The family spent the last week in GP, Mi at Gaga and Papa Steve's house...while it was so much fun to see everyone (and get LOTS of presents), we are all happy to be back. Here are some pictures from the last week.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Sunday, December 2, 2007
12/2/2007
Andrew and Maggie are changing everyday. We think you will be amazed at the new pictures! It's awesome that twins can have such different personalities. You'll notice that Andrew is the brute of the two and Maggie is our little lady. Generally, Maggie is the easier going baby (always with a smile on her face) and Andrew is our serious guy. However...when Maggie wants something...watch out!
The kids are getting settled in our new house in Grand Rapids and have opted to sleep in different rooms. While Maggie doesn't like going to sleep, once she is asleep, she stays asleep. Andrew, on the other hand, still likes to get up every 4-6 hours.
Both kids are rolling around, eating lots of fruits and veggies, and beginning to sit up in 10-60 second intervals. They have recently started to notice each other and are beginning to interact (and "talk") with each other.
The kids had their 1st Halloween, their 1st plane ride, and enjoyed visiting the Rothstein Family in Florida for Thanksgiving...now they are looking forward to Christmas in Grosse Pointe.
Enjoy the new pictures...
The kids are getting settled in our new house in Grand Rapids and have opted to sleep in different rooms. While Maggie doesn't like going to sleep, once she is asleep, she stays asleep. Andrew, on the other hand, still likes to get up every 4-6 hours.
Both kids are rolling around, eating lots of fruits and veggies, and beginning to sit up in 10-60 second intervals. They have recently started to notice each other and are beginning to interact (and "talk") with each other.
The kids had their 1st Halloween, their 1st plane ride, and enjoyed visiting the Rothstein Family in Florida for Thanksgiving...now they are looking forward to Christmas in Grosse Pointe.
Enjoy the new pictures...
Sunday, October 7, 2007
10/7/2007
10/7/2007
Sorry it's been so long since we updated the blog, but the Rothstein family has had many changes in recent months. To recap:
- Andrew and Maggie are both doing great. They had thier discharge followup with the NICU about 1 month ago (at 3 months adjusted) and were both rated at about 4 1/2 months adjusted...which puts them ahead of schedule. They turned 7 months old 2 days ago and are 4 months adjusted today.
- Both kids are starting to sleep more and more with Maggie sometimes sleeping in 8 hour stretches and Andrew in 5-6 hour stretches. They are both laughing, giggling, rolling, and grabbing...along with pooping, sleeping, and crying!
- We started solid food with Rice Cereal a few weeks ago and just introduced squash! The kids love it!
- The whole family has relocated out of Chicago! Dad got a new job with Meijer (a regional Mass Merchant with 181 stores) based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are all living in a corporate apartment until the house is finished being built. We move into the new house on 11/5.
- The move has put us very close to more Mastins, Verlindes, Lebsters, Adelmans, and Boohers...so we are very excited for all the additional help!
- Mom and the kids are travelling back and forth between Grand Rapids and Grosse Pointe until the house is finished.
- Bella is temporarily living in Grosse Pointe until we move in the new house (thanks Gaga and Papa Steve)
Check out the new pictures.
Love,
The Rothsteins
Sunday, July 29, 2007
1st "Professional" Pictures
7/29/2007
Maggie and Andrew continue to get bigger everyday! Our neighbor April has a baby taking shop setup in her house and she took these pictures...thanks April! The kids are going to be 20 weeks old tomorrow (but are 7 1/2 weeks adjusted).
The kids are doing great...both are smiling all day (when they are not crying). They really enjoy pulling mom's hair.
Maggie and Andrew continue to get bigger everyday! Our neighbor April has a baby taking shop setup in her house and she took these pictures...thanks April! The kids are going to be 20 weeks old tomorrow (but are 7 1/2 weeks adjusted).
The kids are doing great...both are smiling all day (when they are not crying). They really enjoy pulling mom's hair.
Monday they go for their last eye doctors appointment and Tuesday they are trying out their new pediatrician (who also happened to be one of the doc's at the delivery back in March).
Mom, Dad, kids, and the dogs are planning their first trip back to Michigan in August...should be interesting...We think Andrew will be strapped to the roof of the car!
Nothing else too new outside of trying to sleep in longer than 3 hour stretches! Maybe in a couple months...We'll write soon!
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
July 17th, 2007
While the days of staying up late have not ended, clearly keeping this site updated is not as easy as the carepages once were!
Andrew and Maggie just passed their 4 month birthday...can you believe it? At the same time, they are almost 6 weeks post their due date.
They are doing everything they are supposed to do. Maggie is our little kitty cat (the cutest cry) and Andrew is our little mischievous one. Maggie is a future kickboxer by kicking and punching anything in front of her (watch out Andrew). Andrew loves to play this game...called drop the pacifier (then scream)...let me tell you, its great fun and something that can last for hours.
Both kids are on the verge of smiling on demand (we know it). We have had a couple of smiles from each...that we think were not gas related! Generally, the kids go 3 hours between feedings during the day and we have had a couple 5 hour stints at night...but that is pretty rare.
