More Photos

Some holiday photos from Aunt Vikki of us hiking, Kimberly being a card shark, Kimberly helping Daddy sweep Grandma Sue's leaves, Bekah saying hi to the camera, Kimberly ready for Christmas dinner, and back home... their first adventure in snow (Kimberly wasn't too thrilled), and a recent shot of them together in the crib (Bekah on the left).

Reflux info...

I guess I could have put more information up about the acid reflux that the girls are experiencing... It's relatively common as a minor issue with babies, mostly premature and multiples (i.e. twins!), peaks at about 4 months and they grow out of it by the end of their first year. Usually by 7 months it's under control since by that time they'll be eating solid foods and the heavier food isn't as likely to reflux. They just have an immature digestive system. Most of the time no treatment is required, but in Bekah's case, they're going to check on it further to make sure there isn't any damage to her esophagus, stomach, etc. Basically, if the reflux is mild it can't really be treated directly, but we can give her things that help make her more comfortable until she outgrows it. She's been referred to a specialist at Children's Hospital, so hopefully we can get in there soon and have them confirm the diagnosis and treatment. Being breastfed is a major plus for Kimberly and Rebekah, so hopefully their weight will take off again soon. Let me know if I forgot to mention anything, since if you have a question, I'm sure lots of other readers will as well.

Eek! Updates!

Okay.. a much overdue update on the ladies: Rebekah has lost some weight and we're currently exploring why, but the likely culprit seems to be GERD, or infant acid reflux. Kimberly has it a bit also, but no so much that she's losing weight (though she's not gaining much either). They're totally happy and healthy otherwise, meeting all of their milestones just fine. They've been giggling for a little while now, and Rebekah can even roll from her back to her belly.

I'm sorry about the delay in updates... I forget what I haven't posted yet. Hmm. They've been sleeping 10 hours at night for the last few weeks. With the reflux it's not the most solid of sleep, but they're doing really well. They still share a crib and fall asleep by themselves in it. Lots of times I'll go in to check on them and they're snuggled up together asleep. They eat about every 4 hours (sometimes 5) during the day. Enough of a routine that I'm getting ready to go back to work. *sniff, sniff*

We're still loving the cloth diapers, but went to disposable at night so we wouldn't have to change them or have them wake up to soaked clothes. They still love to hold hands lots, and to sit in their Bumbo seats. Lots of smiles, giggles, and "talking" to be had.. which makes it that much harder when they have a reflux attack. It's so sad! But they're troopers and once Rebekah starts gaining weight again, we'll all feel better!

New Year... New Photos!

I'm finally getting around to posting pictures from the holidays! Thanks for your patience.. I know you all understand why I might be busy with something other than blogging! Here's some photos from Grandma Sue's and my cameras.. hopefully more will come soon from Aunt Vikki! They LOVED the Christmas trees and lights that everyone's houses had. First up, Grandma Shirley's.. The stocking that they are in was the one used to bring Marty home from the hospital back in the day..

Then Kimberly checks out Grandma Sue's tree with Aunt Vikki. And all the visitors... Nanny, Mr. Hamilton, Elaine, Libby's Grandma Helen, and Uncle Jimmy. The group shots are of the 4 generations!! And the last two are of the girls enjoying their new Bumbo seats that Aunt Vikki and Uncle Jimmy got them. Kimberly is ALWAYS ready to give a big smile!