Today we had the twins' 4 month developmental appointment at PMH. It seriously couldn't have gone better and I am one happy mumma :)
We were told that they seem to be at the level of about 5 month olds - which is fantastic considering their corrected age is 4 months! They are doing everything right and I feel like it's safe to say that their prematurity hasn't left either of them with any negative health issues. Even though we already suspected they were fine it is such a relief to be told by a paed.I am so proud of my clever little men!
Just yesterday and today Max has learned a new party trick. Whenever he is placed down on his back he immediately rolls over onto his tummy (and then proceeds to whinge - LOL!)
Oh - and I knew they were a 'healthy' weight but get this.... Max weighs 8.53 kilos and Blake weighs 8.54 kilos, little chubbas!!
Wednesday, 28 November 2007
Thursday, 22 November 2007
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Silly season continues!
You should see our family calendar for the rest of this year!! Talk about crazy busy!! It's only 5 sleeps till Lachlan's 6th birthday (as he keeps reminding us, hee hee!) and I have got about a tonne of house cleaning and organising to do before then.
Things here have been good. Max and Blake seem to be finally getting over the horrible cold that was bothering them for so long. It was obviously just a cold because it is now settling but it lasted for weeks and we had them up at the GP after hours (at the hospital) three times just to make sure. They are still a little wheezy but thankfully not choking any more at night time and their nasty coughs seem to have calmed down.
They are such good little babes really! They never ask for anything - just lie there happy most of the time and only cry when they are ready for food or sleep! They are still not rolling at all but I don't think it will be too long now. They are also starting to pay a lot of attention to us when we eat in front of them so not too much longer and I think they might be ready to try solids too (I will try to wait till they are 6 months corrected but we'll see how we go!) We have an appointment next week at PMH to follow up on their development so it should be interesting to see what they say there (I bet they will wonder if we even brought the right babies with us, LOL!)
The other kids are going great too - all very excited about the end of year, christmas and birthdays! They are constantly talking about the presents they want (hmm, I think a little education on the meaning of christmas is required in this house, LOL!) and I know the big boys are aware that there are things hidden in my walk in robe as they tend to have a rather increased interest in that area of my bedroom - GRRR! I might have to tell them that santa will see if they snoop in the wardrobe and he will return all their presents to the north pole!!
well, I was going to post a bigger update but as usual I am being screamed at by a few kids so I'd better go! I will be back later to add some photos!
M.
Things here have been good. Max and Blake seem to be finally getting over the horrible cold that was bothering them for so long. It was obviously just a cold because it is now settling but it lasted for weeks and we had them up at the GP after hours (at the hospital) three times just to make sure. They are still a little wheezy but thankfully not choking any more at night time and their nasty coughs seem to have calmed down.
They are such good little babes really! They never ask for anything - just lie there happy most of the time and only cry when they are ready for food or sleep! They are still not rolling at all but I don't think it will be too long now. They are also starting to pay a lot of attention to us when we eat in front of them so not too much longer and I think they might be ready to try solids too (I will try to wait till they are 6 months corrected but we'll see how we go!) We have an appointment next week at PMH to follow up on their development so it should be interesting to see what they say there (I bet they will wonder if we even brought the right babies with us, LOL!)
The other kids are going great too - all very excited about the end of year, christmas and birthdays! They are constantly talking about the presents they want (hmm, I think a little education on the meaning of christmas is required in this house, LOL!) and I know the big boys are aware that there are things hidden in my walk in robe as they tend to have a rather increased interest in that area of my bedroom - GRRR! I might have to tell them that santa will see if they snoop in the wardrobe and he will return all their presents to the north pole!!
well, I was going to post a bigger update but as usual I am being screamed at by a few kids so I'd better go! I will be back later to add some photos!
M.
Wednesday, 7 November 2007
Silly season kicks off!
I am just about to embark on the crazy silly season that is November/December in our house! It is Niamh's birthday on Friday so I am busy preparing for her party on Sunday - after that we have Lachlan's birthday then Cody's birthday then of course Christmas! The kids are all soooo wound up about it and can't wait - I, on the other hand, am a little afraid - LOL!
I have been busy lately doing all the christmas/birthday shopping with the help of my wonderful mum! It is so exhausting trying to achieve massive amounts of shopping while keeping two whingy toddlers and two babies happy. I am pleased to say that it is all but finished now and I should only need to go out one more (well planned) time and I will be done. I must also get onto the wrapping as I don't want to be stuck wrapping hundreds of presents on christmas eve this year!
