Ten years ago today, Travis and I had our first date---who knew how wonderful our lives would be 10 years later!
I cant believe this year just keeps flying right on by. We had our first official playdate this week with the Orr triplets, Harper, Jack and Caroline. The Orr babies are about 3 months older than Braden, Brooks and Kate and will hopefully make for great playmates in the next few years. I think it will be good for Braden, Brooks and Kate to have peers in a similar family situation and I know it is good for me to have contacts with other mothers of triplets. I was also able to go to dinner with 3 other mothers of triplets this past week and am thankful for these new women in my life. They truly "get it" when I have questions or concerns and will hopefully be a great support for me in the next few years. From the dinner (there was a mother of 3 year olds, 2 year olds, 1 year olds and me), I concluded that life will most likely get harder before it gets easier. It is interesting hearing the different struggles that each of us are currently going through and helpful/scary to hear what lies ahead.
Stephanie, our TEIS teacher, made her second visit this week. She observed that Braden is "very strong" and will be walking sooner rather than later (not that he is close to walking yet, he just pulls himself up any chance he gets). He is able to scoot all over the floor, but has not yet conquered a true "crawl". Brooks is doing much better at sitting independently and is able to transition from sitting to quad position. He is also able to scoot himself in all directions. Kate has also improved her sitting and is rocking on all 4's. She scoots as well, but no crawling so far.
Baby food is going well. They are now getting 3 meals/day with 5 bottles. After talking with the other mothers and Stephanie, I think it is time to move them up to stage 2 foods. I am a little nervous about this progression, but I am sure they will be fine.
We had our second set of professional pics last week which I think went really well. It is very difficult to keep 3 babies happy long enough to get all individual and group shots (esp if you want them in more than one outfit). You can see how big each of them are getting.
We are going to take them to church at Grandmothers tomorrow for the first time, so they should get good and spoiled from all the attention :)
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Month 8 of life with triplets...
Well, another month has almost passed since my last blog update. We have had a great month with each baby continuing to reach various milestones and grow like crazy! As of now, all 3 babies can sit up on their own. Braden is definitely the most stable, but Kate and Brooks are doing great at sitting up on their own and playing as well. Braden and Brooks are also showing signs of crawling. I usually find them up on all 4's rocking back and forth in their crib when I go in to get them up from a nap. Braden is also doing this almost anytime you lie him on his tummy. They have all been scooting around and doing 360's for a while, but have yet to make true forward progress...I am anxiously awaiting the day they are mobile.
Barbara is working out great and has been a wonderful blessing in our life. The kids seem to love her and I feel very comfortable going to work knowing that the kids are in her hands.
I am still making my own baby food which is going well. It is actually much easier than I anticipated and pretty cost effective.
We met our new TEIS teacher, Stephanie, this week. She was very nice and had only positive comments to make about the kids--not that I was expecting her to be negative, but it is always nice to hear how well they are all doing.
We have been trying to venture out a bit more these days, but it is really so hard (and tiring) getting everybody (including myself) ready and loaded up in the vehicle. I know it is important for the kids to get out, so we (Travis and I) are doing our best at taking them places.
I have definitely been slacking this month on the pictures, so I will try to do better the next few weeks.
Barbara is working out great and has been a wonderful blessing in our life. The kids seem to love her and I feel very comfortable going to work knowing that the kids are in her hands.
I am still making my own baby food which is going well. It is actually much easier than I anticipated and pretty cost effective.
We met our new TEIS teacher, Stephanie, this week. She was very nice and had only positive comments to make about the kids--not that I was expecting her to be negative, but it is always nice to hear how well they are all doing.
We have been trying to venture out a bit more these days, but it is really so hard (and tiring) getting everybody (including myself) ready and loaded up in the vehicle. I know it is important for the kids to get out, so we (Travis and I) are doing our best at taking them places.
I have definitely been slacking this month on the pictures, so I will try to do better the next few weeks.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
July 6, 2011
Wow-how this past month has flown by. I can't believe it has been over a month since I posted an update on these precious, ever-changing babies.
Personalities have definietely surfaced and these children are growing and changing every day.
Braden continues to be very "active" we will say. He loves to bounce and jump and has just started doing this thing where he will raise both his arms up like "touchdown" and make a hilarious face. He is teething and has 3 teeth right now. He is still my biggest baby and weighs approx 16lbs now.
