March of Dimes Walk 2007

This was our first MOD Walk. It was good. We didn't get to stay at the reunion because it was too windy for the babies. Matthew did get to see Spiderman. Matthew felt really good about doing the walk. We all did. It was good to see some of the nurses from the NICU, although we didn't get to see any fellow preemies.

Matthew has officially given up on naps. Towards the end of the day he gets to be a handful. I was still forcing the naps because of his behavior until I realized he would behave like that whether he napped or not. When I was forcing his naps, it would take me three hours to get him to nap and then he would be up late at night. It was becoming a vicious cycle. I think giving up the nap time battle was the right thing to do and he even goes to bed at a normal time. Now every one's sanity will be spared.

Mallory and Kyle are holding their own toys for a limited time. They are growing and changing so much. The have their first Early Intervention Follow up tomorrow. I am really looking forward to it. We will find out if they have any delays, what they are and how to work on them. I think they are doing pretty well, although I do think Mallory will need some physical therapy. She doesn't hold her head up very well, so I think she has weak neck muscles. I also think she may need help with her arms. She holds them extended outwards a lot. She may need help bringing them in.

Matthew's Pop-Pop bought him a new Spiderman Fishing Pole today. Matthew is excited about learning how to fish.

This summer is going to be a lot of fun.

Five Months Old

Five months has passed since we've had our wonderful babies. I can't believe how fast the time is passing. It's very weird, in some ways it seems so long ago, then in other ways it feels like just yesterday. Mallory and Kyle are doing so great. Mallory is 14 lbs 12 oz and Kyle is 15 lbs even. They are smiling and laughing, holding toys, eating solids, trying to roll over and just being a constant joy!
Matthew has been an amazing big brother. I can tell he is missing out on his one on one attention. He is handling it pretty well. He is very protective of the babies. If someone asks him if they can take the babies home he replies, "No, you have to get your own babies. You can get them at the hospital". He thinks everyone should have two babies. He even thinks we should have two more. I don't think he knows what he's asking for.
I have been on bed rest lately due to a very minor surgery. Everything has fallen on my poor hubby. He has taken it like a champ. He is doing amazing. Although he wants to pull his hair out, he is handling everything very well. I hope he realizes anyone who is home with kids wants to pull out their hair once in a while. I appreciate everything he has done and his endless support. Thank you, Sweetie.
I can't believe all my dreams have come true and I'm not even thirty yet. I always wanted a husband and kids but I could never have imagined the great joy that comes with it on a daily basis.
My cup runneth over!
Kimberly