Wonder Twin Powers...Activate?

To begin with, I have to share that the boys have had an awesome week. They both started nursing this week and are up to two full feedings a day (they are still receiving milk through their tubes the other 6 feedings). They have also been packing on the ounces this week. Gavin is up to 4 lb, 11 oz and Aiden is up to 4 lb, 4 oz. Aiden officially joined the Four-Pounder Club on Wednesday (He is not only the president, but also a member...he he).

Now back to the original subject of this post. So I have been thinking a lot about the "twin" thing lately. I have been carefully watching them to see if they have started to develop their "twin sense." You always hear stories about the connection twins have, and how they are able to feel when the other one is in pain or in trouble. So far, I would say the boys have zero "twin sense." I witnessed Gavin completely asleep without a care in the world while Aiden was wailing not three feet away while getting a new IV. Actually, "twin sense" wouldn't even have been necessary in this situation because they were in the same room. Gavin was simply oblivious to the fact that his little brother was very distressed. I am not putting down the little guy, because Aiden has been equally clueless. I have visions of them getting into trouble together when they are a little older and Steve, our cat, having to come meow messages to me like Lassie. Then again, I have a feeling that Steve would just watch them get into trouble and then decide to take a long nap before alerting me. He is that kind of cat.

As the boys approach being 4 weeks old, their personalities have really started to develop and they are very different. Gavin seems to be quite laid back. He isn't easily bothered and sleeps more than Aiden. This became very apparent when I realized at first how few pictures I had of him with his eyes open. His periods of wakefulness have increased, but he never looks too worried or concerned. If we could get into Gavin's head, his thoughts would be something like, "I get to come out and eat now, cool." Gavin is chillin' while fueling up on some milk through his looped tube.


Aiden is the complete opposite. He seems to be awake more than Gavin and is constantly checking out his surroundings with a wide-eyed look. Aiden has been dubbed "nosy" by some of the nurses for always needing to know what is going on. Sometimes he seems so concerned about what is happening that he furrows his brow, which makes him look very serious. Aiden often looks at the nurses and seems to be thinking, "Who are you and what are you doing to me now?" Aiden ponders the meaning of life while being held.

Despite their differences, I have faith that the boys will eventually hone their "twin sense" and use it to play Jedi mind tricks on Steve the cat. Sorry Steve.