Sorry the blogs have been so few and far. We've been busy trying to keep up with life. Here are some pics to enjoy, - Jason
Uncle Ho Ho:
Future Babysitter Kaiya:
Future Babysitter Kenzie:
5/31/10
Out and About
The boys are finally starting to get out and about. We took them to Ms. Karen Brook's Mom Gene's house on Sunday for some R and R. In a couple of months Gene will teach the boys to swim as she did Uncle Ho Ho. They are so well behaved on outings; makes us think we should stay out all the time. At the house it has been a bit of a struggle as of late. Trying to sort out spitting, reflux, scheduling, etc has been taxing. But we are all in one piece and managing some sleep here and there. I am back to work at the office full time and the ladies are holding down the fort at home. Dr. apt tomorrow to the Apnea Clinic for a check up. Probably going to keep the monitors for another month, but maybe we can unplug the little guys.
Sorry the blogs have been so few and far. We've been busy trying to keep up with life. Here are some pics to enjoy, - Jason
Sorry the blogs have been so few and far. We've been busy trying to keep up with life. Here are some pics to enjoy, - Jason
5/24/10
How cute are our boys?!
We don't have too much new to report. Over the last few weeks we kind of rocked the boys world by changing sleeping times, feeding times, where they sleep etc...but...I do think we finally have a good routine down and they are starting to adjust; thank goodness!
We have a lot of "tummy time" now which gives me, mom an opportunity to take some great pics of the boys. I could snap pictures ALL DAY LONG! They are just so stinkin' cute!
I officially resigned from my job. It was hard to do, but right now it gives me the opportunity to be with our boys to see them grow and change. I'm pretty sure Jason would like to be home too; he is a very hands on dad, he always wants to be a part of what Nana and I have going on during the week. I guess it makes the weekends that much sweeter for him. He actually gave my mom and me a day of "freedom". He stayed home all day with the boys on Saturday while my mom and I went shopping and had lunch...of course we didn't really shop so much for ourselves...we naturally shopped for the kids!
We came home from being gone all day long and Jason was "SUPPER DAD"! The kids weren't fussy, they all took to their naps without crying, he cleaned the house and even grilled out. Maybe he should stay home more often???? ha ha!
We haven't had any recent Dr. apts so I am not quite sure how big they are, but I think Asher and Skyler are around 11lbs each and Ryder is around 9lbs. They are growing...almost 3 months old already.
Well, I will leave you all with some neat photos I took of the boys over the last few days. Enjoy and we hope all of you are well!
Ryder
Ryder
Ryder
Asher
Skyler
Skyler-(blowing bubbles)
We have a lot of "tummy time" now which gives me, mom an opportunity to take some great pics of the boys. I could snap pictures ALL DAY LONG! They are just so stinkin' cute!
I officially resigned from my job. It was hard to do, but right now it gives me the opportunity to be with our boys to see them grow and change. I'm pretty sure Jason would like to be home too; he is a very hands on dad, he always wants to be a part of what Nana and I have going on during the week. I guess it makes the weekends that much sweeter for him. He actually gave my mom and me a day of "freedom". He stayed home all day with the boys on Saturday while my mom and I went shopping and had lunch...of course we didn't really shop so much for ourselves...we naturally shopped for the kids!
We came home from being gone all day long and Jason was "SUPPER DAD"! The kids weren't fussy, they all took to their naps without crying, he cleaned the house and even grilled out. Maybe he should stay home more often???? ha ha!
We haven't had any recent Dr. apts so I am not quite sure how big they are, but I think Asher and Skyler are around 11lbs each and Ryder is around 9lbs. They are growing...almost 3 months old already.
Well, I will leave you all with some neat photos I took of the boys over the last few days. Enjoy and we hope all of you are well!
Ryder
5/15/10
Our First Outing!
