can't they just stay babies

Well I hate to start bragging and then the bottom fall out but here goes.....the triplets have been sleeping from about midnight until 7:45am for a week now. I still cannot believe it. I know this will all change once we start teething, but it sure is nice to get a full nights sleep several nights in a row. We are fortunate to have people round the clock feeding and helping us with the babies and some have even spent the night so we can get a 5 hour stretch when we were doing the 3 hour feeds....but there is nothing like getting a 7 hour stretch and not having to impose on anyone to get it!!!

Im looking forward to the weekend as Whit will be off two days in a row. WHAT?! That never happens.....He has been working until 8 a lot and our schedule is hard. I don't know what I would do without Alissa and my family and friends. We have lots of plans. Some with the babies like going to a friends for a BBQ pool party and some without like a day with some girlfriends. While I welcome the breaks with friends, I am always VERY ready to hold them in my arms when I get home.

Time really does fly. I was talking to my friend Julia and looking at some pics of her twins. Made me sad. Seems like yesterday we were on that fertility train cheering each other on...and now we are in the throws of motherhood. Her babies are a few weeks ahead of mine..but when I see them in toys that are steps ahead of ours I keep thinking..no, no, not yet...no johnny jump up, no excersaucer.

Our construction is completed and now I can't imagine the house without all of the changes. Triplets and the old layout would never have worked! We are looking forward to cooler weather and the Fall. I'm looking forward to the holidays with the babies. Is there ever enough time? I wish I could freeze frame time for sure....no one make a move!

For now, life is perfect. Better than I ever imagined it to be.

No water and triplets

I have to laugh to keep from crying. A pipe burst under our house and we have no water! This would normally be okay with just us..but we have babies...three babies!!!!! This makes life very difficult while working, managing the day to days and having to go next door to my aunts for showering!

As far as our schedule...its perfect for the most part. We run a tight ship. I think you have to with mulitples or you are in for real trouble. They eat at 8,11, 2 and 5(start getting ready 30 mins early) with playtime for 20 minutes after each feed. After the 11pm feed they go down and do not wake until around 4. Sometimes as late as 6. Sometimes I think we are teetering on being able to skip that feed and feed at the 7:30. Ha, but just when I think that, Becker proves me wrong and decides he would like to eat at 4, exactly at 4, not 4:15. Whit and I both do the night feeds and most of the time my aunt walks over to help. I just text her and if she's up...she helps..this is huge since it cuts the time by 15 minutes and allows us to grab that last hour of shut eye before getting ready for work.

I work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. I love this schedule. I think in order for me to be a happy/healthy mom, I need to have my work identity. I love what I do and while its nice to be home with them for four days, the three I go to work are welcomed by the time Tuesday rolls around.

Alissa is our nanny. We absolutely love her. We could have never asked for a better fit. She moved in last week and we are thrilled beyond words to have her. She has a quirky sense of humor that I love and loves my family...which is huge.

I'm not sure if all mothers still have to pinch themselves, but I certainly do. I can't believe we went from this....

 to this.......

 to this......

to these three precious angels.

God is good.

I have THREE babies!!!!

I know this should have hit me months ago, but this morning I realized all over again that we did it! We asked him for babies and he GAVE US THREE! I am blessed beyond words and feel like I could scream on my porch that he does answer prayers and those three sweet babies are living proof. We have been asked to be the ambassadors of the March of Dimes event in November- what an honor.

Look at this proud daddy :)

he looks like a green bean doesn't he?!

one of our precious nicu nurses. These girls made the bad days good and the good days better. Some of them friends before and some new...but each friendship has proven to be genuine and dear.

now here is an amazing man that truely is in his chosen profession...he is a miracle worker..we love dr. wheeler....

cry baby becker is not happy...this was his first week home and he was not happy about his reunion

sneak peek at their photo shoot......charla holmes spent an entire afternoon with our babes..she is AHmazing. Check her out...www.holmesphotographicart.com

More updates to come you guys....glad to be back at work and into a routine....

well, well, well......

I know, I know!!!!! I apologize for not updating sooner. Whew a whirlwind does not do this house justice. We got to bring Gianna home a few weeks ago and then the boys about 5 days later. It was crazy and surreal all at the same time. I am overwhelmed with all of the love you have all shown.

From meals, to laundry to feeding these hungry babies around the clock! You all have done so much to make the life of a multiple mom, NORMAL!  What is normal? I am certain that when you look up normal in the Webster, our picture is no where to be found. However, we are adjusting to our normal, and we LOVE it.  Being a mom is everything I thought it would be and so much MORE. I cannot get enough of these sweet babies.

Baby Riggs: he is our funny man. Funny little expressions and def. the little guy that was up all night when I carried him just two months ago. He looks around and is very observant. He has his own look and a personality that won't stop.

Becker: He is our sweet little guy. Very sensitive and loves his momma. He will be shy I think.....not like Riggs at all.

