My March of Dimes- March for Babies team

So, as many of you know, I'm very open about what we went through having twins born at 25 weeks gestation. I'm happy to share our story with other moms of micro preemies or anyone who is curious about the many obstacles that preemies face. I have talked with many other micro preemie parents who have been through and will continue to go through much worse than we have. I'm forever thankful that our story is one of the more positive stories out there.
Our story may have been much worse if it weren't for the research and funding of the March of Dimes. As far as I know, the March of Dimes is the only national charity that helps premature and sick infants have the best start possible. The March of Dimes uses 77% of every dollar for lifesaving research, education and innovative programs that offer hope for preventions and solutions for babies born too soon or with birth defects.
My oldest son was born at 32 weeks gestation back in 2001. He, luckily had no issues and only spent 21 days in the NICU. He caught up within months and at 8.5 years old, nobody would have guessed that he was a preemie. In those few years between my oldest being born, and the twins birth, so much had changed in terms of treatments.
So, having said all of this...I am walking in the March of Dimes March for Babies. This is the second year for team Macomber Miracles. Last year, we had to push the boys in the stroller. This year, I'm hoping to have at least Addison be able to walk some of it! This is a cause near and dear to my heart and I feel like it's one of the ways I can give back and say thank you to anyone and everyone who helped my boys thrive.
So, if you're local to us, I would LOVE to have you join our team and walk in honor of Skylar, Addison, and Riley. If you're not local or not able to join us on April 25th, please consider making a donation to our team. You can click the March for Babies box on the right side of my blog to make an online donation. Any amount, no matter how small, will help.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and for any help you can give our team.

Long, overdue update with pictures!

I know it's been forever since I've written anything. The boys have kept me so busy and life just takes over. A few days after my last post, Riley ended up spending 11 hours in the ER getting various breathing treatments and oral steroids. He was having retracting when he was breathing and was wheezing a lot. I had done a few breathing treatments at home and it wasn't helping and I wasn't comfortable going to bed for the night with him having so much trouble. Tested negative for RSV so it was just some virus/cold that really took the boys out of commission for a few weeks. We've made a rule for at least the winter months, that all of the toys used for therapy sessions will be toys we have at home. Having the therapists come in with a duffel bag of new toys is always exciting for the boys but I just can't chance them being exposed to all of those germs.

Therapy is going so well for them! Addison is crawling on his hands and knees and pulling up to stand on anything he can reach. Riley is pulling up to his knees and crawls on his knees and elbows. Addison is putting shapes into the shape sorter and both boys can go from crawling to sitting with no assistance.

This past Friday, while I was at a doctors appointment, Addison stood up in the middle of the living room by himself! Ian said he nearly jumped off the couch to grab him before he fell over.

Both of the boys are developing their own personalities and they are so much fun to watch! They're constantly playing together and they'll follow each other through the house. They have huge appetites and are eating so many new foods. Addison ate an entire piece of pizza for dinner the other night.

Addison enjoying cheese curls!

Sitting all by himself!!!

Riley taking a nap

Cheese curls and yogurt makes for a messy snack!