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07-29-2008, 09:23 AM
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So this on the other website, exciting to hear he is making leaps and bounds.
"Andrew had a second doctor's appointment and was up to 7lbs, 9ozs. The doctor told us to stop treating him like a preemie and instead like full term baby. No more strict 3 hour feeding schedule - now we feed on demand...and let me tell you our little guy is demanding. We go back to the doctor on Tuesday, 7/29 and I am sure he has hit the 8 pound mark! We also had an eye doctor appointment and all looks good. His eyes are maturing correctly and they don't foresee any problems. It is hard to believe we have been home for 2 weeks already! " Can't wait to hear how he did at the doctor today, and wonderful news about his eyes maturing correctly too.
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07-29-2008, 12:46 PM
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Jen, he's blown us all away from the word 'go'. Both babies have. They both 'middle fingered' (thanks for that, other Lisa
 ) all the rules, and I'm sure he will have a spectacular check up. I'm going to fall out of my chair if he's crossed 8lbs...Is it weird that I really want to go and squeeze him?
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07-30-2008, 10:42 AM
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Hello everyone...
We passed the 8 pound mark. His weight yesterday was 8 pounds 3 ozs. He is measuring 20 1/4 inches. I can't believe how much he is growing. He is definitely playing catch up. The doctor was very pleased. I elected to vaccinate him but I did request that they space them out. I love my doctor and he did give me the lecture about vaccinating and I told him that I planned to vaccinate but that I just wanted them spread out. He then told me about there being no scientific evidence to prove that theory and I just looked at him and said - so be it - but it is my call since I am his mom and I want to spread them out. He was fine with it and I was proud of myself. I surround myself with the best doctors and I do have a tendency to put my trust in them...after all - he is the one that graduated from COrnell Medical School. But, I just needed to do this for my own peace of mind. I almost started crying when they gave him the shots...i kept saying to my husband - hope we made the right decision. DH is a cop and sees things black and white - his decision was to vaccinate and not think twice! We have to go back 8./19 and then for his four month check up on 9/24. Wow...where is the time going. I have been out of work since 3/8 - and I am going back in October part time from home and then 11/3 full time (with 2 days from home). My boss has been incredible...but I cannot believe how the time is flying. He told me I could stay out until the 1st of the year. But that would be too many months on Leave of Absence. I finished with disability last week...now I am on parental leave and vacation time. I have one month with no pay before going back part time. I know October will be here in a blink. Oh yea, we also set the date for his Christening - 9/6. I also have a question...how do you turn off your signature line if you want to post and not have it show up in that thread? I wanted to post in the infertility thread and I noticed a few of you were able to turn it off. I would like to post but also want to be considerate! He has been such a good baby...he has been keeping us (actually me  ) up at night...but there is no avoiding that since it is impossible to keep him up during the day. He loves to lay on my chest - so we nap frequently during the day. I want to get his announcements done and also his baptism invitations today. (BTW - I used Kodak gallery and the announcements came out great! I did one for Andrew and one for Abigail. I saved so much money doing them myself. The places on line wanted 1.50 and up per announcement!)OK - thanks for checking in on us. You guys are the best!!! Jen edit...ok -all the fooling around and now my sig line is gone and I can't figure out how to get it back. I even deleted everything and "reposted" it.
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07-30-2008, 11:03 AM
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Jen - your siggy is there...look under where you submit there is a check box to show it or not. WOW Andrew is doing AMAZING! I can't believe his is over 8 lbs now!!! What a strong little guy!
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07-30-2008, 01:01 PM
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Holy Cow!!!! What a great grower Andrew is!!! Watching them get their shots is hard. Both of my girls eyes got really big and then the big whale of a cry came. Thanks for keeping us posted.
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07-30-2008, 02:02 PM
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Jen that is just awesome. Keep it up!!
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07-30-2008, 03:16 PM
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Jen. He's just absolutely knocked my socks off. I'm almost in tears. I feel like I did when my goddaughter had cancer and we did a jig of glee the day she finally made it back to 50lbs (she got very skinny, dropped all the way to 41lbs at her worst, when she was 7, and toward the end of that year she made it back to 50lbs). She was still in chemo, but I was SO careful with her diet, packing on those calories, giving her energy drinks, everything, but we took those little victories when they came.
And you ma'am, do not be the slightest concerned to post in the IF thread about your siggie. I don't think a single one of us would have an issue with that. I don't remember who it was, but someone said it before...IF never leaves you. Don't you feel like you aren't 'allowed' to be with us. 
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07-30-2008, 03:26 PM
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So I was sitting her sobbing and the girls are going 'what's wrong'. I could barely get out that Andrew had been to the doc and his weight, etc. And they said 'so why are you crying?'. I managed to get out 'because he's perfect, and she should be here too.' I pulled it together a little and said 'I swear, I feel like he's growing for two'.
Jen, I know sometimes people want to stay upbeat for the one who's suffered a loss, but I know it can't go away in you. Don't ever forget how much they both have touched us.
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08-01-2008, 07:34 AM
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Thanks Steph...you made me tear up.
I wish she were here too. I get so angry sometimes! Then I think about the miracle that Andrew is here and I just cry! The social worker was awesome at the hospital and she said we will feel it more during birthdays or when we see other sets of twins and she is right! I tell DH all the time - it upsets me so much when I flash forward 2 - 3 years and see him playing by himself...she should be there playing with him!!!!! Did you (or anyone reading this) ever hear of Randy Pausch? He was a professor at Carnegie Mellon Univ. who was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. His story is incredible and totally inspiring. I heard of his story on Good MOrning America last fall and his book The Last Lecture came out while I was in the hospital. It was a quick, easy read - but completely changed my outlook on things.
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08-01-2008, 07:38 AM
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Jen - My MIL bought me The Last Lecture. I've read some of it. It is quite the story.
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08-01-2008, 07:48 AM
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I need to read the book.. I saw him on the today show. So sad that he finally passed but what an impact to make on the world.
Jen, I know you will always mourn sweet Abby, but what a blessing she was in her short life. HUGS to you today.
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08-01-2008, 10:32 AM
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Jen I cannot imagine, but know we too mourn with you over Abigail and rejoice over Andrew, your story is an inspiration to many of us here. I will have to check that book out. Thanks!
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