Kinley's Torticollis

We went to our 2nd torticollis physical therapy appointment last Thursday. The PT showed my mom, Lynda, and Jason how to do all the stretches and exercises and explained quite a few things to them. We all took turns and practiced with Kinley in front of the mirror to make sure we were doing them correctly. She said that she should get much better with the neck muscles on the left side within 4-6 weeks. So, that is hopeful! We haven't noticed much change in her head shape, but it hasn't even been 2 weeks, so keep praying for her head!

Here are some photos of us doing the stretches and Kinley is completely passed out by the end of the session!

If you would like to read about this condition, click on this link: http://www.torticolliskids.org/faq

If you would like to read about plagiocephaly, (the head problem), click on this link http://www.plagiosupport.org/

Kinley's been a little sick :(

Well, we lasted almost 4 months without an illness! Kinley got sick this weekend.....threw up, had 101 fever, cranky as ever! We took her to a pediatric urgent care center on Sunday and they told us she has a virus. They were very thorough and did the flu test, blood tests, and urine test, but no infections. So, we were sent home to wait it out.... her fever was gone by Monday morning and she was still feeling a little under the weather today. I took her to see her pediatrician on Monday and she also thinks that her reflux was getting worse again as well because of some of the things she was doing. So, we switched her medicine to the kind that Kason takes and hope for the best! We shall see tomorrow!

Our First Trip to the Zoo!

Well, we took the kids to the zoo today, along with every single other parent in Tulsa! Connie's mom has a big zoo pass and Connie and her girls and their friend, Madeline, Sharon and Cap, and the four of us went to the zoo! Can you believe it was 85 degrees in Tulsa today? EEEEKKK! I can't even imagine what July and August might be like! Kinley and Kason made it through about 2 exhibits before they passed out, then slept most of the rest! They did wake back up for a short time, then Kason fell right back to sleep! You can see our journey and our tired babies! Cap, Kason, and Kinley were all exhausted! When we got home, I took a nap with Kason, my little Kuddlebug :)

Kinley's Dr. Appt.

Kinley went to the dr. on Thursday for a weight check! She weighed 12 lbs and 7.5 oz! Wow! I can't believe how fast they grow! (this is her at her appt.)

I asked the dr. about her neck because she always has it cocked to one side. She can turn it the other way, but she won't if she has any choice at all. She does fine during tummy time, but she will crane that neck the other way anytime she can. Her pediatrician is referring her to a physical therapist because her neck muscles are too tight so we will see what happens. She also told me that she could be a candidate for a helmet because the back of her head is still flat and it hasn't rounded out. So, if we have to do that, we will, but I think that will be a little hard. Please pray for her :( I have no idea what to expect until this Thursday at her appt.

Drew's 1st B-day Party

Kinley and Kason went to their 2nd birthday party on Saturday!

Drew turned One on Sunday, February 22nd!

It was a rubber ducky party and there were lots of "Jarman kids". Jade, Eli, Cap, Isaac, Drew, Cole, Luke, Anna, Claire, Clay, Olivia, Allison, Kinley, and Kason were all there!

Drew's favorite present was a calculator that he received! He is playing with it in every picture that I took! Drew received a tunnel that Cap and Jade just LOVED! You can see Kinley above with the birthday boy! All her attention is on him! Kason is pooped from all of the excitement :)

Sleeping through the Night!

I think it may be safe to post this blog now :) (I'm still keeping my fingers crossed)
Kason has slept through the night (10-7) for 5 nights now in a row! Kinley is still working on it, she has slept through the night 3 of the 5 nights, but she is definitely on the right track!
Yay! Mommy & Daddy are super pumped about this new milestone! :)

2 Happy Babies

This is just a short video clip of the two of them happily playing with Mommy on her day off on President's Day!

Our cousin Parker!

Aunt Kelly and Uncle Nick brought Kinley and Kason's cousin Parker over on Sunday for a cookout! Parker was a little interested in the kids, but not much just yet. He was more interested in their binkies! He is crawling now and crawled around quite a bit! He also liked their new swing as it put him to sleep :) They brought a ton of Parker's clothes to pass down to Kason and Mommy is working on sorting them out! They also brought over one of his toys that he used to love and the kids really like it :) They are fascinated with the lights that it makes! Parker is a little over 8 months old in this photo.

Their First Fight

The twins have this weird thing. They will NOT look at each other! No matter how close we put them, they refuse to look at one another. So, today, Jason and I put them on their sides as close as could be and still, they wouldn't do it! It didn't stop them from getting in their first fight though....they don't have any problem punching one another! (They weren't really fighting, but it sure does look like it!)

Kinley found her hands!

Today, February 15th, Kinley found her hands! She was laying on the changing pad and looking out the window (one of her absolute favorite places to be) and she just started moving her fists in front of her face and staring at them. Of course, Mommy grabbed the camera. Thank goodness I got an external hard drive for Christmas! Who knows how many pictures we have so far and they are only 11 1/2 weeks old!

Happy Valentine's Day

On Valentine's Day, the twins got to spend the day with Mommy! Daddy had a basketball game, so we just played until he came home! Kason just loves the mobile and can't get enough of it....well, at least until he starts screaming :)

They got new matching overalls from Mommy and Daddy that Brooke and Sheri helped pick out, and they were so cute!

Then, after Daddy got home, we took them to GiGi's. Pam came all the way down from Kansas City to see them and watch them on V-Day! So, they played at GiGi's, took baths, and met Pam's dogs, Chase and Izzy! We went to see Paul Blart, Mall Cop which was VERY stupid. Don't go see it :)

Kinley was happy to see everyone and was really talking up a storm. You can see on the video :)

Our new best friend!

Kinley and Kason have a new best friend! They get to spend all day on Thursday with their new friend, Cap! Connie says that Kason is Cap's favorite :) Kason also follows Cap with his eyes wherever he goes! When I brought them in this morning, Cap went straight to Kason's car seat and just smiled and talked to him. Kason was all grins right back! They moved too fast to get a good pic though!

Today there was a little incident where Cap wanted their paci's. Connie told him no-no a couple times and put Kinley's paci back in her mouth each time because she would cry. He figured out that it was hers and then when Kason started crying later on, Cap was searching all over for Kason's paci to give to him! What a smart boy, Sharon! Don't know how Connie does all 3! She is a wonder-woman, I tell ya!

Lunch with Mommy

Mommy dressed the kiddos in matchy matchy clothes today because they were going with Connie to see the jump rope team perform! They were supposed to go to Daddy's school, but it got cancelled :(
They also came up to Mommy's school and ate lunch with her! What a treat for Mommy!

Daddy Dressed Me

Daddy dressed Kinley on Wednesday, complete with bow and socks! I have to admit, he does a very good job! Daddy is very into "dressing up" the babies!

New Swing

Kinley and Kason just LOVE their new swing! (Thanks Aunt Miriam and GiGi!) It's a cradle swing and plugs into the wall, too! No more batteries!

They both love to look at the mobile and just laugh and smile the entire time! Unless it is putting them to sleep which comes in quite handy! :)