Yay! Tim and I just returned HOME from Abbott after receiving my second betamethazone shot to help develop the babies' lungs. FFN test was negative! After another teary goodbye this afternoon- thinking I was going to be admitted for the long haul and would be missing my boys tremendously, we were blessed with good news...another night in my own bed and more time with my sweet little boys at home!

Yesterday, we went into the Dr. for a check on the cerclage. Unfortunately, my cervix went from 2.0 cm after surgery to 1 cm yesterday. However, my cervix is still closed! I am only 23 weeks and on the brink of viability, so we were sent directly to Abbott so I could receive the first betamethazone shot to develop the babies' lungs. I go in today for shot #2. My contractions have remained between 3-4 per hour. We were able to get confirmation via ultrasound that baby B and C are BOYS! Baby A had legs closed so.....we will have to wait and see! I am enjoying every second at home with my sweethearts! Tommy is my little bed buddy and rarely leaves my side during the day :) He brings his toys, books, and even his meals up to my room to enjoy! Charlie visits periodically throughout the day-in between his hockey, basketball and football games in the basement! We are so thankful for all of your prayers and support! It truly is day by day and Tim and I have found much comfort in the prayer by St. Francis de Sales:
Do not look forward to what might happen tomorrow;
the same everlasting Father, who cares for you today,
will take care of you tomorrow and every day.
Either He will shield you from suffering,
or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace, then, and put aside all anxious thoughts
and imaginings.

It has been a crazy week in and out of the hospital, switching hospitals and surgery, but I am so thankful that I was able to be home for Christmas! We had a quiet, but wonderful holiday and I have enjoyed being home with all of my boys. Charlie and Tommy were thrilled with Santa's visit (footballs, tee, catcher's masks, rescue helicopter, fire truck and firehouse). Tim took the boys outside to play in the beautiful snow that fell this Christmas- almost 10 inches! Tim has been wonderful through everything that is going on. He is cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, playing, grocery shopping, and waiting on me hand and foot. I feel so blessed to have in my life a husband I completely love and adore and two healthy and happy little boys who brighten my every day! I will be 23 weeks tomorrow with the triplets - and keep praying the babies keep growing and stay put for several weeks to come!

Christmas Morning!

I have to write a little something about the miracle of Christmas this year...I was HOME!! It was the first day since my discharge that I made my way out of the bedroom and onto the couch! Santa left goodie-filled stockings on the boys' bedroom doors and they were so thrilled with the chocolate and new toothbrushes that it did not cross their sweet little minds that there could possibly be more waiting downstairs! When we made our way to the living room- Santa had also left piles of toys; catcher's masks, footballs, fire station (Tommy had no interest in anything else after spotting this one!!), rescue helicopter, books, puzzles, basketball t-shirts, and a tee for kicking the football (Charlie's favorite)! Cool remote race cars from Grandma and Grandpa were also unwrapped! The catcher's masks take on many roles in this house- race car helmets, hockey masks, football helmets, and, yes. baseball catcher's masks! We had a quiet day with a nice visit from Bernard and Mary. We look forward to all of the miracles that the new year will bring!

Today has been an emotional one-for sure. Scary news received at our 21 week appointment this morning. The babies look great and are all measuring ahead of schedule! However, my cervix went from 4.6 last Friday to 3.3 on Tuesday to 2.1 today :( I have been on strict bed rest after being discharged on Friday, so the rapid change is extremely alarming to everyone. I was readmitted today and hope it will be at least an 11 week stay since I was told I will be here until the babies arrive. Tim has been a huge support- my rock. I will miss my guys at home tremendously- but I now must focus on keeping the triplets growing. I am doing all I possibly can and pray that God keeps me strong and the babies and my family safe.

This is the first entry to our new blog! Charlie and Tommy are boys through and through and are so active! With the chilly weather, they spend days playing hoops, football indoors and running laps around our main floor. I feel blessed every day to have such sweet little boys. Am now just over 21 weeks pregnant with triplets. I spent last week in the hospital and missed my men at home more than anything. Now, I am on complete bed rest at home, but am loving every minute of it. I am able to cuddle and hear their laughter throughout the day. Today was our first day with our new nanny and Tommy was my little sidekick. He is my mommy's boy and was by my side for most of the day. Charlie loved having a new person in the house and enjoyed playing hoops and making crafts with the nanny.
Tim is doing an amazing job running the household. With me horizontal all day, he is working, cooking, cleaning and taking such wonderful care of the boys. I miss my mommy duty tremendously, but as Tim says - "keep your eye on the prize" - and my job now is to keep these three little babies growing. I am so thankful to have such a wonderful husband.