We took the kids in for their four month check-up last Friday. Everything was great and our pediatrician is very happy with their growth. The rough guideline is to double birth weight by four months, which the twins exceeded, he by several pounds. They are more in line with where they would have been had they gestated those extra three weeks.
Alistair is up to 14 pounds and measured 25 inches in length. His head is 42.2 cm in circumference.
Two months: 10 lbs. 2 ozs., 22 1/2", head: 39.5 cm
Three weeks: 6 lbs. 9 ozs.
Two weeks: 5 lbs. 15 ozs. (he surpasses her for the 1st time)
One week: 5 lbs. 6 ozs.
Four days/hospital release: 5 lbs. 2 ozs.
Birth @ 36w4d (breech): 5 lbs. 7 ozs., 18.25"
Marielle is up to 12 pounds and 7 ounces and measures 24 1/2 inches. Her head is 41.2 cm around.
Two months: 9 lbs. 9 ozs., 21 3/4", head: 38.7 cm
Three weeks: 6 lbs. 7 ozs. (finally surpasses BW)
Two weeks: 5 lbs. 12 ozs.
One week: 5 lbs. 7 ozs.
Four days/hospital release: 5 lbs. 3 ozs. (unexplained 14% weight loss, day one)
Birth @ 36w4d: 6 lbs. 1 ozs., 19"
All are in the 50th percentile range, save her weight and head, which are closer to 25th and 75th, respectively.
They are not yet rolling, but move a lot by scooting, and the pedi is not concerned. We also got the green light to start introducing solids, which should be entertaining, and we plan to do this in the coming week.
We spent the weekend in WI for my niece's baptism and the twins were a huge hit. It was great to have the extended family finally get to meet them, as only my mom, dad, and step-mom have been down since they were born, as I was trying to minimize their exposure during the winter. It was also their first road trip, which went pretty well especially considering they had just gotten their shots. He really doesn't like being in his car seat for extended periods of time, but we managed to limit our stops and keep them relatively content. It took us six hours each way, when we could make it alone in 4 1/2 before, which is about what I figured it would take. Besides worrying about how they would do, I was also concerned about the logistics of our trip. Knowing that their sleep and feeding "schedule" would be upset, I was apprehensive about taking our admittedly complicated feeding regime (pumping, bottle feeding, and formula supplementing) on the road. It worked out fine, though I ended spending more time managing this than actually visiting with family.
My dad lent us his Thule car top carrier, which will be nice for future trips. We'll need the extra room to bring any of our large double strollers, as the back of the SUV fills up quickly with two pack and plays and all the other stuff we now require. Good thing we don't have a dog... ;)
Baby Power! (how/why he sleeps like this, I have no idea, but it's too cute...)
And speaking of cute...
Alistair is up to 14 pounds and measured 25 inches in length. His head is 42.2 cm in circumference.
Two months: 10 lbs. 2 ozs., 22 1/2", head: 39.5 cm
Three weeks: 6 lbs. 9 ozs.
Two weeks: 5 lbs. 15 ozs. (he surpasses her for the 1st time)
One week: 5 lbs. 6 ozs.
Four days/hospital release: 5 lbs. 2 ozs.
Birth @ 36w4d (breech): 5 lbs. 7 ozs., 18.25"
Marielle is up to 12 pounds and 7 ounces and measures 24 1/2 inches. Her head is 41.2 cm around.
Two months: 9 lbs. 9 ozs., 21 3/4", head: 38.7 cm
Three weeks: 6 lbs. 7 ozs. (finally surpasses BW)
Two weeks: 5 lbs. 12 ozs.
One week: 5 lbs. 7 ozs.
Four days/hospital release: 5 lbs. 3 ozs. (unexplained 14% weight loss, day one)
Birth @ 36w4d: 6 lbs. 1 ozs., 19"
All are in the 50th percentile range, save her weight and head, which are closer to 25th and 75th, respectively.
They are not yet rolling, but move a lot by scooting, and the pedi is not concerned. We also got the green light to start introducing solids, which should be entertaining, and we plan to do this in the coming week.
We spent the weekend in WI for my niece's baptism and the twins were a huge hit. It was great to have the extended family finally get to meet them, as only my mom, dad, and step-mom have been down since they were born, as I was trying to minimize their exposure during the winter. It was also their first road trip, which went pretty well especially considering they had just gotten their shots. He really doesn't like being in his car seat for extended periods of time, but we managed to limit our stops and keep them relatively content. It took us six hours each way, when we could make it alone in 4 1/2 before, which is about what I figured it would take. Besides worrying about how they would do, I was also concerned about the logistics of our trip. Knowing that their sleep and feeding "schedule" would be upset, I was apprehensive about taking our admittedly complicated feeding regime (pumping, bottle feeding, and formula supplementing) on the road. It worked out fine, though I ended spending more time managing this than actually visiting with family.
My dad lent us his Thule car top carrier, which will be nice for future trips. We'll need the extra room to bring any of our large double strollers, as the back of the SUV fills up quickly with two pack and plays and all the other stuff we now require. Good thing we don't have a dog... ;)
Baby Power! (how/why he sleeps like this, I have no idea, but it's too cute...)
And speaking of cute...
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