Today was my original due date with the girls. Crazy to think that we've had them with us for 6 weeks now but they weren't supposed to born until now. Really puts a lot into perspective. We had a pediatrician appointment yesterday and both girls checked out great. Weights were as follows: Caroline - 7lb,1/2 oz and Olivia - 7lb,14oz. Olivia barely makes the 5th percentile for weight and Caroline is still under the charts but she assured us this is to be expected when the babies are six weeks behind. The doctor suggested I increase Caroline's calories by adding high calorie preemie formula to breastmilk in her bottle. Hopefully this will help her catch up to her sister soon. The girls are still eating every 2 to 3 hours around the clock which makes for some pretty restless nights for mom and dad. We asked the doctor when we could expect for the girls to start sleeping longer stints during the night and were told that because they are preemies it will still be a while before that blessed day. On a good note, I am now cleared to exercise and cannot wait to get back to the gym! Being on bed rest for 6 weeks and not leaving my house very often since the girls have been home has made me super anxious to get out and be active... all I have to do now is find the time to do this! :)
We'll be heading out to Rob's parents for Thanksgiving tomorrow. We wish everyone safe travels for the holiday!
