Trio Therapy Sessions and Kris' Surgery

It has been a very hectic week. I was extra busy Monday and Tuesday getting the house in order for my surgery, but before I get into my surgery details, I want to tell a little about how the triplets therapy sessions are going.

The crew all receive services thru Birth to Three here in CT. They started basic services when they were only a few months old. The boys have also gotten therapy for specific physical and occupational issues over the last year. Both Will and Logan see the OT 2x a month and they get a visit from a PT 1x a month in addition to their weekly visit with their regular therapist. Within the last two months, the boys have also qualified for speech therapy. We have really seen the boys doing a lot more jargoning and even a few words! The big bonus is that Jess, who is doing well enough on her own to not qualify for individual help, also benefits from having all the therapists come. The triplets are always excited to see everyone and are really learning new skills and things at a remarkable rate. I am so very thankful that these services are available to us!

My surgery was Wed afternoon. I had to be at the health center for 12:30. Luckily Aunt Jen was able to come over and watch the crew so Dave could be with me the whole time. I was prepped and headed into surgery by 1:40 and was back in the recovery room by 2:45! I have a funny story to share. I remember getting on the operating table and being told to put your arm here and then - nothing. The next thing I knew I thought I was hearing the triplets getting up from nap and woke to the surgeon putting the immobilizer on my knee! How crazy is that! The doctor said that everything went well. He repaired my meniscus and scraped a bunch of calcium crystals out. The crystals were acting as sandpaper and were wearing down my meniscus. However, my recovery was really fast and we were headed home by 3:30. We went to get my pain medication and were home a little after 4. I then spent most of the evening resting in bed. Yesterday was a great day. I had little to no pain and was even able to hang out elevating my leg on the love seat while the kids therapists were here. It started to get painful last night and today I am really sore and taking my medication and using the crutches to get around. I hope to be feeling better real soon!

In totalled unrelated news, my cousin Michele is due to arrive here at any time! She is staying with us for the next week. I am so excited to have her here to hang out. My posting may again be a little irregular while she is here, but I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Pool Time Video

Last week there was really not a whole lot to post about - it was a pretty normal run of the mill week. Sorry for the lack of posts, but I figured you would get bored!

I am a bit excited this weekend, I sold our triple decker stroller to another triplet mom to be! This stroller was a god send for us and let us get out of the house with all three from early on. I was able to get a good price and it feels good that another triplet family will be using it! It does also remind me that the crew are officially toddlers and don't need their baby gear - time to purge! Luckily, our friends are having a yard sale next week and are allowing us to bring stuff to sell. It is bittersweet in that I know that we won't be having anymore babies, and I already miss that stage, but I am really starting to enjoy this next great stage!

Here is just a cute video of the crew enjoying the pool today. It is 3 minutes long, but I hope you enjoy!

Sickness, Sleep Issues and Surgery Scheduled - Oh My!

Sorry for the lack of posts last week. It has been pretty rough here. Jess started feeling bad on Tuesday night and was looking pretty sick by the time the visiting nurse got here to get every ones weights. She checked Jess over and other than the run of the mill head cold, did not find anything to concern us. The best news was that everybody gained weight! Logan gained almost a pound, Will about 1/2 pound and Jess only gained 4 oz, but at least she gained!

Whatever Jess had quickly spread and by Thurs, everyone in the house was having a few symptoms. Logan had a runny nose and low grade fever, Will has been running a fever of 101 and been extra snuggly. He also vomited all over Dave yesterday! Lucas has been complaining of a sore throat and even Dave and I were hit. Dave, as usual seemed to be over it within 24 hours, but I was knocked hard and feeling sick for most of the weekend. The good news is I think the worst is over and the kids are finally acting more like themselves. Now, just to get Will feeling better!

Now, before they got sick, we had been dealing with some sleep issues. We have had the kids on a great sleep schedule since they were about 5 months old. That was when I read Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child. This book was a life saver for us! It was recommended from another triplet mom from the same age triplet yahoo group and I highly recommend it any new or expectant moms. I guess about a month or so ago, both Will and Jess started waking in the night and screaming. It was hard after so many months of things going so well, and we have not found out a good reason. Logan is a trooper and never wakes and even sleeps thru the screaming! Once he is down, you don't hear from him until morning. Will and Jess on the other hand sometimes go a few days and we think we are in the clear, and then BAM! They are back taking turns waking up in the middle of the night. We usually end up putting them in bed wit us. However, I know this is really not a good option, but I can not find the book since the move anyone have any advice?

I received word late last week that my knee surgery has been scheduled for June 10th!
I have a doctor appointment this Wednesday to get all the surgery prep work done. While, I am not looking forward to surgery, it will feel great to move without pain. I have been hurting for almost 2 months now, so a few more weeks and I should be feeling great and able to get back to working out at Curves! I can't wait!

OK, one last fun thing to close. As I was typing this into the laptop, Logan got his poopy diaper off and put in the the diaper champ! LOL I guess potty training may start sooner that I thought!

Moday Update - 19 Months Old and Photo Frenzy!

My babies are 19 months old today! Time is flying way too fast! We had a great weekend- spent time with the Boyers and took trips to the zoo, aquarium and hanging here at home. I don't have a real 19 month post ready so please enjoy the photos and I will have a real update post in the next day or two.

Visit to a Local Farm

Playgroup went to local farm in Canterbury today! The weather was perfect and the kids had a great time. We were able to feed the chickens and goats. Logan and Jess liked having all the animals around the wagon. However, turns out Will is not afraid of goats, but he definitely was not into the chickens! Whenever one came near, he started to panic! LOL

I tried to get a pic of Will with one of the goats that came up to the wagon, but was too late.


Jess was so excited to see the chickens up close!


Logan saying " Mom, when are you getting those umbrellas? It is too bright!"