My "Timehop" told me that a year ago today I blogged on being "three days away from implantation." I can't believe it. A year ago, I was three days from the biggest change of my life. It doesn't seem that long ago! And, to even imagine one year later that I would have not one, but two beautiful, miracle boys!
Wow, this has gone by fast! That is all I can say! These boys are growing quickly, especially over the past month! They are continuing to be quite the social babies. They love people (like their Momma) and are full of smiles and cooes. Over the past month, they have acknowledged each other. It is quite humorous. They stare each other down, laugh at each other, and have started "talking" to each other. The exersaucers are their new toy that they love to play in. They love looking at themselves in the mirror and smile and reach for that "other baby." Ayden is obsessed with himself in the mirror in his exersaucer. He will just stare and reach and talk forever. They are great traveling babies and as long as we are moving in the car, don't mind the car seat too much. It is nice because I have gotten to travel with Alan with them (though we are stuck in a hotel room it is nice being together as a family). We, also, got to experience two Thanksgivings with family with them. They loved all the attention and weren't put down for a minute both days. They even got to taste a little "mashed potato" for the first time….let's just say Zach is a huge fan and Ayden is not. I think we might have a picky eater.
They had their 5 month check up on Friday and they have gained 2 pounds a piece in two weeks! These boys love to eat, though they are still in the 25-50% for weight. Ayden is up to 14 lbs 11 oz and Zach is 16 lbs 7 oz. Yes, this is past triple their birth weights. Their doctor even had a moment telling them apart. They got four shots a piece and it is so funny watching how they take them. Ayden screams in pain and is over it. Zachary is so different. He is so sensitive and his feelings were definitely hurt with the shots, so his tears lasted. Every time someone new entered the room or passed by on our way out, that bottom lip came out and he began crying again. He wants all the sympathy he can get. Ayden is definitely easier to console!
After praying over Zachary and so many people praying for him, plus us working with him, he is holding his head up so well and standing when we put his feet on surfaces. This just "clicked" this past week and we are so excited. The neurologist and physical therapist wanted the boys to be evaluated for home therapy for early intervention for disabilities. Well, we had that screening yesterday. Both were evaluated and I had a calm about me. If it was last week you asked me, I would tell you that I was a nervous wreck because of Zach. I have always had a "feeling" there was something wrong. Well, prayer works miracles. Zach actually passed the screening better than Ayden (humor of God I tell you)! So, they both are on track developmentally and physically (for their corrected age) how they are supposed to without any concerns. It makes me so excited and praising God!
We, also, more importantly, dedicated the babies to raising them in a godly home this past Sunday. Alan and I both don't take this lightly. Having each of our parents there and my sister-in-law and her family (and my sister via internet), and Alan's cousin (and best friend) and his family there plus close friends meant a lot to us. Them being there just signified how they are supporting us and our children in growing a relationship with God and praying for them. It is an amazing thing to have this support.
It is a busy month ahead as we prepare for Christmas and my return to work. We are excited to spend the time with family and each other and cherish each moment we have. We look forward to continue watching these boys grow (which is bittersweet as I put away now over three totes of clothes they've grown out of). We wish you the Merriest of Christmas seasons and keeping Jesus first and enjoy family.
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