baby drama

Right before the girls turned four weeks old, Roxie accidentally scratched Kelly's ear. She was excited when our neighbor came over, jumped off the couch and right onto Kelly. This gave her an inch gap on the back of her ear and caused us to make a trip to the hospital. 5 stitches later, and now a nicely healed scar, Kelly is much better.

Then...

At their 2 month appointment, we discovered both girls have thrust, Kelly more than Leanna. It is basically a yeast bacteria in the mouth. It is fairly common in breastfed infants, but requires some work to heal. They are on an antibiotic that has to be administered four times a day and anything that goes into their mouth has to be boiled. So, after every feeding we have to boil the nipples, pacifiers, anything. More medicine for the two ladies. Kelly had the antibiotic for the ear, Leanna is on Zantac, and now this oral medicine.

There was good news out of the doc's office though...

Both girls have gained 5 pounds since leaving the hospital YEAH!!
Kelly is now 10 pounds 7 oz. and Leanna 10 pounds 3 oz. Both are in the 45 % for weight but in the 10% for head circumference and length. Kelly is 21 1/2 inches and Leanna 21 1/4 inches.

They are strong little ones, they are pretty steady holding their heads up and are cooing like crazy. We finally have our first smiles!! What darlings.

Leanna

Kelly