Brock and Zac update - 31 July 08

Hi all

Just a quick update today.  We had our 4 month follow up appointment at KEMH last Thursday (yes, I know, I’m very slack).  The boys are continuing to grow and they were happy with the progress they have been making noting that even though they are six months old, there corrected age is 4 1/2 months due to them being premature.  I am booked in for some physio appointments up there to help with the physical stuff which is great. 

 So, to update you, Brock is now 6.11 kg (13lb 7 oz) and Zac is now 5.935 kg (13lb 1 oz).  Brock’s length is 61.3cm and Zac’s is 62cm.  And there head circumferences are 44.1cm and 44.6cm respectively.

 We have continued on the yoghurt once a day to try and introduce them to solids.  They are not too crash hot on it but are getting more used to it and eating more each day.  Here’s a couple of photos of each of them after trying it. 

 I have also included a photo I got with them both on the playmat and holding hands.  It’s great to see them finally noticing each other and looking and smiling at things that they do. 

Brock is really pushing himself up using his legs when he’s on his back.  He gets quite frustrated when you belt him in to the bouncer.  It is actually quite hard to belt them up when they are in there sleeping bags so I haven’t been.  Have a look at Mr Houdini (Brock) worming his way out of the bouncer.  And to keep it even I have put a photo in of Zac in the bouncer too. 

Ciao for now

D & E and the boys