What we've been up to....

I'd hoped to get all the baptism pictures posted sooner, but last week was the week before Eric went away Texas for a month for a rotation. So, I've neglected all my blog and social networking responsibilities to spend time with him.

We had a relaxing week just hanging around the house and watching movies. On Friday, we ventured out and got lunch at the mall. There aren't too many places we're brave enough to take the boys yet (plus it's still hot here!), but we thought the loud foodcourt would be fine. The boys did very well and we had fun getting out of the house and going out to eat (before having kids, I wouldn't consider eating at the foodcourt as "going out"...funny how your expectations change after having kids!).

Eric is in Dallas, Texas, doing an anesthesiology rotation at UT Southwestern. It's a huge hospital that seems pretty intimidating, but Eric has already met a few people on the admissions council for the residency program. There are a lot of other students who are interested in the residency program there as well. From what Eric has heard, anesthesiology is very competitive to get into this year. Please keep him in your prayers as this is the field he wants to get into.

Since Eric has been gone, I've been busy taking care of the boys. They are growing way too fast and getting cuter and cuter by the day. I've mastered running quick errands with the boys. I was so nervous about going anywhere with the boys before they were born and now, I just do it! Funny how you just figure things out when you have to.

Well, since the boys are down for the night, I better post the baptism pictures before I don't have another chance!

Family Visit

Last weekend, Eric's parents and sister, Laura, visited for the boys' baptisms. The boys were so excited to see their Grandma and Grandpa and meet their Auntie Laura. We all had so much fun visiting and getting ready for the boys' big weekend.

The Cutest Little Cubs Fans

Our friends Kent and Alesia, sent these onesies for the boys awhile ago. The boys are now big enough to wear them. SO cute!

Carter and Brandt are 3 Months Old!

I can't believe the boys are already three months old. Right now, Carter loves to talk. After he eats, we spend time talking to him. He'll make a noise like "gah" and "ah" and then we'll make the same noise. We keep playing this game with him and he just loves it.

Brandt could practice standing all day long. He just loves it and is so good at it. Eric and I joke around and say he's going to skip sitting up and crawling and is just going to go straight to walking.

Here are some pictures taken on their 3 month birthday during tummy time.

They are the best of buds!

Carter Rolled Over!

On August 21st, Carter rolled over! Brandt rolled over before he was 2 months old, and Carter was just a few weeks after and before he was 3 months old.

Below are some pictures I was able to capture. He was scared when he did it and then he has this amazed look like he can't believe what he just did.

Recent Pics of the Boys

Newborn Intensive Care Program

Because the boys were in the NICU more than than 72 hours, they were put in a state program called Newborn Intensive Care Program (NICP). Every few months, a development specialist comes to the house to see the boys and see how they are developing. On Aug. 24th, the nurse came for the first time. She weighed the boys and took all their measurements and then did excercises with them. She was just amazed at how well they are developing. Below are their stats.

Carter

Weight: 15.1 lb~above 99th percentile (he was off the charts) based on his adjusted age with due date of 7/1

Length: 24 inches~90th percentile based on adjusted age

Head circumference: 15 3/4 inches

Brandt

Weight: 12.14 lbs~ 90th percentile based on adjusted age

Length: 23 1/4 inches~ 80th percentile based on adjusted age

Head circumference: 15 1/4 inches

Because the boys were born premature, they are measured on the percentile charts based on their adjusted age. Their adjusted age is determined based on their 40 week due date of July 1. When the nurse was here, they were about 3 months old (real age), but their adjusted age was 7 weeks. They will be measured on the percentile charts based on their adjusted age until they are two.

Overall, I think this program is great! It was so reassuring to have a specialist tell me they are doing great. She seemed so impressed with their strength ability, size, and alertness and gave me some more excercise ideas to do with them.

My favorite part of the meeting was when she asked me how they are sleeping at night. I didn't really know what she meant by that. "Ummm...they are sleeping well I guess. They sleep from 8 pm-6/6:30 am." She was so surprised and asked if I was following BabyWise. I told her I was and she told me that she sees moms with multiples who don't follow a schedule and they are just a mess when she sees them because they never get any rest. Yaaay for BabyWise!

She also suggested I get on WIC (Women and Infant Care) since I'm no longer working and told me to tell them that I premie twins. I'd been planning to look into it, but I called them that afternoon. They said their next available appointment was in October. I told the lady on the phone I had premie twins. She put me on hold and came back and asked if I could come in the next day! I went to the appointment and now we get WIC checks. I can't believe I get 18 cans of formula for the boys each month! Wow! It is such a huge help. I also get checks for food. It's great!