After some research and a desire to make my life a little easier, we decided to transition from bottles to cups at the same time we introduced the girls to whole milk. While this all went relatively well, it really hasn't simplified my life any. It seems like I spend the whole day helping the girls navigate the world of sippy cups. We have three options, but they will only drink from the set that is not spill-proof. If I let them hold the cups on their own, we inevitably end up with milk-soaked clothes. This means you can usually find me with a cup (or two) in hand.
We offer the girls milk seven times a day and do our best to get them to consume the recommended 16 ounces. The first week, we weren't very successful reaching that goal and had to end each day with a bottle just to make sure they were getting enough. As their ability to drink from a cup has improved, we've eliminated the bedtime bottle. On Tuesday, they had their first bedtime snack, instead: a graham cracker, some banana and warm milk. That part went well, so up the stairs we went, bracing ourselves for a meltdown. Luckily, the girls went to bed without too much fussing. They woke up a little earlier than usual, but slept well through the night. Despite a few crabby moments, the transition was a success. There is no turning back now.
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Their 12 month check-up took place yesterday. One of our ladies weighs 17 pounds, 9 ounces and is 28 inches long. The other weighs 17 pounds, 15 ounces and is 28.25 inches long. That places them around the 15th percentile. I always enjoy getting to hear this information at the appointments.
On to the not-so-fun part: three shots each. They cried louder and longer than previous times, but we all survived. If nothing else, the girls did enjoy the Tinker Bell stickers they received on the way out. We have some routine blood work that needs to be done, but we'll take care of that next week (after they've forgotten about the shots).
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| All ready to get weighed and measured |
The girls are healthy, happy and developing as expected given their prematurity. Mate and I never worry that they aren't doing all the same things that some other 1 year olds are doing. Mia and Ava should only be 10 months old, so we know they'll catch up. Just yesterday, they started taking steps with a walking toy...it won't be long before the pitter-patter of little feet fills our home!
Lucy was 17 lbs at a year old so your girls are of course doing awesome for having been itsy bitsy preemies. : ) I think it's great that you waited so long to give them cups. My 1st pediatrician wanted the L's off bottles at 6m & I felt that was too soon for me. They were still babies & babies drink bottles. : ) I start mine slowly at 9m
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