Everything is sort of breathless right now, in a Really?-Has-it-been-3-hours-already, time-to-feed-these-babies-again? kind of way. Every single feeding is an experiment -- there's the staggered feeding, which is the most mellow but the least efficient since you finish with the second eater just before the first eater decides it's time for another go round. There's bottle feeding them at the same time, burping one while staring at the other willing her not to do any dramatic spitting up before it's her turn to burp. And then there's the tandem breastfeed, one baby on each side, which I know will get easier if we continue to work at it but right now reminds me of trying to operate two of those stuffed animal grabber machines simultaneously. Just when you get one latched on, the other drops off. When it works it's pretty cool. In any case, the babies are putting on the ounces beautifully - "Still not on the chart," said their pediatrician, "but I'm happy with their progress." Except now they are about the same weight as Rosemary was at birth, so they must be on SOME chart. On the Sanders-Wehr family chart, at the very least. At their last weigh in, Sylvia was nearly 6 1/2 pounds and Magnolia about 6 3/4. They seem huge to me. And strong.
And: it's official, the babies passed their due date on March 2 and here we are more than two weeks past already. Tomorrow they'll be 8 weeks. Young toughs:
I'm really looking forward to when they pass the milestone of being 2 months from their due date, so that Rosemary can do a little more cuddling. She's been so lovely with them -- the other day she asked my permission before adjusting Sylvia's cap which had slipped over her eyes a bit. So sweet and so cautious.
Monster Magnolia sneaking up on Unsuspecting Sylvia:
Power sisters:
And in the midst of everything, spring has really, truly sprung here! I'm hearing tales from my west coast friends of late winter snow fall and chilly temperatures, while meanwhile it's 70 degrees and all kids of blossomy here. Our backyard is pretty. Every day I step out and take a little tour to see what surprises there are. Here was one of yesterday's, a flowering quince. (Thanks, Mom, for the ID).
I didn't need any help identifying this one. A magnolia tree, right in our very own garden! It goes well with the rosemary bush nearby. Who knew we were bringing in two duplicates?
And last, a bonus picture of the girls today. Magnolia awake:
While Sylvia sleeps:
2 comments:
Oh! They are seriously so cute, Anne. I hope I get to meet all of your kiddos some day. My sister, Sue, loved the tandem breastfeeding thing once she figured out how best to do it (she borrowed a lazy boy from the neighbors and it worked for her-- but maybe you don't want to stoop that low. I mean, a lazy boy.). Once the girls become more efficient eaters the staggered feedings won't take up all your time. I think of you often and try to send good vibes your way. xo
hugs and smooches all around. all three girls are blossoming. wish we could swing by. thanks for the update!
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