I can't believe it's already been a week since the boys' developmental assessment. I kept meaning to write about it, but there are never enough hours in the day! As I mentioned in my last post, the twins had their 18 month (adjusted) assessment to see how they are developing. They wanted to look at their physical skills, like walking and climbing, as well as their fine motor … [Read more...]
Landmines and Laundry
My oldest is obsessed with making buildings, towers, castles, and cities. It doesn't matter what they are made of...they can be a mixture of toys and furniture lining the living room, or a set of wooden building blocks taking over the kitchen. He does have a playroom in the basement, but that's already full of another "city." He does not want it destroyed. I know we should … [Read more...]
Snowing and Noticing
With all of this wonderful freezing weather, we've been going a little stir crazy. Even my oldest, who was so excited for snow, has had enough. Yesterday he said, "Just go away snow. I'm done with you." My sentiments exactly. I would love to be able to take the kids out to some indoor play areas, but it's just not possible yet. The twins' immune systems are not … [Read more...]
Developmental Clinic
Developmental Clinic Ever since we were released from the hospital in August of 2012, the twins have been followed by a developmental clinic called, "Stepping Stones." These appointments happen every 3 to 6 months, and in February, they will have their 21 month actual (their age from when they were born) 18 month adjusted (their age if they had been born on my due date, … [Read more...]
Breathing and stopping
Before my twins were able to come home from the hospital last August, they had to be able to do certain things like eat, gain weight, and breath on their own. Both of my boys were great eaters, and continue to be to this day. As for the breathing, we thought my bigger guy had an issue. The hospital performed a sleep study right before he was released to make sure he … [Read more...]
