What is it about newborns that makes them look so awkward and funny looking? Eyes crossed, funny expressions, wrinkly skin, and pimples--all characteristics to make fantastic photos. I am trying to be more proactive in capturing these guys as I know they will change drastically, but when this is the best photo out of the dozen I took? Really?
(August left, Elias right)
Poor Ozzie. Because he's still about 3/4 lb lighter than his brother, his face is still very preemie looking. Elias seems to find all the rich milk and hoards it to himself (hence the cheeks).
Their eyes look kind of crazy in this photo, very light. I'm curious to see what color eyes they will end up.
A few answers:
-Yes, they sleep together. They do very well next to each other. They also sleep on their tummies and are very happy that way. I have been asked why I tummy sleep them...I have with all my babes and I feel that they are much more comfortable and at ease in this position. Their body weight naturally controls their arms so they're not startling themselves and I think they are less stimulated when all they can see is the sheet (or sheepskin in my babies' case). It eliminates the need for swaddling and for weaning from the swaddle. However, I do nap them occasionally in the cradle or car seat, usually swaddled as I want them to get used to being out in their seat and be able to nap in it.
-Yes, I am getting some sleep. It's still very interrupted (about every 2.5-4 hrs), but occasionally they will decide to be wide awake after feeding...we're working on switching that!
-We are doing well, thank you! I am finding that the days I have the four littles, it helps to get out of the house. I'm still learning the timing on leaving as nursing two babies, loading four babies into car seats, packing lunches, and remembering my sanity are all essential to an outing. I find that I am much more relaxed throughout the day, though, and the two middles seem to be much more content. By the time we get home, it's nap time for everyone, which I have now labeled "Glory Hour".
It's already been four weeks. I can't believe that. The boys just now grew out of their preemie diapers. Lovin' that I get to enjoy their tininess for much longer than the average Mockabee baby... my others were such fatties!
