Baby girls I love you so so much. I didn't do the best this time around with keeping track on what happened every single month individually. We were just trying to keep you sisters alive with the little sleep we got those first few months haha. You both have been such a joy though these past twelve months. I'm still wrapping my head around the fact that you girls are one years old! Happy birthday Ryles and Quinnie!
Here are some things about them that I just don't want to forget.
First 12 months for Rylee and Quinn:
One month - They slept alllll day. We wake them up for feedings every 2-3 hours throughout the night but I bet they would sleep longer stretches if we'd let them. Since they're preemies if they skip a feeding they don't have enough energy for a full feeding at the next cycle so we have to stay on top of it and help them by waking them up ourselves. It's exhausting. They also started napping in their own cribs this month.
Stats: Rylee 6 lbs 14 oz
Quinn 7 lbs
Two months - They sleep in four hour stretches before we wake them to eat at night. Rylee had an ultrasound on her hip and will need another one soon because the results didn't come back normal.
Stats: Rylee 8.8 lbs (3.2%)
Two months - They sleep in four hour stretches before we wake them to eat at night. Rylee had an ultrasound on her hip and will need another one soon because the results didn't come back normal.
Stats: Rylee 8.8 lbs (3.2%)
Quinn 8.8 lbs (3.2%)
Three months - Made the switch from newborn clothes to 0-3 size clothes. Quinn discovered her fists and now loves sucking on her thumb. Quinn gives smiles freely while Rylee will jibber and jabber away. Rylee was seen by a pediatric orthopedic and was cleared for hip dysplasia for now! Both girls have consistently slept through the night since April 26th!
Four months - Quinn still loves her thumb and it's the cutest thing ever. They both love when Daddy sings Hello by Lionel Richie and will smile so big every time. They went to the zoo for the first time and have also recently decided they prefer the bottle over nursing because it's easier for them. Both are trying so hard to giggle but haven't quite gotten there yet.
Stats: Rylee 11.8 lbs (6.9%)
Four months - Quinn still loves her thumb and it's the cutest thing ever. They both love when Daddy sings Hello by Lionel Richie and will smile so big every time. They went to the zoo for the first time and have also recently decided they prefer the bottle over nursing because it's easier for them. Both are trying so hard to giggle but haven't quite gotten there yet.
Stats: Rylee 11.8 lbs (6.9%)
Quinn 12.4 lbs (13.8%)
Five months - Have still slept through the night since April! Finally graduated from 0-3 month clothes. Rylee is getting really close to rolling over but hasn't yet. Quinn has twice but hasn't in awhile. Both are rockstars at tummy time and holding up their heads.
Six months - They have officially switched to full time bottles. They have been supplemented with a mix of pumped milk and formula for awhile now. They both roll over all the time and Quinn especially loves doing it during diaper changes. Both girls says Mama!
Stats: Rylee 14.6 lbs (21%)
Five months - Have still slept through the night since April! Finally graduated from 0-3 month clothes. Rylee is getting really close to rolling over but hasn't yet. Quinn has twice but hasn't in awhile. Both are rockstars at tummy time and holding up their heads.
Six months - They have officially switched to full time bottles. They have been supplemented with a mix of pumped milk and formula for awhile now. They both roll over all the time and Quinn especially loves doing it during diaper changes. Both girls says Mama!
Stats: Rylee 14.6 lbs (21%)
Quinn 15.1 (29%)
Seven months - They really enjoy baby food and being outside. Still sleep through the night consistently since four months old. They full on laugh and are more aware of each other.
Eight months - Both girls are now sitting and scooting around. If there's something they see on the floor they'll get to it. They both dealt with croup and bronchitis but are feeling better. Rylee had her last pediatric orthopedic appointment today for her hips and she's looking great with no issues!
Seven months - They really enjoy baby food and being outside. Still sleep through the night consistently since four months old. They full on laugh and are more aware of each other.
Eight months - Both girls are now sitting and scooting around. If there's something they see on the floor they'll get to it. They both dealt with croup and bronchitis but are feeling better. Rylee had her last pediatric orthopedic appointment today for her hips and she's looking great with no issues!
