2 month appointment

Alex and Aiden had their 2 month appointment yesterday.

Alex:

• 10 pounds 2 ounces and 20 inches long
• We will need to watch carefully for ear and sinus infections because of his bad case of reflux. He has constant conjestion and possibly aspirates because of the reflux.
• Has just begun smiling and can track with his eyes pretty well. All on track for "5 week old" This is his adjusted age when looking at developmental growth.
• Continue on oatmeal thickened formula and Prevacid. We will start spoon feedings about 3 1/2 months. He already takes the cereal in a bottle and the thicker spoon feedings will help with the reflux also.
• Received 2 month shots. Slept much of the day. They put both boys on Tylenol for 24 hours to prevent fever and other possible side effects.

Aiden:

• 10 pounds 8 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long.
• Is smiling and tracks well. Doing wonderful developmentally. Still a little ahead of Alex.
• Medicine and cereal same as Alex
• Ran fever from shots and rather cranky, but much better this morning.

We go back in November for their 4 month and will also do Wesley's 3 year check up at the same time.

Going to School

Because our babysitter only had held one spot for us (before we knew we were having twins), we decided to move Wes to a new place. This will let the twins be together at a babysitter, and Wes can start a preschool program at the day care.

He has been so excited about starting school. Yesterday was his first day. He wanted to "dress nice" like he does for church. It was so cute!!! HE also had to go show his babysitter when I brought the twins there. Then he had to show his granny and MawMaw Maggie. He was really excited.

He had a wonderful time. The teacher said he fit in perfectly. He would not stop talking about it when he got in the car, but he did also say that he needed to go rest. I guess it is a lot more activity than he was having before. He was definately worn out last night.

He told us about the songs they sang, what they ate, the games they played, and how they painted a picture. He did not tell me what he painted only that it was orange and green. He also kept saying he made plenty of new friends. As tired as he was, Wesley did nave enough energy to go jumping on his trampoline as he does every afternoon. Thanks Kelci and Nanna!!!

How they've grown

Wes, Alex, and Aiden on 7/26 (3 days old) and at 8 weeks

8 Weeks Already

They boys turned 8 weeks as of Sunday. I cannot
believe how fast this time has flown. Everyone I have met with twins says that 4 months is the magical time where everything clicks and becomes a little easier. We are half way there. It has already become much better with their new medicine and formula.

The boys are sleeping 4-5 hour stretches as night. During the day, they stay awake a lot more often. Aiden will stay awake for 1-2 hours after each bottle. He is starting to smile as we talk to him also. Alex is still sleeping a little more than this, but he is also starting to smile. Of course, they have only done it for us or my parents. They do not like to show off much I guess.

GO LSU!!

The boys are all ready for the LSU game this afternoon. Alex and Aiden surprised their dad with their new LSU gear for this game! Parrain Kirby and Nanny Heidi will like the "future tailgaters" shirts.

The boys are doing better with their reflux. I am on new medicine for the migraines and will be going to a neurologist for a more intensive check.

Camping

Saturday we went to see PawPaw's new hunting camp. Wesley had so much fun riding through the woods on the 4 wheelers, fishing, and playing. It was too funny (and cute as can be) how he wanted to stay with the men as they were setting up the deer stands and fixing the tractors. He is definately turning into a little boy and no longer just a toddler. OH, and his dad had just as much fun as he did.

The babies had plenty of hands to hold them, so they enjoyed themselves also. It definately be lots of fun in a few months when they are able to interact and play a little more.

Wesley fell asleep on a box as he was watching his PawPaw work on the tractor. He was completely worn out from working so hard.




Wesley and Aunt Gerry's fish -- let's try for a little bigger next time.

The Audubon Zoo

Yesterday, Daniel and I took Wesley to the zoo while the babies played at Granny's house. We had a wonderful time.

Taking a break with an iguana.

Dad and Wes with the elephants.

Wes with a rattle snake

Having fun climbing

Feeding the ducks

Dr Update

The boys are doing better the past couple of days. We have started adding cereal to their milk to thicken it. It has definately made a difference!

I have been put on a high blood pressure medicine that will also help prevent migraines. So far so good.

Another Eventful Day

Both boys have a very bad case of reflux. We brought them to the doctor on Friday. They are still gaining weight which is great. Alex was 7 pounds 14 ounces and Aiden was 8 pounds. We switched their medicine from Zantac to Prevacid. They seemed to be doing a little better but still suffering, so on Tuesday we switched them to a soy formula (per doctor's request). Well it looks like they both have an allergy to the soy milk. So after talking with Dr Peltier again, we put them back on the Good Start for a few days to get them to where they were before. I have to call tomorrow, and they will probably start a hyper-allergentic formula. Hopefully we can get this under control soon.

In the midst of everything happening yesterday with their allergy to the milk, I was having another migraine. Mom convinced me to go to the hospital to get a shot before it got too late and unmanageable. This was the 3rd in 3 weeks. The only problem with the shots is that it pretty much puts me out for 2 days. Luckily, my grandma and Nora came to help with the boys last night while Mom took me to the hospital and Daniel met us there. Then Mom took both of the boys home with her for the night. She is off this week so she kept them there today. I went there for most of the day but am still pretty out of it. I hope to sleep off the rest tonight. Mom has Alex and Aiden came home with us. I did also see a doctor today and received medicine to help prevent the migraines. I hope this helps.

Nana's Birthday

We boiled crabs for Nana's birthday, and afterwards, went for a ride in the lake. It was a beautiful day to be on the water. Wes loves going fast!

Uncle John and Kelci are relaxing with Wesley as we were going near some camps in the canal.

