12 month appointment

The boys had their 12 month appointment today with Dr. Pulliam. It was the first time Isaac had met him and the second for Eden. They both did great, even when they has their toes pricked an didn't cry too long after they received their 3 shots each - although the cups I had at the ready helped immensely.

Eden is 25.4 lbs (81%) and 31.5 inches long (90%) and Isaac is 21.5 lbs (28%) and 30.5 inches long (67%). He said they are both doing great and very tall for their age even without taking into account their prematurity. They are both standing, pulling to stand (Eden still needs a little help) and Isaac is cruising & standing alone and attempting to stand without holding on to anything. They are both full of laughs and giggles and babbling, have found a love in cow's milk, although it's taking Isaac a little bit longer, he is making up for it in eating like a horse.

I was looking back through all the transcriptions the old pediatricians office finally sent over (he gave them to me because they are a paperless office - which I thought was kinda cool) and started remembering all sorts of things like when Isaac used to keep his fists clenched, up by his head and arms drawn back whenever he was upset or anxious. I had totally forgotten about that and it used to be such a huge concern of mine. I actually can't really recall when it stopped either.

I've done a pretty decent job at keeping their baby books updated over the course of the year as well. There's not many pages left to be filled out. After the age of one, it essentially consolidates to one page per year until age 5 and then overviews their first day of school. It's hard to imagine where we'll be when that happens but I felt the same way a year ago as I did about what's going on now. The first 6 months felt like they would last forever and the second 6 months flew right by. Here's to many more happy fun filled memories for our futures.