All four boys had check-ups this month so we all went yesterday (in 2 different appointments - I am not completely insane!) First went the triplets for their 6 month appt and as we suspected our little peanut Benjamin went from the smallest to the heavy weight! He weighed in at 21 lbs and some change. Theodore came in second at 20lbs6oz, and Winston at 18lbs. Theodore was the tallest by 2 inches! They all looked great, iron levels up and developmentally they are on track. They are all being measured on the regular chart not preemie and are all up on percentiles (dont ask me what they were, Theo's were up on the 90s for height and weight, the other two mixed). We don't go again until 9mos so it was surreal to be talking about all the things to look for in the next few months, like being able to use a cup, grabbing food, etc. Benjamin is the closest to sitting up, he actually can do it but needs something there when he tilts over. Winston rolls over like crazy either direction, Theo is better at rolling from tummy to back.
At his 2 yr appt, Alexander weighed in at 37 lbs and 37.5"! He topped the growth charts as usual. He freaked out when the doc brought out the stethoscope and then tried to check his ears. She said this is normal around this age because they have figured out what is going on and don't like it. We started talking about his favorite foods, namely cake, and he brightened up pretty fast. He looks like he is doing great too. We got some tips on potty training. We acknowledged the fact that he's ready and it's really up to us when we want to pick a week, be consistent with it and get it done. Stay tuned..
I'm a lucky momma to have these 96 pounds of lovin at home waiting on me every day (and night)!!
Friday, February 24, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Pictures of the boys!!!
The amazing Margaretanne Ingle of Ingle Studio came over last weekend and took Alexander's 2 year shots and the triplets' 6 month shots. Being two weeks away from her due date, she was a major trooper and got some great shots. Here are our favorites. The entire album is on Facebook. Enjoy!!
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How can you not love this guy?!     |
Suppository
Last weekend, I administered my first suppository. It was awkward. It worked. It will remain a last resort ...
If you do not know what a suppository is, good for you. You're lucky. Stay lucky as long as you can.
By: Nate
If you do not know what a suppository is, good for you. You're lucky. Stay lucky as long as you can.
By: Nate
New adventures
So after taking Winston and Benjamin to therapy (another new adventure I explain below), we decided to stop by the store for our weekly rations of formula, baby food, and diapers/wipes. I have never ventured into the grocery store with any of the babies because I rarely have only one or two of them so this was a new experience for all of us. Alexander used to go with me all of the time but with multiples, it's just not that easy or fun. Right away I realized they couldn't both fit up on top so one had to go in the basket. There is no way we could have gone shopping with one cart and all three babies. And that's not even including Alexander! Someday when I am forced with having to bring the whole brood, Kroger's is going to cringe with the Evans clan walks in.
People kept looking at me and commenting, "Whoa, you have your hands full." I just smiled and said, "You have no idea."
Our other adventure, as I mentioned above was taking Benjamin and Winston to a craniosacral therapist. These two guys have had reflux since about 8 weeks old so we have been battling vomiting with Benjamin and refusal to eat with Winston. After much trial and error with doctors and specialists (and tears and sweat), both of their reflux issues have been under control for a while now with medication and for Benjamin we put cereal in each bottle to keep it down. I have remained uncomfortable however with this whole scene because I feel like we are just managing the symptoms and not tackling the underlying problem. I have been resigned to the assertion that it was just a matter of their digestive systems' maturity (or lack thereof) and only time would heal them. But now that they have been chowing down on solids with no problem, I am less inclined to believe that. So, I was recently introduced to a certified cranial sacral therapist who claims that this therapy can help straighten their systems out. The brief and layman explanation is that their c-section and premature births kink their dural tubes that surround their spinal cord, resulting in reflux and possibly other issues such as allergies, constipation, etc. down the road. I thought we really had nothing to lose so I took the little guys and watched very intently as she very very gently massaged up and down their back, feeling blood flow and what ever else her sensitive little fingers could feel. Nate is skeptical and thinks this is all voo-doo. I, being introduced to holistic medicine at a very young age, am hopeful but not naive. She said it would take a few sessions, depends on how bad the kid is "twisted" and how fast his body works. Stay tuned..
