Tiff's Turn

Now that Levi is done with his "paternity leave", I am home on my own this week. I am thankful he had two weeks vacation time to use to help out and to bond with our newborns. Last week, I had a practice run of being on my own. Levi and Colbin went out together to run errands, go to the dentist, etc. and were gone half a day. They also spent a lot of time outside with Aria. I have to say, being on my own was a success! I'm thankful I didn't have triplets my first pregnancy because I don't think I would have been as calm about it as I am now. I do have some helpers dropping in here and there, but for the most part handling three babies and a two year old on my own isn't too crazy yet. Our routine keeps me sane and it keeps the kids sane too. I am thankful we have parents close by to help out. My mother-in-law took the first shift of helping me get the babies to their 4 week check-up today. I am thankful for beautiful, healthy babies.

Ten Things I love About Having Triplets 1. It's three times the love, 2... but I have a different, special kind of love for each child. 3. Heaven sent me a small family all at once.  4. While the journey of getting Livi, Beckett and Henry home wasn't easy, it was well worth it. 5. I get to experience what it's like to raise boys. 6. Aria gets a little sister to help her with these boys.  7. I already see Aria bonding with and loving all three babies. 8. I fall more in love with my husband when I witness him being the amazing father that he is. 9. I have learned that I am capable of so much more than I ever thought possible. 10. Every day, God's abundance of love is magnified through these miracles that he has given us. ** The Tiny Footprints Projec t is an organization that photographs NICU babies free of charge. Thank you, TTFP, for your generosity with these ph

Tuesday was such an amazing day! After 12 days of being in the NICU, our babies came home.  We know we are incredibly blessed that our preemies spent such a little amount of time there. The doctors and nurses tell us that is by no means the norm for triplets- especially to all leave on the same day. My big from South Carolina was here for the special day too! Since we've been home, it's all about routine- around the clock. The babies eat every three hours, one at a time. In between feeds, we have been enjoying bonding and cuddling time. lounging~ tummy time~ bath time~ sleepy time~ more tummy time~ Livi doesn't seem to like tummy time, so we are taking it slow with her. In other news, today the triplets are two weeks old and we had our first check up at our pediatrician's office. All three are doing so awesome! Livi and Beckett have gained 8 ounces since being discharged from the NICU.  Henry has gai