another update

I got a few mins do I will go ahead and get you updated....

After the dinner for the babies birthday Santa came to visit. Delaney was scared to death, which was weird because she LOVES Santa. Greg's cousin Neal dressed up and played Santa. He walked up on the front porch and looked in the window. Delaney saw him looked down at the floor and refused to lift her head. At first I just thought she was scared, because he was on her turf so to say. I found out later that earlier in the evening, my brother Andy had told Delaney that when he was little he was rotten and didn't get nothing but a lump of coal....Which by the way NEVER happened. He had told her this because I guess she wasn't playing so nice with him. Those two don't seem to get along all the time. Well she thought Santa was coming to our house now to drop off her lump of coal, and not coming on Christmas. That's why she refused to do much with Santa, let alone look at him. Thanks Andy.

Santa gave Delaney a present. She opened it and there was her Sleeping Beauty Dress and Tickets to Disney on Ice. She was so excited. After a ton of family pictures Santa left, then Delaney was back to her old self again.

The next day was Disney on Ice....it was awesome! When we got there and was directed to our seats i thought for sure there was a mistake. They put us in the very front row on the ice. I knew we had front row, but I didn't realize we were on the Ice. I thought we were in the 1st row in the actual seats behind the ice. Guess not. I kept telling the man he was wrong, but he insisted I was. So we just sat. We were right on the end of the row. They were great seats. Now I don't feel so bad about the price of them. We were close enough to tell that Tinkerbell had 2 snags in the back of her fishnet hose. When the fairies were coming out Delaney got to high five them. She was in awe.

Let me tell you about "The Snowcone" All Delaney wanted was a snow cone. OK no big deal, I just wanted her to wait til intermission. She was so patient in waiting. As soon as the lights came on she was up outta the chair. We went to take a look at all the $16 junk crowns, or the $18 junk sword. No way was she getting one. two years ago when we went she got this spinner that fell apart within 3 days of the show. I could agree on a snow cone. Then she would have a cup to take home. I was picking the ones with the lids you could close and drink out of. She was thinking the Tinkerbell cup with the huge scope of colored ice on the top. She got it. I carefully carried it down to our seats. Carefully set it on the seat where she could stand and eat the top part before the show started. Guess what I forgot napkins. OK so we'll just be extra careful. Within 5 mins of getting it the show started again. She stood right in front of her chair and was still carefully eating it. Well then here comes Tinkerbell. Delaney was so excited she turned and knocked the $10 snow cone over all over me and the lady next to us. I felt so bad, it went all over this lady's boots. It was all down my legs. Now picture us scrambling to clean it up Delaney crying and a butt load of fairies running by us to get to the Ice. I thought Delaney was going to take one down. She was freaking out as they were running. Thankfully the lady completely understood (even though her 2 yr old boy didn't spill a bit of his) She even gave us diaper wipes and napkins....I think she was a bit peeved, but didn't let it show.

Ava had her VCUG done Monday. Not the best news. Her reflux is alot worse than it was before. When I was about 19 wks pregnant I had the anatomy ultrasound down. They saw that her kidneys were dilated. Since then she's seemed to have a few problems with the reflux. They told us in June that if in Dec it wasn't any better, they would probably go in and make the flap and fix the problem. The reflux can lead to severe kidney damage, so I hope they will spring for the surgery and just fix it. She has been on daily antibiotics which they say is OK because they are using it a prophylactic, but still it would just be easier to fix the problem. Not that I want her to have surgery, but it just seems like that's the right thing to do. We go to another specialist on Jan 8th so I will let you know what this Doc says then.

I hope they got a good look on the test. That test is nasty. That poor girl. She bleed so bad afterwards. I hope she doesn't have to go through that again.

On a funny note...

I had to call the Children's after hours line that night after her test, because of her bleeding. I gave her all Ava's info...name, bdate, corrected age, her list of health issues etc. She asked me if it hurt for her to sit up. I told her she can't sit up, So I really wouldn't know. She asked me if she had any pain with urination, I told her she couldn't talk to tell me, but yes she is extremely fussy. Here's the kicker....Does she have a headache? My response was "Well I hadn't really asked her" Are you kidding me, does she have a headache. Hey Ava do you have a headache? Blink once for yes, and twice for no. The lady was a genius. Since she wasn't too sure about the whole situation she would have to call the Dr and get his opinion....Thank God, because if not we probably been in the ER looking for a brain tumor, when we were calling about the other end!!!

