How do you do it? It's the question I probably get asked the most. I cannot take all the credit in raising these three precious babies. First of all, I have wonderful babies. I haven't had to deal with colic, acid reflux, sleep apnea machines, or any of that awful "stuff" babies can have. I have been fortunate enough to not have any of the above, or should I say Alison, Nolan and Kate are fortunate enough not to have any of that awful stuff. I have good sleepers and for the most part, laid back babies. Second, I have a wonderful husband. I can't even tell you how much he has been there for me and the babies. I honestly could not do it without him. He gets up with me to help feed in the middle of the night, he is always home by the 5:30 feedings and he even will let me sleep in every now and then on the weekends : ) He has been there 100% of the time. Especially the first two days of Alison, Nolan and Kate's lives. He was there for them when I couldn't be. He stepped up to the plate even though he was scared to death of "breaking" one of them. He'd held maybe 3 babies in his whole life. I couldn't ask for a more loving and giving husband. He is my best friend and we work well together as a team in raising our beautiful children. Next, I couldn't do this without the support and help from my family and friends. You know who you are who have helped us with the babies. My mom and dad, his mom, dad, step mom, sisters and my best friend Nancy just to name a few. You have helped since the day we found out we were having triplets - which, by the way was a year ago today! I can't even get into all the ways our family and friends have been there for us. Our family and friends each have a hand in raising these babies.....and I am so grateful for that. And last of all, I don't know any different...if I would have had a singleton before having triplets, it might be a different story!!! Sure, it's challenging some days, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
And now I must go to bed, because I am exhausted........just think, they aren't even crawling yet : ) But first I must say a prayer and count my blessings - three of which are sound asleep in the next room. Hugs to everyone.
1 comment:
No fair making me cry before the day even gets started! What a beautiful post. I remember one year ago today so well and I know I cried that day, too.
It's a joyful thing to see you and Brian and the babies loving each other so much.
XOXO - one each for you and Brian and a whole bunch of squeezes for the babes.
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