Just a quick update from our doctor's appointment today. Both Ari & Saro are doing well, growing and gaining weight. Here are their 3-month stats.
Saro:
weight = 5.62kg (12 lbs 6oz) (25th percentile);
height = 57 cm (8th percentile)
Ari: weight = 5.12kg (11 lbs 5oz) (8th percentile);
height = 58 cm (8th percentile)
As we already knew, Saro is a bit "fuller" than Ari. That's why he's got those BIG cheeks :)
Friday, June 15, 2007
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
we're back...
ok ok, i'm sorry for not posting for so long! the boys sure have been keeping me busy!
Ari and Saro just turned 3 months old a few days ago and as their birthday gift to us, they have decided not to wake us up anymore. So for the past 3 nights, they have slept through the night!! They wake up just past 6am and in an excellent mood. Saro is usually the one that is awake and he doesn't cry, just makes some noise to let us know he's up... then he flashes us tons and tons of his beautiful big gummy smile :)
Other than sleeping through the night, they are also talking a lot more now, making all sorts of noises. You can even hold a conversation with them where they will respond back to you with gurgles of all kinds.
of course, with the good, there is always some bad... As they are getting older and more aware of what's going on, Saro has decided that he no longer likes the bottle. We have tried different bottles/nipples, and feeding at different times, places, by different people... Still he will usually only take an ounce or two and then refuse any more. Of course, this is already an improvement to the yelling he used to do when he merely saw the bottle... We're still hoping he gives in eventually so that I can go out and have Serdal feed them or just make going out with them a little bit easier.
Here are some recent pics (click on the pic to see bigger size):
Saro's famous smile - May 11, 2007
Ari, very intense playing going on - May 13, 2007
Mika holding Saro - May 27, 2007
Medzbaba with all his grandkids - May 27, 2007
Saro - June 3, 2007
Ari and Saro just turned 3 months old a few days ago and as their birthday gift to us, they have decided not to wake us up anymore. So for the past 3 nights, they have slept through the night!! They wake up just past 6am and in an excellent mood. Saro is usually the one that is awake and he doesn't cry, just makes some noise to let us know he's up... then he flashes us tons and tons of his beautiful big gummy smile :)
Other than sleeping through the night, they are also talking a lot more now, making all sorts of noises. You can even hold a conversation with them where they will respond back to you with gurgles of all kinds.
of course, with the good, there is always some bad... As they are getting older and more aware of what's going on, Saro has decided that he no longer likes the bottle. We have tried different bottles/nipples, and feeding at different times, places, by different people... Still he will usually only take an ounce or two and then refuse any more. Of course, this is already an improvement to the yelling he used to do when he merely saw the bottle... We're still hoping he gives in eventually so that I can go out and have Serdal feed them or just make going out with them a little bit easier.
Here are some recent pics (click on the pic to see bigger size):
Saro's famous smile - May 11, 2007
Ari, very intense playing going on - May 13, 2007
Mika holding Saro - May 27, 2007
Medzbaba with all his grandkids - May 27, 2007
Saro - June 3, 2007
Ari - June 3, 2007
Surfer dudes to be: Ari (left) & Saro (right) - June 3, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
2 month checkup
my little guys had a doctor's appointment today and had to get 2 shots each. They both handled it like champs, only crying for a little bit right after the shot. The doctor recommended I give them some Tempra before the appointment to help ease the pain and fight any possible fever from the shots and I think it has made them very sleepy. They last ate at 9:30am and still haven't woken up to eat again. (That's 4.5 hours - a long stretch between feedings for daytime!)
For those of you keeping up with their stats... Though they're both gaining weight, they are still in the pretty low percentile for their age. Their height has stagnated; they haven't grown in height since their last appointment. Dr. Silverstein said that she's not worried (yet) since they are gaining well and have gone up in the percentile standing for weight...
Saro: weight = 4.76kg (10 lbs 8oz) (25th percentile); height = 53 cm
Ari: weight = 4.41kg (9 lbs 12oz) (10th percentile); height = 53.5 cm
Saro, chillin':
The boys going for a walk in their new stroller (thanks Ara Medzbaba!! - we love going for walks now that the weather is nice!). Don't you just love Ari suckin' his paci? hehe.
For those of you keeping up with their stats... Though they're both gaining weight, they are still in the pretty low percentile for their age. Their height has stagnated; they haven't grown in height since their last appointment. Dr. Silverstein said that she's not worried (yet) since they are gaining well and have gone up in the percentile standing for weight...
