i realized I haven't posted much about how the kids are doing so I'll run down some "stats" so you can know them a little better
Lauren
Lauren is in size 12-24 month clothes depending on the cut. She's been in this size since June. In fact, there are a bunch of clothes Riley gave to us claiming they "don't fit" which since her swelling went down now fit quite nicely.
Lauren is a happier baby than Alex and frequently laughs so hard her face turns red and she triggers her vent.
Lauren loves to play rough. She loves to be bounced and tickled.
Lauren goes to sleep most nights at midnight but takes 3 naps during the day. She takes so many naps because she is on 3 different medications that will make her tired. She sleeps from midnight until about 8am.
She naps in her highchair and sleeps in her crib.
She has never been upstairs to see her bedroom.
She loves to ride in the car.
She has been rolling over for over a month now. She cannot get all the way over because of her vent tubing but if she could she would sleep on her stomach.
She sits up well with assistance and we hope to have her sitting up on her own by Valentines day.
She loves the sound of sneezing which is funny when I sneeze 6 times in a row.
She goes in her exersaucer everyday and loves to push with her feet and bounce in it.
She is on the MOVE. If I were to put her on the floor and walk away she would scoot herself back far enough in 30 seconds to get to the very end of her vent tubing :/
SHe is growing more hair but still has miles to go before HER first haircut.
Lauren still loves to be held and snuggled and sung to.
She has 4 teeth and is actively working on the 5th.
She has NO oral aversion. She will put anything in her mouth. we give her suckers, chewies, paci and tastes of Alex's food. She still does not really take anything by mouth.
She grabs her ears and shakes her head when she's tired.
SHe tolerates her brother "playing rough" with her and always gives him a smile :)
Alex
The thing that grows the most on Alex is his hair.
He is in 9 month clothing
He goes to bed at 730 every night andsleeps until 730
He has one nap during the day at 1pm. I can usually sinc their naps so we have "family nap time"
He takes 2 good bottles and several cans of fruit and veggies and yogurt
WHen he's sleepy he puts his head on my shoulder and pats my hair nicely.
He is also on the move. He's cruising on the furniture and can get up the stairs in 20 seconds.
He still thinks the sound of throwing up is hilarious!
He loves in when I play the guitar and can now hold the pick and "strum"
He babbles all the time now. Our OT therapy questioned if her really needed speech therapy. I said sure he was born 1#10oz lets just sign him up for everything!
He LOVES the dogs and watches them eat their breakfast every morning.
He takes sips from sippy cups and glasses ONLY when he thinks YOU want the juice!
He has 4 teeth.
He sleeps with his "lovie" every night.
He gets SO excited whenhe finds Lauren's paci on the floor!
He waves and does "hi five"
He's very sensitive and will cry if he thinks you're upset with him
He mostly plays with things that are not a toy. There are 5 million toys in this house but he still loves the door stops and crinkled paper.
This was just a quick update!
Lauren,
ReplyDeleteIt's Jenny from TPCC -- her is my email if you get a chance: ragamuffinmule@yahoo.com
Sorry to be out of the loop for a while. Good to read that you all have a had a wonderful holiday.
Blessings always,
Jenny