The girls got their 2nd synergy (RSV) shot yesterday and did really well. Taylor was a little cranky so I had to sleep with her last night – but Kat and Lee Lee were rock stars! We did give them Tylenol as a preventative type thing and it worked really well. Thank you Nani for the suggestion!
They were also weighed and measured again and they have grown quite a bit!
Kaitlyn is now 7lbs 15oz and 18 3/4 inches
Leigha is now 7lbs 5oz and 17 inches long and
Taylor is now 6lbs 3oz and 18 3/4 inches long!
Can you believe Kat is almost 8lbs now? She’s a little chunky monkey!!! They are right on track for their weight gain - the nurse said they like them to triple their weight in the first 3 -6 months and they are all either over or right at that number!
They also were re-tested to see if they could be taken off of their oxygen. Kat passed the room air test and will be tested for an extended time next week. If she passes – she will be off of the O2 then! Yippee! Taylor and Leigha still need it for a little while longer - but all in all they are doing awesome!!
They are still only sleeping about 4 hours a stretch so we are definitely hurting on the sleep scale but as everyone keeps telling me - it won't last forever! LOL
They also have been released to daycare so they will start at the child development center at the end of April!
Friday, April 17, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
To be or not to be....
So I have been feeling this way for the last couple of days since the girls have been home and I have to say it - I give MAJOR props to women who stay home all the time with their children.
I am ready to go back to work.
As much as I love my girls and would jump in front of a speeding car for them - they frustrate me to no end. I am amazed at how in love you can be with your children while being completely frustrated with them at the same time. I know that our situation is not normal by any stretch of the imagination and that our frustration level is increased more than usual, but we wouldn't change it for the world. We couldn't imagine one of the girls not being here but I won't lie and say that it has all been roses and posies either. It is HARD work - it is frustrating - it is tiring - it is emotionally draining - and it is the best thing in the world all at the same time!
Having said that - I also know myself and I know that I NEED the outside stimulation. My career is important to me - I have worked VERY hard to get where I am and don't want to walk away from that. I am ready to go back to work and see my crew and my friends there, I am ready to deal with the stupidity of the hoops we have to jump through, I am ready to do things 40 times because people don't get all of the information up front and I am ready to get my butt chewed out for something that someone in my crew did wrong - but most of all - I am ready to be "Sherry, Installation Manager" and not just "Sherry, mommy of the Triplets".
Not that the two can't mix or that I don't know it is all about balance - but for me - that balance is combining the two rolls. Being a mother is the best and hardest thing that I have ever done - but I wouldn't be the mommy that I am without being the employee that I am as well. I think my manager summed it up best in my performance appraisal when she said 'Sherry has the innate ability to get more work done than the average person could. She is very organized, very likable and has the ability to stay focused and on track no matter what is thrown her way.' I hope those qualities bleed over into my life as a mommy as well and that my girls can look at me as a role model as to how to be a great mother while maintaining their own identity. That is more important to me than I realized - that I am not only defined by my status as a mother - but also as a friend, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and mother. Being a mother is a hard fought dream come true for me and I am thankful for the blessings that God has given us. I feel like since we fought so hard to get to this point, that I shouldn't feel the frustration that I do because after all - I wanted this right? Yes - I did - we did. At the same time I can't help but feel like I am doing something wrong when they cry for no reason and I don't know why - or that I can't get them to sleep in their cribs so they are sleeping in laundry baskets - or when they throw up their bottle because I didn't hold them long enough after they ate because their sister was crying for their bottle too- or when I get frustrated and raise my voice to them. I know in my head that I'm doing everything that I can for them and in the grand scheme of things - who cares if they sleep in laundry baskets - but my heart hurts sometimes because I wonder if they will resent me when they are older because they didn't have my undivided attention - they have always had to share us. Guess only time will tell - It's all about balance right?
I am ready to go back to work.
As much as I love my girls and would jump in front of a speeding car for them - they frustrate me to no end. I am amazed at how in love you can be with your children while being completely frustrated with them at the same time. I know that our situation is not normal by any stretch of the imagination and that our frustration level is increased more than usual, but we wouldn't change it for the world. We couldn't imagine one of the girls not being here but I won't lie and say that it has all been roses and posies either. It is HARD work - it is frustrating - it is tiring - it is emotionally draining - and it is the best thing in the world all at the same time!
Having said that - I also know myself and I know that I NEED the outside stimulation. My career is important to me - I have worked VERY hard to get where I am and don't want to walk away from that. I am ready to go back to work and see my crew and my friends there, I am ready to deal with the stupidity of the hoops we have to jump through, I am ready to do things 40 times because people don't get all of the information up front and I am ready to get my butt chewed out for something that someone in my crew did wrong - but most of all - I am ready to be "Sherry, Installation Manager" and not just "Sherry, mommy of the Triplets".
