Trying new things

The past week has been full of changes...

Both are loving their fruits and vegetables, they have it as their breakfest, lunch and dinner and drink about 4 bottles a day. They slept through the night 2 days in a row (7:30pm-5:45am) I got 6 hours of sleep!!! That hasn't happened since I was 6 months pregnant (big tummy,kicks on the ribs and of course the pee breaks every other hour)

Chance had a rough week and a half, getting the helmet, adjusting to new foods, and taking only 4 bottles. He has been glued to my hip. Kinley on the other hand has become slighlty more independent, loves to play and grab toys. She use to always be the one in my arms, but loves to play on her mat and try to eat her toes. It is so neat to watch them develop and explore.

We also tried the bouncer for the first time last week...Chance likes it on most days.He loves to stand up!

Doc Band

Last Friday Chance got his Doc Band on. I didn't know anything about it before I was told Chance will need one so I figured most people don't either... here is a little information explaing whats going on:

What is Plagiocephaly?
Plagiocephaly is easily explained as an oblique head shape, one side of the head becomes flattened. This occured to Chance because the muscles on one side of his neck were strained, causing him to always lay with one side of his head in the same direction.


How is it treated?
Plagiocephaly is treated with the help of a Doc Band, provided by Cranial Technologies. Chance had to have his head casted, which provided a perfect mold of his head shape. With this mold, he had his own Doc Band created. The band is made out of an outer plastic shell with a foam lining. It weighs about 6 oz. The band applies mild preasure to the prodominant areas, causing the flat areas to reform.Chance wears his "helmet" 23 hours a day. He get's an hour off each night at bath time. At that time, we wash off the band using rubbing alcohol and a toothbrush. He's adjusting to it pretty well, for the most part doesn't seem to notice it.
Eventually I'm going to decorate it! :)

Animoto Videos

Below is short videos put together through Animoto. I'm a big fan...

Video of Chance

Short Videos

Chance rolling over

Chance rolled over last Tuesday!!! I haven't had much free time this week to post anything so I didn't get to share our big news earlier. (sorry)He isn't the biggest fan of showing off his new skill but we are working on that. The first time he did it I didn't have my camera with me, and he had done it 2 or 3 times. I was very bummed out that I didnt tape it. After that I learned my lesson and have the camera with me at all times! Such a rookie mistake. I haven't got a chance to upload the video yet since it is on my camcorder but it will be on here soon.

Kinley rolling over

Kinley rolled over for the first time today! She is so light she just turned a little and went flying over... I about scared the day lights out of her from all my excitement and cheering.