Gianna: Sweet gg is a typical little girl. A true angel. Always waits her turn and also very sensitive.

This could all change but so far these seem to be true of their personalities. Everyday we learn new things from them. So far we have them on a strict schedule and everyone seems to really like it. We feed every three hours, bath every three days and sleep VERY LITTLE :)

We hired a nanny for three days a week and I plan on going back to work in two weeks! I miss work but know it holds many deadlines that I am behind on and need attention. The babies will have to save all of their BIG steps for my days with them(Mondays and Fridays :)

We were sad to leave the NICU and the friends we made, but happy to have our little triplets all under our roof. Our first night as a family I didn't sleep 5 minutes. I have a feeling I will never sleep again. The responsibility is too great. I want their little lives to be the very best.


Thank you God for answering our prayers, thank you.

Sweet land of liberty.....

Whit and I got married on July 10th 2004 but only because July 4th was on a Sunday and July 3rd was taken.... I LOVE the 4th of July. This year was my favorite year and I couldn't have planned it any better. Saturday whit worked. I fed the babies in the nicu, went to the grocery store and caught up on laundry. We went to a friends house for an old fashioned fourth BBQ and watched the Ridgewood fireworks from their lake front property...on quilts....it was perfect. We went swimming and ate homemade ice cream ;) Sunday whit was off! He played golf and met me and some close friends at the pool for a great day. We saw the babes that am and then went back that night. We took the day nurses cupcakes and the night nurses a second batch. whit was off Monday too and we fed the babies that morning then drove to homestead heritage for lunch.... Soooo yum! Just a great weekend! Lots of naps, lots of babies and lots of fun.



Now.... How are the triplets?! They are fabulous!!!! GiGi weighs 4.6, Riggs is 3.15 and Becker is 3.10....looks like sister will be home in the next couple of weeks!!!!! With the boys just days behind! Their room is almost complete. Just waiting on their curtains, bed skirts and a few finishing touches!

How are we? Tired of the schedule and eager to get em home!!!! Loving the meals everyone is spook gracious to bring!!!!! Work is hard for both of us. Money is obviously a factor so we are both working as much as possible while maintaining rigid schedules in our personal lives. I have several friends and fam offering to sit for a few hours with Gianna while I go to work and the nicu to see the boys once she comes home-huge help.

We have lots of pics that I will post soon!!! I'm exhausted tonight....but hope to show you all the growing they have been doing!!!!

tutu's and footballs....

The last two weeks have been a whirlwind. Even though I am a self proclaimed type A personality...it is very apparent that I have never been this busy in all my life. I am the "task master", yet it seems I cannot complete any task! Between pumping and the nicu I have very little time for anything else...so I apologize for not keeping you all better informed!

So what is going on in our lives? We try to plan visits around the times we can hold them so I am trying to work a few hours in the am, then arrive at the nicu by 10:15 hold  for 45 minutes(usually both boys in the am), then leave and meet someone about the construction that is going on at our house, then come back to nicu at 1(pump AGAIN) and again at 4pm(and PUMP again), then go home and wash clothes etc then PUMP then whit gets home about 7:30-8 and we eat dinner on the run, then head back up to the nicu. We usually get home between 11 and 12, then the process starts over at 7am the next day. WHEW, I'm tired just telling you about it!

But..........all of that doesn't matter, because ultimately we are growing these babies with each visit, each kiss and each feed. Looks like they will turn the three pound mark this weekend :)

The Hillcrest Nicu is the most amazing example of care that I have witnessed and the NURSES are just precious.  Yesterday when I arrived they presented me with pictures of Gianna in a tutu,  Riggs with a baseball glove and Becker with a football. TOO cute, made my heart melt. They truly give you happiness while you are waiting to bring your angels home.

We have had so many wonderful calls, prayers and visits. Because the nicu strives to stay germ free, we are limiting friend/family nicu visits. We love that everyone wants to see them, but we just don't want to bombard the staff- and our babies :) BUT, we can't wait for you to come over once they come home!!!!

We will post more pics soon!


Love,

The triplets arrived on may 27th

Well a lot has changed since I last posted. Last Thursday, may 26th about 9:30 my water broke. After 12 hours of crying and pleaing dr rister announced they were coming and we couldn't stop them. All three babies arrived shortly after 3 and they are all thriving in the nicu.

We are tired but adjusting to a life of nicu visits and lots of daily tests and bloodwork while still juggling life and work.nThey are doing so good and seem to be shocking dr wheeler and his team. The nurses are incredible and I am already planning a huge fourth of July food spread for everyone working the nicu. I cannot tell you the amount of calls, emails and visits we have received. All of the doctors and nurses has been expecting us and have been a real blessing.

I can say that I loved loved loved being pregnant and I miss the 4-8 wks that were stolen from me. I was super sad to no longer carry them in complete protection but grateful beyond words to see them thrive. In will upload pics soon!

Thank you for all the prayers and love!