I wish you all a wonderful New Year...Please be safe tonight, no drinking and driving. You put yourself and everyone else at risk. Greg and I have babysitters for tonight....Woop-Woop! I think were going to go park the van somewhere nice and dark....and go to sleep!!! Love Ya'll be safe!

Delaney and "The Snow Cone"

All I can say is, We tried.


Santa and Dylan

Santa and Delaney

old year, new year

I saw this on another persons blog. I thought what a great idea for a year update. So here ya go!

1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
Good lord. Is raising triplets too obvious of an answer?

2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn’t make any last year. I was too tired. I think I will for 2009, though.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

A few of our friends had babies.

4. Did anyone close to you die?

Yes, Sadly my adopted Big brother Rob passed away on Valentine's Day, at the age of 32. He leaves behind a big family that misses him so much, including his 4 beautiful children.

5. What countries did you visit?

Yeah right.

6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?

This is a good question. I would like a wii fit. A vacation!!! Nights full of uninterrupted sleep.

7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

April 23th: Dylan came home from the NICU.

April 24th: Ava came home from the NICU.

May 7th: Ryan came home from the NICU.

Dec 15th: Triplets 1st Birthday!!!

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Making it through the babies 1st year.

9. What was your biggest failure?
Not losing the baby weight.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

Illnesses yes...stress, mental breakdowns!

11. What was the best thing you bought?

hhmmm, it would have to be the triple decker stroller....freedom!

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Delaney. She is an awesome big sis.

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Mine...I was pretty stressed out in 08.

14. Where did most of your money go?
Baby food and diapers seem to be where we spend the most.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

The babies coming home from the NICU. Giving up the apnea machines.

16. What song will always remind you of 2008?

"Once upon a dream" from Sleeping Beauty. Delaney has sung it every day.

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:

a) happier or sadder? happier

b) thinner or fatter? depends on what area of the body we're talking about.

c) richer or poorer? poorer

18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Exercise

19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Eat

20. How did you spend Christmas?
You'll have to read the previous posts.

21. Did you fall in love in 2008?

I fell hard for 3 lil babies!

22. What was your favorite TV program?
ER of course.

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Hate is such a strong word. There may be people that I don't particularly care for, but not enough to Hate.

24. What was the best book you read?

Read a book in the last year???? I did read a few books on Prematurity while the kids were in the NICU.

25. What was your greatest musical discovery?

We discovered Delaney is tone deaf...just like her Mama! =)

26. What did you want and get?

All the kids home and healthy.

27. What did you want and not get?
I didn't get back into the skinny clothes yet. =(

28. What was your favorite film of this year?

I saw The Notebook for the 1st time. I LOVED it!

29. What did you do on your birthday?

Didn't do much, the kids were still in the hospital.

30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Winning the lottery. Oh and sleep.

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Slovenly.

32. What kept you sane?
Drugs...lol just kidding. Having my Mother and Lori to vent to.

33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
?

34. What political issue stirred you the most?
Just the election in general, I guess.

35. Who did you miss?
My Grandpa and Rob...They both would have had a blast with the kids.

36. Who was the best new person you met?

I have met so many nice people this year. Other parents with triplets, Nurses and Dr's, our EI and Coordinators, Delaney's preschools teachers and director. There are so many people we have met and became really good friends with.

37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.

*Don't mess around when changing a little boy, they'll getcha everytime.*

*Crock Pots can become great friends.*

*We will always be late for everything, because it takes 30 mins to get out the door.*

*Everything DOES happen for a reason.*

*What doesn't kill you, WILL MAKE YOU STRONGER!*

38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
"It won't be like this for long" -Darius Rucker

39. Is there anything you wish you could have changed in the last year?

There are many, but I really try not to dwell on the past. I think the future is more important.

40. Is there anything your looking forward to in 2009?

Another wonderful year with the family.

Our Very Special Christmas

I am so far behind on updates! We had a HUGE nasty problem with our drains/septic. It was a pretty Sh*tty week! Every pun intended. =)

So for now I"ll getcha caught up with Christmas, since I have a few mins and it will take the longest.

BUT FIRST....

