Playing along with Debi as per usual.
Most moms of twins know this often asked question" Are they twins?" is just a way to strike up a conversation, that most of the times, you'd rather not partake in. It's just one step up from :"Wow your hands are full" or "Double trouble". But often these days I get asked the question in all honesty and it is often replaced with: "How far apart are they in age? At last I have to acknowledge that yes, Little man L is way way smaller than his brother. He is tiny. In fact, he never grew into his 18 to 24 months clothes this winter and for summer I will have to buy for him still in this age group while Little Man C fits his age appropriate clothes perfectly. The ENT specialist has hinted that this could be due to all the tonsil trouble and that he might start growing rapidly if they are removed. The honest fact is that it breaks my heart - I love having twins and this almost "loss" of twindom gets to me. But developmental wise they are much the same - where Little Man C's gross motor skills are higher, Little Man L's fine motor skills are way above age. So what we are seeing more and more of, are those special twin moments.
We had a first special twin moment just minutes after their birth when a crying little man L in an incubator went quiet the moment his brother was placed next to him. As time goes on we are seeing more and more every day. Even with heaps of other children around them, they still make time to spend with each other.
We've had an incredibly hard time medical wise this year. It has been exhausting. In the last 3 weeks we had Hunter with tick bite fever, both of us with the freaking swine and all 3 kids twice with gastro - yeah last night was the same story - two puking and 3 pooping. To top all Hunter has been booked off for another week - his heart muscles are still affected by the pigs and he needs to rest. Last night I was in tears - I could not go on any more. I am struggling to make half a day at work even if I get some sleep, how do I work if I get none and still feel so run down. And my poor hubby is really not well yet. To top it all our dear Lucy also has gastro today. She came to work and I got her medicine with the kids, but she is not feeling great.
I had a teary conversation with God last night - I really need us to get a bit better. I really need His help. I am just, well, exhausted, tired, sick, disillusioned. Dear God, please I need a break!
I hope you are all feeling better very soon! I get lots of questions if the twins are identical, which cracks me up as they are as different as night and day. Liam has a full head of dark hair and an olive complexion and Tommy has blond fuzzy hair and is very fair. And Tommy is much bigger than his little bro. He's a pound heavier than Liam and at this size, that's a lot!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'd say you guys have had your fair share this year! I really hope you are feeling better soon. I do not know how you are doing it...no choice I'm guessing. Hang in there and I'll keep you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father...I come to you now in prayer for my friend Cat. Lord, I lift her family up during this time of illness. Lord, touch their bodies and heal them. Lord, give them rest in You and peace when they are not at rest. Lord, I ask that you lovingly comfort them during this time, and they they feel your peace. I as all of this in Jesus Name...amen
ReplyDeleteI hope He gives you one soon!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a challenge! Lifting you all in prayer too!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! I will be praying for you! I'm sorry yall had the swine flu and that yall have just been plum sick. I know that must be hard. Please remember I will be praying for you today through out the entire day.
ReplyDeleteMy heart cries right along with you. Feelings of exhaustion alone can make a person crazy. Just a little sleep can do wonders. I pray that you and your family will feel better soon. VERY SOON! I pray that you are able to accomplish what you need to at work so you can return home to your family in times of need.
ReplyDeleteIn addition, I enjoyed hearing about your experiences as a mother of multiples. My girlfriend just found out she's having twins and is in a panick. I hope she can find peace in reading your blog and stories here. I'm sure you were overwhelmed at first like she is.
I hope everyone gets better soon! Sound slike you have had a rough year with medical stuff. It will get better soon. Great pictures of the two boys!!
ReplyDeleteYou poor thing! I hope you feel better!
ReplyDelete*hugs* You have been through so much lately - my heart goes out to you! I will surely say a prayer for you that you all are healthy again ASAP and can move on to better things soon!!!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you...
Oh Cat! I am asking God right now to hear your cries. To bring healing upon your house. Lord, hear our prayers.
ReplyDeleteps thank you for finding the time to play along, sick & all. Adorable photos and I completely understand the saddness of having twins that don't appear to be twins :(
some days you can't imagine being any more tired than you are, but it does get better - hugs to you and thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteoh Cat, how hard it is to be the one looking after the rest of the family because you are the healthiest... not necessarily healthy, just better than the rest. I'll pray that you get the rest you need to continue on with all that being a mummy involves. I'll also pray for healing for your whole family, you have had more than your fair share this year!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I am SOOOOO sorry for all your troubles lately. It's so difficult sometimes, but this too shall pass....I have been there, and felt the exact same way, wondering if you'll make it through. I hope today finds you all on the mend.
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself (sometimes as a Mom you put yourself last on the list...)