We're 4 months old!

Well, I haven't done a great job of keeping this post updated, but as always I'll try better this next month. The babies just had their 4 month check up and Nathan was 14 pounds 15 oz, Anna was 11 pounds 15 oz, and Karly was 11 pounds 12 oz. They are all very healthy and doing well developmentally; up with other 4 month olds, but technically they're only 2 months on the development charts so we say they're ahead for their age!

We tried cereal this morning but the kids didn't take to it that well...we'll try again tomorrow. Once they get that down, we can go to fruits and veggies.

All three are sleeping anywhere from 8 to 11 hours at night, we are very lucky, as sleep deprivation is no longer a problem!

In the past month the babies have been quite the travelers. We visited our friends Sue and Jim in Peoria, Travis' family in Quincy, the State Fair (and took 4th in the least look alike contest), my family in northeast Iowa, and Aunt Deb's house to see family from out of town. We had our first picnic at Big Creek with family. In the past month, the babies have been full of smiles and laughs, which lights up our hearts every time. Just the past few days all three took to rolling from tummy to back, which they are very proud of. Now we can't keep them on their bellies as they're always rolling over!

I'm attaching some photos from the past month, I hope you enjoy them. If you are checking this blog and aren't on the list to be automatically notified of updates, email me and I'll add your email address to the list. I hope you had a great summer, now it's sit and wait time until winter!

We're 3 months old!

It's amazing how time flies, we can't believe the babies are already 3 months old. Last week we had our last visit with the home health nurse and the kids weights were: Nathan 11.9, Anna 10, and Karly 9.5 pounds. They're getting so big. Karly and Anna are starting to smile, other than when they're passing gas or dreaming. Nathan smiled some this morning so I'm hoping he'll come around this week. Every day is an adventure, one we could not do with out each other. I count my lucky stars to have Travis by my side...we really are a great team!

A friend of mine just had triplet boys. Each one of her boys was over 5 pounds....wow!!!! Congrats to Julie! They'll have their website up soon and I'll put a link to it on my home page.

Here are some photos, I'm calling them their 3 month old photos, just a few days early. The first one is of Karly, doesn't she look like Travis? The next one is of Nathan, what a boy! And the 3rd is of Anna, who looks like her mamma! Three good babies, what a joy!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

Happy first 4th of July babies! Wow how they're changing. Nathan, Anna, and Karly are now sleeping through the night, anywhere from 6-8 hours. It makes a big difference for Travis and me. Not sure on the current weights but as of June 13th they weighed: Nathan 9.3, Anna 8.7, and Karly 7.7. We go back to the doctor the end of August, I'll keep you posted!

We made our first trip to Quincy and it went very well. The babies slept all the way there and all the way back. Travis' parents had a BBQ for the babies and they slept the whole time while being passed around between nearly 40 people.

For the 4th we took them to fireworks and to the parade in Slater. I've attached a few photos from the parade.

I started working at Mary Greeley in the ER and Travis quit Coca-Cola to concentrate on his schooling. He will be working part time for USF Holland, driving a few days a week for them. It's nice to get out of the apartment every once in awhile and converse with other adults! We have a lot help from my mom and dad and my Aunt Deb, we couldn't do this without them.

I think that's all for now, I'll try to post more often to keep you updated on our babies' lives.

A Year From Now

Last week I visited my friend Kristi who has 1 year old triplets, 2 girls and a boy. I caught myself wanting my babies to be a year old...wanting them to crawl, walk, smile, giggle, etc... Then I came home and as I woke them to feed they were so cuddly and then I came back to reality and savored the moment of them being tiny and loveable in my arms. Not to say they won't be loveable at a year old but who knows...

As I call Krisit my friend I realize I have only known here for 6 months and met with her for the first time Friday. But, when we have multiples it's almost an instant friendship. No matter where you came from before 3 babies we are all humbled and have so much in common after triplets. After chatting with Kristi for a couple hours we realized we have more in common than just 3 babies. She is moving to Cedar Rapids and will be missed here in Des Moines, hopefully one day we'll reunite. The link to her blog is on my home page, check it out, her children are adorable!!

Attached are some recent pictures. After bathes we like to take photos. Our last visitors, for awhile, were here last weekend, my cousin Cara and her very nice boyfriend, Chad. This weekend we are traveling to Quincy, so we'll see how our first get away goes. The babies love being in their car seats so hopefully the 4 1/2 drive will go smoothly.

We're Term

On June 9th, Karly, Nathan, and Anna were term. By this I mean, June 9th was my original due date. They are now sleeping 5-5 1/2 hour stretches of time at night, which is so nice. Our day schedule is still every 4 hours. We've had a lot of visitors in the last month, here are some of our favorite photos.

Multi Tasking

When you have two in line to feed, this is how you do crying control. I've had several feedings by myself and they haven't been that bad (knock on wood). Apollo tries to help as best he can but his licks seem to make the kids more upset. We have learned to maneuver the kids around, you'd be surprised as what we can do!

Instant Celebrities

Here's a website I viewed prior to taking out the triplets http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GE6zQ8FWok and I thought by buying a double stroller and having the third baby seperate would prevent this. Boy was I wrong! We took the babies to Hickory Park and to Target yesterday with the help of G'ma and G'pa Peters, Aunt Mandi, and big cousin Haley. People stopped us everywhere and even bothered us while we were eating. I was so tired of the questions and comments that I found myself dodging people and letting my sister-in-law answer all the questions. I don't mind the attention (except when we're eating) it's the questions and comments that people make, they really need to think before speaking. Watch the video and you'll get an idea of what I'm talking about.

Here's a photo of Nathan from Saturday morning. Travis put the bed back in normal position but it didn't prevent the little ones from moving around. Look in the background and notice Anna sleeping parallel to the bars.