Tomorrow is the big day. Ava has her VCUG done in the morning. She has been on a daily dose of antibiotics since we left the NICU. We have had her off for about a month, and honestly she does not seem symptomatic like she was before. So hopefully it will go good and we won't have to worry about another surgery.

Christmas was awesome this year. Everyone one was home and everyone came to us! Delaney has such a way with words. Christmas Eve we were on our way to Church, Delaney was in the back of the van singing away like normal, when all of a sudden she stopped. (these are her exact words)

Delaney: "Mama I so happy this Christmas"

Me: Why?

Delaney: "Cause last Christmas was so sad, this is my best Christmas of my whole life"

Me: Why is that?

Delaney: Cause of the babies.

Me: Why? What about the babies?

Delaney: Their all home and we can have our first family Christmas.

I instantly had tears in my eyes...OK it wasn't just tears, I was bawling. There went the makeup that I finally had a chance to put on. After she said that I remembered Christmas last year. Standing in Church telling my parents and Greg's Parents about the PDA's and Ava's brain bleed. I remember telling them that the Dr's had originally told us 2 weeks, and Christmas was 10 days into the 2 weeks. I swear I can remember everything from those 2 days.

Christmas Day last year. I didn't even want to leave the house. I was so upset that the babies were there and sick and it was Christmas. I still hadn't been able to hold them. i really felt horrible. It was a really was a hard day. Until Christmas night. Greg and I went back down to the NICU around 8pm after we did the whole gift thing at his parents house. When we got down there our primary nurse told me that I could hold Ava. I was so scared. She was so little. She actually was a bit under a pound at the time. I will never forget the moment she laid Ava on my chest. I don't think there are even words to describe that feeling. Honestly, I think that was probably one of the best moments of my life. So many Moms take holding their baby for granted. I did with Delaney. Never did it cross my mind that there are Moms that can't hold their babies. That is a horrible feeling, watching your babies go through pain and suffering and not being able to hold them or try to make them feel better. I will never forget that 40 mins.

Me holding Ava for the 1st time on, On Christmas day. The date on the camera was wrong.

SO This Christmas was AWESOME!!! Delaney woke up about 7 full of energy. Greg and I are so cruel we made her wait in our bedroom while the babies had their bottle in our room. I wanted them all to go in at the same time...even though the babies had no idea what was going on. This year I think Delaney was on a mission to see how fast she could open her presents. I think the only words I said all morning was "slow down!"

The babies love ripping paper and crinkling it in their hands, so a living room filled with ripped wrapping paper was heaven to them. We put Ava in Delaney's baby doll box. She loved it! Ryan just laughed at everything...he can be such a happy baby! Dylan just kept knocking things over and trying to take the others toys. Greg and I gave Delaney a doll house...It's her favorite toy =) Well Dylan for some reason pulls himself up on it and tries to push it over. Delaney kept getting irate. So for now the doll house is on the dining room table so she can play without the babies bugging her. Christmas night she was worried Dylan would knock it over she made signs all around the house. They said "Awe No Dylan" hehe.

Well I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Enjoy the pictures!

Delaney with toys and Dylan on drums!

Ava in the box!!!

The Kids in their Christmas Pj's

Aunt Sarah with Ava. Uncle Shaun with Ryan. Grandma Maust with Dylan.

The Boys, Grandpa Hill, Dylan & Uncle Andy

Ryan and his new toy

Oh Thank Goodness Aunt Sarah caught him right before he hit!

Dylan & Grandma Maust

Ava's not a fan of facial hair, her she is trying to rip out Grandpa Maust's moustache

Uncle Shaun & Aunt Sarah

Delaney & Her Great Grandma

Delaney & Uncle Andy

Erik, Chris and Heather

Delaney & Cousin Chris

Delaney & Aunt Heather (Greg's Sis)

abby & ava

OK so here is Abby and Ava. Do you think they look alike?

current events

Well we had a small dinner for the babies birthday. It was nice. Just the Grandparents and a few others. After dinner and cake Santa came. What happened next is so funny. I can't even begin to explain until the pics are up. So when I get a chance I will get it up along with the story behind each pic. For now enjoy these pics!

Here are a few pictures from the babies Birthday dinner. This was the 1st time they have ever had a bite of cake....and Dylan was up til 1 am!!! NO MORE!!!

Here's their cute cake! I swear Abby looks like my Ava!

Happy Birthday!

