Not even a week in and I've already missed a day. Oops! Oh well.
I meant to post a long update on the girls since they're 3 months old today, but it's not happening today. For about a week, neither girl has napped more than a half hour at a time. On a good day, they'll have one 2 hour nap, but it's often at different times. Today hasn't been a good day. I've had maybe an hour total since 6am where I haven't been holding a baby, and that was spent cleaning the kitchen (definitely overdue) and doing laundry. I'm on my 8th load, none of which has been put away. Oh, we did go to Target (again!) and both girls were very good (but awake) while there. That's been my break for the day.
Cora goes to the nursery tonight. Happy birthday Cora; as a present, you're getting kicked out!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Day 3, Way too tired so this will be all over the place
So adjusting to the time change didn't go as smoothly as I'd originally thought. The worst of the colic seems to be behind us, but the last couple days have been tough. Emma woke up at 2:30 and 4:45, Abby woke up at 6, and Cora woke up at 7.
Since Cora really took off breastfeeding, she became "my" baby. The only problem is that now she's only happy with me. She screams when anyone else tries to hold her. Cora has this extremely high pitch she hits when she gets really mad. She doesn't just cry, she screams like she's auditioning for a horror movie. It's so funny to hear. She's getting better about letting others hold her, but I'm the only one that works when she's upset. She's definitely more high-maintenance than Emma. Although, Emma's been a handful lately too. I feel guilty for not spending as much time with her as I do with Cora. Emma's finally decided it's ok to breastfeed again, so that helps. We're still supplementing with formula for both of them because I just don't make enough milk, even breastfeeding two babies hasn't increased my milk supply much. I keep meaning to buy some fenugreek, which helped some with Abby, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. Does anyone know if Whole Foods sells it or Mother's Milk tea? If not, I'll have to order it online.
It's definitely time for bed. I hope this makes some sense...
Since Cora really took off breastfeeding, she became "my" baby. The only problem is that now she's only happy with me. She screams when anyone else tries to hold her. Cora has this extremely high pitch she hits when she gets really mad. She doesn't just cry, she screams like she's auditioning for a horror movie. It's so funny to hear. She's getting better about letting others hold her, but I'm the only one that works when she's upset. She's definitely more high-maintenance than Emma. Although, Emma's been a handful lately too. I feel guilty for not spending as much time with her as I do with Cora. Emma's finally decided it's ok to breastfeed again, so that helps. We're still supplementing with formula for both of them because I just don't make enough milk, even breastfeeding two babies hasn't increased my milk supply much. I keep meaning to buy some fenugreek, which helped some with Abby, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. Does anyone know if Whole Foods sells it or Mother's Milk tea? If not, I'll have to order it online.
It's definitely time for bed. I hope this makes some sense...
Sunday, November 2, 2008
NaBloPoMo, Day 2
The time change didn't seem to affect us too badly. Emma only woke up once, at 3:45am (new time), so their 7am wakeup wasn't too bad. Besides, we forgot to change the clocks last night, so it was 8am for us!
The co-sleeper is getting to be too small for both girls to sleep in, so we've decided to move Cora to the crib in the nursery soon. She started sleeping for 6 hours at night at one month old, and has been sleeping 8-10 hours for over a month now, so it makes sense to move her to the crib and keep Emma in the co-sleeper for a while longer. We're going to have to go crib shopping soon since we only have Abby's old crib right now. If any of you have a crib that eventually converts to a full-size crib, buy the rails to convert it right away! Abby's convertible crib turned out to be a waste because I couldn't find the rails anywhere when we were ready to convert it about 3 years after we originally bought it. Her crib style was discontinued, so no one has the rails anymore.
The co-sleeper is getting to be too small for both girls to sleep in, so we've decided to move Cora to the crib in the nursery soon. She started sleeping for 6 hours at night at one month old, and has been sleeping 8-10 hours for over a month now, so it makes sense to move her to the crib and keep Emma in the co-sleeper for a while longer. We're going to have to go crib shopping soon since we only have Abby's old crib right now. If any of you have a crib that eventually converts to a full-size crib, buy the rails to convert it right away! Abby's convertible crib turned out to be a waste because I couldn't find the rails anywhere when we were ready to convert it about 3 years after we originally bought it. Her crib style was discontinued, so no one has the rails anymore.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
NaBloPoMo
Since I'm horrible about updating regularly, I've decided to join NaBloPoMo: National Blog Posting Month. Basically, it's a challenge where you post every day for a month. It's a great way to get into better blogging habits, so hopefully it'll get me posting more often. Any bets on how long I'll last?
Friday, October 31, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
2 Months
The girls had their 2-month checkup today. Cora weighs 9lbs. 7oz. and is 22.25in, and Emma's 9lbs. 4oz. and 21.25in. We were so sure that Emma would weigh more! That inch really makes a difference. Emma looks and feels so much heavier. They had to get a couple shots too, and we're paying for it tonight. They both slept for about 3.5 hours after they calmed down, but have been extremely cranky while awake since.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
8 Weeks (and a couple days)
I keep meaning to write an update on the babies, but I've been horrible about actually doing it. My babies will be 2 months old on Sunday! Time is flying by! Before we know it, this first year will be over.
