How old are the twins: 18 Weeks (4.5 months)
How big are they:
Bryce :
15 lbs 13 oz
25 1/4 Long
17 Head Size
Lillyana:
9 lbs 1 oz
22 1/2 Long
15 1/2 Head Size
She is not far behind her brother, she is just going to be petite and he is going to be husky!
Bryce is in 6-9 months clothes 3-6 PJ's and size 2 diapers
Lilly is in newborn clothes and 0-3 PJ's newborn size diapers
What cool things can they do: Bryce has been rolling over both front to back and back to front, he has been sitting up on his own and lifts his head up or tries to sit forward when in the car seat. His fingers have been his best friend and he is a drooling machine (teeth are on the way). Recently he learned how to blow bubbles and raspberries and he loves to give slobbery kisses. Bryce has found a new play toy he really likes and that is his jumper-roo also he loves his play mats. My favorite thing he does now is he will talk to himself every time as I rock him to sleep.
Lilly has not really rolled yet but she does lay and play on her mats and picks her legs straight up in the air. Also she has found her hands and will stare at it like she is confused but she does know hey I can suck on these fingers. She is also a drooling machine lately we guess her teeth are also coming in she just doesn't cry like her brother does because they are hurting her. Lilly has learned she can also sit up on her own. I think she is a better sitter then her brother, seems like she has more control plus she is not as much as a wiggle worm as him. We have tried Lilly in the jumper-roo but she is just so small she doesn't fit right and still hasn't master what she should do, but she will figure it out here real soon. We have figured out Lilly is a jealous little girl, if we talk to her brother she will squeal at us like hey don't forget I am over here. It is so cute!
Where have the Twins been lately: Well we have been on several shopping trips, go figure! They got to visit their other family down at the farm, I love these people so much and so blessed to have them in our lives. Of course we went to the doctor recently, this didn't go to great. Bryce was scared of Dr. Wager he seems to be getting into the stranger danger stage and really wants his mommy but then again he is a mommas boy. Also they got their shots and boy did they scream. Also we have made a few trips to the park, they like the fresh air! And a few parties at friends and family houses.
Who have they been hanging out with: Mom and Dad, Grandma and Grandpa, Aunt Susie and Great Grandma (Aunt Emily). They have had a few visitors: Cousin Kristi and Jarred- when they visited they announced they are expecting, Bryce and Lilly cant wait to have a playmate. Cousins Debbie, Ilaina, Sophia, Anna, Josh and Little Emily has also been over a few times to see them.
What are their Favorite Eats: Bryce has been eating alot more lately, he gets a cereal bottle in the morning, 2 types of puree food in the afternoon, usually a fruit and a veggie plus a bottle. Then for Dinner he gets the same 2 foods, a fruit and a veggie and a bottle and then one more cereal bottle before bed, which helps him sleep through the night.
Lilly has only been eating cereal bottles, but we are starting her on puree foods as of today. She seems like she is finally interested in them.
What do they have to say: Bryce doesn't do much talking, he is very quite. They only time I really here him is right when he wants to go to sleep and then that's when he talks himself to sleep.
Lilly on the other hand, if you talk to her and ask her questions she is very vulgar and will answer you back. But they do both laugh out loud and alot more lately.
Biggest Accomplishments: Bryce learning how to put the knees down and looking like he may craw soon. Also learning to jump in his jumper-roo.
Lilly learning to eat puree foods with a spoon.
Both being very healthy babies, that I think they are doing great with their acid reflux and are ready for their beds to be put down and to come out of their tucker slings. Especially now they Bryce likes to roll over when he is napping (He naps on the couch). We lay him down on his belly and when we come back, he is laying on his back snuggled up against the back of the couch cushions.
Three words/phrases that describe them these days:
Bryce:
Momma's Boy- Most of the time he will only fall asleep if I rock him to sleep and he always wants me to hold him, I guess I better enjoy this now because before long he will out grow it. He also stares and smiles at me all the time, which just melts my heart.
Stubborn- I love how this little man has his own opinion about things and will scream and cry to get his way every time. If he is playing in his jumper-roo and wants out, he lets us know, when he is done on his mat, he lets us know.
Big Boy: Since Bryce was born he has changed so much. When he was born he was this little tiny thing and as soon as we brought him home he grew up and got so chunky and husky so fast. That little boy is now the same size as my friends daughter who is 5 months older then him. All the time I get he is so much older then her, and I say no they are twins and no one can believe it or believe that he was even a preemie. I think Bryce is starting to look more like a infant/toddler than a baby. I like that he is starting to do more things then just cry and sleep.