Brooks continues to be my squirmy little wiggle worm. He can literally wiggle his way out of any swing/seat and then thinks it is funny when I freak out. He has a great laugh that melts my heart and is a smart little guy. He knows how to put on the charm and therefore has become slightly spoiled bc he is hard to put down--by everyone. I have heard many people refer to him as "their buddy" or "cuddle bug" bc he knows just how to snuggle up with you to make it near impossible to lay him down. He is also teething and has 2 teeth as of now. He is still my smallest, but seems so big at approx 14lbs.
Last, but not least...Kate ,AKA "sweetheart" to her daddy, and I can not think of a better name to describe this precious child. She is a sweetheart through and through. She rarely cries (other than when she is hungry) and loves to sleep. She will smile if you just look at her and loves to squeal. She also has a great laugh and is probably the easiest to get laughing right now. She is also teething (yes-that is 3 teething babies!) and has 2 teeth. She is my longest baby, but not quite as big as Braden, weighing approx 15lbs.
We are working on our daily schedule which seems to be going pretty well. For some reason, early evening is our hardest time of day--everyone gets fussy and is harder to console. All 3 are working on sitting up on their own. Each of them can do it, but Kate and Brooks are not quite as steady as Braden. We have not heard any news on our new TEIS teacher, but hopefully we will hear something in the next week or so.
Starting next week, Miss Barbara will begin keeping the babies in place of my sister in law Tara. Tara had a great opportunity open up at work that she had to take. We understand, but will miss having her watch the kiddos. Thankfully, Mrs Barbara was sent our way and I think will work out great. God continues to bless us more than we deserve! He is so good!
Personalities have definietely surfaced and these children are growing and changing every day.
Braden continues to be very "active" we will say. He loves to bounce and jump and has just started doing this thing where he will raise both his arms up like "touchdown" and make a hilarious face. He is teething and has 3 teeth right now. He is still my biggest baby and weighs approx 16lbs now.
Brooks continues to be my squirmy little wiggle worm. He can literally wiggle his way out of any swing/seat and then thinks it is funny when I freak out. He has a great laugh that melts my heart and is a smart little guy. He knows how to put on the charm and therefore has become slightly spoiled bc he is hard to put down--by everyone. I have heard many people refer to him as "their buddy" or "cuddle bug" bc he knows just how to snuggle up with you to make it near impossible to lay him down. He is also teething and has 2 teeth as of now. He is still my smallest, but seems so big at approx 14lbs.
Last, but not least...Kate ,AKA "sweetheart" to her daddy, and I can not think of a better name to describe this precious child. She is a sweetheart through and through. She rarely cries (other than when she is hungry) and loves to sleep. She will smile if you just look at her and loves to squeal. She also has a great laugh and is probably the easiest to get laughing right now. She is also teething (yes-that is 3 teething babies!) and has 2 teeth. She is my longest baby, but not quite as big as Braden, weighing approx 15lbs.
We are working on our daily schedule which seems to be going pretty well. For some reason, early evening is our hardest time of day--everyone gets fussy and is harder to console. All 3 are working on sitting up on their own. Each of them can do it, but Kate and Brooks are not quite as steady as Braden. We have not heard any news on our new TEIS teacher, but hopefully we will hear something in the next week or so.
Starting next week, Miss Barbara will begin keeping the babies in place of my sister in law Tara. Tara had a great opportunity open up at work that she had to take. We understand, but will miss having her watch the kiddos. Thankfully, Mrs Barbara was sent our way and I think will work out great. God continues to bless us more than we deserve! He is so good!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
June 8, 2011
We have had a busy couple of weeks! The babies had their first trip to Aunt Glo and Uncle Dan's house on Memorial Day and then visited Gradmother's house for the first time on Friday. Thankfully, all three of the babies do great in the car and typically fall asleep as soon as the car starts moving--which makes these trips much easier. The hardest part of taking a day trip is all the "packing" that is required to take 3 babies away from home for an afternoon. By the time I am loaded up with the babies and their gear, I am exhausted (although I have to admit, I rarely leave home bymyself, so I typically have some help with the loading part). Saturday, we had our first trip to Dave and Tara's with the babies and Sunday was church in AM and PM (another first for the entire family to be at both services in one day!)
Today, our TEIS teacher, Christy, came out to work with the kids. She informed me that she has taken another job in a school and will no longer be following our family :(. We will definitely miss her! After their "play session", we had our 6 month check up. Thankfully, this check up went great with only good news! Kate is in the 10th%ile weighing 13lbs 10oz, Braden is in the 5th%ile weighing 14lbs 9oz, and Brooks is still under the 5th%ile weighing 12lbs 9.5oz but is making "great progress" with his "catch up growth" according to MD. We have been so blessed over the past year and I am so proud of how well my little ones are doing.
