Weight/Height: My peanut, Sera, weighted 21 lb 2 oz and was 29.5" tall. Matilda weighed 22 lb and was 31.25" tall (97th percentile for height!)
Eating: They love their bottles, but their doctor said they should be weaned from their bottles by 15 months. It will be difficult since I can't get them to drink from a sippy cup yet. They are down to about 4 bottles a day (4/6oz bottles at a time). They have been eating solids at least 4 times a day. They are little snackers. Matilda loves to feed herself and eat what we eat. Sera has had difficulty lately with eating finger food...she stuffs her mouth and I think she expects it to dissolve like her rice puffs.
Foods They Like: They love ground beef and cheese. We tried raisins and peaches (not together) for the first time today and they loved them! They like scrambled eggs, yogurt, waffles and peas.
Foods They Don't: Matilda is past pureed food--she's done with baby food! Sera pretty much eats everything and anything.
Favorite Things: Their big sister--they love playing with her. Big sister loves playing with them more now since they actually "play" now. Grandma bought them PB everywhere chairs for their birthday and they love them. They sit in them, crawl over them and stand on them. They still love music.
Favorite toy: They like their LeapFrog activity table (a birthday gift from a relative).
Dislikes: Bedtime--they never really want to go to bed, especially Matilda. Sera doesn't like laying on her back (probably because she can't flip over yet!) They aren't big fans of sharing yet.
Their Accomplishments: They officially can walk now on their own!!! Sera started taking several steps at their birthday party on January 5th, and she walks like a pro now! Matilda just started walking about 3 days ago. She walked across the room today! They get so happy and clap when they see each other walk. I love seeing them interact!
New words: I think Sera said her big sister's name the other day. Matilda says Ou-ch. Sera points and says That.
Teeth: Sera has 4 teeth (2 bottom, 2 top) now. Matilda looks like she'll have all 4 top teeth come at the same time...they are just poking through now.
Sleep: Sera is starting to sleep through the night again! Usually a good 10 hours but I think Matilda usually wakes her up early. Matilda still wakes up once during the night--I'm thinking part of it is due to teething. However, last night they both went to bed at 8pm, woke at 5:15 for a bottle and back to bed and then woke at 8am. They usually take one morning nap together and the afternoon nap is sometimes staggered between them. Matilda gives up the afternoon nap occasionally.
Looking forward to: watching them grow and interact more with each other. I just love each day with them.
DE Mom musings: I'm so grateful for our donor. Sometimes, I wish I could meet her just once and thank her personally. She has given me the most wonderful gifts.