We definitely appreciate the help that both Gaga and Nanie give and the kids miss you both!
Enjoy the new pictures and Dad is clearly a goofball on the new video...Oh yeah...we haven't had an official weigh in recently...but Andrew is moving in on the 10lb barrier and Maggie is still running lean at about 8lbs...
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Hanging In There
We would tell you that we are starting to settle into a routine, but we would be lying.
Andrew and Maggie have a routine: pee, poop, change diaper, eat, play, sleep. Mom and Dad's routine is a little more chaotic. Fortunately, we have had both Grandma's (Gaga and Nanie) here to help most of the time (although Mom and Dad did spend 9 days straight flying solo).
Mom is fighting a valiant battle to keep up with the milking duties, but it is definitely challenging with two. Dad and Popie spent Father's Day together as well. We are starting to introduce formula to both babies...Maggie is finding that her poop is harder to get out...but the gas is a killer. Andrew, on the other hand, is still dealing with a little bit of reflux. Other than that, the kids are doing great.
We had the team of physical, occupational, speech, and developmental therapists out and they rated the kids exactly where they should be for normal 10 day old babies (per their due date)...or even a little advanced. Andrew is doing pushups and holding his bottle already and Maggie does an outstanding job of following the toys!
We will try to keep the site updated a little more often, but it, like everything else, is very challenging! The newest project is getting the nursery up and running...we will post some pictures of the nursery next time.
Friday, June 8, 2007
Furniture at last
Andrew and Maggie are settling in at home. Andrew is proving to be quite a bit louder than his sister. We went for a walk around the neighborhood and saw a few of the neighbors. The furniture was delivered today (everything except the glider) and the kids are off to dream land in their 1st real night in a crib.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Sleepless nights
Every parent has their share of sleepless nights. While our experiences up to this point have been fairly atypical, the last 2 nights with both kids home have been pretty typical. Our furniture is "supposed" to be delivered by the end of the week, but for now, the kids are sleeping in a pack n play together. Generally, they have a keen sense for waking up when the other is asleep. While they don't seem to wake each other up, they do keep us busy always attending to one of them!
Gaga Rudy leaves this morning (Wednesday) and the reality will begin (at least until Nanie gets here next week)!
Gaga Rudy leaves this morning (Wednesday) and the reality will begin (at least until Nanie gets here next week)!
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Quick History
June 5, 2007
The whole family is finally home.
After 50 days on bedrest, Sarah gave birth to Andrew and Maggie on March 5, 2007.
The kids were 26 weeks and 4 days into the pregnancy and were all too eager to meet the real world.
Andrew's Story
As the older son (by 1 minute). Andrew had an easier time leaving mom. He needed 1 shot of epinephrine to get going but was off the vent after just 7 minutes. He was born at 905 grams (2lbs 0.5 ounces). His list of "challenges" included underdeveloped organs (kidneys, liver, lungs, etc), various infections, pda ligation surgery, and, so far, Stage 1 ROP. He spent 91 days in the NICU learning how to live in the outside world. He came home on 6/4/07 at a whopping 5lbs 11oz.
Maggie's Story
As the baby girl. Maggie gave us some big scares when she came out. It took 5 shots of epinephrine to get Maggie going. The doctors kept saying "your son is doing well, we are working on your daughter." Finally she put up the fight we knew was in her and she started doing what she shouldn't be doing on her own for another 13 1/2 weeks. Maggie was born at 650 grams (1lb 7 ounces). Her list of "challenges" included underdeveloped organs (kidneys, liver, lungs, etc), a small pda, and a Grade III uni-lateral IVH. We never expected her to pass up her brother but after 73 days, Maggie left the NICU on 5/17/07 at a petite 4lbs 7 ounces.
The whole family is finally home.
After 50 days on bedrest, Sarah gave birth to Andrew and Maggie on March 5, 2007.
The kids were 26 weeks and 4 days into the pregnancy and were all too eager to meet the real world.
Andrew's Story
As the older son (by 1 minute). Andrew had an easier time leaving mom. He needed 1 shot of epinephrine to get going but was off the vent after just 7 minutes. He was born at 905 grams (2lbs 0.5 ounces). His list of "challenges" included underdeveloped organs (kidneys, liver, lungs, etc), various infections, pda ligation surgery, and, so far, Stage 1 ROP. He spent 91 days in the NICU learning how to live in the outside world. He came home on 6/4/07 at a whopping 5lbs 11oz.
Maggie's Story
As the baby girl. Maggie gave us some big scares when she came out. It took 5 shots of epinephrine to get Maggie going. The doctors kept saying "your son is doing well, we are working on your daughter." Finally she put up the fight we knew was in her and she started doing what she shouldn't be doing on her own for another 13 1/2 weeks. Maggie was born at 650 grams (1lb 7 ounces). Her list of "challenges" included underdeveloped organs (kidneys, liver, lungs, etc), a small pda, and a Grade III uni-lateral IVH. We never expected her to pass up her brother but after 73 days, Maggie left the NICU on 5/17/07 at a petite 4lbs 7 ounces.
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