I feel like I just posted a two month update last week. The boys are doing great. They are now 12.5 weeks old (4.5 weeks gestational age). They are getting bigger and stronger. Landon is approaching the 10 pound mark and Hudson is almost 20. Ok, he is only 11, but he feels like he is 20. They have each started to smile and coo. Oh yea, and fuss. Ok, the fussing is a minimal, but would you compare it to a cat that sleeps all day, we still think it is a lot. And yes, that cat has returned to the house. She is pretty much scared of the boys so hopefully that will continue. Don’t even think she has stepped foot into their rooms. And if anyone wants her, just ask. We will make the handoff when Erin is sleeping.
We had a couple visits to the doctor for our check up and shots. They were pretty uneventful except for Landon who decided to empty his freshly consumed bottle on the elevator ride up. Makes for a fun entrance, especially when the elevator opens into the lobby of the practice. Once we finished the fun stuff of changing clothes and cleaning up, we discussed our eating and reflux issues. We are now on Prevacid (which I’m convinced has gold dust in it given the price) and a new formula. Sorry Similac rep, we are now onto Infamil. But thanks for the free stuff that you sent us, we appreciate it.
And speaking of eating, our boy Hudson decided to revert to the NICU days and forget to breathe. Ok, it was more of choking that led to a breathing issue, but either way, it freaked us out. Good thing we weren’t sleeping during that first aid class. All seems to have settled down now, but needless to say, we have spent the past 10 days worried during every bottle. Today, we went to the hospital for both boys to conduct a Barium Swallow Study. Hudson’s test was to figure out the recent episode, and Landon’s is to hopefully clear us from having to add thickener to his bottles. And they both did great. No more thickener for Landon and Hudson just needed a different nipple on the bottle. Check and check. We are all good.
Other than that, just a bunch of days consisting of awake babies and not much sleeping! We know, it will get better… so if you were just about to type that comment in the comment section, we got it. Loud and clear.
Enjoy some of the new pics.
Hudson is trying to help daddy work. Hey, whatever makes you productive. Go with it.
Forget tummy time, I’m going to just hang out and rest.
My stylin new outfit. And yes, daddy picked it out!
Not sure who is sleeping more peacefully.
And speaking of peaceful (kidding), check out this face… it says, “Feed Me!”
Sweet brothers!
Hudson catching a few Z’s in grandpa’s arms.
The boys enjoying their new piggy banks. Thanks Aunt Laura!!
Scott and Rain stopped by to say hi.
Cal loves his brother!
Momma conducting a science lesson with our aquarium. Ssh, Don’t tell the boys it is fake.
The art of feeding two if you are the mom…
…and here is what you do if you are the dad!
We have also had a number of visitors and meals dropped off. It has been wonderful to see everyone, thank you.
Amy, who is Landon’s future Kindergarten teacher.
Erin and Erin.
If you look really really close, you can spot the third baby BOY in the pictures. Congrats Kelly, Ryan and Reese!
Debbie, Jeanne and Cayson (teachers from Daffron, Erin’s old school)
Debbie and Erin with the boys
Nicole and Hudson enjoying some quality time.
2 comments:
Great pictures! Oh- and I just wanted to tell Jason that things will get better! What? Someone already said that? Anyway, looks to me as though the boys are growing fast. next step, preschool!
See you soon, Love, Jan
The picture of them napping holding hands is the cutest thing I've ever seen. Built in best buds. So cool. You are rocking on your blog, by the way. Keep it up!! See yall soon (Oh, and, nice Tech burp cloth. Good to see it's getting used!)
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