Dylan, Ryan (love the look) and Ava!

Ryan

Ava

Dylan

I left the room for a few minutes, when I came back in they were all catching up on current events and checking out the sales on the toys they want for Christmas.

The Sunday paper was sitting on the couch when I left the room....hhmmm I wonder who initiated this one?!?

pics

Here are some pictures for you. I had some really good ones of Ryan in a Santa hat, somehow I accidentally erased them. I'll have to get some of him tomorrow. Enjoy!

Pic's from the trips Birthday

Ava and her new tea pot

I don't know if you can tell, but Dylan is using Ryan as a speed bump.

My handsome lil man Dylan.

Ava sitting on her Daddy's lap. She wasn't feeling so good.

Delaney passing out Birthday presents. Dylan looking shocked he got one! =)

The Boys and their presents.

Here are some pics from when we took Delaney to Kraynaks. Let me start by saying she really wasn't wearing floods. That kid likes to have the tops of her pants in her armpits!

I LOVE this pic of Greg and Delaney. There was a Cleveland Browns tree within 5 ft to the left of this one. When they we getting their pic in front of the Steelers tree, an older man was posing in front of the Browns tree while his wife took the pic. Delaney kept saying "we squished you like a bug....stinky ole Browns" The man laughed and played along....but he knew she was right!

quick one

So here's a quick update for ya'll.





We are all recovering from our yucky colds. Ava is doing a lot better. She was teething at the same time she caught her croup bug.





Ava has one top tooth now. I hope the other one comes soon, because she looks really goofy!





The Intervention Specialist came yesterday to see the babies. She said they look Awesome!!! Especially Ryan. I think it shocked her to see how far he has come in the last month. Go Ry!





We are going to have a small dinner with a few people this weekend. To kind of celebrate the babies birthday. Delaney has wanted to go see Disney on Ice ever since the last time we saw it. This year it is Little Mermaid, Lion King, Cars and Tinkerbell. She LOVES all of them except The lion king. I don't think she has ever seen it though. Well when the tickets went on sale a few months ago Greg and I got her front row seats. This is part of her Christmas present. She has no clue we have tickets. She is going to be so surprised. Our tickets are for Sunday Dec 21. at 7pm. She usually goes to bed between 8/8:30 so this might be interesting. Thank goodness she doesn't have school Monday. Greg is on vacation so this should work out perfectly. Anyway our Church has a Santa Suit that we can borrow. I'm thinking if I can find someone to dress up Saturday night while we have the little dinner for the babies. He can come in and tell Delaney what a great big sister she has been...blah, blah, blah and give her the tickets. Cool huh? I think she'll love it, and then maybe I can get a good pic of all the kids and us with Santa. One problem....I need a man, lol. I need someone who Delaney won't recognize. Any ideas? Anyone willing? Call me or email me of you wanna help out.

The kids have their 12 month check up this Friday and they are supposed to get shots...4 of them. I have been reading things about these MMR shots. I think I'm not going to let them get them right now. Not til their a bit older. I'm really not sure what to do, but I have one of those deep down "bad feelings" about the shots at least the MMR. So if you have any suggestions or know something that I may not please email me. I would love to hear both sides.

Ok I gotta get our new pics posted. Hopefully tonight I will get a chance. I have been trying to get my Christmas cards done for about a week now. I lost my address book. Well it's really not lost. It's just misplaced in the abyss of baby stuff in our basement. I am just not willing to tear through everything right now. So if you don't get a card.....Sorry, maybe next time. Unless you would like to take a minute to email your address. That would really be helpful, because who knows when I will get the time to go digging.





Gotta get to work, be looking for new pics. Their coming I swear! Here's one. They weren't having a good day...at all. I still LOVE it though!

a letter to my babies on their 1st birthday

A letter to my babies...



Dear Dylan, Ryan & Ava



Happy 1st Birthday Babies. A year ago today you were born. Your Daddy and I were so scared. It was way too early, and the Dr's didn't give us much hope. When the Nurse told us that you guys were coming and there was nothing else they could do, my heart sank. All I could think of was your health.