Saro: weight = 4.76kg (10 lbs 8oz) (25th percentile); height = 53 cm
Ari: weight = 4.41kg (9 lbs 12oz) (10th percentile); height = 53.5 cm
Saro, chillin':
The boys going for a walk in their new stroller (thanks Ara Medzbaba!! - we love going for walks now that the weather is nice!). Don't you just love Ari suckin' his paci? hehe.
Sunday, May 6, 2007
new pix
it's late... i'm tired, but i'm using this quiet time to catch up on cleaning up, paying bills, and organizing a little. thought i'd quickly post some pix from the photographer we went to on Saturday. These are the raw images, the final image will have Ari & Saro together on a background (all digitally done by a graphic artist). Everyone at the mall was adoring our boys as they were in their most vulnerable, naked poses. Poor little guys!
Monday, April 30, 2007
hello again!
well, i hadn't realized it had been SOOO long since i last posted. I have made many attempts of sitting down and posting, but either Saro or Ari will usually pipe up and pull me away. So, this is attempt # who knows what... let's see how far i can get!
First, no blog update is complete without a few stats on their weights :) (as of Thursday, April 26th)
Saro: 9lbs 6oz
Ari: 8lbs 9oz
I can't believe the last time i posted they were still in the 7 lb range! Boy are they growing quickly!
April has been a busy month. We've had lots of visitors ooh & aww over our adorable wonders and sometimes, if you're lucky, they'll do a few tricks for you. Ari in particular loves to hold his head up and on the rare occasion, roll over onto his back!! He's very young for this little feat so we're extremely proud of the little guy. He even inspired his cousin Sasha to flip over and she's now rolling like the best of 'em.
We've also gotten more comfortable going out with the boys. We have started to give them bottles when necessary and this has allowed us to join our family for dinner at a restaurant and go over to Lori's house for a wine & cheese (or mocktails & prosciutto for Arda). This new found freedom will definitely make mom & dad's life a little easier so that we're not chained to the house for the next year!
On the not so fun side...
I had a little bout of mastitis... which was NOT fun, but it's all cleared up now and becoming a distant memory. I continued to have a lot of help from family (my dad, sis, and mother-in-law) but the time has come for me to face reality and today is my first day alone with them. AAAH! i'll have to write another post and let you all know how this week goes... hopefully, the boys feel bad for mama and don't give me a hard time!
here are some new pics for you to enjoy!
finally, a pic of me with my boys (March 31, 2007)
finally, a family picture! (March 31, 2007)
my hot dog and lucky duck (i.e. Saro & Ari, April 21, 2007)
my proud grandma holding her great grandchildren (April 21, 2007)
little Ari showing off his tricks (April 27, 2007)
Saro's version of tummy time (at least he's awake this time!) (April 27, 2007)
First, no blog update is complete without a few stats on their weights :) (as of Thursday, April 26th)
Saro: 9lbs 6oz
Ari: 8lbs 9oz
I can't believe the last time i posted they were still in the 7 lb range! Boy are they growing quickly!
April has been a busy month. We've had lots of visitors ooh & aww over our adorable wonders and sometimes, if you're lucky, they'll do a few tricks for you. Ari in particular loves to hold his head up and on the rare occasion, roll over onto his back!! He's very young for this little feat so we're extremely proud of the little guy. He even inspired his cousin Sasha to flip over and she's now rolling like the best of 'em.
We've also gotten more comfortable going out with the boys. We have started to give them bottles when necessary and this has allowed us to join our family for dinner at a restaurant and go over to Lori's house for a wine & cheese (or mocktails & prosciutto for Arda). This new found freedom will definitely make mom & dad's life a little easier so that we're not chained to the house for the next year!
On the not so fun side...
I had a little bout of mastitis... which was NOT fun, but it's all cleared up now and becoming a distant memory. I continued to have a lot of help from family (my dad, sis, and mother-in-law) but the time has come for me to face reality and today is my first day alone with them. AAAH! i'll have to write another post and let you all know how this week goes... hopefully, the boys feel bad for mama and don't give me a hard time!
here are some new pics for you to enjoy!
finally, a pic of me with my boys (March 31, 2007)
finally, a family picture! (March 31, 2007)
my hot dog and lucky duck (i.e. Saro & Ari, April 21, 2007)
my proud grandma holding her great grandchildren (April 21, 2007)
little Ari showing off his tricks (April 27, 2007)
Saro's version of tummy time (at least he's awake this time!) (April 27, 2007)
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Big Boys!
