When I was pregnant I always prayed for my babies. I prayed first that God would get them here safely, and I then prayed that even while they were inside me that He would fill them with His joy. And I truly feel that He has done just that because every where we go people compliment how good and how happy they are. And even when it is just me and them at home, they are always so giggly! Of course there are some exceptions like when they arent feeling well, but most of the time you wouldnt even know they are sick because they never seem to be unhappy.
The best feeling in the world is watching two little babies that once grew inside of me,now grow on the outside.
They are really very smart babies for being so early. They reach out for things infront of them, they can pick up toys, blankets, paci's and such on their own now. They are scooting on their backs, rolling over, and a milestone for them is that they can balance on their legs now if you are holding their little hands! This is a big deal because at one point their legs were like noodles and they didnt know what to do when I would try to get them to balance on their feet.
And another big milestone is that they can even sit on your hip now! There was a time that when I would put them on my hip and their little backs would just flop back because they werent strong enough to support themselves but they got that down pat now too!
And now, they are even in size 2 diapers! Long gone are the days of preemies!
To a lot of people my girls seem small, but for those that knew them when they were wee little 2 and 3 pounders, they can really appreciate with me how big they really are now!
When we went for their well check up yesterday I was very suprised to learn that statistically Emma is very tall for her age! My little peanuts used to not even be on the charts and now they are just excelling so well!
Emma: Height- 25 1/8inches- 70th percentile!
Head Circumfrence- 17 inches- 75th percentile
Weight- 13lbs 6oz- 10th percentile.
Molly: Height- 24 1/4 inches-20th percentile
Head-16 3/4 inches-50th percentile
Weight- 13lbs 2oz- 10th percentile
Here is a comparison of my baby girls from 6 Weeks Old to 6 Months Old!
Emma @ 6 Weeks:
Emma @ 6 Months:
Molly @ 6 Weeks:
Molly @ 6 Months:
The girls got their shots yesterday too. :( I told them 4 or 5 times before the nurse came in that a lady was going to come in and stick their legs a few times and it was going to sting and they were gonna cry but it wouldnt last long and she had to do it because she is putting medicine in them that will keep them from getting diseases. And Mommy was going to pick them up and love on them as soon as it was over with.
Im pretty sure they comprehended none of what I told them,but it made me feel better that I wasnt just handing them over to be hurt without an explanation.
Molly took her shots a little harder than Emma did. Molly went first and poor thing cried so hard and then it was Emma's turn. And Emma cried hard too but as soon as I picked Emma up she stopped crying, and even though Molly went first Molly was still crying even after Emma went and had quit crying.
Thankfully Daddy was able to go with us. I hate having to take them to get shots by myself. It breaks my heart to see them so upset. :(
I keep telling myself every night that tonight will be the night I try them in their cribs overnight for the 1st time but every night comes and I just cant bare to seperate myself from them. I worry about them through the night with them next to me, I would probably be a wreck if I had to think of them being in another room. Praying God will give me the strength to do this soon because the two of them sharing a pack and play in my room just isnt enough room for them considering they are both now like their mommy used to be in their sleep and love to toss and turn!
They are also going to start baby food this week. I am really excited about this. I remember when the time came for them to start cereal i was not looking forward to it because it just meant my babies were growing too fast, but since they are already eating cereal by spoon, I am excited about them getting a taste of something new! Hopefully they enjoy their baby food more than they seem to appreciate the cereal! :)
There are so many characteristics that I love about my girls, for instance I can sit straight thru church with them and whether they are awake or asleep they are just perfect! They never make a sound!
But one thing that I am totally loving is how snuggly they are! They are very content being left to play by themself but they also are the best little cuddlers! Such good natured babies! I am very blessed to be their mommy.
As I am typing this both girls are laying next to me and Emma has her thumb in her mouth making a very loud sucking noise haha and Molly very quietly is also sucking on her fingers. Such silly girls. Love them so much!
Here is a video of my giggly girls!
I have been following your blog and praying for you and your girls since before they were born. What a blessing they are!! When I looked at their pictures this morning I noticed just how much they look like their mommy. Beautiful girls, beautiful story, beautiful evidence that God is in control! Thanks for sharing their lives with those of us who read about you and don't actually know you.
ReplyDeleteHey, thanks so much! We definately appreciate all of your prayers. I have no doubt that there is power in numbers so all of you came together and my sweet babies surely benefited from the power of prayer!
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