Not that the two can't mix or that I don't know it is all about balance - but for me - that balance is combining the two rolls. Being a mother is the best and hardest thing that I have ever done - but I wouldn't be the mommy that I am without being the employee that I am as well. I think my manager summed it up best in my performance appraisal when she said 'Sherry has the innate ability to get more work done than the average person could. She is very organized, very likable and has the ability to stay focused and on track no matter what is thrown her way.' I hope those qualities bleed over into my life as a mommy as well and that my girls can look at me as a role model as to how to be a great mother while maintaining their own identity. That is more important to me than I realized - that I am not only defined by my status as a mother - but also as a friend, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and mother. Being a mother is a hard fought dream come true for me and I am thankful for the blessings that God has given us. I feel like since we fought so hard to get to this point, that I shouldn't feel the frustration that I do because after all - I wanted this right? Yes - I did - we did. At the same time I can't help but feel like I am doing something wrong when they cry for no reason and I don't know why - or that I can't get them to sleep in their cribs so they are sleeping in laundry baskets - or when they throw up their bottle because I didn't hold them long enough after they ate because their sister was crying for their bottle too- or when I get frustrated and raise my voice to them. I know in my head that I'm doing everything that I can for them and in the grand scheme of things - who cares if they sleep in laundry baskets - but my heart hurts sometimes because I wonder if they will resent me when they are older because they didn't have my undivided attention - they have always had to share us. Guess only time will tell - It's all about balance right?
Sunday, April 5, 2009
First weeks home
The girls have been home for a little while now and we are so happy they are home - and SO exhausted! It is really hard taking care of 3 newborns! It feels like all we do is clean bottles, fill bottles, feed someone, change diapers, and wash clothes. Then we do it all over again!
The girls are eating about every 3 hours so needless to say we aren't getting much sleep.
We have also discovered that they are scared of their cribs and since we were told not to let them sleep in the same crib together due to SIDS, the only other thing I could think of was to put them in laundry baskets - so that's what we did!
Taylor has a bit of reflux - so she is sleeping in her papason chair (thank you Laura!) and Kat and Leigha are sleeping in the baskets. It is working out great so far! Now, I just have to figure out how to acclimate them to the cribs. I have been asking my friends who also have multiples for their suggestions and have gotten some pretty good ones - so we'll try some of those. I am amazed at how different the information is that everyone gets from the hospitals. We were told not to let them sleep together at all but several of my friends have put their children together in the cribs and weren't told that at all.
We also had to complete infant CPR, watch about a half a dozen videos, and do a car seat trial before the girls were released to us, while others just walk right out with their kids. Makes me wonder if it wouldn't be beneficial for all new parents to at least be required to take infant CPR but who knows. Amazing how all places are different.
That's about it for now - Leigha is starting to sqwuak so looks like I am back to feeding or changing someone! LOL Any advice anyone has is MUCH appreciated!
Here are some recent pics of the girls -
Taylor and Daddy all tuckered out
Taylor
Leigha and her milk mouth :)
Leigha and Kaitlyn holding hands - is that not THE cutest thing ever?
The new sleeping quarters. For the low low price of $7.99 you too can enjoy this type of comfort! LOL (Kaitlyn)
All of the girls together - Look how small Taylor is compared to Leigha and Kaitlyn! Little tiny peanut!
The girls are eating about every 3 hours so needless to say we aren't getting much sleep.
We have also discovered that they are scared of their cribs and since we were told not to let them sleep in the same crib together due to SIDS, the only other thing I could think of was to put them in laundry baskets - so that's what we did!
Taylor has a bit of reflux - so she is sleeping in her papason chair (thank you Laura!) and Kat and Leigha are sleeping in the baskets. It is working out great so far! Now, I just have to figure out how to acclimate them to the cribs. I have been asking my friends who also have multiples for their suggestions and have gotten some pretty good ones - so we'll try some of those. I am amazed at how different the information is that everyone gets from the hospitals. We were told not to let them sleep together at all but several of my friends have put their children together in the cribs and weren't told that at all.
We also had to complete infant CPR, watch about a half a dozen videos, and do a car seat trial before the girls were released to us, while others just walk right out with their kids. Makes me wonder if it wouldn't be beneficial for all new parents to at least be required to take infant CPR but who knows. Amazing how all places are different.
That's about it for now - Leigha is starting to sqwuak so looks like I am back to feeding or changing someone! LOL Any advice anyone has is MUCH appreciated!
Here are some recent pics of the girls -
Taylor and Daddy all tuckered out
Taylor
Leigha and her milk mouth :)
Leigha and Kaitlyn holding hands - is that not THE cutest thing ever?
The new sleeping quarters. For the low low price of $7.99 you too can enjoy this type of comfort! LOL (Kaitlyn)
All of the girls together - Look how small Taylor is compared to Leigha and Kaitlyn! Little tiny peanut!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Our family is finally complete!
The girls are finally all home with us! Leigha came home on Friday and Taylor and Kaitlyn came home on Sunday. We are doing great - just completely and utterly exhausted. The girls are eating about every 3 hours and Chris and I have their feedings down to about 45 minutes for all 3 which I think is pretty good actually.
We are having trouble getting them to sleep at night without us holding them. The only way we could get them to quiet down last night was to hold them so Chris held Kaitlyn and I held Leigha and Taylor on my chest and that's how we slept. Man - are they little heat boxes! Whew! Tonight we are trying something different. They are all scared of their big girl cribs, so we have Taylor in the bouncy seat and Kat and Leigha in bassinets. I DEFINATELY need to go get more bouncy seats!
