I am constantly amazed at how different Cole and Garrett are. When I was pregnant with Garrett my mom warned me that each baby is so different and I didn't believe her (sorry Mom!). I was sure that I had it all figured out from going through it with Cole. Was I ever wrong!! Even though my labor was the same, they broke my water at the same time, I started pushing at the same time, and they were born only a minute apart, that was about all that was the same!! For starters, they look nothing alike - Cole is a mini-Russ and we aren't quite sure who Garrett looks like (but he can't look that much like Russ because he looks nothing like Cole). Both are darling, just different. Cole loved to be held all the time and Garrett is content to play by himself. Cole wanted to be cuddled while he wound down for naps and bed time, while Garrett wants to be put in his bed (he arches his back and fusses until he is put down).
And then there is the size difference... just take a look at the pictures and it will say it all. Even though they were born in the same season (only two weeks difference), I have had to buy Garrett new 6-9 month clothes because Cole seemed to skip that size and move right into 12 month stuff. Cole took forever to roll because he couldn't get his chub to roll over, while Garrett rolls like crazy. Cole outgrew his infant carrier at five months because of his weight. Garrett is eight months old and is still in it. Cole was off the charts for both height and weight and Garrett is in the 60th percentile for height and only the 39th percentile for weight. I took Gar to the doctor this week and I am having to add rice cereal to all of his baby food just to add a few extra calories and I am to feed him until he doesn't want anymore. He isn't really interested in nursing and if I can get him to eat, he is only eating about 3 ounces at each feed (and he won't take a bottle - I've even tried sippy cups without success - and he hates formula and throws it up). Cole on the other hand was a hoover and would eat anything that was put in his path. He used to be so loud when he ate that I wouldn't nurse in public because I was so embarassed. He would take a bottle from anyone, as long as it had milk in it. I looked through Cole's medical records when we moved and the doctor's comments were, "huge, cheerful" (4 months), "enormous, happy" (6 months), and "chunky" (9 months). Garrett on the other hand is a peanut. Even though he is "normal", he seems so small to me. And the fact that he isn't eating stresses me out. I never worried if Cole missed a meal because he had plenty to spare, but I feel like Garrett is going to starve if he misses a meal.
I'm sure that as they both continue to grow I will notice even more differences between the two of them. I think it is part of what makes each stage so much fun. I love their differences and the unique things about each of them. How did I get so lucky?!
Garrett - September 2008 - 8 months
Cole - September 2006 - 8 months
Friday, October 17, 2008
TWO OF A KIND -- or not so much!
Posted by Katrina at 1:13 PM
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That is so fun!! I guess we would get bored if they were all the same, right? You are right though, they are both adorable!! I can't believe how old Garrett is already! Time really flies, doesn't it?
I was laughing as I read your post--I've had a similar experience with my boys. Max is still not even on the charts for weight. We have to do "power packing" and I get so frustrated when he refuses food. Ugh-this mom stuff is hard :)
You really are blessed to have two such darling boys. I don't have anyone else to compare my little guy to, he's the only one I managed to get:) I just am always amazed how they just come with their own gifts and talents. It's a true testimony to life before this I think.
Very cute!! boys!! Garrett looks healthy enough!! Maybe he will just be a little wire-y guy his whole life. (a bull rider??. Oh well he will have his BIG brother to protect him!!
Can't wait to see them in person at Christmas!!
Of course they have to come completely different, so right when we figure something out it doesn't work on the next one. Of course I haven't come close to figuring Carter out after 5 years!
I hope that you are doing okay. I think about you all the time. Are you going to be coming home anytime soon??? I HOPE!!!
Landon and I were just sitting here and laughing out loud. I have never even seen pictures of cole that age. Thay are definately different in many ways.....mostly size. Garrett looks just like you!!
Wow! Cole was a little "chunk" as a baby. They are both so cute and Garrett, is especially adorable! My little Nicholas won't eat anything either! He'll take his bottle and a few Cheerios but he isn't a fan of baby food or food in general! You would think he'd LOVE it since he is a boy! Karlee, on the other hand, gobbles up everything in sight, food or non-food! I worry a lot but I keep telling myself, he'll eat when he's hungry enough. He has four teeth coming in on top at the same time so I think that also has something to do with it! Now, if I could just get my 3 year old to eat something other than Instant Breakfast and PB&J! Anyone with kids has been down this same road! Remember, they are little people and don't need as much as we think they do! You're such a good mom! It's obvious! Have fun!
ok, even though they look way different they are both so cute.
it's fun to hear about your experiences! I look back at the time when Jackson was two and Tanner was a baby and how it seriously ruffled my feathers!!! It definately gets easier...then you get ready to have more...except us, we are still enjoying our time while the boys are finally not so hard to manage :) You're a good mom and I'm glad to hear that sometimes you feel like you need to lock yourself in your room too.
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