Wow! Cant believe our babies turned 5 months old this week! They are doing so well and God continues to bless us over and over and over again!
We had the 5 month check up this week. All babies had a great appointment and are closing the gap on the weight difference between them and their peers. Braden is the biggest weighing in at 12lbs2oz (and feels so heavy!), Kate weighs 11lbs 2oz and Brooks is catching up weighing 10lbs 2oz. Dr Eastham was very pleased with Brooks "catch up growth" since his last visit and had no concerns for any of them at this time.
They have all outgrown the newborn clothes and are now in 3-6 mo clothes--I feel like everytime I turn around they have outgrown another outfit!
We are still waiting on the 4 mo professional pics, but I hope to see them soon--maybe even later today.
Easter is Sunday, so there will be plenty of new pics coming soon! We are looking forward to getting the babies out for their first holiday with the WHOLE family!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
April 9, 2010
Wow--I have really been slacking on my post updates! Cant believe it has been 3 weeks since my last post-time flies when you are having fun (with triplets)!
Some of the more exciting news over the past couple of weeks:
1) The Morris family goes to church- last week we ventured out for the first time on Sunday morning to all go to church together. It was a busy morning, but overall went well. We actually made it on time and did not have any fights getting there :)
2) 4 month old professional pics--last week we (my mom, Tara Brown and myself) went to Franklin to have professional pics made of the babies. Due to their NICU stay and prematurity, these were actually the first professional pics we have been able to have made of the babies. I was thankful to have the help of my mom and Tara--it would have been crazy trying to get pics without their help! Sara Gibbs took the pictures which I think will turn out very well. I hope to have the proofs by the end of this week.
3) TEIS teacher, Christy, made her first visit with the babies. This visit went very well and was very informative for me. She gave me tips on using black and white pics, continuing with classical music and doing tummy time FIVE times a day. We have been doing tummy time, but only a couple times a day (mostly bc they dont really like it). We are also working on getting them to hold/manipulate objects and work on head control by sitting in Bumbo seats.
4) The BIGGEST news for Travis and I: Thursday night (4/7/11) the babies slept from 11:00PM until 6:20AM!!! Brooks woke up first at 6:20, then I actually had to wake up Kate and Braden at 7AM to feed them. They made it again all night last night, so hopefully, we will be able to drop the middle of the night feedings and all sleep a little more every night!
I think that is pretty much all for now. We are slowly settling into a nice little routine which I absolutely love!
Some of the more exciting news over the past couple of weeks:
1) The Morris family goes to church- last week we ventured out for the first time on Sunday morning to all go to church together. It was a busy morning, but overall went well. We actually made it on time and did not have any fights getting there :)
2) 4 month old professional pics--last week we (my mom, Tara Brown and myself) went to Franklin to have professional pics made of the babies. Due to their NICU stay and prematurity, these were actually the first professional pics we have been able to have made of the babies. I was thankful to have the help of my mom and Tara--it would have been crazy trying to get pics without their help! Sara Gibbs took the pictures which I think will turn out very well. I hope to have the proofs by the end of this week.
3) TEIS teacher, Christy, made her first visit with the babies. This visit went very well and was very informative for me. She gave me tips on using black and white pics, continuing with classical music and doing tummy time FIVE times a day. We have been doing tummy time, but only a couple times a day (mostly bc they dont really like it). We are also working on getting them to hold/manipulate objects and work on head control by sitting in Bumbo seats.
4) The BIGGEST news for Travis and I: Thursday night (4/7/11) the babies slept from 11:00PM until 6:20AM!!! Brooks woke up first at 6:20, then I actually had to wake up Kate and Braden at 7AM to feed them. They made it again all night last night, so hopefully, we will be able to drop the middle of the night feedings and all sleep a little more every night!
I think that is pretty much all for now. We are slowly settling into a nice little routine which I absolutely love!
Friday, March 18, 2011
March 18, 2011
I just love Fridays, especially Fridays as beautiful as today. The week started a little rough with long nights on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday night (I think maybe due to the time change), but has ended up being a very good week. We have had many wonderful visitors over the past few days. The babies had a great visit with grandmother (their greatgrandmother) and Aunt Donna on Wednesday and then with Mrs Valorie yesterday. My sister and her husband have also been in town since it is their spring break, so needless to say--these babies have been spoiled this week.
We braved our first walk alone today (me, the babies and max--the dog) which went well. We only had a few stares, simply because we only passed a few people. I realize we look a little ridiculous, but I dont want to be a hermit and stay in all summer--so...I guess we will just look ridiculous.
They were weighed last week and continue to grow so well: Kate-9lbs 7oz, Braden-9lbs, Brooks-7lbs 12 oz---and these were last week, so I know they are even bigger now!
Only a couple more weeks till we get to get them out!!!
