Isabelle is 8lbs 9oz and Carter is 6lbs 13oz. For now, we are cleared of weight checks! Isabelle is off the 22 calorie formula as she moved up another 20% on the weight chart! Carter is holding steady at 3%. Hoping he continues making gains and maybe jumps up like his big sis. Funny pics… Continue reading Almost 6 weeks
Month: March 2019
Busy Izzy
Isabelle has opinions. Loud ones. She can only express them in one way, so that's why after the 6pm feeding, we spend a lot of time soothing, bouncing, and snuggling, often time with no break in the tears. The time before "bedtime" is very hard for them. They're still fed every three hours, but 9pm… Continue reading Busy Izzy
What no one tells you (and it’s all going to be okay).
Motherhood. I'm almost 5 weeks in to having humans on the outside of the womb. They don't currently do much other than sleep, eat, poop, pee, and cry. I'm anxiously awaiting a "social smile" but know that it could be a little. Usually an average of 6 weeks for a full term baby, I could… Continue reading What no one tells you (and it’s all going to be okay).
Weight Update!
As we are hanging out on this glorious Saturday, I thought I would send some pictures and share some updates. Their weights and eating have been a big challenge for us! Isabelle was born at 5lbs 11oz, and discharged from the hospital at 5lbs 4oz. Carter was born at 4lbs 10oz and discharged right around… Continue reading Weight Update!
Coping with mom guilt (musings from a type A planner when nothing goes “right”)
I should have been learning this whole time that nothing goes as planned. Sex to create a child - nope. IUI to create a child - nope. Several rounds of IVF to create a child(children), yes. Trying to reflect on that journey is still a bit too close to be able to effectively parse through.… Continue reading Coping with mom guilt (musings from a type A planner when nothing goes “right”)