Lilly:
Laid Back - This little girl hardly ever cries and if she does its only because she wants a bottle or she has a belly ache. Or sometimes if she is trying to potty and cant. She also never makes a peep unless we are speaking to her. She lays in her nap nanny quietly and watches TV or she will play on her mat. Guess I also better enjoy this quiet time now because if she is anything like me she will talk all the time when she gets older. Oh yeah and she also never complains when in the morning she gets back to grandmas and she is hungry but her loud mouth stubborn brother screams cause he is hungry. She will patiently wait till he is done being fed and then she will eat.
Daddy's Girl- She is wrapped around his finger and smiles at him the instant she sees him. Most of the time daddy also feeds her because she will only eat for him, for me she will just sit there or she even just spits it out. But as soon as I hand her over she drinks the whole thing.
Very alert and Talkative- She always pays attention to what is going on around her and if she can see you, she will follow you every where you go. When she is back at grandma and grandpa's and as soon as someone walks through the door she has her eyes glued right onto them. If you get down and talk to her she will talk right back at you with big smiles.
What have the twins taught their parents: first off they like to be on a certain sleep schedule and by 7 you better be prepared to have jammies on and bottle ready so I can eat and go to sleep by no later then 8:30. We have also learned that it is hard to just get up and go anywhere when you have twins. Its tough to go to dinner when you have twins that also want to eat or nap. Or its hard to go to the store and have room in the cart for items also. I am learning new things everyday with these little ones and cant wait for many more.
Sleeping Habits: You are not going to believe me when I tell you this and if you do you just may hate me. But Both Bryce and Lilly go to bed at 8:30 at the latest and sleep until 6 am the next morning when we have to wake them to go to work or on the weekends they will sleep anywhere from 8 to 10 am. Lilly has done this from day 1 and Bryce did it after he was about 3 weeks old when we learn to put cereal in his bottle. Little man got a full belly and sleeps all night. Lucky Us! So the key is if they wont sleep put some cereal in the bottle.
How we spend our days together: A Day at the Buehrer Household:
Weekdays: Wake up at 5 am, shower and then gets up at 6 am. Get then dressed and Doug takes them back to his moms house where she first feeds them and then they play and nap. I picked them up at 3:30 unless I have errands/shopping to go after work. We then head home where we play for a few hours and then go down for a nap right at dinner time for mom and dad around 5. They sleep anywhere till 6 or 7. They get up both get baths and jammies on, get their cereal bottle and foods and go to bed at 8:30. Mom and Dad takes this time to enjoy their DVR shows and head to bed around 10 to start a new day over again.
Now on the Weekends we usually stay pretty busy and active as a family, there is usually something always going on. But anyways Doug usually gets up anywhere from 6 am because the dog wants to go out potty and then Doug cant got back to sleep till 8. I don't think he has ever slept past 8 and its rare when he does that. Doug is a morning person unlike me. So if the kids do want to get up early Doug is a great daddy and gets up with them and lets momma sleep. I usually get up no later then 10 lately it also been around 8 but that's cause either I cant sleep or Doug s making so much noise making coffee or etc that I cant sleep so I get up, make a cup of coffee myself and then take over with the kids while Doug makes bacon and eggs and yes he does this every Saturday so I give him the "Husband Of The Year Award". After breakfast we either get the kids dressed and go out somewhere and now that they are getting older and more alert we are now going to start going to the zoo and other places. But right now we just go to the park or friends and lunch etc. If we don't go anywhere we all just lounge around and be lazy and go about our day feeding, changing diapers, playing, sleeping and watching TV till bedtime again.
Bryce and Lilly's Likes: They both love when you talk to them, play bicycle with their legs and they love their jumper-roo. This week we are going to get toys out that they can start playing with.
Bryce and Lilly's Dislikes: Bryce dislikes when you are feeding him and you take his bottle away to soon. And lately you better not take it away at all till the bottle is empty. I guess he doesn't need to burp anymore.
They both cant to be in one place to long they like to move around. One minute they are in the jumper the next in the nap nanny or they can be found in their swing or playing on the activity mat. They are never in one place for more then an hour or two. And when they are tired Lilly has either got to be in her nap nanny or swing. she wont nap anywhere else. Bryce has to be in the pack in play (at grandma house) on the couch at home, or also in the swing. They will not play and where themselves out to the point where they are just past out while playing. But then again Bryce wont pass out on his own ever he has to be rocked or he will just scream and cry till you do. Lilly that girl passes out on her own all the time.
Well that's all I have for now! Hope everyone has a Happy Friday tomorrow and enjoy your weekend!
I won a beautiful wine rack to hang on the wall with 3 bottles of wine. A basket with a $50 gift card and other items from Tony's Place in Maschoutah, and then a few other items from the early buyers raffle.
