DNA Results AND our 6 mth exam

First, I am sorry I haven't been around. A *little* hurricane called Ike has made things very interesting for us. We managed to survive, me BFing all 3 babies for 5 days while we were w/o electricity but no damage was done to the house although we had a very close call w/ a tree...it ended up on our neighbors garage & not on our bedroom!

The results for the DNA test came that same week. The girls are indeed fraternal. I had a gut feeling all along but put all my eggs in 1 basket when the perinatologist said they were identical. I took her word for it & as it turns out, she was wrong. I received a copy of the pathology report & although it does say that the trio is dichorionic/triamniotic, it also said that 2 placentas were fused & even numbered them placenta #2 & #3. Anywho...those that voted fraternal, give yourselves a pat on the back!

As for our 6 mth well baby, here are the stats...

Gabi ~ 15.6 (45%), 26 1/4" (60%)
Sofi ~ 14.10 (25%), 25 3/4" (50%)
Ian ~ 14.6 (5%), 26 1/8" (50%)

Gabi is officially off of the high calorie formula (Enfacare) & on to the regular stuff! Sofi & Ian both need to put on some weight so we will continue w/ the Enfacare. JustSofi's teeth are budding so she is going to be the next 1 to have some "Ikes". Ian is still a ways off though. They have hit all their developmental milestones except for sitting. Another thing for me to work on! They can balance for 2-3 seconds but then they topple over.

Um, I think that is about it! Oh....we get 2 solids per day now, in the am & then again in the pm. WOOT! Meats to be introduced in 2 mths.

 

Congrats on the 6 month mark! Those are great weights! Don't worry about the sitting so much. My boys didn't do it until 7 months. You have to remember there were early! Give yourself a big pat on the back for bfing all three in no power! You are Supermommy of the Year!

 

Sounds awesome! Glad you know the results!

 

Astrid - you are superwoman for sure!!! Amazing job on BF'ing your 'posse' during mean ol' Ike :hug:
As for the sitting, mine didn't sit really well until about 8 months

 

WHEW! Glad to know we aren't too behind then. They are just now able to balance themselves a bit but they are far from sitting!

 

Great appt Astrid. Happy 6 month birthday babies!!

 

Thanks for the update! It sounds like they're doing wonderful . WTG ebf'ing :clapping: .

Happy 6 months!

 

Happy 6 months!!

Glad ya'll came out of Ike ok.

That is great you found out.

Dianna

 

Good job Astrid!

Glad you are all safe and were able to come back and tell us your results of your children's DNA results yourself! It's great to hear from you!

 

:bow2:

Glad you know the results!!
Sounds like a great appt! I dont think my girls weighed that much at their 6mo appt! (weights in siggy, not in my head lol) Great job!!

 

QUOTE(Astrid @ Oct 2 2008, 04:13 PM) [snapback]1008749[/snapback]
First, I am sorry I haven't been around. A *little* hurricane called Ike has made things very interesting for us. We managed to survive, me BFing all 3 babies for 5 days while we were w/o electricity but no damage was done to the house although we had a very close call w/ a tree...it ended up on our neighbors garage & not on our bedroom!

The results for the DNA test came that same week. The girls are indeed fraternal. I had a gut feeling all along but put all my eggs in 1 basket when the perinatologist said they were identical. I took her word for it & as it turns out, she was wrong. I received a copy of the pathology report & although it does say that the trio is dichorionic/triamniotic, it also said that 2 placentas were fused & even numbered them placenta #2 & #3. Anywho...those that voted fraternal, give yourselves a pat on the back!

As for our 6 mth well baby, here are the stats...

Gabi ~ 15.6 (45%), 26 1/4" (60%)
Sofi ~ 14.10 (25%), 25 3/4" (50%)
Ian ~ 14.6 (5%), 26 1/8" (50%)

Gabi is officially off of the high calorie formula (Enfacare) & on to the regular stuff! Sofi & Ian both need to put on some weight so we will continue w/ the Enfacare. JustSofi's teeth are budding so she is going to be the next 1 to have some "Ikes". Ian is still a ways off though. They have hit all their developmental milestones except for sitting. Another thing for me to work on! They can balance for 2-3 seconds but then they topple over.

Um, I think that is about it! Oh....we get 2 solids per day now, in the am & then again in the pm. WOOT! Meats to be introduced in 2 mths.


great job and its good to hear they are doing so well!

question: were you on twoweekwait.com? your member name sounds familar

 

Yay for babies hitting their milestones! My girls weren't sitting unassisted at 6 months, I wouldn't worry about that!

 

Wow that's awesome that you are breastfeeding three babies! Yuu are totally amazing. Sounds like a great appointment

 

Astrid, it sounds like they are doing great! Good job Momma. :hug: I'm glad you got the results and don't have to doubt your gut feeling anymore.

 

I'm glad you found out the truth about your girls for your sake and theirs of course. That is amazing breastfeeding 3 babies. WAY TO GO! That encourages me to try harder.

 

Happy half birthday babies!!! Sounds like they are doing great!!!

 

Breastfeeding 3 babies!!! What an incredible mom you are. Congrats on a good appointment!

 

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great job and its good to hear they are doing so well!

question: were you on twoweekwait.com? your member name sounds familar


Ummmm...nope although I have been a member of Just Mommies for many years.

 

QUOTE(girls! @ Oct 3 2008, 09:54 AM) [snapback]1009974[/snapback]
Breastfeeding 3 babies!!! What an incredible mom you are. Congrats on a good appointment!


Yep, I love our morning BFing session. It is great to lay down in our bed w/ each 1 of them & have that special 1 on 1 time w/ them. I LOVE IT!

 

Great appointment Astrid! I am glad that you all made it out of Ike alright! Mine were not sitting too well at 6 months either, we could sit them and they would topple over after a couple of minutes.

 

great appointment!! mine weren't sitting well at 6 mos either...at least DD wasn't - DS was a bit better but not too much!

 

great appointment! Mine are not sitting either and my ped is not worried- especially since they are getting on their hands and knees and rocking! :blink:

 

I've been thinking about you! and voila... you made a post
surviving (even 1 hour) wihtout electricity is the PITS! kudos to you for enduing a long time and staying sane - LOL....
nursing all 3 babies is incredible! another kudos to you girl!
loved all the stats... the only thing missing is:

SOME MORE PICS TO ACCOMPANY THE UPDATE!

 

Astrid, awesome appt! Sorry to hear about Ike, but it seems you handled it amazingly! Mine didn't see exactly at 6 months either, so keep the faith!

 

OMG! You are truly wonder woman!! You should get the breast feeding award of the year. Those weights are great!! So glad you made it through Ike. Big high fives to you!