I've just finished feeding the trio...and it'll be a while till Mark gets up begging for his oatmeal - perfect time for a blog update. I know you all want pictures...but sorry I have none for you today! Which brings something to mind - Yes I Know that my blog family picture is really out of date...(I have been reminded of this several times lately) but do you have any idea how hard it is to get a GOOD picture of 3 little babies + a 3-yr old + a tired mom and dad...all at the same time?? Pretty much impossible if you ask me. We have tried. We'll keep trying and someday I'll suprise you with a new picture on top of the blog.
Super-mom went down (but not out) this week. It was inevitable...and she hung on for quite a while - but hey it was gonna happen at some time. She's been running on fumes for a while and I guess the gas just ran out. Started with a sore throat and headache...and progressed into a full blown cold/flu or something to that effect. Seriously - she's hurtin'.
Now this is not normally news-worthy (illness in the house) but in our case it does present some concern. Not that a cold would necessarily be the worst thing for the babies...some people have even had the audacity to suggest it might be "good for their immune systems" (scream) - but for those of you who have ever spent a sleepless night caring for a single, sick, fussy child...just think about our aversion to having 3 of them that way all at once. No - I'll try to pass on that one. First of all - although my wife does an amazing job of making this triplet thing look easy - don't be fooled. I'll say this once and then I'll try to never say it again - this is the hardest thing I've ever had to do. So, thank you very much, I would prefer it not get any tougher than it needs to be.
And so just because Super-mom is down - that doesn't mean that she gets to take any time off. We break out the germ spray, strap on the facial masks (didn't last long) and carry on. And keep our fingers crossed that somehow these little dudes stay healthy for the time being.
Chase is back to being our all-star dream child. He eats well, sleeps well and pretty much is the perfect baby (for the time being). AJ and Bensen on the other hand are quite the handful. They never really get into a deep sleep - and although sometimes they don't actually feed for 5-6 hours at night - I guarantee we get up to comfort them every hour at least. They refuse most of their bottles, goof off at feeding time (AJ tries to make faces and grins at you when you're trying to feed him) and generally are just a lot more work. The evenings are the worst. Sometimes when I come home from work I can hear the wailing from the door and it doesn't stop till they're in bed. One after the other. Sometimes they take turns. Sometimes they sing like choir-boys. Sometimes even Mark gets sick of it and stands up on a stool and shouts "ENOUGH EVERYBODY. JUST STOP CRYING!" Not bad for a 3-yr old, huh? Yeah - in spite of it all it is really funny and we can't help but laugh.
Anyway - thats the little state of affairs. We're doing great. Super-mom will be fine in a few days. (She kicks butt you know). And when the going gets tough all I need to do is think about how lucky we are and its all fine again. Caio
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Oh Garth and Sherri! What to say! My heart totally feels for you, especially with the fussiness of the evening! I had ONE colicky one and I thought she would drive me nuts sometimes! Hoping my thoughts help from afar at least! I suppose really I should just pop down there at some point that would really help you! Of course, you know when you need someone, so please just shoot me an email if there's a time with a need more than any other! melisagpark@gmail.com I make a pretty mean chicken noodle soup, too, that I'd be happy to share! ☺
ReplyDeleteI have had many people say that the mum drinking Rooibos tea really halps for happy, content (breastfed) babies. Worth giving it a try if Sherri likes tea, otherwise some people give the babies the cool tea in a bottle. See if this helps all 3 become dreams for you!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear that the super mom is sick, but it is not surprising at all. I am trying to think of ways we can help, I will send you an email with some options I have thought of, and see what would work out.
ReplyDeleteWe talked about you today at our weekly Moms's group, Linda Wilton was there too.
I HOPE the babies and Mark will stay healthy and Mama gets well as soon as possible.
Ivona
I well remember my first day of being sick with 1 child.. I promptly called my mom and told her i was "calling in sick"... of which she replied "Don't you know.. no sick days for mom"... So i cannot imagine Sherri's pain.. And why is it that a crying baby breeds crying other babies or kids.. for some reason if my one year old starts the two year old and three year old think that they need to join in.. Total child logic... ughgh... I cannot imagine your little world and i do think of you often.. :) Hang in there... I always tell Wade i can't wait until they are older.. and he just smiles and looks at me and says.. do you really think you'll get more sleep then... ( i guess we can be thankful for little people - little problems).. (for now) Hugs
ReplyDeleteAhh, hugs all around and get well wishes for Super Mom. Hope Super Dad stays well! And I agree, those little premies don't need to enhance their immune systems until they are 18 years old and in their college dorms! And don't think for one minute that those of us out here think your life is a walk in the park! Most of us only ever dealt with one baby at a time and that was often overwhelming! So, another round of hugs.
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Your picture at the top may become a collection of each at their best! Make a collage Garth, it's easier.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm, wonder where Mark got that comment? :)
Thank goodness we can only take one day at a time. You all are still awesome.
Donna C