We really have been blessed with healthy, easy-going (so far!) boys. God reminds us everyday that he does not give us more than we can handle at any given time. We find ourselves wondering how we will handle the 3 of them when they are all screaming for hours at night, when we can't physically hold and comfort all of them at once, or even what we'll do with them when they are alert and awake for more than just feeding time. But for now, it's important that we keep reminding ourselves to live in the present, not to dwell in the past or worry about the future. But even with these reminders, the gift of getting to care for triplets is nothing less than overwhelming.
The boys continue to grow and put on weight. The visiting nurse came on Friday and weighed them again. Charlie is now 5lbs 6oz, Win is 5lbs 4 oz, and Wesley is 5lbs 2 oz. She mentioned in passing that our visits were her "pleasant visits" because the boys were so healthy. It's easy to forget just how sick they could have been and how many preemies struggle at this stage. Yet another blessing.
We're starting to see the amusements of how triplets interact. All but one can be sound asleep, and the moment you take the fussy one out of the crib, the others wake up. Also, we've found that we'll hear them fussing/grunting/discussing the latest world news so loudly on the monitors that we'll go in and check on them, and the moment you open the door, they are all quiet as can be. I just imagine them saying "Shh...Mom and Dad are coming...pretend to be asleep".
They've also learned to help each other out. Here Wes is holding in Win's pacifier with his head. How thoughtful!
We've also found that the sleep spacers truly are necessary. When left to sleep without them (when they are all in the wash), they tend to migrate towards each other.
One of the highlights of the week was the Bluebirds night nanny service. These night nannies specialize in multiples, and come care for the babies for the entire night in order to give the parents one good night of sleep. Rob and I took the opportunity to take a bottle of sparkling cabernet out onto the front porch and enjoy the summer evening. It was such a wonderful date, we could have talked all night, but had to remind ourselves the nanny was here to let us sleep. A continuous 7 hours of sleep has never felt so refreshing. We're already looking forward to her arrival next week. Many thanks to family and friends who have allowed for this luxury!
2 comments:
Dear Ginger & Rob,
Thank you so much for taking the time to update your blog. I know you have a million other things to be doing (such as sleeping), but the updates and pictures are wonderful! I want to call and talk but I'm afraid I'll be calling at a bad time or wake someone up. Just know you are on my mind and in my prayers. I have told many friends that the dear Lord chose the right couple, if anyone had to have triplets. I'm sure you are wonderful parents and these boys are lucky to call you Mom & Dad.
Lots of love to all,
Aunt Jane
Your little boys are so neat!! I can't believe the things they do already, migrating around..helping out holding pacifiers..awesome!
Thats really fantastic too that you've got at least one night a week where you get continuous sleep!!! WOW!!!
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