Attempting to Pull Up!

I feel like all these new milestones are happening so fast! Kylee especially is really trying to pull herself up. She makes it up on her knees, but hasn't yet mastered getting all the way up on her feet.

This morning, she was trying to pull up on her little play table, and sadly she lost her balance, fell backwards and her table fell right on top of her! She has a little black eye to show for it, but she seems to be doing just fine. I guess I better get used to these spills, I'm sure it's just the beginning.

The girls now take baths in the big bath tub without their bath seats and they absolutely Love it!! They love having a little freedom, and they get very sad when bath time is over.

For some reason they both have been on Nap protest the last couple of days, and I am going bonkers! They just want to play and explore their world that their newly found mobility allows them to check out. Hopefully this phase will end sooner than later!

I just had to add a video of Kylee's new mad face. It cracks me up!

Our Fun Weekend!!

We were busy, busy this weekend. On Friday we went down to Grandma and Grandpa's house, and as all always the girls were as happy as could be! Apparently the girls really love the finer things in life, and love to eat grass, leaves and flowers. We spent quite a bit of time taking those out of their hands and mouths. They are so quick, its unbelievable!

On Saturday we went to a Birthday party for our friends son Brody who was turning 2. There were plenty of kids for the girls to look at, and as usual they were the center of attention. That party was followed by another party for their Great Grandma Inge's (Oma)birthday party. The girls were good and pooped by the time we made it home.

On Sunday morning we had a play day with Marcy's niece Addysin who is a little less than a month older than the girls. Addysin is much more mobile than K & K and I really go a good idea of what I'm in for once the girls really start moving!

Today Kaylyn learned how to get herself in the sitting position!! Everyday they are both getting better at the whole crawling thing. Kaylyn figured out that she can now sit herself up and get in her toy box and pull her toys out and she was thrilled with that!

Kylee's newest thing is to squish up her nose and breath really hard when she is mad. It's so funny, you can't help but laugh. Then when she sees that you are laughing she does it more. Its so cute!

Thankfully we have a pretty quiet week ahead, so hopefully we can relax a bit and get the girls back on their sleeping schedule! I hope everyone is doing well!

9 Month Appointment

The girls had their 9 month appointment this morning, and as expected they did great!! Here are the stats:
Kaylyn weighed 18lbs 9oz (60th percentile) and was 28" (50th percentile)
Kylee weighed 17lbs 1 oz (30th percentile) and was 28" (50th percentile)
I don't remember their exact head circumference but it was pretty big and in the 80th percentile for both of them.

The doctor said they are right where they would expect a 9 month old to be, so they are right on track and quickly making up for being so premature!

They both had to get 3 shots today to get caught up on their immunizations. They only cried for a second and then they were perfectly happy, and seem to be doing fine now.

Yay for a good Appointment!!

They're Both Crawling!!

Right after Kaylyn took her first few "steps" yesterday, Kylee followed suit!! They both started crawling on the same day! Although they are still a little wobbly they are on the move nonetheless!

The girls had their ophthalmologist appointment today and the Dr said that both of their eyes look perfect! Another preemie problem tackled! They don't have to be seen again for a year. I have no idea how we got so incredibly lucky to have such healthy premature babies!

Tomorrow is the girls 9 month pediatrician appointment. I will be sure to update with the current stats! I also thought I would throw in a video of Kylee getting herself into the sitting position...

New Milestones!

Kylee is now a pro at getting herself into the sitting position! It makes for a fun time when I am trying to get her to go to sleep. Now instead of laying down and crying and eventually falling asleep, she sits up and cries! I'm hoping that its just a phase. Not to worry, the crib mattresses have successfully been moved down, so we won't have any sky diving babies!

Kaylyn crawled 4 "steps" this morning!! This is the second time she has done this, so I am sure its not going to be long until she is cruising right along. Kylee isn't far behind her. I don't know that I am ready for 2 mobile babies!!!

We have been working quite a bit on name recognition and clapping. The girls get so excited when you clap for them, and they love Patty Cake!

I feel like we are hitting milestones like crazy lately!! Its so much fun to watch them grow and learn. I am so proud of my little girls!

Daddy comes home Tomorrow!!

Keith has been working like a mad man these past few weeks, and only has 4 days off this entire month! So needless to say the girls and I are so happy that he will be home in the morning, even if it is only for 24 hours and then he has to go back. He is doing such a great job taking care of us, and I am so thankful to have such a wonderful husband and father to my baby girls.


The girls and I have just been hanging out for a change. Its kind of nice being able to relax a little bit! I have really been trying to work on Sippy cups with them, and I feel like I am failing miserably! We have quite the Sippy Cup graveyard in our cupboard. I am pretty sure I have bought one of every type of sippy cup out there. Maybe they are still a bit young for it??

A while back I bought the girls some bows for their hair, and after looking at them they seemed fairly easy to make, so yesterday I decided to give it a whirl. Amazingly enough, they turned out pretty cute and they are really easy to make! I am tired of everyone asking me if they are boys even though they are dressed head to toe in PINK!

On Thursday the girls have an Ophthalmologist appointment and then on Friday they have their 9 month Pediatrician Appointment (I know, its a little late). I am not sure if they are going to get shots or not on Friday, but I am hoping not.

I hope everyone is having a good week!!

Developmental Appointment

Since the girls were so premature, they had an appointment yesterday to see how they are doing developmentally. The appointment went great!! They are right on track for their adjusted age, and very close to being at their actual age developmentally! They did great on all of their tests, and passed with flying colors. They don't need any kind of therapy, and don't have to be seen again for 9 months! I couldn't be happier! I really feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I have worried about this since they were born, and its so nice to know that they are right on track. Thank you for all of your well wishes and positive thoughts, it definitely paid off!!!

Kaylyn weighed 17lbs 12oz and Kylee weighed 16lbs 8oz. They are on the charts for their actual age, and over the 100th percentile for their adjusted age. I have little porkers.

After their appointment we went and had dinner with one of our favorite NICU nurses Jennifer. It was so much fun to get to see her and catch up. She had not seen the girls since they were discharged from the NICU back in December, and she was amazed at the progress they had made.