malia rice cereal

We are starting rice cereal with the kids. I'm excited to start making baby food and teaching them how to eat solids. 18 weeks old today.

On this episode of Cribs.....

This first of the two cribs is finished and in the nursery. Boy was it worth the wait! It is breathtakingly beautiful. Pop-pop is an excellent craftsman.

Here are the kids sound asleep after a busy day.

Thanks to Meg for the matching crib bumper and skirt.

4 months old

We go to the pediatrician on Tuesday so i'll update this post with the stats then.

And now for the out-takes.

First Spring Pictures

I don't think I'm doing enough tummy time with the kids because they don't do a push up very well. So I'm starting to do that more. Michael falls asleep during it and Malia will cry. Here's a shot of her not crying (yet).

Michael gets a bottle after every feeding now. Sometimes he eats in the bouncy seat, but since he spits up a lot, we have to have burp clothes surrounding him. Here is a classic Michael face.

I tried to get an easter/spring picture with the kids. I wish we could have gone outside in the grass but it is cold and wet out there. Maybe in a couple weeks it will be better.

Thanks for the bunnies Grandma Theus!

Malia laughing

bathtime laughs

April Fool's

Something's just not right here....

April Fool's

Now that's better!

good news

Michael had his official weigh in today and he gained 12 ounces since last week. The doctor was very pleased and we don't have to go back to the doctor until their next routine visit. He also sent me home with a ton of pre-mixed formula. This is nice because I don't want to buy formula and I don't even know if we could afford to buy formula. We can get more at the next visit if we need it.

Our pediatrician is so wonderful. I feel like he's my therapist too. He reminded me that I'm doing a great job and I'm breastfeeding two babies. I'm so glad it's Friday because then Jason is home to help out. Also, my brother-in-law Chris came over yesterday, even though it was his birthday, and made dinner and took care of the kids so I could take a break (and nap). Wonderful!

I'll post some pictures and/or video this weekend so you all can see the beefed up Michael. :)

Rough Times

So, I just have to let this out. I love my babies to death but right now they are really putting me through a challenging time. Michael wasn't gaining weight, in fact he lost an ounce over 2 months. The pediatrician said to supplement after each nursing session. So I have been, but it's difficult.

I'm pumping multiple times a day and at night in order to increase my supply and to have milk available for supplementing. I feel like I'm back in the newborn days where I was nursing all the time and not getting sleep.

I think Malia is getting enough, so honestly it shouldn't be a supply issue. But then I have to think - is she getting enough?

I know there is an end in sight. I know this won't last forever. But right now it feels like it will last forever and it doesn't make me feel very good.

Malia having fun!

Michael when he's 2 (maybe)

I was checking out a website for my friend's photographer and I found this kid. I think this is what Michael is going to look like in 2 years. Maybe he won't, but let me know what you think? The lips, the nose, the eyes! I think they are identical.

Laughs

Malia bouncing

Trying to make Michael laugh

St. Patty's Day

Our new niece, Olive!

Gigi with 3 of her 4 grandchildren.

Olive napping. She's very happy.

March Madness!

Michael and Malia hanging out.

Getting all bundled up for a stroll in the hood.

(matching jackets courtesy of Grandma T.)

Michael snuggling with Dad.

Hello Michael!

Hi Malia!

Catnap in mom and dad's bed.

"This hat is too small for me!"

"This hat helps me get in touch with my inner gangsta."

malia three months

michael three months

3 months old

Malia and Michael are now three months old. We don't have all the stats, because we don't see the doctor until four months. We did weigh them yesterday. Michael is 9lbs and Malia is 9lbs 15.5oz (so almost 10lbs).

These kids are smaller than most of the other kids we know. Most kids outgrow clothes before the tag time range. Our kids are still wearing some 0-3 and 3 month clothing. They outgrow the footy pajamas quickly though, because they are so tall. For the baptism, Michael wore an outfit that Eli wore when Eli was one month old. Micheal wore it a 3 months old and still had room to spare. It will be interesting to see how Olive grows. They might have to share clothing if they are the same size. :)