Traumatized

Nathan & Alexa had their 2 month check up with the pediatrician today. Ummm.... it was not so much fun. Nothing any parent has told me prepared me for how emotional I was when they gave them their shots. It was rough & many tears were shed by all 3 of us. I luckily had my friend Lori there with me to help. I wouldn't have been able to do without her! Thank you Lori!

Dr. B was very happy with the twins' growth & development. They are actually bigger than I thought they were! Here's the info:
Nathan:
Height 22.25" (25th percentile), Weight 10 lbs. 5 oz. (25th percentile) & Head 15.75" (50th Percentile)

Alexa:
Height 21.75" (25th percentile), Weight 8 lbs. 9 oz. (5th percentile) & Head 14.75" (10th percentile)

Alexa's still a lightweight as you can see. She's very long though-- thank goodness she got that from her Oldroyd Aunts instead of the short torso from the Partridge side! I didn't need the doc to tell me that I have beautiful & healthy babies... but it's sure nice to hear!

Comments

Krissee said…
Glad you had a good visit! Yes the shots are bad. I didn't stay in the room and I still cried. Smith went first and after he got his shots Daniel handed him to me in the hall so I could comfort him and he had Addison after hers were done. They were pretty pitiful for a few days after too. Glad its over and I'm glad you got a good report. There is nothing better than hearing that your babies are healthy.
8:51 PM
Robin and Stephenie said…
I hated that I am so glad they are growing so well. you really do have beautiful babies.
When Kenidee got her shots I sat in the room and cried and cried. Kenidee had long stopped crying,and the nurse told me that I was welcome to stay in that room until I was done. So nice of her.
7:43 AM
Andrea Dent said…
ouch! I hate those appointments when they get shots! I just can't handle being the one to hold them down while it's being done! Sad. I hope they are recovering well, and that you are too!
8:10 AM
Rachelle said…
alisha, it is awful when they have shots! i must have told you how awful it was for me too? well i sat in the corner and cried while kelly held daphne's arms at 2 months. so sad.

it gets better. easier. maybe.
12:51 PM
Paige said…
They are adorable and I am so glad they are healthy! I can't wait to meet them! They are SOO cute!!
1:29 PM
Benjamin Hunsaker said…
way to grow babies! I'm sorry, I didn't even think to warn you. It wasn't so bad for me b/c I've seen worse things....spinal taps, IV's in the head, X-rays, blood taken, etc so when she got all her shots at the doc it didn't hurt as much. Didn't even think about it, oops! I hope you guys are ok!
4:37 PM
J.Frey said…
I HATE shots as well! It is so sad! I am glad that they are both healthy. They are so beautiful! (Our little Anna is a lightweight like Alexa...So cute!)
11:02 PM
The Oldroyd's said…
That is good that they are growing so well. Yes, I cry every time Brooklynn has to get shots or anything done. Even at two getting her flu shot. It is hard to see your kids go through pain.
8:08 PM
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