A team of Nurses and Doctors rushed me down to the operating room. When we got there, we were greeted with a HUGE team of people that were going to help with your delivery. Altogether there was about 30 people. There was a room right off of mine where some of the teams were waiting. Each team had about 10 people, some Docs, some nurses, respiratory therapists and the transport teams. I was so scared. Your Daddy came into the room. He was a mess. He held my hand and we prayed while the Doctors started the C-section. Before you were born we realized that we still hadn't picked out your names. Since we were informed you would probably not make it, we didn't want you to be born without names. We wanted each of you to be known as a person instead of "Baby A, B, C".



Dylan, you were named by and after your Daddy. Your Daddy didn't want a Jr so instead he named you Dylan Gregory.



Ava, your sister named you. I wanted to name you Abby or Casey. Your sister however always called my belly "Ava". I do love the name Ava. Your middle name came from your Mom and Sister, Aunt Sarah and G. Grandma Maust, we all have the same middle name. It was going to be Ava Elise, but I didn't want to break the chain. So that's how your name came to be Ava Jane.



Ryan, I wish I could say that I had your name picked out for months and months, but I didn't. I still don't know where it even came from. I think when we were naming you someone said the name Ryan in the operating room and I was so dopey from all the med's that I repeated it, and it stuck. I thought you were going to be a Mason, Brayden or a Brandon. I remember asking your Daddy "Did we really name him Ryan?" Your middle name is from your Great Grandpa Maust, who passed a month before you were born. His name was Herschel Willard, well when he was a kid he was called Andy, so that's where Andrew came from....You also look a bit like him and have a lot of the same mannerisms. As the months went on you started to look like a Ryan. I think your name fits you perfectly....and I do love it now. My Ryan Andrew.



When the Doctor pulled you out Dylan, he held you up for a brief second. I will never get that image out of my mind. You were the smallest baby I had ever seen. Honestly you looked like a newborn puppy, that's the only thing I could compare it to. Ryan and you were both born in the same minute and Ava came in the next minute. You 3 are all about 20 seconds apart. So yes you technically the oldest and biggest.

Dylan Gregory~1 lb 3 1/2 oz. 12"

Ryan Andrew~1 lb 3 oz. 11 3/4"

Ava Jane~1 lb 2.98oz. 11 3/4"

As soon as you guys were out, you were whisked away to another room where the Doctors frantically worked on all of you. You were given medicines for your lungs and you were all given breathing tubes. While they were working on you guys, Your Daddy and I were sent to a recovery room. While we were waiting the Nurses cleared the room except for us. They then let your Grandparents, Aunts, and uncle come in and wait with your Dad an I. About an hour later the transport team brought each of you in for us to see you. I was in shock. I was scared to touch you. They demanded that I touched each of you before they took you to Children's hospital. All of us were speechless, nobody knew what to say. We all hoped for the best and yet we were still filled with doubt. As you left the transport team left me with a picture of each of you. They also gave me these little rag dolls to sleep with, so that I could give them to you in the next couple of days, so you wouldn't feel alone.



The very next day I went to see you in the NICU. I never knew how many sick babies there are. I just looked around, all the machines, and alarms. I was in awe. Your Daddy proudly introduced me to each of you guys and your nurses. I touched your small hands. I was amazed. You all were so tiny. You were so early. Your little eyes were still fused shut. Your skin was still transparent, I could see your veins and organs, etc. I couldn't believe it. There you were with all your tubes and wires. I didn't know what to say or do. I just told each of you that I loved you, and whatever will be will be. I said a prayer over each one of you. I made so many promises to God. I swore I would be the best Mother ever, I would do this, and that, just to have you make it. As I left the Hospital, I broke down. I thought babies that small don't make it.



In the 4 1/2 months that you guys were there, you all gave us some pretty good scares. At one point or another we almost lost each of you. I would watch the Dr's and nurses bring you back to life each time. I would just close my eyes and thank God that you made it through yet again.



Ryan there was one time in particular that I didn't think you would make it. You decided that you didn't want to breath anymore. It took over an hour for them to get a breathing tube in you. You were beyond blue, you were this weird shade of purple and gray. I stood back and watched and prayed that you could make it one more time. You did. Thank God. After you ordeal the NNP came over and told me that the brain can go without oxygen for about 4 mins and you only went 2 -2 1/2 minutes before they started to bag you. You scared me young man.



Dylan when we found out that you had NEC and had to have emergency surgery, we were warned that a lot of the times when babies get NEC they do not make it. I was so scared. I pretty much held my breath the entire surgery. You made it. Praise God, you made it.



