Differences

It’s interesting to see the differences between Colin and Veronica. Besides the obvious — he’s approaching 6 pounds, she’s more than 9; she has lots of darker hair, he has a fuzz of blond; she’s home and has had very few problems from being born early, he’s still in the hospital on oxygen — they each are developing in their own ways.

Both babies are very strong, and have good head and neck control. They both enjoy tummy time, and like to push up and look around when they’re awake. Colin prefers to be held in a “cradle” hold so he can see. When you snuggle him on your chest, he will either push up and look around, or wiggle his way down to his preferred position. Veronica, on the other hand, loves to be held snuggled against the chest — at least for a while. Eventually she wiggles down to be cradled as well. 

Colin opens his hands quite regularly; Veronica keeps hers in fists most of the time. 

Colin will track a toy with his eyes (and by turning his head) as you move it from one side to the other; Veronica doesn’t do this yet. She bats at toys when they hang above her head, but Colin grabs things (when placed in his grasp) and hangs on for quite some time.

Veronica has discovered her hands and brings them to her mouth to suck on somewhat regularly; Colin still is attached to his pacifier. 

Veronica loves to nurse; Colin prefers the bottle. 

Colin seems to recognize Mom’s voice (and probably Dad’s too, but I’m not there to see it so I don’t know for sure), but I haven’t noticed the same response with Veronica.

Both babies prefer to be held over lying in their cribs, and both are capable of crying for long periods of time — which will be interesting when they both are home.