Not much new to report here. Rob's parents came over to watch the girls on Sunday so we could get out and do our Christmas shopping. This was the first time that I had left my house in 6 days! We were on a mission since this would be our only chance and managed to get gifts for everyone on our list in about 3 hours. Looking forward to Christmas.

A quick video I took of them the other day.

2 Months Old!

The girls are two months old today, adjusted age - 2 weeks. We had our 2 month check-up at the pediatrician yesterday and both girls checked out just fine. They are gaining weight and growing well and had to get their synagis shots as well as two other vaccination shots. 3 shots each! Poor babies. It broke my heart to watch them scream and little tears roll down their cheeks. Caroline is 8lbs even and finally hit the 5th% on the full term charts (she would be at the 50% on the adjusted charts comparing her to other 2 weekers). Olivia weighed in at 9lb, 2.5oz which puts her in the 10th% (75th% on the adjusted chart). I keep asking about the quite noticeable size difference between them, but the doctor doesn't seem concerned. She says they are individuals and will grow at different paces. We continue to add the high calorie formula supplement to Caroline's breast milk bottles and hope that she catches up to her sister soon. Here's a picture of the girls ready to head out to the doctor yesterday. I put them in these warm body suits that are still huge on them even though they are the newborn size! It was hilarious.


And here is a picture of our neice and Goddaughter, Katie. She is just too precious for words! I had to post the picture.

Can't get enough of these babies

My dad and step mom left yesterday morning to head back to St. Louis. It was just a short visit, but great having them here as Rob and I got a chance to get out to the gym a couple times and were able to run a couple errands too. And Linda's cooking never goes unappreciated! Thanks again to you guys.

Grandpa Richard

Just the girls!

Visitors

My dad and step mom are in town for a couple days and are using this time to spend with the girls and give us a break! They are cooking for us and have offered to watch the babies so Rob and I can go to dinner or a movie, we'll have to take them up on that offer. We'll post a few pics that we take.. and here's one of the girls this morning when they woke up.

Update

Our brother-in-law, Jay, came by last week to take some pictures of the girls for us. He did a great job and was super patient with them as they weren't the most cooperative!

This is what they did in most of the pictures...

Finally Caroline fell asleep

Daddy holding a calmer Olivia

I thought the girls were starting to sleep better at night as they slept a full 4 hours straight on Sunday night, which was heaven for mommy. But last night proved that they still have a while to go before we reach that point. Both girls would not fall asleep at the same time. I was up all night with both in shifts - if I finally got Caroline fed and calmed down and back to sleep, then that would somehow cue Olivia to promptly wake up and start screaming and I would then start the same routine with her. This continued over and over. Ugh. They were finally both peacefully sleeping after the 5am feeding and slept for a good 2 hours. Hopefully I'll catch a nap while they nap sometime today.

Happy Turkey Day

We hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving with your loved ones. We are so grateful to Rob's parents for hosting a wonderful meal at their house yesterday!

Our Little Turkeys

Must have been all the tryptophan!

Sleeping in mommy & daddy's bed

Original Due Date

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!