The Widening Gap

Oh, Lu Lu Belle...how you make me laugh......and how you terrify me with your craziness.Lucy is on a developmental rampage.She is crawling. Everywhere. It's still more of an army crawl, but she is … [Read more...]

Jill-Jill

I really don't have much to say today.But, I will update you on Miss Jill.I took her in for a weight check yesterday morning.She gained 14 ounces in 21 days!!!WOOP WOOP!(this is in comparison to not … [Read more...]

National Geographic: Suburbia Edition

It is imperative that the following blog post be read as if a man with a slight British accent is whispering the narrative.In her natural habitat, the mother wears no make up and her hair is … [Read more...]

Perfection

Every baby who has done any time in the NICU, is scheduled for a follow up "Infant Development Clinic"... Jill's was on Friday morning. Today was the first day I haven't cried since. One of … [Read more...]

More (not so good) Jilly News

We had our 6 month check up for the girls yesterday.Lucy has gained almost 3 pounds in 2 months and weighs 14 lb. 11 oz.Jill, on the other hand, didn't gain a single ounce.Not one.She weighs exactly … [Read more...]

Jumped the Gun…

Remember this post when I said that Jill scored at 75%?Well, apparently I was wrong......or wishful thinking......or that was my sub-conscious hoping that if I typed it that way, it would come … [Read more...]

Jilly Update

Now that the girlies are 6 months (!) old, Jill had a big assessment with her physical therapist.Basically, a checklist of things she should be able to do at this age.Back when she was first assessed, … [Read more...]

Rainy Day Reflections

It's sprinkling outside. A bit chilly. Overcast.House is quiet.I can't help but get wrapped up in my thoughts this blustery morning.Jill's therapist just left.Andy is on his way back from Henry's … [Read more...]