The boys turned 9 months on Sunday--I can't believe it. Time is really flying by! However, we have started some serious sleep training/crying it out methods last night after advice from our doctor....so at about 11 pm last night--the time seemed to stand still!!!
We were still really struggling lately with the boys waking a few times a night out of bad habit.....and I would reluctantly go in and feed them in a zombie-like state. Thus, I knew something had to change--they used to be such great sleepers!!! What had happened?! (Vacation, teeth coming in, learning all kinds of new things like standing, etc......) Anyway, I really knew we had a problem when their naps started suffering too. So, after talking to the doctor yesterday about all this, he agreed that it was time for some "tough love". I think Anthony and I both knew that is what we needed to do---and we would half-ass it many times--but then give in and pick them up/feed them because we didn't want to wake the other baby......urgh---what a vicious beast!
So last night, we said to hell with it, and they can just cry through each other and will eventually fall asleep, etc. We would go in and check on them at 5 and 10 minute intervals to make sure they were ok, not poopy, etc, and then pat them and say goodnight and leave room again. Well, they cried for a straight hour. It really sucked. BUT--- Mason didn't wake up again, and when Noah did the 2nd time, I only had to go in once and then he fell asleep!
So, we will see how tonight goes, hopefully it just gets shorter and shorter until they have learned. The other kicker to this is that Noah has learned how to Pull himself up and stand in his crib holding onto the rails....then he just cries for us to come in! It is probably the cutest thing I have ever seen....but the most frustrating at the same time! ;) So we are also trying to get through this stage with Noah. On the other hand, Mason's 2nd tooth just broke through--so he is a bit fussier here and there-- but he is doing pretty well with it.
On another note-- they had their 9 month old Check-up yesterday--and both boys are in perfect health!! The only thing is that we need to start doing some stretching/training on Mason's neck for his tilt---so that the one side of his neck doesn't have shorter muscles than the other side.
Our little Buggy (Noah) weighs 17.05 lbs, and our big-man Bubba (Mason) weighs a whopping 19.8 lbs!!! I knew that he was bigger--but didn't realize he was almost 3 lbs bigger!! We were a bit concerned that Noah was too small, but he is still growing perfectly on his little growth chart--so there is no problem! Also, he is just so fricken' squirmy and active! He just does NOT sit still, and is almost crawling, standing, etc---so he is just burning a lot more calories too. The interesting thing though, is that Noah is actually TALLER than Mason! Noah is 27 1/2 inches, and Mason is 27 1/4! So, he may just be a bit taller and skinnier, and Mason short and stout! ;)
Another big milestone the boys have hit is that they are eating finger foods now! they can grasp little Cheerios and such and put them in their mouth! They are not perfect at it yet--but they really love doing it and we have tried so many new fun foods now! WE are also suppose to give them meats and a bit of dairy/protein now. This last week I started just giving them tastes of things I was eating-- lunchmeat, cheese, etc., so I think they will really like all this new food! We did find out though--that they "should" be eating a lot more then they are! So, my mouth dropped a bit (won't be the last time wiht this subject I'm sure!) thining about the amount of money we are going to be spending on baby food! So, I broke out the food processor, and started making some of my own yesterday. I think my approach is going to be to do what I can. I am not going to stress myself out about making my own baby food non-stop, but if it something I can just throw in the precessor, adn give to them right then---great! Also, I think I will make a few big batches to freeze once a week. At this point I think we have to from a financial standpoint! The realization of me getting a job is even more close at hand now...............Boo.
anyway-- that is where we are at! It is definitely a cool age--they are learning so much stuff, and so interactive--- but at the same time, this has been the hardest stage yet. I hear that it only gets harder in many aspects.....bring it on I guess! ;) Hopefully I can handle once they start sleeping at night again!
We were still really struggling lately with the boys waking a few times a night out of bad habit.....and I would reluctantly go in and feed them in a zombie-like state. Thus, I knew something had to change--they used to be such great sleepers!!! What had happened?! (Vacation, teeth coming in, learning all kinds of new things like standing, etc......) Anyway, I really knew we had a problem when their naps started suffering too. So, after talking to the doctor yesterday about all this, he agreed that it was time for some "tough love". I think Anthony and I both knew that is what we needed to do---and we would half-ass it many times--but then give in and pick them up/feed them because we didn't want to wake the other baby......urgh---what a vicious beast!
So last night, we said to hell with it, and they can just cry through each other and will eventually fall asleep, etc. We would go in and check on them at 5 and 10 minute intervals to make sure they were ok, not poopy, etc, and then pat them and say goodnight and leave room again. Well, they cried for a straight hour. It really sucked. BUT--- Mason didn't wake up again, and when Noah did the 2nd time, I only had to go in once and then he fell asleep!
So, we will see how tonight goes, hopefully it just gets shorter and shorter until they have learned. The other kicker to this is that Noah has learned how to Pull himself up and stand in his crib holding onto the rails....then he just cries for us to come in! It is probably the cutest thing I have ever seen....but the most frustrating at the same time! ;) So we are also trying to get through this stage with Noah. On the other hand, Mason's 2nd tooth just broke through--so he is a bit fussier here and there-- but he is doing pretty well with it.
On another note-- they had their 9 month old Check-up yesterday--and both boys are in perfect health!! The only thing is that we need to start doing some stretching/training on Mason's neck for his tilt---so that the one side of his neck doesn't have shorter muscles than the other side.
Our little Buggy (Noah) weighs 17.05 lbs, and our big-man Bubba (Mason) weighs a whopping 19.8 lbs!!! I knew that he was bigger--but didn't realize he was almost 3 lbs bigger!! We were a bit concerned that Noah was too small, but he is still growing perfectly on his little growth chart--so there is no problem! Also, he is just so fricken' squirmy and active! He just does NOT sit still, and is almost crawling, standing, etc---so he is just burning a lot more calories too. The interesting thing though, is that Noah is actually TALLER than Mason! Noah is 27 1/2 inches, and Mason is 27 1/4! So, he may just be a bit taller and skinnier, and Mason short and stout! ;)
Another big milestone the boys have hit is that they are eating finger foods now! they can grasp little Cheerios and such and put them in their mouth! They are not perfect at it yet--but they really love doing it and we have tried so many new fun foods now! WE are also suppose to give them meats and a bit of dairy/protein now. This last week I started just giving them tastes of things I was eating-- lunchmeat, cheese, etc., so I think they will really like all this new food! We did find out though--that they "should" be eating a lot more then they are! So, my mouth dropped a bit (won't be the last time wiht this subject I'm sure!) thining about the amount of money we are going to be spending on baby food! So, I broke out the food processor, and started making some of my own yesterday. I think my approach is going to be to do what I can. I am not going to stress myself out about making my own baby food non-stop, but if it something I can just throw in the precessor, adn give to them right then---great! Also, I think I will make a few big batches to freeze once a week. At this point I think we have to from a financial standpoint! The realization of me getting a job is even more close at hand now...............Boo.
anyway-- that is where we are at! It is definitely a cool age--they are learning so much stuff, and so interactive--- but at the same time, this has been the hardest stage yet. I hear that it only gets harder in many aspects.....bring it on I guess! ;) Hopefully I can handle once they start sleeping at night again!
Mason LOVED the little Ducky bath! Thanks Karysa!
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