. As are we!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Feelin' Hot, Hot, Hot!
Boy, are we enjoying our new basement in this Seattle heat! (It's in the high 80s/low 90s.) It's much cooler down here, and it's nice to have a new space to hang out in. The girls' room is all set up, and right next to it we have a small TV room with a guest bed.
Emma stays (and looks!) cool in her sunglasses and hat. She was such a good sport to wear them!
Mia wanted nothing to do with her hat and glasses, but looked very cute anyway.
We're learning that hot, sunny days aren't too conducive to having small babies. This time last year, Matt and I would have been basking in the sun any chance we got. But now, we need to limit the time and make sure everyone is protected. We took the girls out for a walk to Market Street this morning before it got too hot. (We were supposed to meet a nanny candidate, but she didn't show. That's another story.) It was still quite warm in the morning and we had to cover the girls' stroller seats with blankets to protect them from the sun. Then they get hot and can't see and don't like it. So we hung out at home and tried to stay cool the rest of the day. Lots of fans, cool washcloths, and spray bottle misters were in order to beat the heat. And of course, some absolutely adorable shorts and tank top outfits for the girls. Next year we'll be off to the wading pool for sure!
Mia and Emma kick around on their play mat.
Emma focuses on catching her toys.
Mia chills out on her boppy on the couch.
It's supposed to cool down a little tomorrow and the rest of the week. It sure beats the rainy, gray days, but something in the middle would be nice.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Em & M Celebrate their Four-Month Birthday!
Emma and Mia pose for a 4-month birthday shot.
Today Emma and Mia are four months old, and it will be the first night they sleep in their own cribs in their own room. It's been a long road to get here. When they were born, they lived in separate isolettes. When they came home at first, they slept in a co-sleeper together. When they spent time at Children's Hospital, they were in separate beds. When they finally came home for good, they slept in a double wedge in the same bed. The next transition is upon us now, and we sure hope it's a smooth one.
We still have nursing care for the girls at night, so we think having a nurse in the room with them will ease the transition. We also, of course, have baby monitors so we can hear them. As I type, Emma is sleeping in her crib downstairs on her own, and I keep checking on her and listening closely to the monitor, and so far she's fine. I think the transition may be harder on me than them. I will never forget finding Mia choking in her crib as a 5 lb 3-week old. And then again the next night - Emma too. Who knows what would have happened if we hadn't caught them? Ever since then, someone has watched the girls overnight, either in the hospital or here at our house. We have about 1 1/2 weeks left of the night nursing care. While we are looking forward to moving on and having our house to ourselves, it is going to be extremely nerve-wracking for us knowing that the girls are by themselves. Which is why we will probably sleep in the room next to theirs for a while.
The good news about them being 4 months old now is they are so much bigger and stronger than the tiny babies we brought home. They go to the doctor on Monday for their 4-months shots (yikes!) and we're anxious to see how much they weigh. We're guessing they're both more than 13 lbs, which would be about 3 times their birth weight. When they do show glimpses of reflux trouble which has lead to choking in the past, they now cough and clear their nose and throat on their own. They are still on reflux medication which helps them a lot. In fact, they are so sensitive to it that we need to increase the dose quite frequently to keep up with their weight gain.
On a lighter note, we had a great day with the girls and enjoyed the Seattle sunshine and heat. After setting up the girls' room and taking care of some household chores this morning, we headed out for a walk around Ballard. We went to the Locks and enjoyed the spectacular scene and views. There were a ton of boats out enjoying the nice day. We spread out a blanket on the grass in the shade and played with the girls for a while. They had a great time admiring the green trees and blue sky! We met another twin family...there seem to be many of us in Ballard!
Dad and his girls.
Mia naps in the shade.
Emma sports her new hat from Grandma and Grandpa.
Overlooking the Locks, the passage into Puget Sound.
Boats pass through the Locks.
That's all for tonight. I'm off to check on Emma again...
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Model Children
I have found our dark brown chaise lounge to be the perfect portrait spot for the girls. They love modeling their outfits each day. (Do I sound like a showbiz Mom or what?!) Here are a few cute pics...*
*Emma is on the left except in the one at the bottom.
"Give me...serious preppy."
"Now give me...neighborhood hipster. Work it, Mia!"
"How about...classically sweet."
"Now show me...confusion!"
Monday, June 23, 2008
Eating Fists and Smacking Lips
Both activities are all the rage with Emma and Mia. Emma can practically fit one fist in her mouth, and is now going for two. Mia learned the lip smacking thing from her sister, and now does it constantly. She sticks her tongue out over her upper lip and presses down and makes a smacking sound. She loves it! Emma is also practicing blowing raspberries and usually has spit bubbles visible on her mouth.
Emma practices sitting up in a double stack of boppy pillows. She loves it!
Mia's shirt says it all, and her wish came true...
We had a busy weekend with many visitors and work around the house. Grandma and Grandpa Lund, and Uncle Pete were all in town. It had been a month since they'd seen the girls, and they've really grown since then! On Saturday, the O'Leary family stopped by to meet Emma and Mia. The girls were in a happy, smiley mood and were checking out Harper, who is 14 months old. Harper was very nice to the girls, and even offered Emma part of the chicken strip she was eating!
Grandma Donna rocks Emma to sleep.
Mia rocks to sleep in her swing.
Saturday night Matt and I snuck out to Wild Ginger for dinner to celebrate my birthday. It was the first time in a long time that we got to eat dinner alone (and with two hands!). Of course, our conversations turned to the girls much of the time. And we made it an early dinner so as to get home before "fussy time." But we were out on our own and that's what counts. The girls had a blast while we were gone and we avoided fussy time altogether. Hooray!
On Sunday, the Bunch family stopped by and we got to meet the adorable Marjorie. It will be fun to get all three girls together when Emma and Mia go visit Grandma and Grandpa in Richland.
Matt's friend and co-worker Brian also stopped by with his wife and daughter, who all took turns holding the girls, giving Matt and I a break. We even got to sit outside on the deck in the sunshine - a rare treat so far this year!
The work around the house entailed preparing several areas for new carpet. As a result, our closets and bedroom were emptied into the kitchen, dining room and living room - adding to the already cluttered areas. I'm happy to report that the new carpet looks beautiful, especially with the new paint job downstairs. And it is so soft on our feet! Now, we just need to move everything back where it was. The fun never ends...
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Playtime!
Grandma and Grandpa sent us this cool play mat! It has all kinds of fun toys to look at and play with. There's even a mirror we can see ourselves in. We love it!
Emma (in pink/orange) and Mia (purple/blue) reach for the toys above them.
Mia grabbed for the toys right away, while Emma was content eating her fist for a while.
Mia practices tummy time on the pillow. There are so many cool things to look at while she's one her tummy now.
Emma focuses on the toys rather than her fist.
Monday, June 16, 2008
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