Great Day

The babies had a great day today. They ate well, napped well, and just seemed to feel really good. The public health nurse, Anna, came and checked the girls. Developmentally, they are on target for age-adjusted preemies (~2 month olds). They can lift their heads almost to 45 degrees, can hold it steady for a bit when being held upright, can bear their own weight on their legs, can follow an object, and find their hands fascinating. Physically, they are also doing well. Arden is 12lbs 6oz and 23 inches long. Caryss is 13lbs 10oz and (drumroll please) 25 1/2 inches long. She is actually off the preemie charts with her height! On a slightly negative note, the nurse did feel that C has infant torticollis. What is it? The cramped conditions inside the womb can cause muscle damage when a baby is born called infant torticolis. With infant torticolis babies have neck muscles that are too short and tight. This limits their free head motion. If this condition is not treated it can worsen over time. The shape of the skull and spine can change and this will put unneeded pressure on the eyes and brain. That, of course, is the worse case scenario, but I'm not taking any chances. Physical therapy has been recommended. :(

Caryss Dozing After Dinner

C has really gotten into the rhythm of her days and starts getting sleepy after 6pm. Most nights I follow a little sleep routine with the babies to get them ready for bed, but tonight C fell asleep in her chair as she was digesting her dinner. She never woke up, not when I picked her up, not even when I swaddled her and laid her down. Lordy, it was unbelievably sweet.

Froggy Blankets

Here the babies are swaddled in the sweet blankets Gramma Rose's dear friend, Rosemary, made for them. The blankets are just the perfect size for swaddling. Please say a prayer for Rosemary who has been in the hospital for several weeks now.