Stats: Rylee 17.1 lbs (32%)
Quinn 16.7 lbs (27.3%)
Nine months - They both were sick again a lot this month and currently both have ear infections. Once they started teething and getting sick they broke their sleeping through the night streak which has been rough. They have hit cute milestones though such as clapping, waving and now saying Dada. They are definitely more aware of each other now and try to make the other baby laugh which is the best thing to watch.
Ten months - They are better at holding their own bottles which is a game changer around here. Their scooting around is full on crawling and they are fast about it. They have six teeth. After a long time with zero teeth they started growing them like crazy the last two months. Rylee is pulling herself up to a standing position and has started walking along furniture. Quinn loves being held by Mama and will give our smiles more freely. Rylee makes you work for smiles but she's also more willing to be held by people she doesn't know where as Quinn is way more hesitant with that. Both babies prefer real food vs baby food and we've stopped buying those baby foods and just feed them what we're eating now.
Eleven months - Rylee loves to walk with her push toy. She also discovered today how to stand up unassisted. Quinn has started walking along furniture now but has no interest in the push toy because it moves too fast for her.
Twelve months - We all survived their first year!!
Stats: Rylee 19 lbs (37%)
Nine months - They both were sick again a lot this month and currently both have ear infections. Once they started teething and getting sick they broke their sleeping through the night streak which has been rough. They have hit cute milestones though such as clapping, waving and now saying Dada. They are definitely more aware of each other now and try to make the other baby laugh which is the best thing to watch.
Ten months - They are better at holding their own bottles which is a game changer around here. Their scooting around is full on crawling and they are fast about it. They have six teeth. After a long time with zero teeth they started growing them like crazy the last two months. Rylee is pulling herself up to a standing position and has started walking along furniture. Quinn loves being held by Mama and will give our smiles more freely. Rylee makes you work for smiles but she's also more willing to be held by people she doesn't know where as Quinn is way more hesitant with that. Both babies prefer real food vs baby food and we've stopped buying those baby foods and just feed them what we're eating now.
Eleven months - Rylee loves to walk with her push toy. She also discovered today how to stand up unassisted. Quinn has started walking along furniture now but has no interest in the push toy because it moves too fast for her.
Twelve months - We all survived their first year!!
Stats: Rylee 19 lbs (37%)
Quinn 19 lbs (37%)
Mama
Dada
Grandma
List of Quinn's current words:
Mama
Dada
Hi Dad
My super talented sister kept up with tradition and made both of the girls their own birthday boards.
ALL ABOUT RYLEE
Her Favorite Foods- Raspberries, Blackberries, Nuggets and French FriesHer Favorite Shows- N/A
Her Favorite Songs - Hello by Lionel Richie
Her Favorite Songs - Hello by Lionel Richie
She Can - Stand unassisted, walk with help, fake cry, clap and wave.
She Weighs - 19 lbs
She Stands - 27.5 in
Teeth - 8 teeth
Nicknames - Ryles, Rye Rye, Smiley Rylee, Rylee Mae and Froggy
She Loves - Sink baths, being teased, and the stairs
She Dislikes - Getting her ears checked by the Dr
She Dislikes - Getting her ears checked by the Dr
ALL ABOUT QUINN
Her Favorite Foods- Blackberries, Bananas, Cheese, Avocados, and QuesadillasHer Favorite Shows- N/A
Her Favorite Songs - Hello by Lionel Richie and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Her Favorite Songs - Hello by Lionel Richie and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
She Can - Shake head yes or no, clap, wave, and climb stairs
She Weighs - 19 lbs
She Stands - 27.5 in
Teeth - 8 teeth
Nicknames - Quinnie, BBQ, Q, Quinnie Rue and Grinny Quinnie
She Loves - Sink baths, the bathroom, food and Mama
She Dislikes - Sharing Mom's lap
She Dislikes - Sharing Mom's lap
It's been an amazing year being their mom. I lucked out with the perfect pair of babes. They are the most patient easy going little humans and I can't believe I get to be their mom. I love them both so much and I'm so glad we get to have them be the cabooses to our family.
Happy birthday girlies. We love you so much.
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