Well...we did it, we were brave and decided to take all three kids and our dog, Bella to the park today! It took about an hour to pack up, load up and head out. We found a nice little area under some big oak trees and set up camp. The boys did great...they slept.
It was nice to get them out for a change of scenery, to get Bella out for a little run in the park and for all three of us to break up the constant indoor routine. It was a beautiful day and so fun to get them out in the outdoors, which we love.
It was nice to get them out for a change of scenery, to get Bella out for a little run in the park and for all three of us to break up the constant indoor routine. It was a beautiful day and so fun to get them out in the outdoors, which we love.
5/14/10
Something is on my mind...
At 1am I woke up to the sound of our little one, Asher fussing in bed. Normally I try and go back to sleep, but here it is 1:35am and all I can think about is something I heard this evening. I found out that a couple in our area had been expecting triplets and at 23-24 weeks they lost 2 of the 3 and the 3rd one is currently in the NICU. I don't know this couple, I don't know the details of this terrible news and I hesitated writing this due to that, but I really felt they could use all our family and friends thoughts and those of you who might pray, prayers.
For those of you who know me well, I am not one of a "specific faith" but should this have happened to us who knows where I would be. I feel deeply for these people and their family. Being a mom of triplets or simply of multiples was a scary ride (for me); you don't quite know how things will go and every Dr. visit you hope that all three are doing well and make it another week.
I've been sitting here realizing how fortunate Jason and I are and wishing this couple wasn't going through what they are. I wish I could take away any sadness they might have. Please keep these folks in your thoughts and lets hope with all that we have that their other little one can make it thru.
I am sorry for the tune of this post, but I just couldn't stop thinking about it and felt this was the only way I could help them.
-Good Night
For those of you who know me well, I am not one of a "specific faith" but should this have happened to us who knows where I would be. I feel deeply for these people and their family. Being a mom of triplets or simply of multiples was a scary ride (for me); you don't quite know how things will go and every Dr. visit you hope that all three are doing well and make it another week.
I've been sitting here realizing how fortunate Jason and I are and wishing this couple wasn't going through what they are. I wish I could take away any sadness they might have. Please keep these folks in your thoughts and lets hope with all that we have that their other little one can make it thru.
I am sorry for the tune of this post, but I just couldn't stop thinking about it and felt this was the only way I could help them.
-Good Night
5/13/10
Who Took My Babies???
Hi Everyone-
Nana has been here for a week now and we have quickly gotten back into routine. I think we have all settled into our "organized chaos" here at the Meade home.
The boys went to the pediatrician this week for a Well visit. They had 3 immunization shots and actually did great...a few shrills were made and then they all passed out in their car seats I think I was more nervous for them than I thought....well...maybe more nervous that they wouldn't let us forget how mean we were for taking them to get the shots!
The boys continue to grow and change daily. Both Asher and Skyler are 10lbs and Ryder is 8.3! I just can't believe it. They were so very tiny just a few months ago...I know, I know, that's what babies do...they grow. I guess I feel different about it since having them so premature and seeing how tiny they all were. You think that it would take forever for them to grow big and strong.
We are really starting to see their personalities. Asher is the most laid-back baby in the world, Skyler is very dramatic and demanding; if he doesn't get what he wants, he surely won't let you forget until he gets it, (At the ripe ol' age of 9.5 weeks he has already learned to throw tantrums!) and Ryder, our little man is just starting to grow into his own and I think is a bit of both boys.
Just in the past few days I very seriously began to think that someone took my sweet babies and gave me very mean, fussy babies that don't like to sleep AT ALL. They have taken a little turn in our sweet baby world and like to cry from the early evening hours until about 1130pm (or longer..maybe even until 1am!). Just as one gets settled and you pick the other up to settle him, the other starts crying. It's a great fun game they like to play with mom all night.
