The Twins Development

Well let me apologize for not posting an entry for a while. Although I don't celebrate the holidays, seems like that time of year is still a very crazy, busy time. Tonight however the twins are asleep and I have a little more energy to make an entry. I started this blog as a way for family and friends who do not get to see the twins regularly, to be able to keep up to date on all their major developments. So I thought I would use this post to write about all the fun tricks and neat things they can do.

Kathryn has gone from being the bigger twin, to now being the smaller. She was born at 5lbs 12 oz, while Elijah was 5lbs 5oz. Now little man last weighed in around 20lbs! However I think Kathryn is probably going to be petite like her mama was because she feels like a rag doll compared to him. While Elijah is not a chubby baby, he sure is solid! I don't know her exact weight but would venture to say it is around 17-18lbs. Both of the twins are pretty long for their age and are in the 90th percentile for height. As far as other outward changes, Kathryn has one tooth, and a second on the way, and boy are they dangerous when it comes to breastfeeding lol! I have been bitten more than once and although I scold her, she still has moments where she "tests" me. Grandma says she is stubborn like her mama, I have no comment  :)  Elijah is still my gummy grinning boy, no teeth just yet. Both Kathryn and Elijah can sit up independently, and rollover both ways. Kathryn has even begun crawling! Elijah does push himself up onto all fours, however he has not quite gotten the concept of crawling, and it doesn't help that rolling everywhere just seems to be a faster way of getting around for him. Below is a video of Kathryn's worm crawl.

When it comes to eating Kathryn and Elijah both still breastfeed and take formula as well as eat baby food and cereal. They both love everything they have tried, which has been pretty much every stage 2 baby food they make. There was only one item Kathryn wasn't fond of and that was peaches. They have begun dappling in stage 3 baby foods so they can get used to different textures. Kathryn also enjoys Gerber "puffs" and "yogurt melts", whereas Elijah isn't too sure about these two snacks. He is beginning to become a little more receptive to them though. The first time I gave Kathryn "puffs" I was amazed that she immediately grabbed the cereal puff with her "pincer grasp", which is between her thumb and forefinger. I had never seen her do this before and was pretty impressed with her skills. Grandma has also given them crackers, however mommy is still pretty nervous about letting them eat crackers (I have major paranoia about choking), but Kathryn seems to do a great job with them. Again, Elijah is still learning how to eat the crackers without gumming them to death. I am slowly introducing more table foods into their diet and one favorite is cottage cheese, yum! Below is another video of Kathryn and Elijah eating their "puffs".

As far as sleeping goes, both babies are doing wonderfully! I am happy to report that Elijah has had several bouts of sleeping through the night! Although Kathryn has pretty much slept through the night from a pretty young age, Elijah has always woken up at last once. I made it my goal over my week vacation in December to get him to stop his night waking. So far it seems to be going pretty well! Mommy may finally catch up on some much needed sleep.

The past 8 months have just been the most amazing journey! I love being a mommy, especially to twins! It is every bit as challenging as you would expect but I wouldn't trade it for the world! Everyday I am reminded just how blessed I am.