Enjoy the beautiful newborn pictures of Sophia and Claire...aren't they precious!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
11 Week Update
I have many updates on the girls. Time is flying by. I can't believe the summer is over. This was the quickest summer ever but the best one by far!
Sophia and Claire have finally gained weight!!! I am so relieved as Mommy was becoming extremely stressed. Sophia is now 8lbs 2oz and Claire is 8lbs 10oz. The doctor was very happy with their progress. I can't believe how a pound can make such a big difference. Both girls have filled out so much and look different by the day.
We call Claire our little butterball. She is the bigger of the two but she is always curled up in a ball while sleeping which makes her feel even bigger when picking her up. Sophia seems to be longer than her sister but is changing by the minute. Both girls are starting to get their Mom's chubby cheeks...I love it! It appears we are going to have a brown eyed girl. Claire's eyes are very dark. She gets that from her Grandma Janet...at least that is what I have been told. Sophia's eyes continue to change....she seems to have hazel eyes right now which somewhat resembles both Matt and I. Both girls are just beautiful!!!
I never thought I would say this but Claire has become our independent child. She is content and happy if you are holding her or if you put her down. She has become so easy. The first two months of her life were definitely different. She loves to lay on her play mat and make noises, look around, and throw her feet and arms around. Claire also loves to watch TV. Regardless of where you are in the family room she figures out a way to get a good view of the television. She even smiles and makes noises as she watches.
Sophia now loves to be close to Mommy and Daddy. I have to admit I love the cuddling and I spoil her. She will lay on the floor and play with her sister for a little bit but grows tired of it quickly and wants to be held. She also seems content when she is pulling on her sisters shirt or throwing Claire a punch or two. It is so funny. I think Sophia is going to be our "tough" one. I do catch the girls holding hands once in a while so their is some love. HA!! Sophia has the biggest smile and I'm sure she'll use it to her advantage when she gets older.
When holding the girls I often find them looking over my shoulder with a huge smile. I like to think they are looking at their angel(s). I really believe that Grandma Janet is one of those angels and that is why the girls have those big bright smiles. I am so glad the girls have such a wonderful person looking over them!
We went back ot the orthopedic surgeon today. Sophia's foot has regressed a little bit so she now has her cast back on. She will wear a cast for the next 4 weeks. We pray that God will take care of her foot and surgery will not be needed.
The girls have officially grown out of newborn diapers. It makes me so sad :( They are now in size 1 diapers....how did that happen?
Matt and I had our first night out recently. My friend Chad got married at the beginning of August. Nanna and Papaw came to our house to watch the girls. I was ready to get out of the house and have an adult evening. I didn't even cry when I left. I knew the girls were in good hands. My Mom and Dad raised four girls...if anyone could handle twins it would be them!! We had a great time with friends but were ready to get home to the girls. We got home just in time to put them to bed!!! My parents did an awesome job..the girls slept over 7 hours that evening.
Sophia and Claire have finally gained weight!!! I am so relieved as Mommy was becoming extremely stressed. Sophia is now 8lbs 2oz and Claire is 8lbs 10oz. The doctor was very happy with their progress. I can't believe how a pound can make such a big difference. Both girls have filled out so much and look different by the day.
We call Claire our little butterball. She is the bigger of the two but she is always curled up in a ball while sleeping which makes her feel even bigger when picking her up. Sophia seems to be longer than her sister but is changing by the minute. Both girls are starting to get their Mom's chubby cheeks...I love it! It appears we are going to have a brown eyed girl. Claire's eyes are very dark. She gets that from her Grandma Janet...at least that is what I have been told. Sophia's eyes continue to change....she seems to have hazel eyes right now which somewhat resembles both Matt and I. Both girls are just beautiful!!!
I never thought I would say this but Claire has become our independent child. She is content and happy if you are holding her or if you put her down. She has become so easy. The first two months of her life were definitely different. She loves to lay on her play mat and make noises, look around, and throw her feet and arms around. Claire also loves to watch TV. Regardless of where you are in the family room she figures out a way to get a good view of the television. She even smiles and makes noises as she watches.
Sophia now loves to be close to Mommy and Daddy. I have to admit I love the cuddling and I spoil her. She will lay on the floor and play with her sister for a little bit but grows tired of it quickly and wants to be held. She also seems content when she is pulling on her sisters shirt or throwing Claire a punch or two. It is so funny. I think Sophia is going to be our "tough" one. I do catch the girls holding hands once in a while so their is some love. HA!! Sophia has the biggest smile and I'm sure she'll use it to her advantage when she gets older.
When holding the girls I often find them looking over my shoulder with a huge smile. I like to think they are looking at their angel(s). I really believe that Grandma Janet is one of those angels and that is why the girls have those big bright smiles. I am so glad the girls have such a wonderful person looking over them!
We went back ot the orthopedic surgeon today. Sophia's foot has regressed a little bit so she now has her cast back on. She will wear a cast for the next 4 weeks. We pray that God will take care of her foot and surgery will not be needed.
The girls have officially grown out of newborn diapers. It makes me so sad :( They are now in size 1 diapers....how did that happen?
Matt and I had our first night out recently. My friend Chad got married at the beginning of August. Nanna and Papaw came to our house to watch the girls. I was ready to get out of the house and have an adult evening. I didn't even cry when I left. I knew the girls were in good hands. My Mom and Dad raised four girls...if anyone could handle twins it would be them!! We had a great time with friends but were ready to get home to the girls. We got home just in time to put them to bed!!! My parents did an awesome job..the girls slept over 7 hours that evening.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
First Family Outing
Matt and I took the girls out today for our first official family outing. I was so ready to get out of the house and feel somewhat normal. We went to "The Taste of Fishers".
We got the Cadillac of strollers out and pushed the girls around as we sampled food. It was interesting when we got to feeding time. Just giving them bottles was difficult. I couldn't imagine trying to breastfeed both. We got through the feeding, had both girls happy and went back to tasting.
I thought we had such a successful outing....I failed to realize how quickly it could change in the short walk from the event to the car. Both girls decided to have blowouts in their diapers....yes that is right...the kind of blowouts that go up the back and up the front. It seems impossible for two little girls to create such a mess but they accomplished it. Thank goodness I brought two changes of clothes. After an entire container of wipes was used, we had both girls cleaned up. Then we realized Sophia had leaked out of her outfit into the car seat (I wish I had the piddle pad in the seat).
Even with the last bit of craziness, it felt great to get out. I needed that so badly. It made me feel normal again. I am extremely worn out though. Two little girls will do that to you.
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