tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post116529066325792852..comments2023-10-29T08:13:44.434-04:00Comments on Micro Preemie Twins: The Story of H & E: All Things ToddlerBilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10589229199716201638noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-24087780357961819952008-08-31T22:41:00.000-04:002008-08-31T22:41:00.000-04:00Hi, there is really no rush every disabled and abl...Hi, there is really no rush every disabled and abled child grows at there own rate if the bottles and diapers are right at the moment then thats just fine also health wise bottles in sted of dehydration is much safer. As id diapers to built up waste.Remeber you girls are still just babies also they where born up to 15 weeks to early so they really should not be expected to live up to the advrage 2 1/2 year olds milestones. Your girls are beautiful and doing amazing an so are you and your husband keep doing what your doing and the babies will let you know when they're ready to reach that new mile stone! And plus every parent wants that extra bottle and cuddle time so soak it up and don't rush it beacuse it will be gone soon then you know. So enjoy it while you have it! God bless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1166227885489779682006-12-15T19:11:00.000-05:002006-12-15T19:11:00.000-05:00the bottles are probably their "woobies".....you k...the bottles are probably their "woobies".....you know, their comfort. Let them have them and when they dont need them they'll put them down. If they were thumb suckers would you cut off their thumbs??????? They're fine. The sleep..........lucky you, Alex is almost 16 (yes my baby is soon to be 16!) and he still doesnt sleep through a night. The reality of the matter is that they are individuals born to be exactly what God intended them to be.......and man are they good at it from all I hear and the looks of things from this viewpoint. Leave them to grow into themselves. "should" never did anything but made everyone feel bad about things, you know!!! Love ya guys lots and always think and pray for you and am very proud of your approaches to the obstacles in life. And remember.........its not disability........its diffability. They will just do things differently. If they got just an inkling of your tenacity (AKA: STUBBORNNESS)they'll be fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165854622674737082006-12-11T11:30:00.000-05:002006-12-11T11:30:00.000-05:00Darsie is still drinking from a bottle at night an...Darsie is still drinking from a bottle at night and sometimes in the morning. She gets one after dinner that we will refill until she goes to bed and she isn't sleeping very well through the night stll (she did last night though, jinx!) so she gets one during the night and if I can't hide it from her before morning, she gets one in the morning (wow, how was that for a run-on sentance).<BR/><BR/>I love hearing about your girls because we are right there with Darsie, too. I love hearing about the preemie babies, but I LOVE hearing about the preemie toddlers.<BR/><BR/>Your girls are absolutely beautiful and your must be the proudest mama in the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165798619949204852006-12-10T19:56:00.000-05:002006-12-10T19:56:00.000-05:00Billie, I need to remind you of your new mantra, "...Billie,<BR/> <BR/>I need to remind you of your new mantra, "I will worry about that later", remember?<BR/><BR/>I love all these pictures. They both look so grown up.<BR/><BR/>AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165780616225923202006-12-10T14:56:00.000-05:002006-12-10T14:56:00.000-05:00I wouldn't push the issue (either of them). It wil...I wouldn't push the issue (either of them). It will only add undue stress and when they are ready they will let you know. <BR/><BR/>RE:Potty If they are showing no intrest it is best not to force it, if you do you'll just have a powerstruggle on your hands and it will take LONGER.<BR/><BR/>RE: Bottle, pretty much the same advice when they are ready they will get rid of it themselves.<BR/><BR/>BTW, those are two very adorable lil girls you have=) Love seeing pictures of them.Arianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10531418751685584611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165741016822282822006-12-10T03:56:00.000-05:002006-12-10T03:56:00.000-05:00OK, it's been quite a while since I checked in wit...OK, it's been quite a while since I checked in with you guys.....wow, H & E are beautiful!!! Just wanted to say I was thinking of you, it's 1 am, and I'm procrastinating wth my nightime ritual of IV pole, night time pump and diaper change....Love to all of you guys!<BR/>Lizliz.mccarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10361003614492883341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165630854246770262006-12-08T21:20:00.000-05:002006-12-08T21:20:00.000-05:00The pics are great. Both of your girls are BEAUTI...The pics are great. Both of your girls are BEAUTIFUL!<BR/><BR/>If you figure out the bottle thing, I'd love to hear it. Sarah drinks everything else out of a sippy except her formula. I'm getting pressure from my family about having the bottles go away but it really soothes her. So I'm not ready yet either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165588211304721912006-12-08T09:30:00.000-05:002006-12-08T09:30:00.000-05:00What goofball girls you have. Love it!The bottles...What goofball girls you have. Love it!<BR/><BR/>The bottles ain't gonna kill 'em. If that's what it takes to get the calories into them, that's what it takes. No biggie. And potty training, well... they'll get there. Shoshanna's best friend is almost 3 and, last I had a potty conversation with her mom, was also showing ZERO interest in potty training. *shrug* It'll happen when it happens.