The kids are all doing really well. Max and Blake have had really awful colds and horrible choking coughs this week but I am really hoping that they will start coming out the other side of it soon. other than that they are doing well - they weigh about 7kilos at last weigh in so that is huge! They have come so far since those early days that it is almost hard to believe they went through what they did. I am so proud of what strong little fighters they are :) I think they are actually starting to get a little bit bored when they are awake now. It's not safe for me to put them on the floor (Niamh 'loves' them a little rough!) so I think they are almost ready for their activity centre thingies (my friend Julie bought one for us when the boys were born and we already had one from Niamh!) Maybe just a few more weeks and they will have better torso control - then they will really enjoy them.
Lachlan is almost at the end of his school year - then my baby will be moving up into the big school and be a big year one boy! I can't believe how fast he's growing too. I am really noticing his attitude changing a lot lately - he is wanting a little bit of independence and becoming much more aware of what is 'cool' amongst his peers. I must remember to give him lots of extra cuddles because I know it will be all too soon that he decides he is too big for that too :(
Cody is..... well..... Cody is Cody! he is a ratbag but he keeps us amused all the time. He will be off to kindy two days a week next year and I think it will be great for him. He seems to be bored at home and when he is bored he makes his own entertainment by tormenting his siter (and his mother!) I think he's going to really love school - he already adores his 'kindy' (a three year old program he attends for three ours every Thursday) and he is such a chatty social little guy that I know he won't have any problems making friends and fitting in.
Niamh is my gorgeous baby girl who is now TWO!! I can't believe how fast she is changing too - she is a real little mummy and loves to follow me around the house playing with her babies (dolls) and doing all the things that I do. I have bought her the most gorgeous little play kitchen for her birthday and I really hope she likes it! I can see her getting lots of use out of it for many years to come and it is the most adorable chunky wood in pastel girly colours - really cute!! (sounds like I want to play with it huh?)
Well, I had better get going and do some things but I promise to come back and post some birthday photos next week!
Marnie
I have been busy lately doing all the christmas/birthday shopping with the help of my wonderful mum! It is so exhausting trying to achieve massive amounts of shopping while keeping two whingy toddlers and two babies happy. I am pleased to say that it is all but finished now and I should only need to go out one more (well planned) time and I will be done. I must also get onto the wrapping as I don't want to be stuck wrapping hundreds of presents on christmas eve this year!
The kids are all doing really well. Max and Blake have had really awful colds and horrible choking coughs this week but I am really hoping that they will start coming out the other side of it soon. other than that they are doing well - they weigh about 7kilos at last weigh in so that is huge! They have come so far since those early days that it is almost hard to believe they went through what they did. I am so proud of what strong little fighters they are :) I think they are actually starting to get a little bit bored when they are awake now. It's not safe for me to put them on the floor (Niamh 'loves' them a little rough!) so I think they are almost ready for their activity centre thingies (my friend Julie bought one for us when the boys were born and we already had one from Niamh!) Maybe just a few more weeks and they will have better torso control - then they will really enjoy them.
Lachlan is almost at the end of his school year - then my baby will be moving up into the big school and be a big year one boy! I can't believe how fast he's growing too. I am really noticing his attitude changing a lot lately - he is wanting a little bit of independence and becoming much more aware of what is 'cool' amongst his peers. I must remember to give him lots of extra cuddles because I know it will be all too soon that he decides he is too big for that too :(
Cody is..... well..... Cody is Cody! he is a ratbag but he keeps us amused all the time. He will be off to kindy two days a week next year and I think it will be great for him. He seems to be bored at home and when he is bored he makes his own entertainment by tormenting his siter (and his mother!) I think he's going to really love school - he already adores his 'kindy' (a three year old program he attends for three ours every Thursday) and he is such a chatty social little guy that I know he won't have any problems making friends and fitting in.
Niamh is my gorgeous baby girl who is now TWO!! I can't believe how fast she is changing too - she is a real little mummy and loves to follow me around the house playing with her babies (dolls) and doing all the things that I do. I have bought her the most gorgeous little play kitchen for her birthday and I really hope she likes it! I can see her getting lots of use out of it for many years to come and it is the most adorable chunky wood in pastel girly colours - really cute!! (sounds like I want to play with it huh?)
Well, I had better get going and do some things but I promise to come back and post some birthday photos next week!
Marnie
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