We had a doctor's appointment today and the boys got great reviews! Generally everything looks good. Both boys are growing well and guess what - Ari is taller than Saro!! However, Saro is still the heavyweight. The doctor was very surprised that they are gaining weight so well exclusively on breastmilk (with no formula supplementation). Here are their stats:
Ari
Height = 21 inches
Weight = 7lbs 6oz
Saro
Height = 20.5 inches
Weight = 7lbs 13oz
I haven't had a chance to download the latest pix from the camera. As soon as I do, I'll post our first family pic as well as the first decent pic of me and my two boys! the anticipation should keep you checkin' the site ;) hehe.
Ari
Height = 21 inches
Weight = 7lbs 6oz
Saro
Height = 20.5 inches
Weight = 7lbs 13oz
I haven't had a chance to download the latest pix from the camera. As soon as I do, I'll post our first family pic as well as the first decent pic of me and my two boys! the anticipation should keep you checkin' the site ;) hehe.
Friday, March 30, 2007
sleepless in Thornhill...
It seems my posts are few and far between these days. Every time I try to log in to type a few words, someone starts crying or it is time to feed the boys AGAIN...
This week was Serdal's first week back at work. I was very sad to have him leave - it was so nice being our little family for 2 weeks - but someone's gotta bring home the bacon so off he went. However, I've been very lucky that my dad took 2 weeks off work and has been coming by every day. I don't think I would have been able to handle being alone all day quite yet so it has been tremendously helpful having him here. He lets me get at least 1 nap in every day between feedings, changes lots of diapers, soothes crying babies, and has even cooked for me! He's been amazing - thanks dad!!
However, times are still tough in the Citak household... It seems Saro hasn't quite figured out that being in his crib in the dark means it is time to sleep. Somehow, he thinks it means it is time to stay awake and cry which leaves us pretty exhausted. There was one night this week, I think it was Wednesday night, where he slept well - waking up only for feedings. It was miraculous. However, it didn't last and he was up to his old tricks last night. The lack of sleep combined with what feels like the constant feeding is not a fun combination. However, i don't envy Serdal who is dealing with a lack of sleep and going to work AND missing his boys!
Well, i've been asked for more pictures so i am trying to take the time to pick a few to post. I'll try to do that more often, even if i don't have a chance to write much. (click on the picture to see a bigger version).
proud dad with Saro (in the hospital)
sleeping together in hospital (left: Ari, right: Saro)
Daddy getting ready to take our boys home (left: Ari, right: Saro)
Sleeping in the crib (left: Ari, right: Saro)
Catching some zzz's (left: Saro, right: Ari)
Cousins hanging out (left to right: Ari, Saro, Sasha)
Naptime... (left:Ari, right: Saro)
up close & personal with Ari
This week was Serdal's first week back at work. I was very sad to have him leave - it was so nice being our little family for 2 weeks - but someone's gotta bring home the bacon so off he went. However, I've been very lucky that my dad took 2 weeks off work and has been coming by every day. I don't think I would have been able to handle being alone all day quite yet so it has been tremendously helpful having him here. He lets me get at least 1 nap in every day between feedings, changes lots of diapers, soothes crying babies, and has even cooked for me! He's been amazing - thanks dad!!
However, times are still tough in the Citak household... It seems Saro hasn't quite figured out that being in his crib in the dark means it is time to sleep. Somehow, he thinks it means it is time to stay awake and cry which leaves us pretty exhausted. There was one night this week, I think it was Wednesday night, where he slept well - waking up only for feedings. It was miraculous. However, it didn't last and he was up to his old tricks last night. The lack of sleep combined with what feels like the constant feeding is not a fun combination. However, i don't envy Serdal who is dealing with a lack of sleep and going to work AND missing his boys!
Well, i've been asked for more pictures so i am trying to take the time to pick a few to post. I'll try to do that more often, even if i don't have a chance to write much. (click on the picture to see a bigger version).
proud dad with Saro (in the hospital)
sleeping together in hospital (left: Ari, right: Saro)
Daddy getting ready to take our boys home (left: Ari, right: Saro)
Sleeping in the crib (left: Ari, right: Saro)
Catching some zzz's (left: Saro, right: Ari)
Cousins hanging out (left to right: Ari, Saro, Sasha)
Naptime... (left:Ari, right: Saro)
up close & personal with Ari