<BR/><BR/>Your routine sounds downright blissful to the mom of the kid who won't sleep past 7:30 EVER. (On the other hand, she very rarely stays up past 8, so we have our evenings to ourselves...)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151208127472814479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165515013520879262006-12-07T13:10:00.000-05:002006-12-07T13:10:00.000-05:00I meant she never took it out of a cup - oops!I meant she never took it out of a cup - oops!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049469998249635875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165514971319287492006-12-07T13:09:00.000-05:002006-12-07T13:09:00.000-05:00Billie,The bottle thing - Janie (my non-preemie) n...Billie,<BR/><BR/>The bottle thing - Janie (my non-preemie) never took milk out of a bottle and still will not drink it! I give the boys entirely too much milk because I feel guilty that my daughter will not drink it. The Dr. told me when she was 7 mths old to start putting it in a cup so that she doesn't think that the white stuff only comes out of bottles. Guess what? I didn't follow instructions. <BR/><BR/>We take vitamins now and and drink juice with calcium. She does do it on cereal!<BR/><BR/>Don't be suprised if it never happens. The formula is more important than whether they are on bottles or not!<BR/><BR/>Potty training? Right...Can't someone else do that part for us? In time, no hurries.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049469998249635875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165454247672261072006-12-06T20:17:00.000-05:002006-12-06T20:17:00.000-05:00I have some of the same worries--mine are now 18 m...I have some of the same worries--mine are now 18 months and drink all day long out of the sippy cup, but I still give them their bedtime bottle. It's more a matter of me KNOWING that it works to lull them to sleep for a 12 hour stretch. I know I've got to get rid of it soon. Maybe that can be my New Year's resolution.<BR/><BR/>I'm fascinated by babies that stay up until 8:30/9:00. Mine are throwing tantrums if I let them get to 6:15. On the one hand, it leaves me plenty of time to get things done in the evenings, but on the other, I only get 2.5 hours with them every day after work.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473178461700511405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165433474496576952006-12-06T14:31:00.000-05:002006-12-06T14:31:00.000-05:00Sounds like things are going great with your sched...Sounds like things are going great with your schedule: you and the girls are comfortable, so it's perfect for your family! <BR/><BR/>Re: bottles, don't change unless the speech/language people have a concern. Practise using straws rather than sippy cups - that strengthens the lip-rounding muscles needed for speech, and doesn't allow too much tongue thrust. Our kids had speech delays and we had to switch from sippies to straws or open cups.<BR/><BR/>Re: potty training, we didn't even start until our triplets were three, and it took until they were nearly 4 to be trained - our girls were not interested. Preemies and micro-preemies are not likely to be early potty trainers. Forget about it for a while, and ask for help from the OT and PT people when they are 3.<BR/><BR/>No worries - be happy, and have fun with the holiday season!<BR/><BR/>tripleblessingsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165393722733146912006-12-06T03:28:00.000-05:002006-12-06T03:28:00.000-05:00hi there =) so nice to see updates on your twins.....hi there =) so nice to see updates on your twins...don't worry about them drinking milk from the bottle, my eldest gave up the bottle a few months after he turned four. i guess what is important is that they drink the right amount to fill their tiny tummies and keep them healthily growing. A lot of people told me that potty training will come naturally so don't worry about it.<BR/>i love their pictures =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165392824357134912006-12-06T03:13:00.000-05:002006-12-06T03:13:00.000-05:00Oh goodness, don't even start worrying about potty...Oh goodness, don't even start worrying about potty training yet! I have a nearly 2 1/2 year old and the thought of him potty training is still far from my mind. Some kids show signs are ready at this age. My little man has not shown a single sign, so I'm not going to push it. <BR/><BR/>I did, however, push the issue when my now seven year old was two. I still have nightmares about the ordeal! Not really, but I'm suprised I don't. He was not ready and we had a power struggle over it until he was 3 1/2. One day he announced he was going to go use the potty. He did and that was it. I had stressed both he and I out over the issue when I really didn't need to. <BR/><BR/>Don't start worrying about it yet. They will let you know when they're ready. <BR/><BR/>I have to say Eden's smile brings a huge smile to my face everytime I see her pictures. Holland is, of course, adorable too! Eden's smile shows such a zest for life and excitement that is contagious! They're both so adorable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165367399906357862006-12-05T20:09:00.000-05:002006-12-05T20:09:00.000-05:00Atleast you don't have to worry about cleaning up ...Atleast you don't have to worry about cleaning up the food they throw on the floor because I noticed Zippo is always close by in the pictures to clean it up. I luv the pics!! Luv LizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165357261252650252006-12-05T17:21:00.000-05:002006-12-05T17:21:00.000-05:00Hi- My girl is on the exact same food schedule! Th...Hi- My girl is on the exact same food schedule! The only thing that bothers me is how that is going to fly once she starts preschool... There have been so many changes so far, I figure it will sort of happen. I hope. <BR/><BR/>I recently had the 2 year check-up with our pediatrician and he said that it is extremely common for kids to refuse milk out of anything but a bottle (not just preemies). As long as they are able use a sippy cup and straw, there is no concern (she has 2 milk bottles a day).