Four Marshmallows: Four Months Old!

Sunday, October 6

Devyn and Kinley turn 4 months old tomorrow! Wow! It is also the one month anniversary of Devyn's homecoming from the hospital. That means we've survived (and enjoyed) the first month of parenthood with twins at home.

Thursday the girls helped Daddy cheer on the Browns. I'm not sure how excited they were that the Browns won...but Dad sure was happy!

Hmm...maybe I'm not the only one in the family who doesn't enjoy watching football.

Friday the girls had yet another doctor's appointment (we average about 2 per week). This one was with their pulmonologist (lung doctor). The appointment was a follow-up from their stay in the NICU, as well as a referral for the Synagis vaccine. Their examination went well....no major problems or concerns. We did learn that Kinley now weighs 9 lbs. 5 oz.! I am still in shock! Devyn was weighed as well, but we can't tell how much of her weight is from the casts. I was shocked to learn more about the vaccine however. The Synagis shot helps prevent RSV, a common respiratory virus that is especially dangerous for preemies due to weakened immune and respiratory systems. The vaccine is administered with 5 shots, each one month apart. Each shot is about $1000....so that's $10,000 for both girls! I bet our insurance company just loves our family!

Devyn received her new full-leg casts, so it's been a rough week. Thankfully her braces have come in, so we will take her in this Tuesday to remove the casts and try out the braces. I pray that they are more comfortable for her...which should make her happy...which would make us much happier! The doctor said she will have to wear them all the time at first, and then it will depend on how her feet respond to the braces. It is possible she may need to be casted again in the future, but I hope not!