Ava when we first heard of the small hole on the outside of your heart we were afraid. Now we know that a PDA is very common and easily repaired. It is scary however when your 14oz baby is going up for surgery. Your Brain bleed also scared us and Thanks be to God, that is resolving on it's own.



The months that you were in the NICU were literally the hardest months of my life. I came and saw you guys everyday. I longed to bring you home and finally get a chance to be your Mommy. When the time came for each of you to come home we were so excited. I couldn't believe you made it. I was so happy! Once home I couldn't put you guys down. Finally I could hold you whenever I wanted. I could be your mommy. We could finally be a family. It sure wasn't all easy though. You guys came with heart monitors and meds and Ryan with your NG tubes... Those 1st few months home I didn't think we would ever make it.



Now you guys are crawling and laughing. I can't believe it. I swear the first time each of you said mama I bawled like a baby. Each time you look me in the eyes and smile my heart melts, I could just start crying all over again. You 3 have taught me so much. You have made me a better person. I only hope that I can be the Mother that you all deserve. I'm sorry I couldn't carry you longer and spare you some of the pain, but everything happens for a reason. I have an entirely new outlook on life now. I pray that each of you will grow to be big and strong. I pray that each of you go on to do wonderful things. I wish I could keep you away from all the bad things in life. I know there will be times when you will need someone. I promise that I will be here for each of you...always. I love you all so very much, and I couldn't picture my life without you.

So Happy 1st Birthday to my 3 little miracles.

I love you Dylan!

I love you Ryan!

I Love you Ava!

With all My Love,

Your Mommy

it's official

It's official.....I'm sick as a dog! Darn kids! I'm headed to Walgreens and gonna buy every remedy drink I can find..hehe! Wish me luck.

Oh by the way every kid is sick too.

ER Visit

I forgot to add this. I had to take Ava to the ER early this morning. She started running a fever yesterday, but she is also teething and she is a horrible teether. I didn't think much of it because of the teeth. So I gave her some Tylenol and let her relax. Well come this morning her fever still hadn't broke and her stridor (from her subglotic stenosis) sounded HORRIBLE. I called and of course take her to the ER.

I was worried that she would come home sicker than she already was. To my surprise they were having an inspection done....this was to our benefit. We went straight to the room. The Dr was in within 5 mins. Went for chest xrays within 30 mins, and had her urine taken within an hour. Not too bad huh?! I was worried she had RSV. I was convinced. The whole way to the Hospital I was crying blaming myself for even taking her out of the house. When I knew I shouldn't have. Come to find out she has Croup along with a viral infection. They gave her some Tylenol. They also gave her Decadron to keep the swelling in her airway down. Hopefully she'll be alright and not have to go down for any breathing treatments. She is already doing a lot better. She finally started eating and drinking again. She looks 100% better.

While we were down there I was talking to the Doc, who was completely amazed that she was a 24 wk triplet and hasn't had to be hospitalized again. He told me that, that is unheard of. Then he told me a few horror stories and said we should give ourselves a huge pat on the back and keep praying that they stay healthy. I told him, yes were very lucky, but I don't think it was because of us that they have stayed healthy. He just smiled, gave me a nod and a pat on the back and walked out of the room.

Oh by the way he also told me to watch out the boys will be next!!! Yay fun times at our house!!!

santa

Ok let me start by saying I fought with my stupid scanner for an hour, trying to get the darn thing to scan these pics. Needless to say it never worked. So I took a pic of the pics and here they are! I also didn't realize just how big Santa was til I was putting the pics on here. This Santa has had way too many cookies! =)

We had our Christmas pictures taken today....Thanks Lori! They came out so good. In about a week I will show ya'll!!! After that we went to Summit Mall to see Santa. It was nice we went in through Dillards and went right to Santa. There was no line, no kids!!! We were in and out in about 10 mins!

Delaney loves Santa. I don't know what I'm going to threaten her with after Christmas. She jumped right up on his lap and gave him her list. She wants....

A gotta go potty doll

Panties

Socks

A dress

and new tights.

Santa said in his 14 yrs there he never heard a kid ask for underwear. I swear Delaney loves clothes...such a girl! Last Christmas she got 3 packs of new panties, and you would have thought she was given an entire toy store. I have her on tape yelling "Thank you Santa, Thank you Santa, just what I always wanted, new panties!" Too funny!

