2 Month Appointment

Can you believe it...the girls are 2 months old today! Where have these 2 months gone??? We had the girls 2 month appointment yesterday and they did great. The doctor was very happy with how they look and how they are growing. On the growth chart (they use a preemie chart for them, not the normal chart), they were in the 50th percentile. But here's the amazing part...they have grown so much!!! Kendall now weighs 8lbs, 7oz and is 20 1/2 inches long (she was 3lbs, 9oz at birth). Sydney is 8lbs even and 20 inches long (she was 4lbs, 3oz at birth). I was shocked on how big they were. I guess seeing them every day, you really don't notice the weight that they put on.

We've had some issues with Sydney from the beginning and addressed these with her doctor. She is currently on Prilosec for acid reflex and a special formula to help with her spitting up. But recently we've noticed that she was still very uncomfortable after eating. They did some x-rays on her yesterday to make sure there was no blockage in her digestive system, which there was not. What they found is that she has a high case of gas. So we now give her gas drops before each feeding to help...this seems to be helping so far.

The hardest part of the whole exam was their shots. Each girl received 4 shots and an oral vaccine as well. It brings tears to a parents eyes seeing their girls being pricked 4 times, right in a row. They did some screaming, but handled it like little troopers. When home later that night, Sydney pretty much slept, but Kendall whined a bit...needing to be held and cuddled by us.

It is still amazing to me that the girls are 2 months old already. Not only are they growing in size but I see other developments every day.

Make sure you check out the site later this week, as I'll try to post a few valentine pics of them in their valentine outfits that grandma bought them.