Our moms and my sister have been SO much help and I don't know how we'll ever be able to thank them!
Thanks to everyone who has sent us their well wishes! I will try to update as much as possible - just know that for the next couple of weeks - we will be insane! LOL Oh and excuse all my grammer and typing errors - I'm on about 8 hours of sleep since Friday. LOL
We are having trouble getting them to sleep at night without us holding them. The only way we could get them to quiet down last night was to hold them so Chris held Kaitlyn and I held Leigha and Taylor on my chest and that's how we slept. Man - are they little heat boxes! Whew! Tonight we are trying something different. They are all scared of their big girl cribs, so we have Taylor in the bouncy seat and Kat and Leigha in bassinets. I DEFINATELY need to go get more bouncy seats!
Our moms and my sister have been SO much help and I don't know how we'll ever be able to thank them!
Thanks to everyone who has sent us their well wishes! I will try to update as much as possible - just know that for the next couple of weeks - we will be insane! LOL Oh and excuse all my grammer and typing errors - I'm on about 8 hours of sleep since Friday. LOL
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Our little chunker
The girls are gaining weight like crazy! As of Tuesday, their weights were:
Taylor - 4lbs 12oz
Leigha - 5lbs
Kaitlyn - 5lbs 4oz.
As of today - Taylor and Leigha are the same weights - Kaitlyn is up to 5lbs 110z!!! She LOVES to eat!!! They are doing awesome!
Their feeding tubes were taken out today so they are all taking their feedings from bottles now! We are taking their car seats to the hospital tomorrow to see how well they tolerate being in them and if they pass - they could possibly come home Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my gosh! Everyone kept telling me they will pick it up 1 day and just be rockstars and I didn't really believe it until the doctor said they might be able to come home on Friday! WOW! Our Angels will finally be with us! Will keep you updated!
Taylor - 4lbs 12oz
Leigha - 5lbs
Kaitlyn - 5lbs 4oz.
As of today - Taylor and Leigha are the same weights - Kaitlyn is up to 5lbs 110z!!! She LOVES to eat!!! They are doing awesome!
Their feeding tubes were taken out today so they are all taking their feedings from bottles now! We are taking their car seats to the hospital tomorrow to see how well they tolerate being in them and if they pass - they could possibly come home Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my gosh! Everyone kept telling me they will pick it up 1 day and just be rockstars and I didn't really believe it until the doctor said they might be able to come home on Friday! WOW! Our Angels will finally be with us! Will keep you updated!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Going Private
Everyone -
I wanted to give you all a chance before I made this blog private to send me a message and let me know you follow it and want to continue to have access.
When we (I) first started this blog - it was an infertility blog but now with our blessings - this has become a mommy blog and with becoming a mommy - comes the intense need to protect your child(ren). Because of this - as of April 1st, this blog will ONLY be open to readers who I know. If you would like to continue to read this blog, please send me a message at sherry.florian@gmail.com and let me know or leave me a comment and I will add you to the user list.
All you will have to do is sign in with the email address you ask me to add to the user list - and you will be able to read it normally.
Thanks in advance for understanding!
Love,
Sherry and the Girls
I wanted to give you all a chance before I made this blog private to send me a message and let me know you follow it and want to continue to have access.
When we (I) first started this blog - it was an infertility blog but now with our blessings - this has become a mommy blog and with becoming a mommy - comes the intense need to protect your child(ren). Because of this - as of April 1st, this blog will ONLY be open to readers who I know. If you would like to continue to read this blog, please send me a message at sherry.florian@gmail.com and let me know or leave me a comment and I will add you to the user list.
All you will have to do is sign in with the email address you ask me to add to the user list - and you will be able to read it normally.
Thanks in advance for understanding!
Love,
Sherry and the Girls
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Update: Poor Babies
I spent almost the entire day in the NICU today with the girls holding them and feeding them. They are doing a little better - but still VERY congested. They do MUCH better when they are being held so I spent about an hour and a half with each of the girls today, just holding them. Grandma B came and held Taylor for a while too, while mommy held Leigha and Kaitlyn.
Taylor took about 1/2 of her bottle before getting too tired and giving up. Leigha ate her entire bottle but it completely knocked her out, and Kat took about 3/4 of hers before giving up. They are SLOWLY getting better, but are doing better than the nurses / doctors expected them to. Poor sweet angels!
Even though they were miserable today- they still managed smiles for mommy that just melted my heart. They are so precious! I don't know how it's possible, but my love for them grows each day and I miss them so much when I am not at the hospital! Come home soon loves!
Taylor took about 1/2 of her bottle before getting too tired and giving up. Leigha ate her entire bottle but it completely knocked her out, and Kat took about 3/4 of hers before giving up. They are SLOWLY getting better, but are doing better than the nurses / doctors expected them to. Poor sweet angels!
Even though they were miserable today- they still managed smiles for mommy that just melted my heart. They are so precious! I don't know how it's possible, but my love for them grows each day and I miss them so much when I am not at the hospital! Come home soon loves!
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