How old? 12 Months. Seriously? We made it a year?
What an amazing year it was :)
What an amazing year it was :)
Our weights? Officially (6/19/14) S: 16 lbs 8 oz T: 19 lbs 2 oz M: 17 lbs 12 oz
They are officially wearing 9 months size clothes. Their size 9 months jammies are stretched to the max so that is why we asked for size 12 months PJ's for their birthday.
Heights: S: 27.75" T: 28.25" M: 27.5"
Our sleeping patterns? They are still taking 2 naps per day. And, somehow these have become easier (for me) and more predictable (Yay!). They go down at 10:30 without much fussing and wake up close to noon. Then they go down again at 2:30 and wake up at 4. During the second nap, they usually stay up a little and chat but then gradually fall asleep without any crying.
Nights, hmm... not sure what to say. Wish I could say, "They sleep 12 hours solid every night and I get as much sleep as I need." But then I'd be lying. I can finally say that I did get 7.5 hours of sleep one night where they all slept but that was only ONE night. Teething and fevers are keeping them up and it is still unpredictable every single night. We have started letting them cry it out, but that is mostly right when we lay them down. They normally don't cry long or at all. Its the middle of the night when one wakes up and cries we still try to get in there pretty quick before she wakes up her sisters. If they all wake, then Brian and I are outnumbered, and it takes so long to get them all to bed again. But, overall, I would say there is improvement since last month.
Our eating schedule? The girls have bottles at 8 AM, 2 PM, and 8 PM. They eat solids at 9 AM, 12 PM, and 5:30 PM. I'm trying to transition them to more finger foods and letting them feed themselves. This is really hard when they can't have dairy or soy and don't care for fruit. So they have had peas, some chicken, spaghetti noodles, and cantaloupe.
They are officially wearing 9 months size clothes. Their size 9 months jammies are stretched to the max so that is why we asked for size 12 months PJ's for their birthday.
Heights: S: 27.75" T: 28.25" M: 27.5"
Our sleeping patterns? They are still taking 2 naps per day. And, somehow these have become easier (for me) and more predictable (Yay!). They go down at 10:30 without much fussing and wake up close to noon. Then they go down again at 2:30 and wake up at 4. During the second nap, they usually stay up a little and chat but then gradually fall asleep without any crying.
Nights, hmm... not sure what to say. Wish I could say, "They sleep 12 hours solid every night and I get as much sleep as I need." But then I'd be lying. I can finally say that I did get 7.5 hours of sleep one night where they all slept but that was only ONE night. Teething and fevers are keeping them up and it is still unpredictable every single night. We have started letting them cry it out, but that is mostly right when we lay them down. They normally don't cry long or at all. Its the middle of the night when one wakes up and cries we still try to get in there pretty quick before she wakes up her sisters. If they all wake, then Brian and I are outnumbered, and it takes so long to get them all to bed again. But, overall, I would say there is improvement since last month.
Our eating schedule? The girls have bottles at 8 AM, 2 PM, and 8 PM. They eat solids at 9 AM, 12 PM, and 5:30 PM. I'm trying to transition them to more finger foods and letting them feed themselves. This is really hard when they can't have dairy or soy and don't care for fruit. So they have had peas, some chicken, spaghetti noodles, and cantaloupe.
Our favorite foods? Oatmeal, Green Beans, Turkey & Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Puffs, Cheerios, Peas, Mum Mums, Spaghetti and Meatballs, and Turkey with veggies. They will fuss and fuss until they have their Cheerios or Puffs.
Our likes? Baths, swimming, playing on the floor with Daddy, being "Free", and running around in their walkers. They think it is hilarious when you sneeze.
S: Sam has been in extra good moods lately. She loves to attempt to walk (holding my hand or not), and diving. Yes, diving. If she comes up to an empty bucket or if Brian or I are lying on the floor, she stands up and throws herself forward like she is diving in. So far, no injuries, but she scares me that she has no fear. She likes to hug and kiss her sisters which sometimes ends up in a tackle.
