6 Month Check-up

Well its hard to believe that the babies are now over 6 months old, especially since they look about 3. However, they are doing some things that are pretty advanced for 3 month olds and more in line with the actual age such as rolling over and having pretty decent conversations even though only they know what they are saying. Today Ella and Claire actually "talked" back and forth and laughed at each other which was pretty amusing. They still are only sleeping usually around 4 hours at a time although everybody has had a 6-8 hour stretch within the last two weeks. We are still lucky to get 3 hours per night when we are watching them and I am dreading when our night nanny goes away in two weeks.

At their checkup the doctor said they are all looking really good and she was impressed at how healthy they were and that they have done so well at home with no real sickness or health issues. Ella is now 12lbs 15oz, Slade is 11lbs 9oz's and Claire is catching up at 11lbs. Its getting easier to be alone with them and I impressed myself with doing 11hours with no help one day last week and two half days. Brian attempted a 4 hour stretch this weekend while I went shopping and suffice to say, he really hopes he stays employed for a long time and doesn't have to do it full time. Poor guy had to endure a 3x baby cry, which while rare, is quite impressive when it happens. I also attempted taking all three to the drive threw to get tacos Saturday morning and realized that a car ride an hour before a feed is a bad idea. Ella screamed 3/4 of the way, with a chirp hear and there from Claire and Slade. I tried meditation but it was hard to imagine that the high pitched screams were actually birds flying over the ocean. Maybe we'll try it again in a few weeks.

Last but not least, we found a great stroller on Craig's list and on the nice days have been enjoying a walk the park with the babes. My aunts and uncle are in town from Canada and took them on their first trip in the new stroller without incident. They enjoy the swings but prefer if it was a little less bright outside.

Well, better go enjoy some TV with Brian as this hour at night is precious since its the only one we get alone not doing dishes or making formula....

Our backseat on a good day after a feed...

Our new stroller and three excited babies...

Our wonderful NICU nurse, Tanya, has come to help out a few days!