9th Month

Nine months have already past since we first met Andrew and Ethan (on left). They have their 9 month check up tomorrow. If you double click on the picture to view it larger, you can see Ethan's two bottom teeth. As of 2/21/08 Andrew weighs 17 1/2 pounds and is 27 1/2 inches long. Ethan weighs 18 pounds and is 28 inches long.

Ethan (on left) and Andrew both love to look in the mirror and touch their reflection. Peek-a-boo games are a great way to hear some giggles. Each night before bed I let them touch the mirror and then it's time to get in their crib. They play with some toys for a few minutes and then its lights out. I'm so thankful for all the great advice I have received about teaching them to sleep. They do very well.

Ethan has started to pull up on things. If I sit him in the right spot in his crib, he can stand up. The mattress will be lowered soon. Though he isn't crawling yet, it could happen any day now. He easily rolls over one time but hasn't discovered he can keep going. He has three teeth now and more following quickly.

Andrew's two bottom teeth have arrived which has brought a few cranky and needy days. He is such a darling boy. His laugh is very contagious. What a joy it is to see how simple things can make him laugh.

9th Month begins

Yes this is three sets of twin boys that are 8 months old! We attended a "droolers and crawler" playdate for moms of multiples with babies less than one year. What fun! Two sets of twins, 10 months old, also attended. What a comfort to visit with other moms that are going through the same things we are. I benefit greatly from being a part of the Moms of Multiples Club, CAMOMC.

Ethan and Andrew have a couple new firsts... The swings at Imagination Station in Collegedale are a big hit. Andrew giggles and giggles. I dare anyone that sees him not to laugh along with him. Unfortunately, it is difficult to hear Andrew on the video clip posted at the end of this blog.

Another first on January 28, 2008 is the boys tried finger foods for the first time. I stripped them down to diapers and let them try to eat smashed ripe bananas. Andrew couldn't get it in his mouth but loved eating it out of the mesh bag. Ethan is agile enough to eat it but then promptly gagged from the texture. Ethan did not like eating the banana out of the mesh bag. I'll try another food in the bag and see if he will suck it out.