Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Back ON

After about a week of no internet, I am so happy to be back in my comfy cyber-world! I don't spend huge amounts of time online or anything, but going without it was like taking away a drug from an addict! haha! Well maybe not quite that bad, but I did miss it! It's been fun to get caught up on emails and all the blogs I read so faithfully. Good times!

And I've got some well check visits to report from yesterday's appointments. We were a little late with the girl's 2 year check ups (should've been back in Nov), but oh well it was nice to take a little break from our pediatrician's office. Of course the break may have not done Madelyn any good, because as soon as we walked into the door of the office she started into hysterics. She warmed a tad when Dr. F came in and started his exams. Of course only to start back in again when it was time for shots. Doc loved seeing them so aware of their surroundings on this visit...so if there is any good in a hysterical 2 year old, I guess that would be it. Katelyn was so brave and only cried during shots. She sat patiently while Dr. F did his exam, and as always asked me about a billion questions. She was very intrigued with the Doc's bubbles that he wears around his neck. It was not quite so traumatic for her like it was for her sis.

And for sizes...

Katelyn 20lbs 8oz 31.5" tall
Madelyn 19lbs 30.5" tall

I think the best part about the visit was that Dr. F did a little chart cleaning session, and cleared out 4 meds that the girls aren't taking any more! He also went over a lot of our previous concerns that they have now grown out of, or have thrived past. It was exciting to revisit those things, and remember how far they've really come. And so wonderful to realize how awesome they are doing! Basically gross motor wise they are pretty typical 2 year olds! Both girls have speech and cognitive delays, with Madelyn's being more on the moderate side. The best part though is that those things can be worked through even if they are moderate to severe. I just loved leaving there yesterday with no huge concerns or worries! For once we didn't talk about anything but positive things and really focused on what they ARE doing, as opposed to what they are NOT doing. It was nice to just accept where they are right now in the moment. This is HUGE for me! I'm telling ya good stuff !


My two princesses



Aaron trying to get Mady's feet (at least I think that's Mady)


Katelyn with her problem eye

5 comments:

Claremont First Ward said...

What wonderful, wonderful news, Michelle. I'm so glad the girls have grown out of so many things. We have to get our little kidlets together soon......looks like we're heading back to CA.

remichkins said...

Hi my name is Remiah and my husband and I are 16 weeks pregnant with mono amniotic twins. Reading your blog brought hope and answered many questions. Thank-you so much. There are so many sad stories online its such a blessing to hear of your little miracles. I would so so love to hear more of your story and advice (our doctors haven't seen a lot of momo twins and have little to no info to give us), our e-mail is crtowns@gmail.com.
Thank you so much! Remiah Towns

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Anonymous said...

Congrats on everything! All of your children are so adorable and the twins have such pretty eyes!!! (:

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