We're ON the Charts!

Four Months Old...someone's not too excited...

The Fab Four are now four and a half months old.  Hard to believe that our next doctor's appointment is for six months.  That's half a year!  Yes I know you know that, but whoa, that's amazing to me!  Where does time go?
We went to our well visit today and here's our growth from birth to now.  We are ecstatically pleased as was Dr. Mason. Yes, his last name is Mason which is just funny and cool in this situation.  Seriously, he's fabulous.  He loves our family and is so compassionate and in tune with all five of our babies' needs!
So, I'll let you do all of the math here, but in short:  THESE BABIES ARE GROWING, GROWING, GROWING!  Everyone is ON the regular growth chart somewhere.  Some on weight, but all on head circumference.  Big heads mean big brains, right?!?

Emerson

 

Birth Weight: 4lbs 9oz    Weight Now: 11lbs 14.4oz
Birth Height: 17in           Height Now: 23 in

Emerson can hold her head up really well--in the Bumbo and during tummy time.  She still has reflux, but she's getting better.  My favorite (and I'm serious) is when I get her to laugh so much that she gets the hiccups and then spits up.  It's worth it and it doesn't seem to bother her one bit!

Thompson

Birth Weight: 3lbs 8oz         Weight Now: 10lbs 12.8oz
Birth Height: 16.25in           Height Now: 22.5 in

Thompson has become a bit more feisty these days for not particular reason.  We think she must want a bit more one-on-one time because once she's calmed down, she's all smiles.  But, I've discussed with her that this is not my favorite way for her to get attention!  She's finding her hands more and just in the last two days really started succeeding at tummy time.  She's hated it for a while now, but she sure showed off in the doctor's office today.  Oh, and she has a tooth bud.  REALLY?!?  So I suppose it's time to get ready for the next step in baby-hood!  Which is altogether exciting considering.  :)

Elliott

Birth Weight: 4lbs 8oz    Weight Now: 12lbs 9.6oz
Birth Height: 17in           Height Now: 24 in

Mr. Sunshine is the big boy!  Whoa, he holds that twelve pounds proud.  He's a chunk compared to Mason Man at that weight.  He giggles now and loves to kick the play mat while batting at toys.  Elliott is the most advance in the motor department.  He even smiles at himself when he makes a toy move.  Precious.  Dr. Mason found TWO teeth buds today in Elliott's mouth.  I'm purchasing amber necklaces as soon as I'm done here.  TEETHING, here we come?!?

Kathryn

Birth Weight: 2lbs 15oz    Weight Now: 10lbs 1.6oz
Birth Height: 15.75in        Height Now: 22.5 in

TEN pounds!  I can't say that without smiling.  Our turtle has been really gaining speed these last two weeks.  She eats 5 ounces at a time which even surprised Dr. Mason, but pleased him as well.  Kathryn stares into your soul before she smiles.  She loves to play and suck on her hand--so much that she spends most of tummy time doing just that.  But, we aren't worried and she'll be pushing up in no time. My favorite is when Kathryn finds her voice and you can tell it surprises her just a bit!

Mason

Mason loves his babies, but loves having one-on-one time with us.  So, we make that a priority as much as we can.  We have a home visit with Mason's two pre-school teachers tomorrow.  I can't wait to see what they think of Mason's home environment.  I also can't wait for Mason to start enjoying school again.  I think he and his imagination are ready to learn and play.  He's ready which I see as a very good thing!

So now all babies, including the big one, are asleep in their beds.  I'm praying that the shots don't affect them too greatly and that if they do, I have enough arms to love on all of them!  So, I'm off to nap while I can.  I'm going to sleep all I can before teething starts! ;)

   --April