We're Half a Year Old!

 

Happy Six Months, Cody & Jaden!

 

During the boys' sixth month, life seemed to turn a bit of a corner (in the positive direction!) for our family. Jaden and Cody began sitting up independently, opening up a whole new world of playtime. Also, they (FINALLY!) started to sleep a bit better, which put a whole new light on life for Daddy and Mommy! We love seeing our boys grow and develop each month. Here are some of their monthly highlights:

 

SLEEPING HABITS

• Most of the month was miserable! (We woke up 10-12 times each night to rock the boys, often getting only 1-2 hour stretches of sleep.)
• By the end of the month, we were exhausted-- physically & mentally.
• Amy read Dr. Ferber's Solving Your Child's Sleep Problems book and was very motivated to try the progressive cry it out method.
• After 3 nights (that thankfully weren't nearly as rough as we feared), both boys were sleeping MUCH better.
• Now, the twins wake up only 1-2 times at night, if at all, and sleep solely in their crib.
• We had one GLORIOUS night when both boys slept through the night (hooray!!).
• We're still working on developing a more consistent naptime schedule, as their naps are still very short.

EATING HABITS

• Still nurse 5-6 times per day, with a supplemental bottle
• Jaden is doing well with his Alimentum formula. (We've had to only buy one can, as the dr. office and the Similac company have donated multiple cans and cases to our family!)
• Because of Jaden's healthy looking diapers again, we have the green light to start solids next month.
• Less spit-up (hooray!) 

BOTH BOYS

 

(Cody on L)

(Jaden on L)

(Cody on L)

 

(Jaden on L-- First Pair of Shoes!!) 

 

Much more progress with sitting up (only topple backward occasionally)

Put EVERYTHING into their mouths (toys, Mommy's hair, Daddy's glasses...)

Started to steal pacifiers straight from each other's mouth!

Favorite toys: teething ring, stacking cups, Glow Worm, activity gym

Love being pulled up to a standing position

Take small steps when being held up

Love playing peek-a-boo

Giggle when their shirts are being pulled over their heads

Love going on errands (Mommy did a LOT this month!)

Are very popular in public (We make friends with LOTS of strangers!)

Go on frequent walks with Daddy

Very interested in watching Daddy & Mommy eat

 

 

The Jaden-Man

 

 

 

Weighs in at 15 lbs. 2 1/2 oz.

Loves rolling all over

Often hoards toys underneath himself, and then steals even more from Cody!

Naps for longer stretches during the day

Started cutting one bottom front tooth at the end of the month

Favorite position is on his tummy

Our Little Codester

 

(Can you see his 2 new bottom teeth?)

 

Weighs in at 14 lbs. 12 oz.

Sleeps for longer stretches at night, even over the screams of his brother

LOVES knocking over his stacking cups

Started cutting 2 bottom teeth at the end of the month

Favorite position is "standing" up