It’s official, I feel like a real mom…I cannot get anything done during the day except taking care of babies and am lacking sleep. This is more on the lines of what I expected of motherhood Thankfully, I have a husband who takes a wee morning shift of feeding the girls so I can get more than 1.5 hrs of sleep at a time.
Joe and I are getting more experienced with hauling the girls around in the car as we have been to the pediatrician twice and to Butte to see the ophthalmologist. We like our pediatrician – thanks to cousin Leslie for the recommendation! The pediatrician was worried about us after our first visit on 8/14 as neither of the girls had gained much weight since discharge from Missoula. However, upon our follow-up on 8/18, both girls had packed on the ounces and she was thrilled. Evie weighed in at 6 lbs 15.5 oz and Maggie was 6 lbs 3 oz. Poor Maggie does have a bit of an issue as she has thrush (yeast infection in her mouth), and she is not fond of her medicine and tends to give back her meals with it; or, she might have a bit of reflux. So, Evie has extended the weight gap even further over the past few days as she loves to eat!
We met the Missoula ophthalmologist in his associated clinic in Butte last Tuesday, as he takes appointments there one day a month. Butte is a MUCH faster drive than going all the way to Missoula. This appointment gave us good results as both girls’ eyes are looking well. Of course, the eye exam is never fun (Joe refers to it as aggressive eye interrogation), and Maggie cried loudly, but we figured out to give Evie her binky to soothe her. We have another follow-up next month to verify that Maggie’s eyes are totally clear, but we anticipate they will be mature and ‘clean’. The ophthalmologist did say that the girls were at a higher risk to have nearsightedness due to the laser procedures, but they were already destined to need corrective lenses. However, he did see that Evie is still currently farsighted, as typical for babies.
Both girls have figured out how to get their hands to their mouths. Evie sometimes helps to “hold” her bottle – although she is not very good about holding in her binky. I did go buy a bouncer as Evie likes to be awake after she eats. She is starting to enjoy it, but hasn’t quite gotten used to it. Evie did go on a walk with Mom and Bruce last night in the baby carrier – it didn’t put her to sleep, but she sucked on her binky most of the time and seemed to enjoy the fresh air.
The girls definitely are not neglected... Grandma and Grandpa Faulhaber spent last weekend down here – weeding the grounds and working on curtains. The girls then enjoyed a day with cousin Shari last Monday. I claim that she spoiled whiny Maggie and held her and snuggled her – and so now Maggie will cry until she is held and then she will fall asleep. Opa and Oma stop by as they head through town each Thursday and Sunday on their way to and from the lake for some cuddle time. Great Grandma Evelyn spent the day with the girls on Friday and did her share of cuddling and patting backs also.
Joe and I are getting more experienced with hauling the girls around in the car as we have been to the pediatrician twice and to Butte to see the ophthalmologist. We like our pediatrician – thanks to cousin Leslie for the recommendation! The pediatrician was worried about us after our first visit on 8/14 as neither of the girls had gained much weight since discharge from Missoula. However, upon our follow-up on 8/18, both girls had packed on the ounces and she was thrilled. Evie weighed in at 6 lbs 15.5 oz and Maggie was 6 lbs 3 oz. Poor Maggie does have a bit of an issue as she has thrush (yeast infection in her mouth), and she is not fond of her medicine and tends to give back her meals with it; or, she might have a bit of reflux. So, Evie has extended the weight gap even further over the past few days as she loves to eat!
We met the Missoula ophthalmologist in his associated clinic in Butte last Tuesday, as he takes appointments there one day a month. Butte is a MUCH faster drive than going all the way to Missoula. This appointment gave us good results as both girls’ eyes are looking well. Of course, the eye exam is never fun (Joe refers to it as aggressive eye interrogation), and Maggie cried loudly, but we figured out to give Evie her binky to soothe her. We have another follow-up next month to verify that Maggie’s eyes are totally clear, but we anticipate they will be mature and ‘clean’. The ophthalmologist did say that the girls were at a higher risk to have nearsightedness due to the laser procedures, but they were already destined to need corrective lenses. However, he did see that Evie is still currently farsighted, as typical for babies.
Both girls have figured out how to get their hands to their mouths. Evie sometimes helps to “hold” her bottle – although she is not very good about holding in her binky. I did go buy a bouncer as Evie likes to be awake after she eats. She is starting to enjoy it, but hasn’t quite gotten used to it. Evie did go on a walk with Mom and Bruce last night in the baby carrier – it didn’t put her to sleep, but she sucked on her binky most of the time and seemed to enjoy the fresh air.
The girls definitely are not neglected... Grandma and Grandpa Faulhaber spent last weekend down here – weeding the grounds and working on curtains. The girls then enjoyed a day with cousin Shari last Monday. I claim that she spoiled whiny Maggie and held her and snuggled her – and so now Maggie will cry until she is held and then she will fall asleep. Opa and Oma stop by as they head through town each Thursday and Sunday on their way to and from the lake for some cuddle time. Great Grandma Evelyn spent the day with the girls on Friday and did her share of cuddling and patting backs also.
5 comments:
Hi real parents and typical babies,
thanks for the update. They are just growing and growing. I am so looking forward to seeing them in person soon. How great to get get news from the medical folks!
Much love and prayers always,
Aunt Gayle
You look rested, even if you aren't, so that's good! *grin* Glad to hear everyone is settling in and finding a routine.
*hugs*
In my defense you can't spoil a child until they are over the age of one. --Shari
you look so happy :)
Lisa
You are in the role the Lord made for you Carrie. Enjoy this time as it all goes so quickly. I am looking forward to seeing you when and if you guys ever get to Billings. God Bless!!! Jan
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