Thanks for all of your encouragement after my last post. I'm going to wait until I know my insurance appeals definitely won't work before I turn to the media, but if the appeal fails I'm ready to get the word out for help.
In the meantime, let's talk good things...twins!!!
I think their progress has been really great. They are both really happy almost all of the time now (such a relief from the first 3 to 4 months when they cried so much and little would comfort them.) They babble like crazy and are quite good at getting what they want. They both do some super cute yoga moves in addition to crawling (hands and tiptoes on the floor with their heads down and butts high in the air.) The youngest hasn't shown any signs of a tooth yet but I think it should be any day now with all the drool. The oldest played with a rubber ducky in the tub last night for the first time. He likes to give big, open mouth kisses to the side of my face, which is kinda scary as he has two very sharp teeth. I'm not sure if he's really kissing me or trying to suck my face like a vampire, but he and I both find it hilarious. The youngest is fascinated with sticking out his tongue. If you get too close, he will lick you and then smile the sweetest smile you have ever seen.
Both sit up pretty well now and for long periods of time, but when they do fall over it causes quite a few tears. Oldest now shows off by pulling up to a standing position and then letting go with one hand. I feel like this is very advanced for 8 months, but I have other mothers asking me if they're walking yet. (huh???) Littlest shows no interest in pulling up yet. It's amazing how the milestones just suddenly happen though. One day they're happy just to hang out on the floor, the next day the Big'un is waving at me from his crib while I change his brother.
Of course, having twins means that people will make comparisons and try to worry you. MIL has expressed concerns that Littlest is not as advanced in mobility/standing as Biggest. Ugh. Forget trying to explain that they are individuals and will do things at different speeds. I try to just ease her worries and forget about it, but sometimes it gets to me.
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I can't believe they are 8 months old! They are SOOO cute! And they look like such little men!
I am so glad you are coming back to blogging. You know I'll do whatever you need to help spread your story.
*hugs*
Jamie
Your boys are just a handful of adorable. My Aiden has a lot of the same clothes and toys! People ask me all the time if Aiden is walking yet, he's about 10.5 months old, and he's not but I just remind myself that he will do things in his time. Just enjoy them while you can! :-)
Oh My Gosh Emmie - I'm in LOVE! They are beautiful. Awesome. For whatever it's worth, try and ignore your MIL. Seems everyone has a comment/opinion respecting another's children. As you know, it generally starts while pregnant and doesn't seem to end!
Our little guy is similar with the slew of milestones all at once. Following the holidays, he now can stand a bit, his bottom two teeth are in, the top ones are about to pop, he says Mama, and crawls like it's nobody's business. And he's fast.
Warmest wishes to you and your adorable ones.
Take care,
Lisa
Everyone will say this because it's true. They are absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing the photos!
So adorable!
Don't the baby comparisions drive you nuts? My in-laws were practically insinuating something was wrong with our baby b/c she did not roll over at 3 mos. Argh!!!
I didn't get a chance to leave a comment when you had the pictures up but they sure are cute!
Just wanted to say hello and hope you're all doing well.
Emmie - Just dropping by double-checking for updates... How are things going??
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