Update on us and pictures

[*Lindsey*]

It's hard to believe Hazel and Lucy will be 6 weeks old tomorrow. The
days fly by so quickly around here, which is good but I also know I'll
look back and think how it all went by too quickly.

Gabriel and Sophia have finally adjusted to their new baby sisters.
They're playing much better together and love helping with Hazel and
Lucy.

My girls have a preference for their mama. Even when Kevin holding
them, they fuss! They acutally turn their heads/bodies in my
direction, especially if they hear my voice, but it's just like they
KNOW where I am.

They don't seem to know what to do with themselves after they've
eaten. If they're not sleeping or nursing, they're fussing. Hazel and
Lucy will each spend a few minutes in the swing or bouncy seat. They
love to be held (by me!) or carried in a sling, wrap, or mei tai. I
can't wait til it's easier to carry them both together. Right now the
only way it works is with them criss crossed in a pouch which doesn't
allow me to be very productive.

We have introduced a pacifier. We started it for car rides (they hate
their carseats and scream). We also began using a pacifier when we
went to church and they both wanted to nurse at the same time. Tandem
nursing two infants requries a lot of positioning, pillows and
exposure. They are using their pacifiers at home more now which is
saving my sanity and nipples!

The hair on the top of their heads starting falling out right around
Thanksgiving. They look really funny. It seems like the back and sides
are staying put for now at least.

They are both growing well! Our home baby scale showed Hazel at around
9 pounds and Lucy near 10.

Here are some new pictures:


Our Christmas card picture:
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...istmascard.png

All 6 of us after Mass:
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1.../familyof6.png

Hazel (L) and Lucy (R):
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ytummytime.png

Lucy:
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1.../lucyboppy.png

Hazel:
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...hazelboppy.png

Screaming Hazel (L) & Lucy (R):
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1.../mcscreamy.png

[renaissanceed]

Lindsey, they are so cute and your whole family looks great! I can't believe you have time to post with 4 kiddos and only dial up connection!

I hear you about the hair - Silas has lost the top of his hair in clumps although the sides and back are still there.

[sorteep]

great pics.. how do you find the time !! beautiful family !!

[Curlita]

Thanks for posting these, Lindsey! I remember when Dylan had that hairdo... bald on top and a fringe along the sides.

[chubbycheeks]

Just adorable!!

[brooklyn_warbler]

nak

nice to have an update! your fam is so cute!

what kind of scale do you weigh them on?

[GinaRae]

Wonderful!!!!! Loved seeing the photos.

Lachlan's also pretty fussy with daddy and/or at least turning his head towards wherever I am, even if I am not talking!! It's so odd he knows right where I am!

[*Lindsey*]

Thanks mamas! :

Robina, we got a baby scale at Meijer (it's like a super Wal-Mart). Not sure if there is one of those were you live.

Here's one that's similar. Ours isn't electronic, though.