And for comparison... here's a pic from when they were one month old... this pic is by Jenae of IMIJ photography:
Monday, July 26, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Happy Two Months!
It's been two months (and a few days) since we welcomed both of you into the world, hearing your first cries! Since then, we've heard many more, but you've filled the last two months with more joy than we can describe!
Since your one month birthday, here are some things you've been doing...
Isaac: You've become so much more laid back, you're smiling more, and I think that Grandpa Murdock came pretty close to getting you to laugh!
You're lifting your head regularly, and have decent control over it - which is a pretty good feat, since at your two month appointment, your head was in the 75th percentile (adjusted), while the rest of your body is in the 10th percentile (adjusted)! You've been eating lots more, so you're working on catching your body up to your head.
You actively reach for toys on your play gym and carseat.
And, like most other babies --- you HATE tummy time (but not as much as Eli!)
Medically, you now have had your first surgery, first hospital stay since birth, and graduated from a cast to your brace for your club foot.
Elias: You've revved up your crying speed, and can go from 0 to 60 in one breath! You also give us lots of smiles, usually when you're starting to fall asleep!
You graduated from wearing the tiniest preemie clothes at about 7 weeks of age. Most impressively, you're consistently out eating your brother, usually by close to an ounce per feeding.
You still prefer to lay on your right side, but we're trying to convince you that switching it up will do you some good (I don't think you're buying it!).
When all else fails, you will go to sleep if Mommy wears you around in the Moby wrap.
You wriggle more than any other baby we know!
2 month stats:
Isaac weighs 7lbs 10oz, is 20 1/4 inches long and head circumference is 15 1/4 inches.
Elias weighs 7lbs 3oz, is 21 inches long and head circumference is 14 1/2 inches.
We'll post the two month photos soon!
Since your one month birthday, here are some things you've been doing...
Isaac: You've become so much more laid back, you're smiling more, and I think that Grandpa Murdock came pretty close to getting you to laugh!
You're lifting your head regularly, and have decent control over it - which is a pretty good feat, since at your two month appointment, your head was in the 75th percentile (adjusted), while the rest of your body is in the 10th percentile (adjusted)! You've been eating lots more, so you're working on catching your body up to your head.
You actively reach for toys on your play gym and carseat.
And, like most other babies --- you HATE tummy time (but not as much as Eli!)
Medically, you now have had your first surgery, first hospital stay since birth, and graduated from a cast to your brace for your club foot.
Elias: You've revved up your crying speed, and can go from 0 to 60 in one breath! You also give us lots of smiles, usually when you're starting to fall asleep!
You graduated from wearing the tiniest preemie clothes at about 7 weeks of age. Most impressively, you're consistently out eating your brother, usually by close to an ounce per feeding.
You still prefer to lay on your right side, but we're trying to convince you that switching it up will do you some good (I don't think you're buying it!).
When all else fails, you will go to sleep if Mommy wears you around in the Moby wrap.
You wriggle more than any other baby we know!
2 month stats:
Isaac weighs 7lbs 10oz, is 20 1/4 inches long and head circumference is 15 1/4 inches.
Elias weighs 7lbs 3oz, is 21 inches long and head circumference is 14 1/2 inches.
We'll post the two month photos soon!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
This Past Week in Photos!
Isaac ready for surgery - 7.2.2010
After surgery - all better!
Cousins Tori (holding Eli) and Drew came to visit - 7.3.2010
Elly looking after Isaac - 7.6.10
We went to dinner with Grandma & Grandpa (Isaac) - 7.6.2010
Great Aunt Amy (Isaac) and cousin Katie (Elias) - 7.9.2010
Cousin Erica (holding Isaac) - 7.9.2010
Great Aunt Lisa with Eli
and Great Aunt Lynne with Isaac
7.9.2010
So, for the last week, we've just been enjoying having visitors, and hanging out! Apologies to Great Aunt Monka and Paula, and Great Uncle Greg and Great Aunt Margretta as well as Jen & Sofie, we forgot to get out our camera when you were here! You'll have to come back and see us!
Hugs to all - ryan * kristi * isaac * elias
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Waiting....
We're 'patiently' waiting on orders for Isaac to be discharged to go home. The doctors have already made their rounds, and verbally told us at about 8:30 this morning that we should be out of here in "about an hour." Two and a half hours, we're still here, but are hoping to be on the road to our house shortly!
Isaac is going home just as he came in, on room air, and no medications except Tylenol! He had no issues with his breathing after surgery, which was something we were a bit worried about. What a tough cookie!
Isaac is going home just as he came in, on room air, and no medications except Tylenol! He had no issues with his breathing after surgery, which was something we were a bit worried about. What a tough cookie!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Isaac's Hernia Surgery
Just a quick update -- Isaac did fabulous during his surgery, and is enjoying all of the extra attention and love he is getting now!
Dr. SP said that the inguinal hernia was huge, but repaired nicely. We asked about the chances of a recurrence, and he said that even with the size of Isaac's hernia, the risk is only 5%. He checked for an inguinal hernia on the left side as well (20-30% of the population with an inguinal hernia on one side, also will have one on the other side). Dr. SP didn't see any evidence of one, so that was good news.
We really appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers today, and everyday!
Hugs to all-
Dr. SP said that the inguinal hernia was huge, but repaired nicely. We asked about the chances of a recurrence, and he said that even with the size of Isaac's hernia, the risk is only 5%. He checked for an inguinal hernia on the left side as well (20-30% of the population with an inguinal hernia on one side, also will have one on the other side). Dr. SP didn't see any evidence of one, so that was good news.
We really appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers today, and everyday!
Hugs to all-
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