The girls have their 2-month checkup on Monday. We're so curious to know how much they've grown. Emma definitely outweighs Cora now! About 3 or 4 weeks ago, breastfeeding really clicked with Cora and Emma decided she wanted absolutely nothing to do with it. Emma screams bloody murder every time I try to nurse her, but she's finally been nursing a little when she first wakes up the last day or two. She'll only stay on for a few minutes, but it's definitely progress from where we were even a few days ago. Cora is almost exclusively breastfeed now. She only gets a couple bottles a day, and that's typically if she wakes up right after I've pumped or I just need a break. Emma mostly gets formula since I'm not pumping enough milk to stop supplementing. Both girls are still eating every 2-3 hours.
Cora will most likely be put on medication for acid reflux. She spits up like crazy! Yesterday, she went through 6 outfits and I changed my shirt 3 times! She has also started crying right after she spits up. She spits up after almost every feeding. We've been trying to keep her upright after she eats, but it's not working. Emma has also started spitting up the last few days, but it's nowhere near as bad as Cora. Cora is definitely gaining weight, but Emma has gotten quite a bit heavier than her.
Both girls are starting to lose their scrawniness and are filling out. Emma is starting to get Michelin Man legs! Her face has also gotten so adorably chubby. Cora is now the one with catching up to do. They've outgrown both Newborn diapers and clothes.
I'm amazed at how well they sleep already. I was still pacing the bathroom throughout the night with Abby at this age. There were many nights I'd wake up Damon at 4 or 5 am in tears because I hadn't slept at all yet and was beyond exhausted. Cora has been sleeping through the night for a month! She typically sleeps 6-8 hours at night. Emma is finally sleeping longer. She'll sleep for 4-5 hours before waking up. When she does wake up, she gets changed, eats, and goes right back to sleep. Most nights. The second stretch doesn't last as long; she'll wake up after 2-3 hours then, but it's usually 6 or 7am by then anyway. It's so nice only having to deal with one baby in the middle of the night!
The best part of this age is the smiles! Both girls started smiling a couple weeks ago, but it's only been the last few days that Cora has started smiling with some regularity. It's still pretty rare to get a smile out of Emma. Cora will smile for a good minute or two before she's done for a while. She's starting to do this several times a day. One of these days, I'll actually have my camera nearby when she smiles!
The girls have their 2-month checkup on Monday. We're so curious to know how much they've grown. Emma definitely outweighs Cora now! About 3 or 4 weeks ago, breastfeeding really clicked with Cora and Emma decided she wanted absolutely nothing to do with it. Emma screams bloody murder every time I try to nurse her, but she's finally been nursing a little when she first wakes up the last day or two. She'll only stay on for a few minutes, but it's definitely progress from where we were even a few days ago. Cora is almost exclusively breastfeed now. She only gets a couple bottles a day, and that's typically if she wakes up right after I've pumped or I just need a break. Emma mostly gets formula since I'm not pumping enough milk to stop supplementing. Both girls are still eating every 2-3 hours.
Cora will most likely be put on medication for acid reflux. She spits up like crazy! Yesterday, she went through 6 outfits and I changed my shirt 3 times! She has also started crying right after she spits up. She spits up after almost every feeding. We've been trying to keep her upright after she eats, but it's not working. Emma has also started spitting up the last few days, but it's nowhere near as bad as Cora. Cora is definitely gaining weight, but Emma has gotten quite a bit heavier than her.
Both girls are starting to lose their scrawniness and are filling out. Emma is starting to get Michelin Man legs! Her face has also gotten so adorably chubby. Cora is now the one with catching up to do. They've outgrown both Newborn diapers and clothes.
I'm amazed at how well they sleep already. I was still pacing the bathroom throughout the night with Abby at this age. There were many nights I'd wake up Damon at 4 or 5 am in tears because I hadn't slept at all yet and was beyond exhausted. Cora has been sleeping through the night for a month! She typically sleeps 6-8 hours at night. Emma is finally sleeping longer. She'll sleep for 4-5 hours before waking up. When she does wake up, she gets changed, eats, and goes right back to sleep. Most nights. The second stretch doesn't last as long; she'll wake up after 2-3 hours then, but it's usually 6 or 7am by then anyway. It's so nice only having to deal with one baby in the middle of the night!
The best part of this age is the smiles! Both girls started smiling a couple weeks ago, but it's only been the last few days that Cora has started smiling with some regularity. It's still pretty rare to get a smile out of Emma. Cora will smile for a good minute or two before she's done for a while. She's starting to do this several times a day. One of these days, I'll actually have my camera nearby when she smiles!
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