The next day, Charlie and Lily started solids. Their pediatrician gave us the go to start rice cereal, so on Tuesday we gave it our first try. It was interesting, to say the least! Our mistake was offering it to them before their bottles. While Charlie was happy to try whatever mommy wanted him to, Lily would have none of it. She was MAD that she had on her bib but no bottle. She screamed, cried and twisted so much that we couldn't really get any of the cereal in her mouth. Charlie got it in his mouth, but simply held it there, smiled, and spit it out. He was so cute though! We've been working on the cereal daily since then and we're making a little improvement. Yesterday I started mixing in a little applesauce for taste and they definitely like that better. And this morning Lily actually swallowed a few small bites. Baby steps!
Yesterday the babies went to the pediatrician for their 6 month well visit and some shots. Both babies are getting big! Lily weighed 11 lbs 6 oz and Charlie is 13 lbs 2 oz. The doctor said that they are in the 50th percentile for their adjusted age and we're happy with that! They are also meeting all the 3-month milestones and getting close to some more advanced ones - both babies are SO close to rolling over! We're hoping they do it any day now. Charlie has started babbling and cooing a lot - it's adorable! They both press down on their feet really well when we hold them up and they are tracking object with their eyes like champs. And sleeping - oh the sleeping! For 6 out of the past 7 nights the babies have slept through the night! Life is good when that happens. We are so, so proud of our super babies!
Charlie doesn't know what Mommy is putting in his mouth, but he's happy to give it a try.
Lily wants none of it. "Just give me the bottle!!!!"
I have no idea why this picture keeps coming out sideways, but it's super cute so I'm posting it anyway! Just turn your head to check out the stripy-ness.
Story time! Charlie was loving Clifford: The Small Red Puppy. Lily just wanted Mommy to get on with it already.
Joe managed to cuddle both babies after their shots yesterday. They needed the extra love!
For the first time ever, Joe purchased baby clothes! He found this outfit that says "A Wish Come True" at Walmart and couldn't resist buying it for the Bug.
It's leopard print Lily! Joe calls this her Peg Bundy outfit.
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Peg Bundy - bwahahaha! Love your cuties!
Long time follower from North Georgia De-Lurking! We have a 4 year old daughter and have been TTC #2 for 3 years. LOVE the outfit picked out by Daddy.....too cute. And they look fabulous in stripes! Congrats on the full nights sleep!
They are so cute, Brooke! I feel like I know you and them since starting to read about your baby journey after loving your food blog! Ahh, the food! Now the real messes begin! ;)
If you have a sec, I'm having a giveaway on my blog that would be perfect for you two!
They are so cute! I love the shirt that your hubby picked up for Lily. So cute!
Great to hear how well they are doing! They are getting so cute too. Fitting isn't it that Charlie has more hair than Lily....I think that happened with our b/g twins too! What a terrific start to your year....
Those pics are ADORABLE. Man, they get cuter every day!
Cheryl
LOVE the Peg Bundy look!!
What great news!
They are growing up so fast. Both Charlie and Lily are really making Mommy and Daddy proud.
Gosh they are sure cute!!!! I'm so happy that everything is going well & you are sure one happy, loving family! YEAH!!!
I am so happy they are doing so great. Keep up the great work =)
I don't think it's subjective - it is an actual fact that these are the two cutest babies in the entire world.
Aww, they look fantastic! I have twins (born at 28 weeks, now 7 weeks adj) and I too was told by the ped to start solids at 6 months actual age. Do you know why this is since everything else (except vaccinations) is based on their adjusted age? Thanks so much!
Peony - Charlie and Lily get vaccines based on their actual age, not their adjusted. They are 3 months adjusted butjust got their 6 month shots. Maybe it varies by NICU/doctor?
These babies are absolutely adorable! I'm so glad they are doing so well. That just shows they have a great momma and daddy!
Lily you just crack me up... Oh my little Charlie love bug you are absolutely adorable... Nice doo while eating. The pictures are absolutely adorable. Smile love bugs and enjoy your food. I'm enjoying the faces you make while eating it...
All My Love, Auntie :) xoxoxo
Just curious could you post a pic of joe and you when you were babies? My mom says Charlie looks just like his daddy and was wondering if they looked the same as babies
I think that's right that it varies by doctor. My pediatrician wanted to do shots based on corrected age. Each person has different experiences. Glad to see they are doing so well.
Sara didn't want food when we first started, either. She kept pushing it out with her tongue, which meant she wasn't ready to swallow. I just waited a few weeks and tried again. Lily may not be ready, especially being over a pound behind Charlie. I've read 13lb is kind of that magical number.
There are a lot of great books out there for resources. I've been using Super Baby Food by Ruth Yaron. She talks about what age babies can have which foods and tips if you want to make your own food to save money. One tip you might want to be careful of - apples are constipating. Bananas are, too, but they are a good beginner food if you mash them real well. Other great starters - mashed ripe avocados (great for brain development) and pureed sweet potatoes!
Can't wait to see them roll over!
they are sooooo cute! Love the difference in the way they reacted to the food!
Joe/Brooke -
I'm one of those strangers that you don't know that follows your blog... hope that's OK. You two remind me so much of my husband and I, it's almost scary. We have been trying to conceive our first child for over 2 years and have lost 2 babies in that time, and we have just began the stages of our first round of IVF.
I somehow came across your blog right around the time Annaleigh died, and I have followed ever since. I remember the first night I was reading... I read every post. I think I was reading for over 2 hours. And when I got to the one about Annaleigh, I just lost it. I cried so hard for you two. But my heart just broke for anyone and everyone that has experienced infertility and then baby loss. It seemed so unfair.
My reason for posting though... I wanted you to know that even though you are beyond all the rough stuff, you still have people cheering you on and praying for your family. I feel like I've shared in your journey some... I was sad for you on the hard days, and I wanted to celebrate with you on the good days. When the babies finally went home, I told my husband "Charlie and Lily were able to go home!" And he said, "who"? Then I remembered that we don't actually know you two! I hope that doesn't seem too stalker-ish! But I absolutely love how happy you both seem as parents. In your pictures, your babies are obviously adorable, but the smiles on your two faces are so genuine and infectious. I pray that we can someday have those smiles too.
I hope the new year brings you many blessings.
I cannot believe how big Charlie & Lily are getting! They are way too cute! And I totally LOLed at "Peg Bundy!"
BTW - you've got two blog awards awaiting you on my blog!
Sideways photo looks like there "hitting the rock" lol i love it!
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