Just a few quick things…
- My dad got home from the hospital last night. Thanks for your prayers. If you think of it, please continue to pray for my parents as they figure out how to function at home with just the two of them. My mom is a bit nervous about being in charge, about watching Dad be in so much pain, and about the possibility that Dad might fall. And Dad still hurts quite a bit!
- The babies had to have ultrasounds done on their hips on Monday. Since they were both breech, they wanted to check their hips to see if they have or may develop hip displasia. It’s most common in breech girls, but they checked them both just to be sure. I haven’t heard any results from it, but our one-month checkup is tomorrow, so I’ll ask about it then.
- I’m pretty sure that our babies are starting to outgrow some of their newborn clothes. The onesies are getting tighter, and it’s harder to get their feet out of zip-up sleepers. Of course, we still have lots of newborn outfits they’re not yet big enough to wear, but still…it’s crazy to see how big they’re getting.
- There are new pictures on Eric’s website, if you’d like to see some of the crazy faces my babies make!
- We’ve had some rough nights this week. And a couple of bad ones. Erin doesn’t seem to want to sleep in her crib at night. We tried putting a pillow under her mattress to lift her head last night, since she sleeps okay when she’s sitting up. It did help some. But she’s definitely more of a night owl than her brother…which is bad for mommy and daddy’s sleep needs!
Okay, I think that’s all the news. Back to babies…
Thanks for posting the link to new pics. They are adorable! 🙂
I don’t know that I agree that men do better (not that they do worse. I haven’t noticed a difference). He is young though and that will work in his favor. Hope the recovery is going well.
Your babies are just adorable. Praying for your folks and will continue. I can understand your moms feeling nervous. I was the patient and Mike took care of me. I can’t imagine the other way around. I mean taking care of him is one thing but thinking about a fall and all of that. Wow. And the pain. When I was in PT after mine the men always seemed to do better. I mean they didn’t seem to handle the pain as well as the women but they have stronger upper body and that sure helps. Tell him to hang in there. It will get better.
So many good ideas! I hope you get some better sleep soon!
My older grand daughter slept in a seat in the pack and play for months. She had an acid reflux problem that kept waking her up – as long as she was partially sitting she was able to sleep.
@ladymiss3739 – My niece Gianna slept a few months in her carseat!
Your babies are beautiful. I hope they start sleeping a little more at night for you. I just prayed for your parents. Have a good day.
I agree with Holly! As they are getting a little older, I can see more and more of you in them. How fun! They are sweet and I love their little faces.
Is she wide awake at night, or just upset during the night? I kid you not in that Gabe slept the entire first two months of his life in the bouncy chair. Upright was the only way he’d sleep and technically, it was still his “back.”
Either way, you guys are doing a fabulous job! It sounds like you’re both taking it in stride and hanging in there. Praying for you!!
They are so beautiful, Shannah. I’ll pray right now for your parents, and for Erin to decide that nighttime is the right time to sleep.
Seriously cute babies! Love their buntings (is that what you call those outfits?) and argyle animals! I can see your facial features in them.