Eyes

While in the hospital, the girls all had their eyes checked.  The nurses warned us before the eye doctor came 1. to not be present during the exam because they use an awful retractor to keep their eyes open during the exam and 2. that the results will be "immature - re-check in 2 weeks."  I asked them why they even check their eyes if they already know the diagnosis?  I assumed it's because the doctors like to bill, bill and bill.  The nurses said it's to catch ROP (retinopathy of prematurity) or other eye problems that can present early. 

As directed, I was not present during the girls eye exams, but when I came in later that day, I was told that they all had mature eyes.  The nurses said that such a result almost never happens, and certainly doesn't happen with all three.  I was so excited that their eyes were ok.  We were told to go back to the eye doctor for a six month check.

Today was their six month check.  I didn't really know what to expect, except that I was told their eyes would be dilated.  First up was Margaret - her eyes are perfect.  Next was Katherine - her eyes are perfect.  Isabella went last, and, unfortunately, she is far-sighted.  The doctor said that one eye is worse than the other, which can potentially be a result of not enough of the dilation drops in her eyes.  But, if they really are different, then she can develop a lazy eye because her eyes won't develop equally.  She has to go back for another exam in 1 year.  It's going to bother a lot over the next year.  I hope she won't need glasses at such a young age, but if they are still different in one year, then she will need glasses to prevent the lazy eye.  Katherine and Margaret will be checked again in 2 years.  

Bloopers and Outtakes

This week's theme at the Trendy Treehouse is Bloopers/Outtakes.  This one of the girls makes me laugh.  Isabella decided to pinch Margaret's cheek, but she doesn't seem pleased with the results.  The best part is that Margaret didn't even seem to notice.

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Outing Number 3

Today we decided to take the girls out again.  Initially, we thought we'd go to Wash Park again, but then Robin suggested going to the mall.  I was hesitant, but I hate feeling like I can't go somewhere just because I have triplets, so off we went - to Cherry Creek Mall.  Well, first we took some family photos under the big maple tree in our front yard. 

In order to make the trip to the mall a little easier, we decided to go with a double snap-n-go stroller and Robin carried Isabella in a baby bjorn.  The mall wasn't as busy as I thought it would be on a holiday weekend, which was nice.  Amazingly, not one person said anything to us.  I heard a couple of comments about how cute Isabella is - since she was so visible, but that was it.  Even when we actually went into stores, no one said anything.  It was so nice and refreshing.  It made me feel like I was getting all worked up over nothing.  I definitely think the key is to go with a double stroller and carry one.  It's less "in your face."  The only inconvenience we encountered was CPK not letting strollers in the dining room.  I have always been the person who hates strollers, and would be super annoyed when they were in my way - so I understand.  However, in this situation, they totally could have accommodated us.  They were not busy at all.  It was 2pm in the afternoon, and most of the tables were empty.  I do understand though that if they break the rules for us, then they have to break them for everyone else.  It's just hard when you have two car seats and a third baby (who cannot sit on her own) without a car seat to deal with.  We ended up walking over the Einsteins.  CPK's policy saved us a lot of money!

When we returned home, we had another photo shoot under the maple tree.  We got much better photos the second time - although there isn't one single photo where all five of us are looking at the camera.  I'll post some photos later. 

It was a beautiful, relaxing day spent with my beautiful family.  I feel so blessed.

September 3, 2009

Today, September 3, 2010, is the anniversary of finding out I was pregnant.  We had been trying since the end of January, which, to me, seemed like a long time.  On Thursday, September 3rd, I came home from work and took a pregnancy test.  It immediately showed I pregnant.  It was a store brand test, so I was nervous that it wasn't giving me accurate results (even though I had taken so many before that had all been negative), but I didn't have any more "juice" left in me to take another one right then.  I was so excited; I couldn't believe I was pregnant.

I had to work that night - I had to attend a board meeting 30 miles north of my house.  I went to the meeting, but I could barely pay attention because I was bursting with joy inside.  I didn't tell anyone.  Then, when I got home, I took another test (not a store brand this time) - just to be sure.  I then brought it down to show Robin.  We were both so excited.  I didn't know how far along I was - I assumed 4- 6 weeks, and it was going to be difficult to keep it a secret, but I was not going to tell anyone until I was at least 12 weeks along.  The next day I called to schedule an appoint with my OB/GYN.

To be continued.....

Laughter (Shutter Love Tuesday)

This is my first entry for Shutter Love Tuesday. This week's theme is laughter, and I think this one of Katherine is perfect.

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Miss Personality

I love watching the girls' personalities emerge.  I have been making predictions for awhile now, but they have yet again changed.  My original predictions were:  Katherine: drama queen; Margaret: chill; Isabella: whiner.

I have always thought that Isabella has some motion issues.  She doesn't mind being in the car, but I don't think she'll enjoy amusement park rides.  This morning, as I was getting them up, I was raising Katherine and Isabella (Margaret was too tired for this) up in the air and then dropping them down quickly.  Katherine was loving it - laughing and laughing.  Isabella - not so much.  She put her arms and legs out and had a horrified look on her face (kinda like when she saw Alex) - then she burst into tears.  Poor girl.  I'll try to get it on video tonight when Robin is home.

Katherine has turned into a really calm baby.  She is the best sleeper and rarely cries or fusses unless she really needs something.  She is very alert and observant.  I'm not a fan of the thumb-sucking, but it definitely soothes her.

Margaret is still pretty calm, but she has really learned to use her new rolling ability.  She always manages to end up on the opposite end of where I leave her.

Current predictions:  Katherine: Miss Independent (cue Kelly Clarkson song); Margaret: Miss Adventurer; Isabella: Miss Needy/Clingy (not too dissimilar from whiner).

We'll see.....

Isabella's Past Life Experience?

I am the commissioner of my fantasy football league, so today we hosted the draft at our house.  We were in the detached garage - of course with the baby monitor.  The girls all slept quietly for the 2.5 hour draft. 

After the draft, one of my friends came in the house to see the girls.  The girls have met many people in their short lives, and have loved everyone.  Alex was with me when I got Isabella up.  She was already awake, and was happy to see me.  But, she took one look at Alex and got a horrified look on her face (huge eyes), lower lip out and she screamed bloody murder.  It was the strangest and funniest thing I've ever seen.  I couldn't believe it.  I suppose her fear could have stemmed from the fact that Alex recently shaved his head to support a friend with cancer, and he does have a nice tan line where his hair used to be.  He was able to hold Katherine without incident.  When Robin came in with two other friends, I told him what happened.  He didn't seem to believe me, so I got Isabella up and pointed her in Alex's direction.  Exact same reaction.  It was hilarious, and I really wish we would have gotten it on video, but I felt bad torturing her. 

I think we need to have Alex over again when his hair grows back to see if that was the problem. 

Maybe she had a bad experience with a bald man in her past life.  Who knows....