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| Rachel and Haley |
The girls turned 2 today! I can't believe my baby girls are 2! Happy Birthday! They are growing up so fast and making good progress in their development. They have come a long way the past year. They still have a lot of catching up to do, but lately we have seen some good progress. They are approximately a year behind in their development. Here is an update on each girl.
Rachel: Rachel is getting closer to walking, but not sure when she will do it by herself. She's a little apprehensive. She is pulling up using anything she can and is cruising along the furniture. She is also walking holding on to a push toy. She is getting around well even though she is not fully walking yet. Rachel is also making some progress in her fine motor skills. She is inquisitive and studies things well. She loves exploring new things around her. She is not saying any words yet. We have speech therapy, but Rachel is behind in language skills due to her hearing loss. We have been working on getting her to wear her hearing aids more often. It has been a challenge getting her to wear them as well as her glasses. As for Rachel's eating, we are still working on that with the OT. The progress has been slow, but Rachel does like to put Cheetos Puffs and beef jerky in her mouth. She will spit some of it out, but does swallow some. Rachel is still getting fed through her g-button. Rachel weighs 24 pounds.
Haley: Haley is walking. Haley has also been trying to climb on things. She has good coordination. Despite her low vision she is able to get around well. As for her vision, we don't know exactly what or how much she sees, but she does see something. We present objects and toys in front of her and she will reach for them. She will walk towards me when I'm near. She loves looking at lights and the light coming in the windows. Haley loves lots of attention and loves to be held. Haley is also behind in her speech and not saying any words. She is making some new sounds as well. Haley is drinking from a sippy cup well, but we are still working on getting her to eat more table foods with texture. She prefers soft baby food. Haley still has not made it to 19 pounds yet. She weighs 18 pounds 14 oz.
The girls had a good birthday today. They got some gifts and balloons. We are having a family party this Saturday with cake and ice cream.
On this day we also remember our angels - Braden, Dallin, Ashlyn and Kaitlyn. We love and miss you very much.
Birthday pictures from today:
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| Rachel playing with the balloons |
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| Rachel and Haley opening a gift |
They are both so precious! Happy Birthday little ladies!
ReplyDeleteHaley's hair is getting super long! Rachel still looks so much like her Daddy! Happy Birthday girls! Happy Birthday to your Angels too I know their siblings are watching over Rachel and Haley from heaven! I can't imagine the progress your beautiful girls will make in the year to come!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Rachel and Haley! You are so special and precious! Amanda and Thomas, during the last 2 years you showed how much faith, love, and dedication can do. You are a blessing and inspiration to so many. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteLove, Claudia.
The girls look so cute in their shirts and with their adorable diaper covers!!
ReplyDeleteThe last picture is so funny with them opening their gifts and of course eating the paper :)
Your family has had two years that has strengthen your faith and love and brought you closer as a family. Thank you for sharing the last two years with all of us.