We braved our first walk alone today (me, the babies and max--the dog) which went well. We only had a few stares, simply because we only passed a few people. I realize we look a little ridiculous, but I dont want to be a hermit and stay in all summer--so...I guess we will just look ridiculous.
They were weighed last week and continue to grow so well: Kate-9lbs 7oz, Braden-9lbs, Brooks-7lbs 12 oz---and these were last week, so I know they are even bigger now!
Only a couple more weeks till we get to get them out!!!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
March 6, 2011
There have been no major changes in babies status since last update. Thankfully, all continue to do well and are growing like weeds! I guess the biggest change in the Morris household has been my returning to work last week. As I expected, leaving the babies was hard, but thankfully I knew they were in good hands (my mom and sister in law will be keeping them while I am at work). I have actually returned to a new position at a nursing home/retirement village in Hermitage. I will definitely miss my old coworkers/friends, but made this decision based on what is best for my family at this time. I enjoyed the new job last week and have always enjoyed working with the geriatric population. I still have a lot to learn about PT in a rehab setting bc it is totally different than outpt PT, but I am looking forward to the new challenge.
TEIS will be coming out this week to evaluate all of the kids. I expect them to find some "delays" since they will be assessing them as 15 week old babies (rather than the adjusted age of 7 weeks --since they were 8 weeks early---which we have learned is how we should look at them).
We have remained homebound per MD advice, but I am so ready to get these kids out! I am really looking forward to April (when flu and RSV season are over) so we can go on some family outings!
TEIS will be coming out this week to evaluate all of the kids. I expect them to find some "delays" since they will be assessing them as 15 week old babies (rather than the adjusted age of 7 weeks --since they were 8 weeks early---which we have learned is how we should look at them).
We have remained homebound per MD advice, but I am so ready to get these kids out! I am really looking forward to April (when flu and RSV season are over) so we can go on some family outings!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
February 23, 2011
I have wonderful intentions of updating this site at least weekly, but as you can see...that does not always happen. Since I have been a stay at home mom for the past few weeks, I honestly do not know where the time goes. My day typically starts around 6:30am and the next thing I know, it is 4:00pm and Travis is home. If it has been a good day, I will have real clothes and maybe even a little make up on, but Travis will be the first to tell you that this does not happen everyday! Thankfully, I have a wonderful husband who will laugh at me and love me anyways.
As far as the babies go, everyone is doing well. We had MD appt last week and got new weights on everyone: Kate-8lbs 4oz, Braden:7lbs 10 oz and Brooks:6lbs 4 oz. Kate has now been back on breastmilk for the past week and a half and thankfully has been tolerating it well. For now, she is receiving only breastmilk and I have started supplementing with formula b/t the boys. Braden and Brooks were not huge fans of the formula at first, but have transitioned to the occasional bottle well. They do spit up quite a bit more, but overall are doing well.
Yesterday, we had a coordinator with TEIS (Tennessee Early Intervention Systems) come out to start the process on having all 3 evaluated to see if they will qualify for TEIS services. Since they were 8 weeks premature, they will likely qualify and begin receiving therapies at home in the near future. I am looking forward to this beginning--I feel like they are all doing well, but I figure some extra, specialized help will be great for their development.
Monday is the big day--I return to work after being out for 5 months! I am looking forward to getting into a routine, but am really going to miss my little angels!
As far as the babies go, everyone is doing well. We had MD appt last week and got new weights on everyone: Kate-8lbs 4oz, Braden:7lbs 10 oz and Brooks:6lbs 4 oz. Kate has now been back on breastmilk for the past week and a half and thankfully has been tolerating it well. For now, she is receiving only breastmilk and I have started supplementing with formula b/t the boys. Braden and Brooks were not huge fans of the formula at first, but have transitioned to the occasional bottle well. They do spit up quite a bit more, but overall are doing well.
Yesterday, we had a coordinator with TEIS (Tennessee Early Intervention Systems) come out to start the process on having all 3 evaluated to see if they will qualify for TEIS services. Since they were 8 weeks premature, they will likely qualify and begin receiving therapies at home in the near future. I am looking forward to this beginning--I feel like they are all doing well, but I figure some extra, specialized help will be great for their development.
Monday is the big day--I return to work after being out for 5 months! I am looking forward to getting into a routine, but am really going to miss my little angels!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Quick update
Just wanted to update my post from yesterday to inform everyone that Brooks rolled over today! I cant believe they are 12 weeks old today!
Friday, February 11, 2011
February 11, 2011
I can not believe how quickly my little ones are growing! I know they are still very small (especially for their age--12 weeks tomorrow), but they have changed so much in the past few weeks.
Big news this week--Kate and Braden rolled over! Kate was the first to roll over (from her stomach to back) on Tuesday. Braden has been working hard at trying to roll as well and just this morning rolled from his stomach to his back. Brooks will not be far behind. You can tell he is trying so hard when I lie him on his stomach to flip, but has not been able to do it yet.
