A look back....

Hudson

Abbey

Wyatt

I wanted to post some pictures of the kids while they were in the hospital one year ago so you could all see how far they come and how much they have overcome..

Well it was definately a rough ride. In June of 2007 I found out that I was pregnant. A couple weeks later we saw the ultrasound and was quite surprised on how many heartbeats we saw.

In September 2007, I was put on home bed rest and had to file for disability.

November 9th I went in for a regular check-up and was rushed into the hospital with contractions at 24 weeks. That was definately a scary weekend. I spent Thanksgiving in the hospital, my dad and step-mom made a wonderful meal and brought it to the hospital so we had Thanksgiving dinner in my room :)

Hooked up to IV's and given lots of crazy medicines, I was able to stay in the hospital for another 4 1/2 weeks when the kids arrived December 9th, 2007 at 2:18pm, 11 weeks early.

It was a scary time, I didn't even get to hold the babies as they were rushed right into the Neonatal unit. It took a whole day until I was able to see the kids for the first time. Christmas and New Years of 2007/08 was hard, trying to enjoy the holidays, spending hours at the hospital wondering what will come tomorrow.

We had 100's of people praying for these babies and we felt it. Everyday they were improving and God was giving us patience. And 6 weeks after they were born, Abbey came home. On Valentine's Day, 10 weeks after birth, Hudson came home. And one week later, Wyatt made it home too :)

Hudson weighed 2lbs., 7 oz

Wyatt 2lbs., 3 oz

Abbey 2lbs. 1 oz

Now almost 1 year later...

Hudson weighs 20lbs., and Wyatt and Abbey weigh a little over 18lbs. Everyone is healthy and on track developmentally for their adjusted age :)

Day at the Zoo and Random pics

The pictures below are just a couple of random ones that really didn't have a category to go under ;)
Thanks Christy for our sweaters!

Our trip to Santa Barbara

The kids actual birthday was on December 9th. Matt took the day off and we took them to the Santa Ana zoo for the first time. There's not much to this zoo, but the kids had a great time riding on the train, the carousel and watching the monkeys swing in their cages.

First Birthday Party-Nov 30, 2008

I think I started planning this party when the kids were about 7 months old. I know it's crazy but for me, this was a HUGE milestone. These babies are fighters and had quite a first year so I wanted it to be a memorable one. They say the first birthday is basically for the parents, which it was but I still wanted to do it for them :)

We had lots of family members there and all our close friends came too. It was a great party, pirate and tinkerbell themed.

The kids were troopers, having missed their afternoon nap they were having fun.

They got to have sugar for the first time, I made their individual cakes. It was great to see them try it out.

Each one had a different way on digging in...Abbey was such a girl. So dainty, she picked at the cake with two fingers only. Hudson went full force with both hands, arms, whatever was needed. The cake was all over his face, in his eyes, on his hair. Then Wyatt was digging in with one hand and enjoying it so much that he was trying to steal Abbey's cake too :)

Fun times!!!

The video below is of the birthday song, notice Hudson dancing. He loves music!

Family Photo Shoot-Nov 28, 2008

With all the family out for Thanksgiving and the kids birthday party, it was a great time to do family photos. We already have a wonderful connection, my friend Laura that did the photos before of the kids. It was a beautiful day and amazingly the kids were all happy for most of the photos.

Baby dedication-Nov 2008

On November 16, 2008 we had the babies dedicated at our church, Calvary Chapel Living Word in Irvine. My mom and step-dad made the trip down from Visalia as did my sister, brother-in-law, niece and nephew. My dad and step-mom came and Matt's mom, dad, grandma, aunt and cousin. Some of our friends came too to show their love and support.

What a wonderful day it was, our miracle babies were dedicated to the Lord.

This past week

The kids first Halloween came and went so fast...

Friday we took the kids to my parents neighbors house where the kids were a hit.

Saturday our church had a Harvest party and we took the kids to that as well.

The kids did great on both accounts, which means it may be getting easier to take them out.

The previous week we had even taken the kids down to San Diego were we stayed the night. Amazing how much room is needed to set up 3 pack n plays. But we did it and the kids slept through the night and enjoyed being in a different location.

Below is a video of Wyatt's new thing, standing up in his crib. He pulls up on anything he can, I have a feeling that he will be walking soon. He's even trying to go up the stairs now.

Poems

I found these special poems on another triplet mommys' site:

Triplets
So many good things come in threes,
Like Musketeers and ABC's.
But triplets are the best of all
From little ones to those quite tall.
Its extra laughter, triple grins.
With Joys and mischief's multiplies
And two defenders by each side.
So much alike forever linked,
And yet they're also quite distinct.
They share a birthday and a name,
But moods and tempers aren't the same.
From days of youth till life is done,
Its one for all and all for one.
We're all quite novel and precise,
But special folks-God made them thrice!

Triplets
There're three to wash,
there're three to dry.
There're three to argue,
There're three to cry
Two are in the mud having a ball,
The other holds a crayon,
just look at the wall!
Some days seem endless,
my patience leaves me.
Why was I chosen to be a mother of three?
The answer comes clear at the end of each day.
As I tuck them in bed and to myself I say
There're three to kiss, there're three to hug.
And best of all there're three to love!