<BR/><BR/>I bought a few fun potties and have put them around the house. She knows what they are for and pretend pees but refuses to use them for real. Maybe you could get them acclimated. I'm not pushing either, but when I do I'm going with the m&m method. One for pee, two for poo. So far, too much pushing "pisses" her off, so I figure by 3 things will be different if not sooner. -EAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165354599374443062006-12-05T16:36:00.000-05:002006-12-05T16:36:00.000-05:00Love all the cute photos! I'd just leave the bott...Love all the cute photos! I'd just leave the bottle thing alone. Especially since it's giving them the extra calories they need! <BR/><BR/>For potty training, don't worry. My 3 year old isn't even close. He wears pull ups, and goes on it every once in a while. I'd wait till after they turn 3. And even then it takes TIME!!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553537964217603347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165345626246672132006-12-05T14:07:00.000-05:002006-12-05T14:07:00.000-05:00I wouldn't worry about the bottles. When they star...I wouldn't worry about the bottles. When they start kindergarten and see no one else has one they will give it up all on their own! Love the pics!kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16995121920765122344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165334966757529762006-12-05T11:09:00.000-05:002006-12-05T11:09:00.000-05:00DON'T ROCK THE BOAT!!!YOU'RE DOING GREAT!DON'T ROCK THE BOAT!!!<BR/><BR/>YOU'RE DOING GREAT!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00672853334159695888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165332178135901552006-12-05T10:22:00.000-05:002006-12-05T10:22:00.000-05:00Don't rush the potty-thing. Trust me...when they ...Don't rush the potty-thing. Trust me...when they are ready, you'll just go with the flow, so to speak. :)<BR/>Merry wasn't potty-trained until she was three.<BR/>Kelsey was almost three.<BR/>ITs tough, but it will happen.<BR/>As for the bottles...who cares???<BR/>I drank from a bottle until I was 2 1/2....did it hurt me? I don't think so!<BR/><BR/>KEndraKendra Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987312000889846337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165327656346333822006-12-05T09:07:00.000-05:002006-12-05T09:07:00.000-05:00My opinion - they are only 2 so don't worry about ...My opinion - they are only 2 so don't worry about these little things yet. I have a neice that is 4 1/2 and she is only just fully potty trained and just gave up her bottle and she has no preemie issues. The time will come and all of this will happen for you but don't worry about getting it done sooner - sometimes later is better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165326084020199142006-12-05T08:41:00.000-05:002006-12-05T08:41:00.000-05:00Hi Billie,I am happy to hear you found a routine t...Hi Billie,<BR/>I am happy to hear you found a routine that works for you and the girls. Holland and Eden are gorgeous...as usual! Don't fret about the bottle issue; many of the kids I babysit for have/had a botttle for a long time. One sippy cup that seems to ease the transition is this one: http://www.netkidswear.com/12oznunogrcu.html. You can find them at Walmart, possibly even Kmart or Target. Good luck.<BR/><BR/>Emily AveyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165311348869309102006-12-05T04:35:00.000-05:002006-12-05T04:35:00.000-05:00Lovely update, your kids are gorgeous and you are ...Lovely update, your kids are gorgeous and you are one clever mommy.<BR/><BR/>Dont worry about the bottles!! They can give them up when they are four. That's what I've decided ;-) Who cares if they still drink milk from the bottle. My kids drink juice from a sippy cup but they want their bottle. Life is stressful enough without adding to it!<BR/><BR/>Re potty training. Well, yes. I have to start soon. It is easier in summer, which means I have to start thinking about it now (and which means you have at least another six months off!!!) Just spoke about this to my mom this morning. She says to let them walk around without nappies and as soon as they pee, grab the potty and catch the pee. Then you applaud loudly and make a big fuss. so that they associate peeing with the potty. So it is easier in summer. <BR/><BR/>How is it going with your tantrums? That is my real challenge now. Oh, and sleeping through the night. Oh heaven help me.<BR/><BR/>Good luck!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165310308160249692006-12-05T04:18:00.000-05:002006-12-05T04:18:00.000-05:00I just want to say that I love to read your blog b...I just want to say that I love to read your blog b/c we have so much in common... our kids eat/sleep at almost exactly the same times (and about the same amount of food!) and take three bottles a day as well... You have such a good attitude, even when you are down. :) I admire you. *HUGS*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16466272950880850478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1165296440104106452006-12-05T00:27:00.000-05:002006-12-05T00:27:00.000-05:00that top picture is FANTASTIC. it makes me want t...that top picture is FANTASTIC. it makes me want to squeeze them both and join in the fun. miss you all and can't wait to hang out at christmas!!<BR/>love, lisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com