They are becoming much more aware of their surroundings and will just gaze at the TV and ceiling fans in awe. They are also smiling at me much more these days--which I cant seem to get enough of.
They are doing much bettter with sleeping and have gone 5 hour stretches every night this week. I have even been able to sleep in my own bed (until this week, I had been sleeping on floor in living room). I have been reading quite a bit lately looking for tips on getting 3 babies on a schedule. The book I have been reading emphasizes keeping them in a routine rather than focusing on a schedule which has helped. They are napping better and sleeping better at night.
Overall, we are all doing well. They have an MD appt next week for their first round of immunizations which I am not looking forward to.
Big news this week--Kate and Braden rolled over! Kate was the first to roll over (from her stomach to back) on Tuesday. Braden has been working hard at trying to roll as well and just this morning rolled from his stomach to his back. Brooks will not be far behind. You can tell he is trying so hard when I lie him on his stomach to flip, but has not been able to do it yet.
They are becoming much more aware of their surroundings and will just gaze at the TV and ceiling fans in awe. They are also smiling at me much more these days--which I cant seem to get enough of.
They are doing much bettter with sleeping and have gone 5 hour stretches every night this week. I have even been able to sleep in my own bed (until this week, I had been sleeping on floor in living room). I have been reading quite a bit lately looking for tips on getting 3 babies on a schedule. The book I have been reading emphasizes keeping them in a routine rather than focusing on a schedule which has helped. They are napping better and sleeping better at night.
Overall, we are all doing well. They have an MD appt next week for their first round of immunizations which I am not looking forward to.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Jan 29, 2011
One would think that staying at home all day you would have a few minutes to update your blog...needless to say, the blog has not been at the top of priority list the past few weeks.
Everything has been going pretty well here in babyland. We are still getting lots of assistance from family which is helping to keep me sane (and somewhat rested). Some nights are longer than others as Braden still seems to have his days and nights confused. He really does not like being in the bed! In an attempt to stabilize the babies schedule, I am trying to let him "cry it out" some at night. This is truly torture! I know he is fine as he is always fed and clean when he is put to bed, but it is awful to hear him scream, not cry, scream while lying in the crib. Amazingly, Kate and Brooks sleep right through his screaming fits and eventually he wears himself down and drifts off to sleep.
All of the babies are eating well at this time and Kate's belly issues are much better. She is still on the (expensive!) Alimentum formula, but I am planning on trying her on breastmilk again in a couple weeks to see if her system has matured enough to allow her to tolerate it. Hopefully she will do well with the breastmilk and we can begin to supplement all 3 of them with a less expensive formula.
Brooks' appt with surgeon last week went great! The surgeon could not find the hernia, so we believe it may have closed on its own. No surgery for now and we will check back in 6 months! His only problem at this time is with spitting up. He seems to have a mild-mod case of reflux which is being treated with prevacid. I hate giving the little guy meds, but I hate even worse seeing him (appear) to be in pain after eating.
We had our first visit from home nurse with Nurses for Newborns on Thursday this week. Chris is very nice and will be following babies growth on a regular basis to ensure they are growing and developing as they should. Their current weights: Kate 7lbs 10oz, Braden 6lbs 15oz and Brooks 5lbs 6oz! I could not be happier at how well they are all growing!
Everything has been going pretty well here in babyland. We are still getting lots of assistance from family which is helping to keep me sane (and somewhat rested). Some nights are longer than others as Braden still seems to have his days and nights confused. He really does not like being in the bed! In an attempt to stabilize the babies schedule, I am trying to let him "cry it out" some at night. This is truly torture! I know he is fine as he is always fed and clean when he is put to bed, but it is awful to hear him scream, not cry, scream while lying in the crib. Amazingly, Kate and Brooks sleep right through his screaming fits and eventually he wears himself down and drifts off to sleep.
All of the babies are eating well at this time and Kate's belly issues are much better. She is still on the (expensive!) Alimentum formula, but I am planning on trying her on breastmilk again in a couple weeks to see if her system has matured enough to allow her to tolerate it. Hopefully she will do well with the breastmilk and we can begin to supplement all 3 of them with a less expensive formula.
Brooks' appt with surgeon last week went great! The surgeon could not find the hernia, so we believe it may have closed on its own. No surgery for now and we will check back in 6 months! His only problem at this time is with spitting up. He seems to have a mild-mod case of reflux which is being treated with prevacid. I hate giving the little guy meds, but I hate even worse seeing him (appear) to be in pain after eating.
We had our first visit from home nurse with Nurses for Newborns on Thursday this week. Chris is very nice and will be following babies growth on a regular basis to ensure they are growing and developing as they should. Their current weights: Kate 7lbs 10oz, Braden 6lbs 15oz and Brooks 5lbs 6oz! I could not be happier at how well they are all growing!
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