I picked up Parker from the hospital last Monday as planned (complicated only by my neighbor informing me an hour before that I had water gushing down my front lawn--- a broken irrigation valve--- timing is everything, isn't it?). Here Parker is during his "car seat challenge" where they ensured that his oxygen levels would not drop while sitting.
Only in a picture like this do I realize how small he is! For those car seat safety savvy amongst you, I do not use the padded insert while driving him around...
We got a quick pic of the three together before Parker set off on his own, leaving his brother and sister to keep each other company.
Between taking care of Parker at home, exercising every day (Yay endorphins!), continuing to pump and of course running back and forth to the hospital to see Isaac and Emery twice a day as well as attempting to single handedly prop up the economy by shopping for large quantities of baby supples... it has been a very busy week. Because we didn't have enough going on... Matt started a trial the morning after Parker came home which meant that he worked extremely long hours the remainder of the week. How did we survive you may ask? My mother! She is out here for a few weeks and has not only helped me adjust to caring for a newborn, but she watches Parker so I can visit the other two babies. Matt's trial ended on Friday (he won!)and it was great to have him around all weekend. Matt and Parker bonded on Saturday as you can see...
Parker is doing very well, and his parents are learning :-). We love having him home and enjoy staring at him for hours a day.
He had two medical appointments on Friday-- one of which was a four hour round trip ordeal which I get to repeat every week for another 6 weeks... eventually with all three (Oh Goody!). At least now I know what to expect.
Isaac and Emery are doing well in the hospital. Both have had a few more bradycardic events so are not yet cleared to come home. Barring any new events, Emery should be home in another few days. Isaac shouldn't be more than a week behind her. He doesn't require oxygen while sleeping, but still needs it during feeds and when he (rarely) gets upset.
Take Home Message? Things are going well and we are SO grateful to be on this side of the journey :-).
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Hey Catherine....no problem on your absence. I'm sure once our baby comes, I will be MIA from the blogosphere for a while too. I'm just glad that everything seems to be going well for you guys....all five of you!
I'll find out on Friday my induction day, so I will have somewhat of an idea when the real fun starts! I realize that my life is not going to be my own, but if I can walk and not waddle in a few weeks, I will be uber happy!
I hope all is well for your little family. :) I'm just glad I am privy to the family site too, so I can keep up with you. Take care. :)
That's super exciting, Catherine! Glad to hear that you're doing so well. I'm impressed that you managed to provide an update even this quickly with all you have going on! Say "hi" to your mom for me.
I am so glad to hear things are going well. Best of luck, you have a lot of FUN ahead of you...trust me!!!
Love,
Denise
What cute babies you have!! I am sure it has been an adjustment to have a baby around but the plus side is that you get add one at a time to sort of get used things!! Yay, Matt. Congrats on your trial!!
The kids look so good! It will be nice to adjust to each one as they come home. Think of the welcome Isaac will have in a week or so. Congratulations!
SO exciting! And the pic of the three of them is so cute!!
My name is Crystal, you don't know me but we have mutual friends. I heard about your babies and had to peek at your blog. My first baby was born at 25 1/2 weeks and looking at your blog was a like a trip down a very crazy memory lane. So many similar problems and thoughts. I can't imagine dealing with all that stuff for three babies instead of one! It appears you are handling all of this so well! We will keep you sweet little ones in our prayers. Best of luck!
Wow! You're going to be Super-MOM! How did your Mom manage to slip away? She's kinda sneaky. I love the picture of all three, and that shot of Matt looks familiar. Liz always seemed to get me asleep with the kids.
Why do Dads seem to fall asleep with the babies like that? Probably because by the time they get home for some one-on-one time with the little ones, the Dads are tired from work and the babies are all tuckered out from crying with Mom all day:) Us Dads get the better end of that, I think.
Can't wait to hear that they're all home with you. Good Luck.
Rich
You EXERCISE everyday?? Man alive, Catherine, you are amazing! My twins turn 2 next week, and I still haven't mastered keeping the house clean and the laundry done for 3 consecutive days. (It would be easier if there weren't 9 people living here, though!) Keep up the good work, the babies are adorable!
Parker looks So Cute in his carseat! i love it! thats so neat he could come home- emery and isaac'll follow his example, im positive! :) much love
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