6 month checkup

Today was their 6 month check up... Lucas weighs in at 18 pounds 15 ounces, Rachael weighed in at 12 pounds 9 ounces. Lucas is 26 3/4 inches long and Rachael is 24 1/4 inches long. They both had 3 shots today and the rotovirus drink. Today was the last time they will get the drink. Lucas was gagging on it and Rachael was smiling at the nurse while she was giving it to her. She was also trying to store it inside her mouth but the nurse noticed and then she finally swallowed it.

The only new thing with Lucas is that we have to start giving him another solid food per day. I questioned whether it was okay for him to be so big and she said he is right where he is suppose to be for his height.

As for Rachael, we have to change formula to one that has rice cereal in it so its thicker to try to help with her acid reflux and also have to increase her Zantac again. She does have a hemorrhoid so we have to give her an ounce of juice and water once a day to try to make her poop a little softer to get rid of it. As for as her eating cereal fruits/veggies she said to try about every 10-14 days to see if she is ready to start those yet. We have to take her to a different physical therapist for a second opinion on her neck/spine and then we will go from there what to do. The doctor will call me a few days after we go see the other therapist. When I had her at the chiropractor yesterday he said that she was holding her head a lot better. So we will continue to go see him.

They do not have to go back for another checkup until August when they will be 9 months old. Good grief they are growing quick.

Where has the time gone????

Rachael and Lucas are 6 months old today. Still cant believe it. Rachael has found her voice and babbles all the time now. The other night they were laying side by side and they looked at each and smiled and then started talking back and forth to one other, sooo cute. Lucas is really enjoying his cereal and fruits/veggies. He does not care for carrots but he will eat them after he scowls at me. Rachael still does not want anything to do with cereal or fruits/veggies. I have been taking her to the chiropractor for her neck/spine. Her head really tilts to the left. The chiropractor said it is most likely caused by the way she was in the womb. He wants to get an xray to see what the extent of the curve in her spine is. He has been adjusting her neck when we go. The first time she really cried, the second time she just looked around. So proud of her. They have their 6 month check up on the 30th of May so I will update their weights and lengths then.

On June 1st we will be doing our live broadcast for the childrens miracle network.

Sleepy Babies

Update

I can not believe that the babies will be 6 months old in a few weeks. It sure is going by quick. Lucas has a cold or something right now. He is very miserable. He is drooling alot too along with his stuffy nose. He is also working on getting his first tooth. Rachael is drooling up a storm as well. She really likes sucking her thumb now. I had them at the doctors on Thursday and Rachael now weighs 11 pounds 6 ounces and Lucas weighs 16 pounds 2 ounces. They have their 6 month check up and more shots on May 30th.