We have slowly begun introducing baby food (only rice cereal and sweet potatoes so far) which is going pretty well. I am thinking I will try to make my own baby food (more for economical reasons than organic), but we will see. I attempted my first batch of homemade sweet potatoes today--hopefully they will like them as well as they like the Gerber baby food!
Today, our TEIS teacher, Christy, came out to work with the kids. She informed me that she has taken another job in a school and will no longer be following our family :(. We will definitely miss her! After their "play session", we had our 6 month check up. Thankfully, this check up went great with only good news! Kate is in the 10th%ile weighing 13lbs 10oz, Braden is in the 5th%ile weighing 14lbs 9oz, and Brooks is still under the 5th%ile weighing 12lbs 9.5oz but is making "great progress" with his "catch up growth" according to MD. We have been so blessed over the past year and I am so proud of how well my little ones are doing.
We have slowly begun introducing baby food (only rice cereal and sweet potatoes so far) which is going pretty well. I am thinking I will try to make my own baby food (more for economical reasons than organic), but we will see. I attempted my first batch of homemade sweet potatoes today--hopefully they will like them as well as they like the Gerber baby food!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
HAPPY 6's!
Happy 6 month birthday to my sweet babies (yesterday) and Happy 6 year anniversary to my wonderful husband today! Six years ago today I married my best friend and became Mrs. Morris--what an adventure it has been! The past 6 years have been filled with good times and bad (like everyone else's life), but the good times, in our case, majorly outweigh the bad! In the past 6 years, Travis has successfully run a business, I have received my doctorate in physical therapy, we have been blessed with 3 healthy babies, 2 beautiful neices (and another on the way!), wonderful new brother and sister in laws, great friends and a wonderful church family. Sitting here 6 years ago, I would have never dreamed what God had in store for our simple "normal" life. I thought it would be possible for us to have 3 children one day, but never dreamed we would have them all at the same time!
As I think about the past six months, I think about all the joy that Braden, Brooks and Kate have brought into our lives. I think about how fast the last 6 months have passed by and how I often wish time could stand still for just a little while, so I could keep them babies a little longer. I am excited and a little nervous about the challenges that await us in the next 6 months as our children become "mobile" and continue to grow. Sure, life has been a little (or a lot at times) crazy, hectic, stressful, and exhausting; but the happy, joyful times make it all worth it!
As I think about the past six months, I think about all the joy that Braden, Brooks and Kate have brought into our lives. I think about how fast the last 6 months have passed by and how I often wish time could stand still for just a little while, so I could keep them babies a little longer. I am excited and a little nervous about the challenges that await us in the next 6 months as our children become "mobile" and continue to grow. Sure, life has been a little (or a lot at times) crazy, hectic, stressful, and exhausting; but the happy, joyful times make it all worth it!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
HAPPY Mothers Day!
As I come to the end of my first official Mothers day, I cant help but to think about how much my life has changed in the past year. I so clearly remember waking up around 5AM on Mothers Day last year and seeing the "2 pink lines" indicating I was pregnant (yes, ironically, i found out I was pregnant on Mother's Day). I remember being filled with so much emotion: joy, happiness, thankfulness and fear. Obviously, I had no idea at the time that I was carrying triplets, but I remember being so very happy. I remember telling my mom and mother in law because I was unable to keep the excitement to myself. It was a couple of weeks later when we went in for my first US and the sonographer informed us "well, you got 3"--HUH?!? was about all that came out of mine and Travis' mouth for the remainder of the appt. After getting over my small "break down" and intense fear of carrying triplets, I had the most wonderful pregnancy (yes, even with being on bedrest in hospital for 5 weeks). I had some headaches, but only actually got sick once, which I think is pretty much unheard of for someone carrying multiples. 32 weeks (actually only 28 weeks) later, I was blessed with 3 beautiful, healthy children.
The past year has been filled with some pretty hard times, but these have been overshadowed by the happiest times of my life. I know this journey has just begun and we will have many tough days ahead, but I hope to be able to use the feelings of pride, joy and thankfulness I have felt the past year to get me through these hard times.
The past year has been filled with some pretty hard times, but these have been overshadowed by the happiest times of my life. I know this journey has just begun and we will have many tough days ahead, but I hope to be able to use the feelings of pride, joy and thankfulness I have felt the past year to get me through these hard times.
Friday, April 22, 2011
5 Months Old!
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!
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!
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!
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