Wes wanted to go back before we even left. Kaci looks so cute here. Only about 3 months left to go!!!!! Parrain Daniel is still praying for a girl, but I think it will be a boy. Maybe that is just cause everyone is saying girl. It is about time for us to have a girl around.

Christening

Alex and Aiden were christened Sunday, and afterwards, we had a little reception at Granny and PawPaw's. It was a beautiful day. Wesley decided to be the photographer at the baptism and stole the show. Thank goodness Father Michael loves children.

Wesley and Gavin enjoyed making faces as Ethan played shy.

And Parrain Kirby put Alex and Aiden on the 4 wheeler for the first time.

8/27/06

Kelci sent her trampoline down to the boys since she does not use it. Chris helped Daniel put it together before it rained. Kelci, Kaci (and baby), and Wesley encouraged them.

Daniel and Kelci jumping with Wesley.

Wesley, Alex, and Mommy


Wesley and Chris

Busy Day

Wesley came help his Nanny move into her new house. He already claimed his room there. He will definately be lost without her living here anymore!

Welsey's friends came visit this afternoon. They were supposed to play in the pool and on the swing set but the rain would not stop all day.

From Left to Right: Cade Clause, Wesley, Gavin Fontenot, Camden Trosclair, Alex and Aiden below

Ethan was missing today, and now we have 3 more on the way. At least one is definately a girl -- finally!!!!

One Month Check-up

Alex and Aiden had their one month check up today. They are both weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces and are both 19 3/4 inches long. Alex has done a great job of catching up with his brother. Both are still really suffering with reflux so medicine was increased. We are also adding just a little cereal to their milk at night. At one month old Wes was also adding cereal, but since the twins had such trouble with weight gain for a while, he was hesitant on starting this, so we will try a little at night to begin. We are hoping this helps. For the most part, Alex has not slept more than 20 minutes or so without waking up with somach cramps (except this morning with Aiden -- over an hour)!!!!! If he sleeps longer it is because he is so exhausted, but still squirming a lot. Aiden is a little better but he spits up a lot more which is probably why he has not gained at the same rate as Alex. The cereal will also add a few extra calories, but they may eat a little less since it is more filling. Seeing them in pain is the worst feeling.

It is funny to say, but they are actually starting to look fat. I can't believe they have gained so much in only a few weeks.

How Cute

This morning both Alex and Aiden were a little cranky. I rocked them together for a little while but everytime I tried putting them down they would cry again. Then I put them together in the bouncy chair. I have not heard from them since! I could not help but take another cute picture of them together.

1st time dining out

We took the boys to a restaurant today for the first time. Granted, we took it easy and went to Western Sizzlin incase they were fussy. It is a louder restaurant and often has many kids. It would also be easy to leave if needed.

The boys did wonderful. After we ordered we fed each of them. As Alex as finishing his bottle, our food came out. They stayed pretty good the rest of the meal. I had the camera to take pictures, but we drew so much attention as it was that I decided not to take it out. It is rather hard to have a conversation and eat when so many eyes are on you. It was nice though. As least we know why everyone is looking and the compliments feel good.

As we were leaving, we ran into another couple with twin boys only a month older than they are. We had a very nice conversation with them and decided that we will have to try to get together with them and the boys since they live in Chackbay. Someone that lives rather close to them also had twin boys only a couple of weeks ago. I am not sure if their are any baby girls around. I guess something was sure in the water about 9 months ago.

Before we left we joked about taking all three boys eat out, but we decided we will wait a while for that.

One Month Old Today

Aiden at one month falling asleep in his bouncy chair.
Wesley spending some "tummy time" with Alex and Aiden. He is singing to Aiden in this picture.

Alex at one month -- sleeping soundly!

It is so hard to believe that the boys are one month old today. They are definately much stronger and bigger than a month ago. At times, they will fix their eyes on you when they are eating, but not much more than that. Premature babies are given extra time to reach developmental milestones. At this time, I have not even reached my due date, so they are not delayed in anything. It is amazing to see the difference from them to Wesley at one month old. It gives us something to look forward to in the next few weeks -- maybe even a real smile by the end of the 2nd month!! Our one month appoinment is Friday so we will have new weights and heights then. No vaccines yet -- yeah!

A Day Away

My mom and dad wanted us to go enjoy a nice meal out since it had been since May that I was able to do so. We went to Baton Rouge so I could go shopping for a little clothes also.

The boys enjoyed their day, although we missed them like crazy. Wesley helped to keep them from crying by slowly riding them in his wagon.

NO MORE HOSPITALS!!

I thought I was done with hospitals for the time being, but last night Daniel needed to bring into ER around 3:00 AM. I had been suffering from a horrible migraine since about 11:00. The last time I suffered from these was after I had Wesley. Luckily, the ER was not at all busy. I received a shot and had to be monitored for a while because my blood pressure was so high. The migraine could have been caused by either the high blood pressure or hormones adjusting from pregnancy. Hopefully this was the last time to the hospital for a while.

3 1/2 weeks

Weight Check today:
Alex gained almost a pound in a week. He now weighs 6 pounds 1 ounce.
Aiden gained 12 ounces and is at 6 pounds 5 ounces. They are getting so big!!

Both boys were also diagnosed with GERD and placed on Zantac. We suspected this earlier, but tried other things to help them (before placing them on medicine). After the past few nights of them being in pain after eating -- for hours -- we went ahead and started medicine.

Wesley loves helping his baby brothers! He always wants them on the floor so he can sing to them and hold their hand. Tonight, I secretly caught him holding Alex's hand and telling him "I love you."