6 months Dr checkup and surviving the first 6 months

Kids after their doctor's appt today 2/27 (I don't know why the date is not that @ the heading).Hudson, Skyler, and Tobin. I love the little shorts they're wearing.

Daddy with his kiddos.

I can't believe my kiddos are 6 months. I'm in awe as to their growth and development even though I see them every day. I was wearing Skyler the other evening on the Baby Bjorn and my back started killing me. I had to take her out and it was only 15 minutes. They are looking so much like little people now. It's so great, they smile at you all the time!

Everyone got their 6 months checkup and shots today. Dr. Thaller was really impressed with them; he said we are doing an AMAZING job. He kept saying it over and over again; Susana said he said it about three times! Everyone's health is good, no issues at all. We asked about taking them out since RSV season is coming to an end, but he said it's year round, just not so prevalant in Spring and Summer and for us to still hold off on subjecting them to too many people. Sorry ASC, our visit will have to wait, but you're welcome to visit our home. He said we should let me CIO (Cry it out) at nighttime and really get them to sleeping through the night. They can start fingerfoods, meats, and drink regular formula and not Neosure- the high calorie one, and start introducing them drinking from a cup, not a sippy cup. Here's everyone's stats:

Skyler---26" long, 14 lbs 15 0z

Tobin---26" long, 16 lbs 13 oz

Hudson---24 1/2" long, 14 lbs 6oz

We are so proud of our babies!!!

A few things, OK a lot of thing have changed in our lives since bringing these guys home.

1. broken sleep, lack of sleep, our days of lounging in bed on the weekends are gone! Now we do it for a little bit until they let us know they're hungry usually about 8:30



2. errands are about 1-2 hours top if one of us is home with them. We have an unspoken rule to not leave each person alone too long and especially during feeding. I don't grocery shop or go to Costco, BRU or Target without a list!



3. my showers are scheduled...I only do it on Tues, Thurs, and Sat/Sun. Yes for such a neat freak and cleaniness person I used to be, that's how it is. Headbands are wonderful!



4. Having a meal is hard especially with each other, that's rare. It only happens after the morning feeding on the weekends if we're lucky, otherwise I usually eat while I pump. I forgot, we do eat together on our evening walks, mostly sandwiches and snack food (OK junk food) I do try to squeeze in a fruit for us every now and then. It has to be something easy since he's walking two dogs and I'm pushing the stroller. Enjoying a meal that's another story!



5. Our TV shows we used to watch are long gone. Bye bye CSI (all versions), Ugly Betty, two and half men, 20/20, and David Lettermen. I miss Dave! We can only watch a show if it's on btw. 8-9, mostly listen to it since these guys love to talk, laugh, squeel, or cry. Crying b/c someone is waiting for food or needs to be burped/changed. On the weekends HGTV, DIY or Dan's classic cars shows are usually on so we can atleast listen to them. 24 is about the only show we've been able to somewhat follow the storyline.



6. Our time with the furries...I feel so bad for neglecting them. They're so patient with us, waiting to be feed, waiting for their biscuits/chewies, waiting for some one on one time, mostly waiting all the time.



7. Our time together as a couple, we used to go out on the weekends to furniture stores, Home Depot/Lowes, Marshalls, whatever and just look at or buy stuff for our home. No more of that too. We also haven't been able to go out to dinner. We miss doing our weekend morning breakfast either at a Pho restaurant or a diner.
   

I also want to thank some people who have helped us out so far (these are in no order, just what I remember, my momnesia is really bad): I hope I haven't left anyone out, if so I'm terribly sorry!

1. My mom for funding our night nanny for the first 4 months. Sleep is so important! She also helps out with the feedings when she can, or atleast hold a crying baby. She continues to bring us food, making sure I don't miss any of my Vietnamese food cravings. Sometimes she folds the kids clothes when she's here.



2. Dan's parents for giving us some money towards the minivan. We would have settle for a older model had it not been for their contribution.



3. my SCT (Space City Triplets) mommy group for their support and advice. Everytime I've posted a questions there has always been someone who has given me their advice. It's really great to be a part of such a wonderful support group who's already been there, done that! Special thanks to these mommies who have helped: Astrid-for her support/advice on breastfeeding and just raising triplets, Natalie- for giving us their triple decker stroller and carseats, also tips on setting up the nursery, raising kids advice, and Lindsey- for giving us a bunch of boys clothes up to 6 months.



4. Marie, my sis for helping out the first couple months and bringing over Vietnamese food along with my bro, Matthew.



5. Julie, Dan's sis for helping with some feedings so I can run errands and also run some errands for us too.



6. Our neighbors: Donny & Paula for always checking on me to make sure I'm OK. Rick & Jackie for giving us diapers. Sherry for making us a big ole pot of stew when I first came home.




7. Susana, my day nanny for doing a wonderful job taking care of them and keeping our house clean. She's amazing---I can't function without her now.

Skyler sleeping through the night???

Is this possible??? My Skyler has been sleeping through the night this week. On Monday morning, she woke up at 6:30, Tuesday, she slept til 8:45...yes that's right 8:45 am, not even a peep before! And then this morning she slept til 7:40. I don't want to jinx anything, but I hope she continues. I already had a talk with her to persuade her brothers to do the same...no luck though. Hudson still wakes up between 4-5 and Tobin did better this morning. He ws up at 5:30. This morning Tobin was starting to crawl; he moved towards a toy and got it in his hands. Skyler's latest thing is punching her arms, she still loves to kick. Hudson is enjoying the new Baby Einstein activity center Dan put together. They will be six months come Sunday. I can't believe how fast they've grown!