Before you go to bed tonight please say an extra prayer for my Mama. She is having a few problems and is having some very important tests done. She really doesn't want me to say anything, but I figure she needs all the prayers she can get.

random thoughts

Tonight I went down to Children's Hospital to help paint ornaments for the NICU babies. On the way there I broke into tears. It was just about a year ago I was going there for the 1st time to see my babies. They were born 12/15 so I remember going into the Hospital and seeing all the Christmas decorations. Well going there tonight and seeing all the same things hit me pretty hard. It just brought back a lot of emotions. I don't know if it's because it's been a year or my LAST babies are a year, or PMS or just that I have a soft heart and can't get those images out of my head.

I saw some pretty rough stuff down in that NICU. Things that have forever changed my minds on alot of issues. I saw families going through the hardest times of their lives. I've seen babies coming and going and parents going home without babies. It just breaks my heart. I am so Thankful that I got to take all 3 of my babies home. I still don't know why I deserve them, but I'm so glad I'm their mommy!

synagis and weights

The babies got their 2nd Synagis shots today. We had the same nasty nurse again. I really think I'm going to call and see if they can send someone else next time. She is so rude and unprofessional. I can't stand that she walks into my house like it is her own. She makes nasty rude comments and she is so nosey. I caught her reading my dry erase calendar on my fridge. Then she was reading a birthday invitation that I had sitting on my dining room table. The worst is she asked me a question about the babies birthday, and when I kinda blew her off, she proceeded to tell me that she had read it on my calendar that I was doing something for them. That is so wrong. She needs to keep her nose in her own business.

I was trying to ask her some questions about the dose for the shots. I guess the next time Dylan gets his they have to crack open another vial and every time they open another vial they charge the insurance company $6,000.00 No I'm not kidding, I will take a pic and show you. Seriously $6000 a dose. That's crazy. Thank God for insurance. Anyway it won't be long before Ava and Ryan have to have more. Well since Dylan is only taking a very little bit out of the 2nd vial, and Ryan and Ava only need a bit why have 6 vials when they can only use 4. Sounds good to me. They said they can't and they throw away the unused medicine. That is BS that is liquid gold. If they would do it it would save US $600 per month. After our Insurance we have to pay $307 per baby, per shot/dose. Each baby will have to have the shots once a month for 5 months. I don't know how this is going to work out, but how do you put a price on your children? Greg and I were so torn about letting them get the shots, but what would happen if something horrible happened and it could have been prevented. That wouldn't be fair to those babies.

If anyone knows of any programs for these Synagis shots, please email me any info you may have. I don't want anyone to feel sorry for us. That's not why I am posting this, I am just hoping that maybe someone knows of something that could help us out a bit. Like I said before with me not working and the economy, everything has been a bit tight.

Ok, so lets get on with the new weights.....

Ava

12 lbs 5 oz

Ryan

12 lbs 9 oz

...and my moose...Dylan

14 lbs 9 oz

These babies are getting so big. Be looking in your Christmas cards, there will be 1st Birthday pictures inside too!

GO RY RY!!!

HE DID IT! HE DID IT! Ryan crawled last night. He had been trying the last few days, but last night he did it!!! Go Ry Ry!!! He made it about a foot, then I yelled and screamed so loud, I don't think he'll ever do it again. That's one more step in the right direction.

Dylan is pulling himself up on everything. He just won't stay down. Although he still can't sit on his bottom, he's determined to try and walk. You should hear his cute voice. With a soft sweet voice like that, it's hard to believe he's the bully. He can say Mama, Dada, Hi, Hey and Bye-Bye.

Ava is a super fast crawler. She's quick! She too is starting to pull up on everything. She can't sit on her bottom either, I guess her butt is just too round still.

The babies have their 2nd set of Synagis shots tomorrow. So I will post their new weights tomorrow. They are all teething again. This time they seem to be doing a bit better with it.

Delaney is sick =( She has been hanging out at my parents house so that way we can keep her from the babies. I feel so guilty for shipping her off like that, but The babies are still to fragile. We just can't chance them getting sick. Hopefully she'll feel better soon.

I will post weights tomorrow!

thanksgiving pictures

Here are some pictures of the babies 1st Thanksgiving, enjoy!

Ryan, Dylan & Ava

Ava

Ryan

Dylan