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Hitting Milestones

December 16, 2015 By Shann 60 Comments

Thank you

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for Kim’s story. If you missed either post, you can read them HERE and HERE. I know that it’s difficult to read about loss, especially that of a baby, but it’s also very important to share stories like this. You never know what another person is going through, and if reading a similar situation may help them, I’m so happy to share it. I also think Kim’s story shows how there is always hope, even in the most difficult circumstances.

Hope, when you’re given none

On the topic of hope, I’ve been thinking a lot about my boys. Like Kim, a doctor told me that my smaller twin would never make it. He said that he didn’t think he would survive until viability (24 weeks,) and if he did, he wouldn’t weigh enough to survive (at least 500 grams, or a little over a pound.) He, like Kim’s son Caleb, proved that doctor wrong. Not only did he make it past viability, but he was 1 lb 7.5 oz, which is over 500 grams.

He did have a rougher ride in the NICU, but he made it, and even though he’s a little smaller, he’s just as healthy as his twin brother.

But, because they were born so early, I still worry about them hitting all their milestones and watch for delays. I think all mothers do this, no matter if their babies were preemies or full-term.

Milestones

Milestones

So, I thought I would catch you up a little on where the twins are at, and what they have been up to. I’m honestly not sure how they compare to my oldest son’s milestones, or even to other three year olds. I’ve made it a point not to compare (most of the time,) and just be thankful for where they are at. But, I still can’t help the thoughts that sometimes creep in…Should they be doing this? Shouldn’t they already know how to do that? Will they be wearing diapers to kindergarten?

Which leads me right into …

Potty Training

This is a milestone we have not even come close to hitting.

Not only do they not want to go on the potty, but they don’t even want me to change their diapers anymore. They used to come and complain if they’d made a poop, but now they are too busy playing to be bothered. To say it’s a struggle to change their diapers sometimes would be an understatement.

I’m not really sure what to do at this point. I didn’t really potty train my oldest because I was pregnant and on bedrest with the twins at that time. My husband, parents, and in-laws really took charge of it.

I do know that I am very sick of buying diapers, however, sometimes it is easier to have them in them. For example, we never have to worry about stopping for someone to go potty while we are running errands, and I don’t have to juggle to wild boys in some yucky public bathroom.

So, I guess they will be potty trained when we are all ready.

Speech

Have you ever heard that twins have their own language? I can say this is definitely true.

When the boys first wake up in the morning, they talk to each other A LOT. Sometimes I can understand, but most of the time it’s like little inside jokes between them. It’s pretty cute. They will also sit on the couch and just press their faces together and laugh hysterically.

So, I don’t think they have any speech delays, however, they may need some speech therapy at some point. Like I said, I can understand them most of the time, but other people, including grandparents, sometimes have problems.

Physical Milestones

I am definitely not worried about their physical milestones. They run, jump, and climb on (and off of) everything. They have come a long way from physical therapy they had in their first year. I am especially proud of my little guy, who used to get so mad anytime you would put him on his tummy because he couldn’t hold his head up.

They still are slow on the stairs, but that’s because we live in a ranch, and the only time they go up and down is if we are out somewhere.

Eating

Luckily, they don’t have any oral aversions. While they prefer candy and chocolate to broccoli, and think that’s pretty typical of any toddler.

Questions

Are you worried about how your children are doing with their milestones? Or do you have other parenting questions? While I’m definitely not an expert (especially with potty training!) sometimes it’s nice to get a fresh perspective. Plus, if I don’t know the answer, I’m betting one of my friends will. I’m joining with some other mommy bloggers to answer any questions you might have. Each week, we’ll feature your questions and our answers in a blog post.

mom tribe help

 

So send those questions in! We’d love to help you out!

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Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: activity, eating, Milestones, oral aversion, physical therapy, potty training, preemies, premature birth, talking, Twins, walking

Comments

  1. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    December 16, 2015 at 8:45 am

    Potty training is tough and they will do it when they are ready. There is no forcing it.

    Reply
  2. Joanna says

    December 16, 2015 at 8:47 am

    With my first I was always worried, now with 2-4 I just think that it will happen when they’re ready. I love reading these posts form you lady:)

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 16, 2015 at 11:50 am

      Awe. Thank you so much Joanna. I really appreciate that 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sherryl Wilson says

    December 16, 2015 at 8:52 am

    I learned over the years with seven children (4 were before 35 week births) that milestones don’t mean a whole lot in the long term. As long as they are growing, improving and advancing..they get there. I wish Doctors didn’t make so much of the younger age milestones (if everything else is ok with your child).

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 16, 2015 at 11:49 am

      Thank you Sherryl. Good to hear!

