The babies arrived this morning at 9:50 a.m. via C-section. Mom and babies are fine. All fingers, toes, and requisite body parts are accounted for. Dad made it back in time with an hour to spare. The babies were 33 weeks along when they were born, or 7 weeks premature, which is outstanding for triplets.
The vital statistics:
Almondine - 3 lbs, 14 oz., 16.5"
Butterbean - 3 lbs, 13 oz., 16.5"
Collard Greens - 3 lbs, 7 oz, 17.5"
All three came out screaming at the top of their little lungs. A & B needed a little help breathing so they are sedated and on a vent. That's not unusual for preemies, so they are still classified as "fine."
CG, the runt of the litter, did not need a vent and is already having her own little party up in the NICU. The nurses like to keep babies bundled up like little footballs, but CG wouldn't have any of that. She keeps kicking off the covers and hanging her leg out. After tucking her in five times, the nurses finally gave up and let her hang it out. She will open her eyes when the cover is lifted off her little pod thingy as if to say, "Hey, hey! I'm tryin' to get a nap in here. What's your problem???"
Nana said the babies look like our side of the family with "long monkey arms and legs." No photos yet, but hope to have some in the next day or two. Stay tuned, more to come.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
The Triplets Have Arrived!
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YEA....CONGRATS.....YOU HAVE 3 SETS OF BABY FINGERS AND TOES AND NECKS TO KISS AND 3 BOTTOMS TO HELP KEEP CLEAN!!!!! YEA. Hope momma is feeling OK.
I thought I felt the world get a little brighter.
Good news in triplicate! :)
Glad to hear that Dad was able to get back in time. Hugs to him and Mom for doing good work. Looking forward to seeing the pictures. Love a feisty runt!
Oh Congratulations (x3)! Glad to hear all wee ones are doing well. Good thoughts to all, especially mom!
Welcome to the planet little beans..
Go forth, be happy and make nice with your fellow humans.
Mom, sleep while you can!!!!!!!!!
How wonderful! Lots of virtual hugs and smiles to you and your family. Three babies at once - my oh my....
Thanks everybody for the kind thoughts. Babies are perking along just fine, mom not so much. She lost a lot of blood during delivery and required a transfusion. Things were rather dicey for her on Wednesday. Thursday was a bit better but she's not out of the woods yet. Hope to have a better report by Friday afternoon.
I love that sign.
Best wishes to mom.
Won't thee kids just love their nicknames when they're old enough to understand?
It'll make a great bedtime story for them when you babysit.
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