The boys are still growing and getting stronger everyday. They turned 4 months old on November 10
th. Well actually, they were born 19 weeks ago but
gestationally they are only 13 weeks old. We learned that they will be Preemies through their first two years. Right now,
Kole is "
gestationally" right on target with his growth and development.
Kiefer, however, is a little behind and is more like 10 weeks. We have a Home Health Aid that will be coming to our home weekly to work with
Kiefer to help strengthen his development. This is very normal for Preemies and both boys will go back and forth with their developments. Right now
Kole is speeding ahead but remember how it was in the beginning.
Kiefer was born first and was our "Little Champ" in the hospital. He was the first one to nurse, first one to bottle feed and the first to leave the hospital.
Kole now weighs almost 13 pounds and
Kiefer is a little over 10 pounds. However,
Kiefer is 2" longer than
Kole. Our nicknames for both boys are "Buddha" and "Bean."
Kole definitely looks like Craig and will be our linebacker.
Kiefer looks like Craig's bother, Todd, and niece, Martina. They are definitely both Bale Boys!! Another reason
Kiefer is so much smaller is because he has a serious problem with Acid Reflux. We have been weighing down his formula with rice cereal from the beginning and he is on two different
meds to help. It has been recommended that we visit Children's Hospital in Denver for him to get an Upper GI Test and a Complete Feeding Study done to really find out how he eats and digests food. Not to worry - Again, this is very common with Preemies. We just need to find out exactly what is going on so
Kiefer can grow and pass up
Kole again.
We are having so much fun with these boys. I never thought motherhood could be so much fun. We are taking them on their first trip to Florida for Thanksgiving to visit Grandma and Grandpa
Windey. Just got them the cutest bathing suits and we are looking forward to getting them in the pool for sure.
We also hired an Au Pair from France and her name is
Morgane. She fits right into our family and we adore her. Now that she is here to help with the boys, I'm back to work full time. However, the boys are just a room away in case I need my "
KK" fix.
Never a dull moment at The Bale Household. Come and visit anytime!!
Shanah
Our first air travel with the boys. They were so good!!
Grandpa Windey with his family.
The boys having fun playing with Grandma in her bed in the morning while mommy and daddy Bale slept in.
Grandpa Windey & Kiefer having fun together.
Grandpa Windey with his family.
The boys having fun playing with Grandma in her bed in the morning while mommy and daddy Bale slept in.
Grandpa Windey & Kiefer having fun together.
Happy Kiefer -- Tired Kole
Craig, Shanah, Grandpa Windey with Kole, and Grandma Windey with Kiefer and their dog Lucie.
What an interesting day. Vivi, Morgane and I were baking to get ready for my Cookie Exchange. Morgane decided to make Oreo Truffles, Vivi made Caramel Corn and I made my Chewy Ginger Cookies. Vivi and Morgane decided to get into a chocolate fight in the kitchen. OMG!! There was chocolate all over the place. Teenagers - or should I say "young adults"!!