T: Taylor loves to snuggle and love on her stuffed animals. She has become particularly fond of one that is the Donkey/Dragon baby from Shrek. She loves to wave and listen to you read a book. She also likes to eat books :/
M: Mallory loves to snuggle with you. While she is playing she always somehow ends up in my lap for a minute and then carries on with her playing. She likes to play with Ryley and any type of ball. She likes when you sing and she also likes to imitate her sisters. One of her favorite toys is a maraca.
Our dislikes? They sometimes still get upset at feeding time. Not sure if its hunger or frustration of not getting Cheerios immediately. They have been more fussy at night time but I think it is because they have not been feeling well.
S: Sam has been in extra good moods lately. She loves to attempt to walk (holding my hand or not), and diving. Yes, diving. If she comes up to an empty bucket or if Brian or I are lying on the floor, she stands up and throws herself forward like she is diving in. So far, no injuries, but she scares me that she has no fear. She likes to hug and kiss her sisters which sometimes ends up in a tackle.
T: Taylor loves to snuggle and love on her stuffed animals. She has become particularly fond of one that is the Donkey/Dragon baby from Shrek. She loves to wave and listen to you read a book. She also likes to eat books :/
M: Mallory loves to snuggle with you. While she is playing she always somehow ends up in my lap for a minute and then carries on with her playing. She likes to play with Ryley and any type of ball. She likes when you sing and she also likes to imitate her sisters. One of her favorite toys is a maraca.
Our dislikes? They sometimes still get upset at feeding time. Not sure if its hunger or frustration of not getting Cheerios immediately. They have been more fussy at night time but I think it is because they have not been feeling well.
S: When she bonks her head. She seems to be doing this a lot lately. Running in to things while she is crawling, falling over in her crib, or getting knocked in the head by her sister.
T: She hates to get left, even if she is with her sisters. If you walk away, she does not like it at all. She also really likes to stick her finger in her sisters mouth but really dislikes the result when her sisters chomp down on her finger.
M: Mallory doesn't like it when she is sick or tired. She also dislikes when one of her sisters is getting more attention from Mom or Dad.
T: She hates to get left, even if she is with her sisters. If you walk away, she does not like it at all. She also really likes to stick her finger in her sisters mouth but really dislikes the result when her sisters chomp down on her finger.
M: Mallory doesn't like it when she is sick or tired. She also dislikes when one of her sisters is getting more attention from Mom or Dad.
Our favorite games/toys? Peek-a-boo, reading books, forward rolls, walkers, a singing and dancing rabbit they got for Easter, and balls.
Our milestones?
All took their first steps! Yep, you heard me. My preemie babies are walking before their first birthday. They take about 4-5 steps at this point before falling over.
S: Seven teeth, standing independently, first steps.
T: Seven teeth, first steps.
M: Eight teeth, first steps, says "Mama".
Things we do to make Mom and Dad smile? When they love on one another. Sometimes its a open mouth kiss to the head, a pat on the back when another is crying, a little snuggle on the floor, or a full on tackle hug. They love each other so much and it is the cutest thing to watch them interact. It also made us so proud to watch their first steps. I thought it would take Sam a lot longer, but she is really keeping up with her sisters now.
All took their first steps! Yep, you heard me. My preemie babies are walking before their first birthday. They take about 4-5 steps at this point before falling over.
S: Seven teeth, standing independently, first steps.
T: Seven teeth, first steps.
M: Eight teeth, first steps, says "Mama".
Things we do to make Mom and Dad smile? When they love on one another. Sometimes its a open mouth kiss to the head, a pat on the back when another is crying, a little snuggle on the floor, or a full on tackle hug. They love each other so much and it is the cutest thing to watch them interact. It also made us so proud to watch their first steps. I thought it would take Sam a lot longer, but she is really keeping up with her sisters now.
Our pictures
Just look at how much my littles have changed. Its so hard to imagine them being so itty bitty but it was only a year ago.
2 comments:
Happy birthday to the little ladies!! :) Can't believe it's already been a year. They are super cute. Hope it's a great day for them.
Happy Birthday to the cutest set of Triplets ever!!!
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