      Reply
  4. Inspiration Indulgence says

    December 16, 2015 at 9:22 am

    I loved reading this post! I think the potty training will come 😉 It’s so interesting to read your blog for me because I’ve been nannying twin babies since they were 3 months old. Now they are 14 months. Well, technically I’m done nannying full time but still seem them every few weekends for mom’s date night out. The twins are completely different from each other. Evan got his teeth at 10 months and Max didn’t get his until 13. Evan started walking at 12 months and Max just started walking at 14. It’s interesting for me how different babies are!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 16, 2015 at 11:48 am

      Babies are all definitely different. I guess they do things in their own time 🙂 Thank you for reading!

      Reply
  5. Becky @ Disney in your Day says

    December 16, 2015 at 10:07 am

    It sounds like they’re doing really well! I can just picture them using their twin language and it sounds absolutely adorable 🙂 My brother was about a year and half younger than me and he didn’t talk until he was almost 4 because I apparently did all of his talking for him. Somehow I knew what he wanted/needed, so we even had our own sibling communication!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 16, 2015 at 11:51 am

      That’s too funny. Are you and your brother still close?

      Reply
  6. Debbie Woodruff says

    December 16, 2015 at 10:44 am

    Based on my experience with my 3 year old grandson, your boys sound about perfect and right where they’re supposed to be! Including the potty training. :-).

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 16, 2015 at 11:47 am

      Awe. Thank you so much Debbie!

      Reply
  7. tara pittman says

    December 16, 2015 at 11:14 am

    My first two had speech problems. It was hard to tell at first.

    Reply
  8. Ana De Jesus says

    December 16, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    It is very difficult to potty train a toddler but the rewards are vast when they are finally trained.

    Reply
  9. Stephanie Cox says

    December 16, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    In my opinion, potty training is the worst transition/milestone. My son is 3 and we started this summer because he had to be potty trained for school in the Fall. All went well but we had a public restroom incident that has caused him to be terrified of going anywhere but home (ours, yours, a friends). It’s a tricky situation. I often times miss diapers.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 16, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      Oh no! I probably will too.

      Reply
  10. Healing Mama says

    December 16, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    Thank you for keeping us up-to-date on your little one’s milestones. I think what you are doing is great. This blog and the stories are such great resources for families going through the same thing.

    Reply
  11. Joan Harrington (@joantruesuccess) says

    December 16, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    Hi Shann 🙂
    Thanks for sharing how well your twins are doing! As with the potty training, it will come 😉 Always love your posts girl 🙂

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 16, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      Thank you so much Joan 🙂

      Reply
  12. Dana says

    December 16, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    Hey Shann,

    I think the q&a posts are a great idea. I love collaborating with others, and I think this will only help you, those who will be part of this and your visitors.

    I will say that I have no doubt that the kids prefer chocolate over broccoli. That may never change (although you never know) 😉

    Reply
    • Dana says

      December 16, 2015 at 1:43 pm

      And I meant “not only” help you. I really need to edit my own comments sometimes…lol

      Reply
      • Shann says

        December 16, 2015 at 9:25 pm

        Ha! Got it…thank you Dana 🙂

        Reply
  13. platypus6 says

    December 16, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    On kid #3, I don’t worry about milestones much anymore. I still know what to expect, but I don’t obsess. Every kid has their own pace.

    Reply
  14. Fashionable Librarian says

    December 16, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    Sometimes we worry over milestones for our kids because we are looking at the milestones for other kids…Each kid has they own pace so we should also remember that

    Reply
  15. Branson says

    December 16, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    I remember thinking diapers were more convenient than potty training. We ended up waiting until Aiden was really ready and it went pretty quick at that point!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 16, 2015 at 9:24 pm

      Good to hear! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Stefanie / The Monarch Mommy says

    December 16, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    Sounds like your twins are doing wonderfully! I love this “Moms Tribe Advice”! What a great idea!

    Reply
  17. Danielle says

    December 16, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    Oh potty training is quite the beast to tackle. I’m a super huge control freak so did potty train my kids when I was tired of diapers, but each child is different and you will figure out what works for them each.

    Reply
  18. deanna says

    December 16, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    It sounds like they are doing wonderful. What a blessing that you get to see them grow together, such a special bond. It is so encouraging to hear stories of little ones who beat odds.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 16, 2015 at 9:24 pm

      Yes, I totally agree. Thank you so much.

      Reply
  19. Lucero De La Tierra @earthformed says

    December 16, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    Good luch with the potty training. I can’t imagine how difficult it must be having to do it for the first time with 2 toddlers. Once it’s over it’ll be an accomplishment you can all be proud of.

    Reply
  20. Rachel (@thedigger0) says

    December 16, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    Hey Shann,

    I am always having surprise moments when I read your posts. Of course mothers would be worried and observing whether their children are meeting milestones. I just never thought. There must be so much going on in a mothers mind.

    As for your twins, they sound adorable, don’t you have mischief on your hands. Thanks for a great post.

    Rachel.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 16, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      Thank you so much Rachel. I appreciate that.

      Reply
  21. Corina Ramos (@NotNowMomsBusy) says

    December 16, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    I remember my potty training days…now my daughter is going through that with my 16 month old grandson. 🙂 Great post Shann!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 16, 2015 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks Cori!