I sent one of my best friends, Gina a text last night in the midst of our fun game, letting her know what was going on and she told me to swaddle, make the shh shh sound...yup I tackled that one about 20 times...then I believe she said "that sucks". ha ha! That was my thought! Seriously though...she has been so supportive and helpful. She has a one year old boy and is about to have twin boys so I am pretty sure she and I will be on the phone several times throughout our week trying to figure out being a mom to multiples!
I guess if we always had good babies we wouldn't get the whole experience. It sure teaches you a lot about yourself. Even though I was almost losing my calm last night...I woke this morning excited to see their faces and ready to take on mommy hood to my babies or even the ones someone slipped into our home the other night!
Well, off to have another cup of coffee and "play time-tummy time" with the boys. Love to you all!!!!
Nana has been here for a week now and we have quickly gotten back into routine. I think we have all settled into our "organized chaos" here at the Meade home.
The boys went to the pediatrician this week for a Well visit. They had 3 immunization shots and actually did great...a few shrills were made and then they all passed out in their car seats I think I was more nervous for them than I thought....well...maybe more nervous that they wouldn't let us forget how mean we were for taking them to get the shots!
The boys continue to grow and change daily. Both Asher and Skyler are 10lbs and Ryder is 8.3! I just can't believe it. They were so very tiny just a few months ago...I know, I know, that's what babies do...they grow. I guess I feel different about it since having them so premature and seeing how tiny they all were. You think that it would take forever for them to grow big and strong.
We are really starting to see their personalities. Asher is the most laid-back baby in the world, Skyler is very dramatic and demanding; if he doesn't get what he wants, he surely won't let you forget until he gets it, (At the ripe ol' age of 9.5 weeks he has already learned to throw tantrums!) and Ryder, our little man is just starting to grow into his own and I think is a bit of both boys.
Just in the past few days I very seriously began to think that someone took my sweet babies and gave me very mean, fussy babies that don't like to sleep AT ALL. They have taken a little turn in our sweet baby world and like to cry from the early evening hours until about 1130pm (or longer..maybe even until 1am!). Just as one gets settled and you pick the other up to settle him, the other starts crying. It's a great fun game they like to play with mom all night.
I sent one of my best friends, Gina a text last night in the midst of our fun game, letting her know what was going on and she told me to swaddle, make the shh shh sound...yup I tackled that one about 20 times...then I believe she said "that sucks". ha ha! That was my thought! Seriously though...she has been so supportive and helpful. She has a one year old boy and is about to have twin boys so I am pretty sure she and I will be on the phone several times throughout our week trying to figure out being a mom to multiples!
I guess if we always had good babies we wouldn't get the whole experience. It sure teaches you a lot about yourself. Even though I was almost losing my calm last night...I woke this morning excited to see their faces and ready to take on mommy hood to my babies or even the ones someone slipped into our home the other night!
Well, off to have another cup of coffee and "play time-tummy time" with the boys. Love to you all!!!!
5/8/10
Take one Down & Pass it Around
So it was a crazy past few days with the sister's here. Aunties' Julie, Dawn, Laurie, and Laurie came to visit and pick up Grandma. It was great having them here. Upon arrival they immediately scooped up the boys due to sheer excitement. Their eagerness continued for the rest of the trip. It was nice to take a break from the poopy pants and feedings. They even so graciously took over some of the night feedings. Summer and I both got a good night's sleep last night; the first in 9.5 weeks. We really had some great times, and wished they could have stayed longer.
Auntie Julie:
Auntie Laurie:
Auntie Laurie:
Auntie Dawn:
The Whole Crew:
So Grandma has left us while Nana has joined us for the next 6 weeks. Nana has learned a lot over the past few days and tackles her first solo night shift this evening. Here is Nana figuring out the "new" bottles:
We know she'll do a great job!
We are already missing Grandma. She had a great "way" with the boys and was the only person that could settle Ryder down. We took notes as best we could, even stuffed a shirt or two to imitate her skillz. Thanks for all your help. Hopefully you can get some rest, but those of us that know you best know you'll probably keep trucking along at the usual "Cindy" pace. See you in six.
