5 Weeks Old!

Well the triplets are 5 weeks old and doing great! We had our first Dr. visit and the babies were so good they are very healthy and growing like little weeds. Carter is still the heaviest coming in at 6 pounds 9 ounces and 19 1/4 inches, Noah is next at 6 pounds and 6 ounces at 19 1/2 inches and then our little Emma at 5 pounds 11 ounces and 17 3/4 inches. They are in the 5 percentile of term babies and they were only  4 weeks old at the time. 

Carter is so sweet and very laid back he hardly cries and is always content to sit in the swing or bouncy and look at the toys hanging down. He is a great eater and loves to take walks outside. Noah is our little snuggle bug he loves to curl up on your chest and put his head in your neck. He is a little higher maintenance than the other two but we don't mind he is so alert and is always smiling up at you and making some really cute little noises. Emma is all girl and really does not like the swing or the bouncy she would prefer to cuddle up next to us in our bed or be rocked to sleep in your arms. 

We went for our first road trip this past week to Old Town Spring to get their newborn pictures taken and they were so good they love to ride in the car and slept so good the whole way their and back. True Expressions Photography took the pictures and they were so adorable I can't wait to get them back. 

Our typical week is spent in the nursery taking care of our little boogers we added a TV and cable since we came to the conclusion we would probably not be leaving the room much for the next few months. The babies eat every 4 hours and eat about 4 oz of formula so we make 16 bottles a day and still are going through about 24 diapers a day and a package of wet wipes about every 2 days. They usually sleep in between feeding for the most part but sometimes we spend a few hours taking care of a fussy baby that doesn't want to go to sleep. For the most part they are really good and are very happy babies. Mom and Dad are getting a little sleep deprived but we try to give each other at least 2 nights a week each of a 6-7 hour night of rest so we get recharged. We make a good team and have figured out the tricks of managing three infants on your own. 

We are so thankful for all of our helpers that come and give us some relief throughout the week and also for all of the people form our church and our friends that have brought dinner to us we would not be eating if it wasn't for you. 

Our First Week!

Well we have made it through our first week with them home. We have been blessed with really sweet and good babies that enjoy eating and sleeping! They have been so good I think they are easing us into the parenting thing and saving up all of the crying for when we get really tired :)! We have been sharing the feedings at night which has been working out pretty well allowing us both to get some sleep. The eat every three hours so 2am, 5am, 8am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm and 11pm. It takes about an hour and a half to change and feed all three babies and sometimes longer if they struggle getting back to sleep. Justin has gone back to work so he helps with the 5pm and does the 8pm when he gets home and does the 5am before he leaves for work. I go to sleep around 9pm and get up for the 11pm then go back to sleep at 3:30am and get up for the 8am. We just hired Maggie, a family friend, to help on Sunday and Tuesday nights she is going to do the 8pm and 11pm so we can really get some sleep those two nights. Our church Clear Creek Community has been wonderful and bringing dinner twice a week which has and is going to continue to be a huge lifesaver. We are so busy throughout the day that eating is the last thing you think about doing so when someone hands you a hot meal you remember to eat. We have had lots of visitors and just want everyone to know we definitely want to see everyone and want everyone to meet the babies but our Doctors have been very strict about not allowing anyone over that has been sick or around anyone that has been sick within a week and also to make sure everyone washes their hands and uses antibacterial gel before handling the babies. Also they have said no kids for a few months until the babes get more mature and have a more developed immune system. I went for my follow-up appointment with Dr. Adam and I have lost over 45 pounds so far which I was excited about. I have at least 10 more to go and I need to start doing some serious sit-ups to try and get this stomach back to normal but I am in no rush to start working out yet. I am still suffering some muscle atrophy from being on such confined bed rest but overall I feel so much stronger than I thought I would at this point.  We do have a Care Calender and if you wan to to come and help please take a look and sign-up for whenever works for you. 

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Our First Week