All Caught Up!

Yesterday we took the twincesses for their 15 month check up.  Along with (count them, we did) THREE shots each, we were given the news that the girls are ALL CAUGHT UP developmentally.  WOOT! No more preemie charts!

Here's the scoop on our favorite little poopers:

Jane


Measurements (as of August 25)
Weight:  20 lbs 14 oz
Height:  30"  
Head size:  48.8 cm (99th percentile! LOTS OF BRAINS!)
Diaper size:  4/5
Clothing Size:  18-24 months
Teeth:  34,803 (got them all while on vacation)
Bottles:  Nope.
Fave foods:  chicken nuggies, peas and carrots, any/all fruits
Fave toys:  Still Daddy's iPhone 5; any remote; the play kitchen that I bought the girls when I realized how much time they were spending under my feet in the kitchen!
Favorite thing(s) to do:  Watch Sesame Street and clap for the singers; dance; play in her "kitchen"; 
smack pet the kitties; throw all of her lunch off of her plate and onto the floor - sometimes 
breakfast and dinner, too!
Least favorite thing to do:  be strapped into her car seat - she makes this crazy grunting 
noise for the first 5 minutes in it
Major Milestones for This Month:  TOOFS, a little bang trim, and TWO peepees on the POTTY!!!!!!!








Emma


Measurements (as of August 25)
Weight:  20 lbs 14 oz (same exact weight as Jane!)
Height:  30.75"  
Head size:  48.2 cm (96th percentile!)
Diaper size:  4/5
Clothing Size:  18-24 months
Teeth:  34,802 (got them all while on vacation)
Bottles:  Nope.
Fave foods:  pb&fluff on whole wheat Ritz crackers, corn, blueberries
Fave toys:  this Hape Color and Shape Sorter; Fisher Price Cookie Jar (she's really good at getting the shapes in the right holes!); and the play kitchen 
Favorite thing(s) to do:  Watch Sesame Street, especially Elmo's World; dance; sort shapes; SPIN!


Least favorite thing to do:  get changed on the changing table - I'm about ready to throw that thing out the window
Major Milestones for This Month:  TOOFS, a little bang trim, and lots of words (hot, hiney, Jane, more, moo, HI DAD, Mama)!!!!!!!








As you can see, any attempts that I make at putting their hair in pigtails usually goes awry.  I'll just keep trying.




American Plastic Toy Deluxe Custom Kitchen 
It's a little bit flimsy, but that's good because when the girls pull it down on themselves, it doesn't hurt, just scares the everlivingshit out of them (and me!).  We'll get them a nice Pottery Barn Kids one when they get a little bit older, and hopefully less rambunctious!




This month has been full of new friends and experiences, play dates, and a multi-city tour of many, many playgrounds.  These girls are busy with a capital B.  My head is spinning just thinking about all that we've done.  I can't believe that we are back to school one week from today.

A big special thanks to my hair stylist, Sara, for putting up with us at the Beauty Lounge in Westwood today.  She is seriously the sweetest, most patient person EVER, and she gave my babies their very first hair trim.  Emma was a little cranky from a lack of nap today, but Jane just marched around the salon, watching as Sara washed my hair and inspecting all of the shampoos, just like a little girly-girl.  It was THE best.  

The finished bang-trim product can be found on my Instagram page.  Follow me to see the pics!  Or you can like my Facebook page to see all of the pictures from my Instagram account, along with frequent updates and some great mommy discussions!

We're getting ready for some pretty big changes around here.  I can't wait to share all that we've done with all of you!  Thank you all for being so sweet and understanding, and for continuing to follow us on this crazy journey of ours.  You're all AWESOME!

Lots of love for the rest of your week!  xoxo

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Because you are now spending so much more time at home...

...here's something to do with your time.

READ. 

I'm biased because I am an avid reader, but I devoured all things baby-related while I was preggers. Here is a collection of my must-reads, from books, to websites, to blogs, to apps. 

Jenny McCarthy.  Period.  Here are the books she wrote:

  • Belly Laughs.  A practical guide to pregnancy told with a biting humor that you don't want to miss.
  • Baby Laughs.  Same as above, with a view on Mommyhood.
  • Life Laughs.  All about Mommyhood and Marriage.
Baby Whisperer.  This book is a lifesaver.  From talking about breastfeeding to her E.A.S.Y. method, Tracy Hogg offers great insight into the first few weeks with baby.  You just have to get past all of the "mum" talk!

What to Expect When You're Expecting. I consider this book a STAPLE.  Track your baby's development throughout your pregnancy with this classic book all about your baby bump.  Watch the movie, too, while you're pregnant.  It's a little cutesy, but you'll definitely find that you can relate!

When You're Expecting Twins.  I took this book out of the library hoping that it would be the twin version of What to Expect (see above).  It was better!  If you're expecting multiples, GET THIS BOOK!  It comes complete with a postpartum diet and exercise regimen to follow to help you shrink that giant baby bump that you proudly carried your little team of love around in for many months.

How to Rock Your Baby.  This book offers a compilation of advice tidbits from experienced mommies, which is my favorite part.  There are anecdotes and bullet points, and you will find advice that your mother would give on everything from what to pack in your hospital bag (I'll be blogging more about this later) to how to burp your baby.

Little Baby Garvin.  This blog was not only my inspiration, but a lifeline for me while I was pregnant, and still is!  Plus she has a great name (Jessica).  She blogs about everything from recipes to adorable pictures of her daughter.  A MUST READ!
  
The Bump.  If you don't know what this website is, then go back under your rock!  The sister site to TheKnot.com, sign up for a free account and watch as your baby meets milestones, find checklists for everything from your baby registry to how to be nice to yourself during pregnancy, and tips on how to keep the romance in your marriage when all you talk about is baby.  You can also create a baby website to share updates with loved ones (here's ours).  There's also a free app!

Baby Center App (My Pregnancy Today).  Use this free app to track your pregnancy day-by-day.  I visited this app daily, and the message boards saved my life (and stole my sleep) many, many times!

What to Expect App.  The companion app to the amazing book and movie, this app will help you to know what to expect, and to find foods that you can and cannot eat, and track the growth of your baby.  Not as personalized as the Baby Center app, but still a good read.

Hope this list helps to keep you busy for a while!  See you again soon!

Happy twinning!

Pregnancy swag, at 27 weeks, for your viewing pleasure.