5 months old

Adalyn & Emma are doing great! On March 5 they turned 5 months old, crazy! Today Adalyn weighed 10lbs 11oz and Emma weighed 9lbs 12oz. Let me tell you they have got some chubby cheeks...on both ends :) As well as some nice thigh rolls...I am one proud momma! Yesterday the girls saw Dr. Droste and he said there are absolutely no signs of ROP or prematurity in either of the girls eyes. He said that they should not have any future eye problems as a result of their prematurity. Awesome! Both girls make eye contact as well as fix on objects and follow or track them. They are both smiling like crazy and have also started to give some excited squeals at times. When they are nice and happy they also like to coo which is super cute. We get a lot of the ahhhhhh sound and a little oooooooo and what I like to call the pirate sound, a nice hearty aaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrgggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh...cutest pirates ever! On average both girls roll from stomach to back about 4 times a day.

Adalyn & Emma enjoying some tummy time. Look at how good they hold their heads up...soooo strong!

Some of you have asked how we are managing their reflux. They are on feedings thickened with barley cereal and a little xanthan gum. Emma is on Zantac once a day and Prevacid once a day. Adalyn is on Zantac twice a day. How did we get to this plan you ask...oh after many many trials and errors. We occasionally get some large & some small spit ups, but for each girl that happens less than once a day which is a HUGE improvement.

We have been loving the warm weather. Every nice day we have had so far we have taken the girls out for a walk. The whole family can use the fresh air. Here are some before walk pictures:


Emma ready for a walk with her cool shades on.

Adalyn looking super cool in her shades from Gramps & Gram Maat.

We are so proud of our strong girls. They are such miracles and we are reminded of that every day. We feel so blessed. God has and continues to take such great care of his children. Thank you Lord for watching over Adalyn & Emma. For keeping them safe, healthy, and for helping them to continue to grow & develop. Thank you also Lord for the awesome news about their eyes, your healing power is amazing!