Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Boobs

Both babies tried breastfeeding this week for the first time. Dillon (being the guy) had no problems and LOVES it. Madeleine is not so sure. She latches on, but seems rather disinterested in the whole affair. She only seems to go for a few seconds at a time. Dillon on the other hand would quite happily spend 24 hours/day on there. Another step forward though.. and closer to getting out of here.

Dillon is now up to 4lbs 14oz (He'll probably hit 5 lbs today), and Madeleine is 3lbs 10oz. We have had some ongoing problems with the reliability of the scale in Madeleines incubator, so now we are are weighing them both on an external scale. Here they are hanging out on the scale.

Dillon...




..and Madeleine

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

If they aren't just the most precious little darlin's ....
I don't know what is! I can't believe how much they look alike being boy and girl. Madeleine looks like a real live doll in that little outfit!
How are you enjoying breast feeding Ab? Isn't it just the coolest thing? And why does it not surprise me that Dillon latched onto it so quickly????
haha
Please give them a cuddle for me when they're snuggled in there.
'Til next time, loads of love 'n stuff from Lil XOX XOX

Anonymous said...

Dear Abby & David;
So pleased all is going well with the babies. We both wish David a very Happy 40th Birthday. How time has raced by!
Love and hugs from Aunt Marian & Uncle Ted.

Anonymous said...

AW MY GAWD are you 40 David? Well Edmonton isn't Tuscany but hey where else would you be writing about boobs! Glad to see that everything is going well. Dillon is a hefty little thing and Madeline will catch up soon.
Take care, JJJ

Anonymous said...

Happy Bithday David, today is your day !!! Enjoy it !! Abby get David a shooter ( tequila ) when you go out for dinner. We wish you were here, all of you !!! Come home soon and give the kids a big hug from Jody and I.

Michael

Anonymous said...

How wide eyed they are now and really taking on a character as they grow! Ab, you finally get the great sensation of breastfeeding, a milestone yet again. You deserve it after all you've been through. thanks for the video's dave...really love them
cheers

Kelly and Larry said...

Well hope everything goes well with the Breast feeding Ab!!
If it does there truly is nothing like that bond!! Don't get discouraged or take it personal if it doesn't!! Some babies just go for it and some don't??
By the sounds of if Dillon is on his way and I will keep my fingers crossed for Maddy!!
Larry says by the looks of it you will be just fine!! Ha Ha
Wow is it me or does Dillon have a double chin happening?
Just to adorable both of them!!
For some reason Maddy's video would not play for me??
Just love seeing them regardless!
Enjoy Ab, and thanks for yet another great update David!
Lots of Love and stuff!!
Auntie Kelly & Uncle Larry
xo xo xo xo xo

Anonymous said...

Happy 40th David!! Great to see you and Abby and the babies are doing great. Every day is one step closer to when you'll all be coming home together. Looking forward to that, and to catching up with you this weekend.

Lots of love,
Cheers>>Heather

Joelle said...

Happy Birthday David!! Hope you get a big dump of snow for your special day so you can REALLY enjoy the great white north. Soon you'll be back to rain rain rain!

Anonymous said...

Hey David,
Heard it was your birthday! and your 40th at that.... Wow your getting up there. Hope it was a good one. We wish you all the best in your 40's just think the next decade you hit your two little pea's in a pod will be 10 years old.
Love and miss you! Nicki Adam Kassey Jaden and Nick