& they're still on the preemie charts. which is ok.
size-wise, they're looking like they're 9 mos, but developmentally, they're more like 7 1/2 mos. which is perfect for their adjusted age. it's just so easy to forget (even for me) that they were in fact preemies, bc they're such darn BIG boys. which, in hidsight, i think is just them. they were born big, at what is considered "term" size for twins despite being 7 weeks early, so i think this is just what they would have looked like at 7 mos, had they been term. i think they're just big dudes, like their daddy.
doc was totally unconcerned, said they are right on track & we should be completely thrilled with how great they're doing. (& we are. doesn't stop me from looking forward to the day when they're all caught up!) he's also holding off on officially diagnosing val with asthma. we haven't had to resort to the albuterol since he's been healthy, so we just have to be careful to keep him that way & be watchful of his breathing.
in other less than cool news, their foreskins were also adhering to their penises. not cool. so they had to be pulled back, which the dudes hated (obviously) & N & i will have to keep up at home. if we can't resolve it ourselves, then we move onto a steroid cream, & if that doesn't work, they get re-circumsized. i am NOT happy about this, but we'll do what we need to. apparently adhesions like this are pretty common with circumsized babies, & our doc wasn't worried, but separating the adhesions is NOT pleasant for anyone. my poor little boys! we really want to avoid a re-circumcision tho, so will be keeping our fingers crossed the less invasive methods work.
i feel horrible that i didn't notice it was happening, but honestly i had no idea that wasn't what it was supposed to look like. i've never really closely examined a foreskin before, & i'm the one who always cleans them & stuff. so i feel kind of guilty, but i don't know how i would have known, you know? sigh... at least it's a fix-able thing.
& conrad finally got his second (& last) seasonal flu vaccine, so we are all covered (except N). yay!!!
& lastly, some stats: con was 29inches long & 18lbs 8oz, with a head circumf. of 18 1/4 inches. val: 28 inches long, 19lbs 10oz, & head circumf. of 18inches. they are, as always, prefect little dudes!
oh & i had a check on #3 today. he's just fine. :)
sounds like they are doing just fantastic! So good to hear that they are growing so well. Sorry about the adhesions, I guess that wouldn't be comfortable to fix, poor little things.
ReplyDeleteGlad all is well with number 3!!!
Great update! I know what you mean about the adhesions and re circs. My little buy (1 year old next week) is going in for surgery to fix his on the 14th.
ReplyDeleteGlad everything is good with #3. Is HE a hint? Congrats regardless and hope things continue on the great path!
"oh & i had a check on #3 today. he's just fine. :) " He? Just a slip or do you know?
ReplyDeleteGlad the hear the little dudes are doing well, er except the penis thing-yikes!
Funny, your little dudes are as tall as C now. He is short and fat.
"he" is more of a habit... i still think we're going to be surprised :)
ReplyDeleteGlad your little men are doing well, except for their little manly parts! Like you said though - how were you supposed to know??
ReplyDelete#3 - my prediction is boy. I don't know why, but I think you are going to be an all-boy momma!