Big Steps

Nathan & Alexa had their 4 month check up on Thursday. Here are their stats:
Nathan: 25 1/2 inches long (50th%), 13 lbs. 12 oz. (25th%)
Alexa: 24 1/4 inches long (50th%), 10 lbs. 14 oz. (10th%)

So they're growing! The shots weren't as bad (for me) this time because Sam was with me & I had him do the shots thing while I left the room with the other baby. Nathan & Alexa also seemed to do better with the shots. Last time Alexa really didn't feel well but she was ok this time.

The pediatrician also gave us the go ahead to start solids. We tried rice cereal this morning! It was so fun! The babies, of course, didn't quite know what to do with the spoon but we think they swallowed at least SOME of the cereal.
We also had another "first" last night. Sam & I went to his work Christmas party & left the babies home with Grandma Joan & Aunt Marianne. We had never left them at night to go out until now (how did 4 months pass without a date?) so this is the first time someone else has bathed them & put them to bed. We did just fine & I didn't even call once to check on them. The only thing that made it kind of hard was Alexa had a (rare) meltdown right before we left. It's like she knew exactly what to do to pull at my heartstrings.

I just can't believe how much they are growing! They are so much fun at this stage. They have lots of smiles & giggles, kisses & love to give. They love to be read to, sung to & kissed on. We just love them so much! (Can ya tell?)

Comments

Anonymous said…
Glad shots went better this time! I hate shot days!! Can't believe they are already eating rice cereal... before you know it they will be eating table food. So happy to hear that your first outing w/o the babies went well! I'm sure it helped knowing they were in such good hands. Hope you and Sam had a great date night!!
2:00 PM
Tiffany said…
They grow up so fast! I'm anxious to try Chloe on solids, I just need to go buy the food! :)
5:36 PM
Carrie said…
They are getting so big! Jake even said "Those are their twins?!?"
It is always easier to leave when you know they will be happy. What I would give to have Grandma Joan and Aunt Mare in my neck of the woods!
6:30 PM
Benjamin Hunsaker said…
Way to grow! Glad the shots went better. I didn't feed Kylee until 6 months corrected age and it was very annoying b/c she would grab the spoon. I was frusturated and wondered if she'd ever learn this wasn't a toy coming her way. I think after 2 or 3 days she got better and knew what was up and figured out how to eat. But at 4 months I don't think you'd have this problem (?) so way to go! Save the frusturations! :)
7:26 AM
Jessica said…
Good for you guys leavin them for a date! Everyone needs that break (including them) once and a while!
2:19 PM
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