Happy Valentine's day---green beans is a hit---Skyler & Dudley

Happy Valentine's day everyone!!! Two out of three smiling isn't bad. We tried green beans today and it was a hit. They couldn't get enough of it! After the morning feeding we took a trip up to Conroe to buy their next "vehicle". We bought a runabout stroller from another triplet family. It's a little early, but it was a good deal we didn't want to pass up. The ride up was fine, the ride back, Dan was speeding home since Skyler kept crying. We couldn't figure out why she was crying, we thought she had a dirty, but it wasn't. Also I think everyone is seriously teething or just really tired from the car ride. They did not want to eat in the afternoon. Everyone ate the green beans but had very little milk.

Ever since they other day when they met, Skyler's been really interested in Dudley now and he too. He came to her yesterday morning and she put her hand out to pet him. He was purrrring the whole time.

All of them on under Mr. Sunshine this week. I just like their outfits. Skyler and Tobin have been moving around. I noticed when I put them down on their play mat and come back they are always in a different spot. I'm usually in the other room picking up another kid or diaper changing, even Susana said the same thing. With us both here during the day, we still haven't been able to catch them "moving". I guess it's their way of starting to crawl?

Hudson with some quality time with daddy!

morning time---more feeding---finally Dudley

I've been so busy with getting our paperwork together for tax season that I haven't posted in a while. Kids are all doing great! Skyler's been grabbing toys when she's on her tummy and kicking her feet/pushing her legs. I think she'll be the first to crawl. Boys are atleast staying longer on their tummy and not losing interest much. They all can hold onto their toys and actually shake it or put it in their mouths. They are now aware of each other, especially if you're holding one and the other one is in his/her crib and sees you. They kinda give you the look as to "why him and not me"? Dan and I try to not be spotted in the morning until we're ready for them. :-)

Since Susana started, I've been able to enjoy my kids A LOT more, I actaually have time to read stories to them (more than one books), lay down and enjoy Mr. Sunshine with them, and just snuggle and really take it all in. Before her, my days were just crazy, I was rushing from one feeding to the next hoping to catch a meal when I can and pump. I'm really glad I found her and she's working out. She's so patient with them even when they don't want to eat. I don't know if all moms, especially HOM moms, have feeding issues, but my kiddos eat really slow even now and it's all about the positioning of the bottles with them. It changes daily!

I've been able to go out for lunch with Jill, one of my girlfriends to celebrate her birthday. We went to Benjy's last Friday since it was Dan's off Friday and he did the afternoon feeding with Susana. He told me I made an excellent choice in hiring her!

I've also changed their schedule, just when I was liking the 4 hour schedule. The 5 pm feeding before was somewhat slow and they all didn't ever really finish their bottles. We would rush through that so we could sqeeze our walk in before the 8pm feeding. With Susana's help, I've been able to get them to eat three times during the day. They're schedule now is:

8/8:30 am= eat and play

11:30- 1:30/2= nap
1:30/2= eat and play

4/4:30= nap

6= family walk (weather permitting, otherwise we just pray they continue their nap or atleast don't cry) :-)

7/7:30= dinner and baths

9/9:30= bedtime

*** they still wake up between 4-5 am for a bottle feeding. Can't wait til that's gone.

They've tried rice cereal, oatmeal cereal and now we're doing rice/apple cereal. Rice/banana cereal is next! I will introduce veggies and fruit soon. So far everyone seems to like all the cereals.

Here's some pics within the month.

Mommy with Hudson and Skyler. Did I tell you how much I love them?

This is what we've been doing in the morning to get an extra hour or so of sleep in. We've been bringing whoever wakes up before 8am into our bed. I know it's a bad habit, but oh well, these are our only kids! Besides something about sleeping with a baby or babies, it's the best sleep ever! Here's Skyler, Hudson and Tobin (no I didn't plan for their clothes to match our bedding)


Hudson and Tobin with Daddy and Molly (atleast part of her paw).

Dan and his kiddos with Molly and Redford.

Daddy with his kiddos again.

Skyler met Dudley. Dudley finally taken an interest in the kids...I think the cereal is what lured him in! He's been sleeping in the kids play area too since it's dog free.

Susana feeding Hudson on her second week.

Julie came by last Saturday to help Dan feed them at 2. I went to BRU, Target and Marshalls to stock up on babies stuff: diapers, clothes, etc. The shopping trip wore me out- I was more tired from that than feeding my kids!
Skyler, Tobin, and Hudson. Tobin was in a milk coma as Dan likes to put it.

Closeup of Tobin's milkatose.

Tobin out of his milkatose :-) (look at his shirt)

Skyler smiling!

Hudson smiling!

Skyler, Hudson, and Tobin in their cute outfits that one of Dan's former co-worker gave him. They're ready for their walk. They're looking at my mom in this pic. BTW, my mom's been coming every Mon, Wed, and Fri at 4 to help out. She brings us food and helps with the last feeding. I think they like her speaking Vietnamese to them.

Hudson smiling this morning!

Tobin holding his bottle.

Skyler shaking her maraca and keys.

There that's it for now....gotta feed those hungry babes!