      Reply
  22. Cindy Calzone (Hometown Queen Bee) says

    December 16, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    My son was stubborn about potty training too. He could totally do it, I know because he had done it on occassion..but he just refused to make the jump, until HE wanted to. He finally hit that point..and then he was fine. Did it and almost never had accidents. Sometimes things are just done on their own schedules. So, I think they’ll get there and be just fine 🙂

    http://www.HometownQueenBee.blogspot.com

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    • Shann says

      December 16, 2015 at 9:22 pm

      I hope so! Thank you!

      Reply
  23. Jennifer C. says

    December 16, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    My husband and I were just talking about twins having their own language the other day. It’s kind of neat!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 16, 2015 at 9:22 pm

      It is pretty cool. I hope they’ll be able to tell me what they were saying some day. 😉

      Reply
  24. Katie Serbinskitrition says

    December 16, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    This is an excellent post. Thank you for sharing where your guys are at… and for disclosing they’d rather have chocolate vs. broccoli. My boys too lol! Sounds like they are on the right path to having a happy, healthy life!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 16, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      Awe. Thank you so much!

      Reply
  25. Nicole says

    December 16, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    These is really worth to read. Thank you for sharing these awesome post. I’m happy that your twins are doing great 🙂

    Reply
  26. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

    December 16, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    My nieces hit all of their milestones even though they were preemies. Maybe off 2-3 months but they eventually hit them.

    Reply
  27. Susannah says

    December 16, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    Your boys sound absolutely precious! I don’t even want to think about potty training (thankfully I don’t have to quite yet…). I say wait until your guys show they’re ready!

    Reply
  28. bellaviedeux says

    December 16, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    How sweet that they have their little language! It’s so hard to be a momma and not worry but you have got this… Our 2 girls were pretty easy to potty train. Im nervous what my baby boy is going to do!

    Reply
  29. Brianna George says

    December 16, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    The first is always the one you worry about…but the subsequent children each get ess and less worrisome.:)

    Reply
  30. Elizabeth O. says

    December 17, 2015 at 12:46 am

    I think our own strength gives our babies hope. It’s really up to us whether they’re going to get through a tough ordeal or not, we are their first line of defense anyway. I love how you don’t compare your kids to other kids. Each child is special in their own way!

    Reply
  31. michelle says

    December 17, 2015 at 1:00 am

    my family is a little concerned about my baby cousins milestones or lack there of but i keep reminding myself all kids are different & do things at different times. i’m so glad the twins are doing well

    Reply
  32. victoria says

    December 17, 2015 at 4:02 am

    I love reading this. My son was need to go on the potty training

    Reply
  33. Liz Mays says

    December 17, 2015 at 8:29 am

    I can see how you’d keep an eye out for the milestones, but I’m so glad he’s been defying the odds since he was born!

    Reply
  34. Claudette Esterine says

    December 17, 2015 at 8:36 am

    Thanks for the update on your little wonders! 🙂

    Reply
  35. Chanelle says

    December 17, 2015 at 11:34 am

    My boys all had some speech delays and qualified for preschool early for speech therapy. They have made huge leaps of improvement. I am so happy and blessed to experience life with multiples. It is truly a challenging journey, but one I would never trade. 🙂

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 17, 2015 at 2:27 pm

      Agreed. I will have to look into the preschool and speech therapy. Thank you!

      Reply
  36. Tisha says

    December 17, 2015 at 11:43 am

    You just have to let your babies go on their own pace. They were born early so they would be needing a lot of catching up to do and by the way to describe what they can do now..they are doing really great!

    Reply
  37. OurFamilyWorld says

    December 17, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    Potty training is really tough. Give them time and they’ll come around.

    Reply
  38. Angie@chasingmyhalo says

    December 18, 2015 at 3:00 am

    I bet listening to the twins and their own language is just about the cutest thing ever!!

    Reply
  39. Neely (@Neelykins) says

    December 18, 2015 at 6:54 am

    I too prefer candy to broccoli hahaha!

    Reply
  40. Twitchetts (Twitchetts.com) says

    December 18, 2015 at 8:36 am

    So happy to hear they are doing well!! Potty training has been rough in our house too ?

    Reply
  41. Rosey says

    December 18, 2015 at 8:42 am

    My niece wasn’t born early but she was born with the cord wrapped around her neck and ended up in NICU for a good long while. She is doing great, but we all still watch and think about her development to see if it’s delayed in any way. so far so good. 🙂

    Reply
  42. Anamika Ojha says

    December 18, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    Hi Shann, I love reading your post especially about your little munchkins. I really wander how difficult parenting is! – from potty training to first day at Kindergarten and teaching them enormous life lessons. Hats off to all the mommies of this world. Thanks for sharing this inspiring story. 🙂

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 18, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      You’re welcome. Thank you for reading Anamika 🙂

      Reply

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