Happy Mother's Day to all you Moms!
Jason & Summer
Auntie Julie:
Auntie Laurie:
Auntie Laurie:
Auntie Dawn:
The Whole Crew:
So Grandma has left us while Nana has joined us for the next 6 weeks. Nana has learned a lot over the past few days and tackles her first solo night shift this evening. Here is Nana figuring out the "new" bottles:
We know she'll do a great job!
We are already missing Grandma. She had a great "way" with the boys and was the only person that could settle Ryder down. We took notes as best we could, even stuffed a shirt or two to imitate her skillz. Thanks for all your help. Hopefully you can get some rest, but those of us that know you best know you'll probably keep trucking along at the usual "Cindy" pace. See you in six.
Happy Mother's Day to all you Moms!
Jason & Summer
5/7/10
Parellels
We wanted to share this beautiful picture sent to us by Becky Mitchell Thoreson. They found this perfect nest with 3 perfect little blue eggs in a tree in their yard and they marveled at the parallels with the triplets. We were so touched and wanted to pass this on to all of you.
Becky mentioned this beautiful picture should serve as a reminder to take a deep breath and enjoy the moment, because just as the birds fly from the nest, it will be only a blink before these little guys are running around the yard, tossing balls around. Thanks Becky, we loved the photo and the reminder!!!
We thought you would all enjoy the bird nest as well as our little nest of three perfect little beautiful baby boys!
Becky mentioned this beautiful picture should serve as a reminder to take a deep breath and enjoy the moment, because just as the birds fly from the nest, it will be only a blink before these little guys are running around the yard, tossing balls around. Thanks Becky, we loved the photo and the reminder!!!
We thought you would all enjoy the bird nest as well as our little nest of three perfect little beautiful baby boys!
5/4/10
A weekend with Family… Where does the time go?
Grandpa “Biggie” and Uncle Mikey came for a visit this past weekend. The boys were very excited to see Grandpa again, and meet Uncle Mikey for the first time. The duo arrived on Thursday night after the 8 pm feed. It was perfect timing as it gave us all a chance to breathe while performing the appropriate introductions. The boys took immediately to Mikey as he did them. He even got to change a poopy diaper the very first night. Skyler whispered to me that he overhead something Mommy said about “ripping off a prom dress”. Guess he needed to work on his gentle touch, which he became very good at by the end of the weekend. Mike you can come change a diaper up in this house anytime
Friday morning all but Grandma M. went to do some work at the lake house. Summer got to see the finished product as it is now on the market. Was a lot of work; the weather was great; time was too short; and we were back feeding and changing the little guys by early evening.
Saturday AM Grandpa Bigs and Mikey helped Grandma with the AM feed, Mikey walked the dog, and Grandpa made breakfast. The day was spent relaxing and enjoying while changing poopy pants and feeding. In the PM Uncle Mikey made a sweet chicken and mac dish. We inhaled it, and stayed up too late watching a movie.
Sunday AM Grandpa Bigs helped Grandma again with the AM feed and then made breakfast for all. And the pancakes weren’t even over done. Thanks Gramps it was great to catch a much needed AM feed for the adults. Then they were off to catch their flights.
Not sure where the weekend went, but we wish there were more hours in the day. We are very much looking forward to their next visit.
Bryan I am sure Mikey will teach them the typewriter and other tactics he so willingly employed on us as kids. I only hope these three get big enough to pay him back when they get older. What a great uncle he’ll be. Summer has already offered up letting Mikey teach the boys to drive.
So what’s next?? Grandma H. aka Nana arrives tonight. Training tomorrow… Then the Ludke sisters arrive on Thursday. Crazyness on Friday… Then they leave with Grandma M. on Saturday, leaving us with Nana for six weeks. The boys and I will be out numbered 3 to 8 this weekend.
5/3/10
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