So here is what has been happening:
Therapy - It's okay. B needs it more than G. G really just needs to work on his neck muscles and I'm trying to encourage more tummy time, bumbo time, etc. right now and praying it helps. B is getting better about favoring turning his head to the right so that's progress.
Helmets - These were a pretty easy transition. I thought I was prepared, but I had a really hard time when they first started wearing them. We've all gotten used to them, and I'm seeing so progress on their flat spots already so that is great! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they can stop wearing them in a few months.
Vacation - We went to Orlando with my parents, sister and BIL. It was okay. Trying to get out to Dis.ney and S.ea Wo.rld with twins isn't super easy, but we managed. I think the hardest part was that the boys go to bed around 7:00 p.m. each night and if they aren't in bed or getting ready for bed at that time they get super uneasy and fussy. I don't think my parents really grasp that concept right now. I would rather just go to an early dinner, come home and get the boys ready for bed and relax the rest of the night with Mr. W. They seem to think that I'm inflexible. It's hard to constantly feel like your methods are being questioned. I have the boys on a schedule which I know they don't understand. I heard the comment "babies shouldn't change your life" several times. Well, they DO change your life and if you don't want them to then why would you have them? I'm not saying my life revolves around them, but my life has changed. I'm trying to just let it slide, but it's hard.
So, I'm hoping I'm back and blogging more.
While we were in Florida the boys celebrated their five month b-day! Here is a photo:
Your boys are adorable!! Those onesies are super cute, too.
ReplyDeleteSorry your parents weren't supportive of your routine and parenting methods. I really think our parents have forgotten what it was like to have infants.
Yeah, I think if babies don't change your life then you're doing something wrong!! I can't believe your parents didn't realize that you'd need THEM (i.e. your parents) to be flexible. Especially with twins!
ReplyDeleteGlad therapy and helmets are going well.
They are such cuties!
So good to hear from you! The boys look adorable =)
ReplyDeleteI have the same problems with my parents. We try to have Kylie in bed by 8:30 and her routine (story, bath, feeding) takes an hour at least so we like to be home by 7:30. My Mom is the most outspoken and makes it clear that we're "missing family time" by leaving that early. Too damn bad I say. At other times she talks about how hard it is to go out and about with kids so I don't understand why she doesn't remember how tough evenings can be when you keep a little one up past bedtime. All I can say is you aren't alone and you're doing the best thing for your babies. They do better with routine and now it's your job to set the rules for what is best for your family. I totally agree that anyone who says kids shouldn't change your life are just wrong =) Your parents will adapt with time...whether they agree or not.