Multiple Blessings

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Monday, July 5, 2010

Wow...I haven't posted in awhile, as I'm sure you can guess we are quite busy at this household! I will mainly post some pics to get caught up quickly. I took these pictures to see how similar the babies are. Can you guess who each one is?

Correct Answers from top to bottom: Lillian, Addison, Griffin

Sidenote: These were taken the beginning of July. At this time, Addy and Griffin looked very similar, but since then, it seems that Addy and Lilly look almost identical.

Happy 4th of July!

How did we celebrate Independence Day this year? Well, babies woke up, they ate, the messed their diapers and got changed, took a nap, and then repeated the process 7 more times that day :) Needless to say, we did not go anywhere :( We had asked the doctor how soon we could really "go places," and she recommended not taking the babies in any kind of crowded place for a couple of months, especially since we have people coming in and out of the house to visit the babies. We were fortunate enough to be able to see some of the surrounding town's fireworks from our house, so Al and I made the long trip to our front porch with the babies and watched them from there. I do have to say that I am starting to get cabin fever pretty bad. I don't think I would have so soon, except that I have not really been doing too much outside since about April, when I stopped working. I am really looking forward to being able to take the babies out a little more than now. Al and I are thinking about making a one-night visit to my parents, who live about an hour and half away this weekend. Hopefully that works, so I can at least get out of my house for a little while!

Here are my cute firecrackers in adorable outfits from Katy and Justin:

Not sure if all babies are like this, but all three seem to have their hands by their face all the time!

Sisterly love:

Yes, Lilly still has her hospital band on because I am really paranoid that we will mix the girls up! I feel like I definitely know them apart, but since others still get them confused, it makes me question it...and I want something that is for sure. It would be much easier if one of them had a birthmark or something distinguishing, but I have not found anything permanent like that. They seem to continuously change each day, and are starting to look more and more alike with each passing day! I guess I may have to get the polish out and paint a toe on each girl...

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Babies' First Doctor Appointment

After talking with many others, we have decided to take the babies to Perrysburg Pediatrics. Everyone had such great things to say about them. We were originally going to take them to Dr. Carmen, but after having Dr. Kennedy see them every day while in the hospital, we have decided to continue seeing her, and we just leave her. Their first appointment was on Friday, which was also the first time leaving the house. I had packed the diaper bag prior to the excursion and we planned our feeding times around the visit. It actually went much better than anticipated and we were at the doctor's ON TIME!!! (insert cheering here!)

The babies had all of their measurements taken and Dr Kennedy checked them over. All of the babies are doing very well, and their PKU's all came back normal. The only concern there was was that the babies were not quite up to birth weight yet. While this is something we need to watch, I do not think it is unusual since they were only 9 days old, and are eating only breast milk. We do have an appointment scheduled for July 13th, which is just a weight check to make sure they are gaining weight. The following are the babies' measurements:

Lilly:
Birth Weight - 5 lbs. 12 oz.
9 days old - 5 lbs. 3 oz.
Length - 19 1/4 "
Head Circumference - 12 1/2"

Addy:
Birth Weight - 4 lbs. 13 oz.
9 days old - 4 lbs. 9 oz.
Length - 17 1/2 "
Head Circumference - 12 1/8"

Griffin:
Birth Weight - 4 lbs. 14 oz.
9 days old - 4 lbs. 13 oz.
Length - 18 1/2 "
Head Circumference - 12 1/4"

Overall, the babies' were not even on the charts for the percentile in which they fall, since they are so young. This is not a problem, we just need to watch how they grow.

Happy 3rd Anniversary To Us!

Last Wednesday, June 30th, exactly one week after the babies were born, Al and I celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect gift than three babies on our third anniversary! Because we knew the c-section was scheduled for the 23rd, we went out to eat the night before, last Tuesday. We truly enjoyed the meal, knowing that it was the last time it would just be the two of us in our family.

Throughout the pregnancy, I knew that Al would be a great dad, but I did not realize how great he would be. He has completely blown me away with his help, love, and affection toward our three beautiful children. He has gotten up with me at every night feeding and has changed probably three times the diapers I have. When I think about the changes I have seen in him, it brings tears of happiness and joy to my eyes and just reaffirms the commitment we made to each other three years ago. While I know everyone says the kids come in between many marriages, and I know we are very new parents, I feel that it has brought us even closer together. I know that I could not do this without him. I look forward to spending our lives together, enjoying and cherishing our family together. I love you always and forever Al!!

Bath Time

Ok, so not that exciting since it is just a sponge bath, but still cute, fun, and memorable! This is probably the only time when each baby has a matching washcloth and towel :) And just for the record, the first bath was given days ago and they have had a couple since then, it is just the first chance I have had to post it on here! Also, I realize I still have quite a tummy on me, but give me a little break :) I was reminded that I still look pregnant when I was leaving the hospital and a guy asked me if I was about done cooking. I replied that I just delivered three babies, how many more should I have? His response, "Triplets! Well, I guess you are just going to have to work that off then!" Seriously!! I've just been through the most extreme changes my body will ever experience and that is the comment I get. Unbelievable!!

After the bath, they were dressed and laying on the changing pad, when I caught the two girls checking each other out. I am pretty sure the dialouge is something like, "So you were the one that was always kicking me when we were in mommy's tummy!"