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| Benjamin up on top, Winston in the cart |
Our other adventure, as I mentioned above was taking Benjamin and Winston to a craniosacral therapist. These two guys have had reflux since about 8 weeks old so we have been battling vomiting with Benjamin and refusal to eat with Winston. After much trial and error with doctors and specialists (and tears and sweat), both of their reflux issues have been under control for a while now with medication and for Benjamin we put cereal in each bottle to keep it down. I have remained uncomfortable however with this whole scene because I feel like we are just managing the symptoms and not tackling the underlying problem. I have been resigned to the assertion that it was just a matter of their digestive systems' maturity (or lack thereof) and only time would heal them. But now that they have been chowing down on solids with no problem, I am less inclined to believe that. So, I was recently introduced to a certified cranial sacral therapist who claims that this therapy can help straighten their systems out. The brief and layman explanation is that their c-section and premature births kink their dural tubes that surround their spinal cord, resulting in reflux and possibly other issues such as allergies, constipation, etc. down the road. I thought we really had nothing to lose so I took the little guys and watched very intently as she very very gently massaged up and down their back, feeling blood flow and what ever else her sensitive little fingers could feel. Nate is skeptical and thinks this is all voo-doo. I, being introduced to holistic medicine at a very young age, am hopeful but not naive. She said it would take a few sessions, depends on how bad the kid is "twisted" and how fast his body works. Stay tuned..
Friday, February 17, 2012
It's the little things
The past few nights have been rough with the babies because we've all had colds. Sucking out noses with the nasal aspirator, rubbing vicks on chest and feet, cranking up humidifier, propping up the beds so they're at an incline, and putting vicks plug-ins in the wall has been added to the bedtime routine. Last night was the best night all week, especially for Theodore. He has been the worst culprit whining and snorting in the wee hours of the morning, but last night it was only Benjamin and it was isolated to just between 4 and 5am. This morning I was getting ready and thinking to myself how good everyone was being and how they were all sleeping so soundly, particularly Theodore- he hadn't made a peep all night! Maybe it was putting him over my knee in the steam shower to get him to cough out the drainage before bedtime (oh, I forgot that step above). Then I look down at the monitor and notice him staring right into the camera!!
At first it startled me (the picture is kind of freaky you have to admit) but then it made me smile really big. He wasn't making a sound; just very peacefully staring up at the wall. I am usually a stickler about not getting them out of the cribs before 7am, but I was just about done getting ready for work so I went in there and got him out of his crib 15 minutes early. He was so happy and it really started the day off in the right direction. It's the little things. Thanks Theo. :)
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| Theodore staring at the camera |
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Pictures of the week!
By popular demand, here are some keepers from the week...
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| Alexander at breakfast |
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| Alexander, Papi, and Oliver at bedtime |
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| Oliver and Grandma |
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| Grabby hands |
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| Great-grandpa and Alexander watching westerns. "Bang Bang!" |
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| Theodore, Winston, and great-grandma |
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| Benjamin in Vikings garb (courtesy of our North Dakota brethren) |
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| Great-grandma and grandpa with Alexander on their 59th anniversary (notice the large amounts of spit-up on grandma's shoulder- this was right after bedtime!) |
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
That's what family's for
Last night we were a man down and boy was it hard. It really made me appreciate the help I do have on a regular basis. Our nephew Oliver has been staying over this week because his parents thought it would be a great idea to treat themselves to a vacation in St.Thomas (don't know what they were thinking!). Anyway, that meant another toddler to add to the mix this week. It has been crazy. I thought having one toddler around with the babies was hard. It is times 10 when you add Mr. Oliver, who is VERY high energy but of course very lovable. He and Alexander are best buds and play their little hearts out together. Still every night this week mom, grandma, and I sit there with a glass of red wine as we try to manage the chaos.
Also of note, mom and Nash took the big boys, Alexander and Oliver, for an outing on Sunday. Apparently they were desperate to find something to do on Sunday morning as they went to two American institutions for entertainment: Walmart and McDonalds. I think it's hilarious that these two sophisticated professional people took their grandkids to play at Wally world and Mickey D's! Nash even came back and added, "and we drove up in a FORD!" (side note: mom is driving a Ford rental car because her Mercedes is in the shop). I told Nash not to worry because It is highly unlikely that they would run into anyone they know at those places, especially on a Sunday morning.
I promise to post pics and videos soon. Also, I am going to start publicly harassing Nate to start posting on here. He seems to think I give a one-sided view of things so I openly welcome his "perspective" when he gets around to it.
Also of note, mom and Nash took the big boys, Alexander and Oliver, for an outing on Sunday. Apparently they were desperate to find something to do on Sunday morning as they went to two American institutions for entertainment: Walmart and McDonalds. I think it's hilarious that these two sophisticated professional people took their grandkids to play at Wally world and Mickey D's! Nash even came back and added, "and we drove up in a FORD!" (side note: mom is driving a Ford rental car because her Mercedes is in the shop). I told Nash not to worry because It is highly unlikely that they would run into anyone they know at those places, especially on a Sunday morning.
I promise to post pics and videos soon. Also, I am going to start publicly harassing Nate to start posting on here. He seems to think I give a one-sided view of things so I openly welcome his "perspective" when he gets around to it.
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