Not Just a Trip, a Vacation!

Brian and I have traveled with the girls a few times, and it was so challenging that we started to refer to our vacations as just a trip. Well, I am so happy to say that the girls did wonderful on our vacation! They napped well, slept well at night and were only fussy a few times. It was so nice to have my mother and father-in-law there to help too. Brian and I went to a wedding for our good friend, Rob, and his beautiful wife, Amy, in Naples, FL. It was a beautiful wedding and such a fun reception. It was also nice to catch up with some old friends. South Florida is a relaxing and beautiful area to visit. We are so glad we were able to spend a few days relaxing!

Amy holding Addi, Rob holding Emma
Addi LOVED Amy.

Below: Brian holding Addi, Tonja holding Emma
Nelson, and Me

Below: Me and Emma

College Friends

Brian and Rob
Rob was also the best man at our wedding.

Right before we left the girls had their 6 month check up. They don’t actually turn 6 months old until tomorrow. The pediatrician was happy to see that the girls seem to be doing everything a normal 6 month old should be doing even though they were born almost a month early. Emma is sitting up unassisted for about 30 seconds and then she tumbles over. Addison is getting closer to sitting up unassisted, but still needs me to help her for now. Emma also insists on holding her bottle now. Addi prefers to hold my hand when she eats her bottle. The naps are getting better too! They still wake up 30-45 minutes into the nap, but I am letting them work on going back to sleep. Most times they do, but it may take up to 30 minutes of fussing or talking to themselves. The doctor suggested I try to work towards 2 longer naps a day instead of 3 naps. I don’t think they are quite ready to drop the midday nap yet, but I would like to work towards that goal. Both girls are also trying to scoot when they are on their tummy. They push their face into the floor and raise their little booty in the air and move like an inch worm. They can’t do it for a long time because they get tried, but they are definitely trying to move. They are eating 3 meals a day, and have 5-6 bottles a day (usually about 6-7 ounces). They grab everything and put it in their mouth. They also slobber a lot! We are expecting some teeth soon. The Prevacid is still working well for their reflux.

Addison

Emma

Addison with her Nanny

Emma feeding herself!!

Here are their 6 month stats.

Emma:
Weight: 14.1 pounds 21st percentile
Height: 24.25 inches 12th percentile
Head Circumference: 39.5 cm Below 5th percentile

Addison:
Weight: 14.5 pounds 38th percentile
Height: 24.25 inches 12th percentile
Head Circumference: 40 cm 4th percentile

Emma went to the cardiologist today. He said her hole in her heart is closing, and he does not need to see her until her first birthday! GREAT NEWS!! Thank you to everyone who has prayed for her.