Our 3 little miracles

Lucas – 4lbs, 13oz

Matthew – 4lbs, 3oz

Kacey – 4lbs, 2oz

*Tracy*

It’s been awhile since I was able to blog. There were days I wanted to blog but those days are when I am literally exhausted or in pain. I have grown to appreciate where I am at right at this moment. For the past two weeks, I enjoyed every moment I have with my children. Daniel and my daily routine has been looking forward to see Lucas, Matthew, and Kacey daily at the hospital. By the end of the visit, we look forward to come home to rest and spend time with Caleb, Miranda, Auntie Pinkie and Natalie. My family has kept me going strong. I have the peace knowing that our triplets are in good hands.  What more could I ask after knowing that those three babies are healthy with small hiccups that will pan out soon.

My favorite part was bonding with our three babies and learning their cues, behaviors, boundaries, comfort zone, and watching their animated facial expressions. We do see differences between the three of them with how much they have grown from their weight, hair, success in their feedings, and how alert they are all are.   This is the life I love and am very thankful for the time I have with my children.

Daniel has been so GOOD to me! Daniel and I seem to hang out more than we ever did now that both of us don’t have to work.   He has been there for me for both emotional and physical support. Around last Wednesday I believe, I was looking forward to see the babies. I did first round of feeding all three children and hold them till they fall asleep. I told Daniel that I couldn’t handle my pain and we cut our visit real short as we usually stay for 2^nd or 3^rd round of feeding from 7:30-3 p.m. On the way home I was literally crying and Daniel asked what’s wrong. I said I felt really defeated as I wanted to be there for my children but I not able to be there. He said the most important thing is for you to get well first then you can help out the babies. I realized I was so committed to the children than I was to getting myself better or resting as much as possible. I slept the entire afternoon and early evening. I felt bit recharge and was looking forward to the very next morning for my daily routine visits to the hospital. I have to admit there were some challenging days with my health and Daniel’s patience with me has been so amazing. I love watching how he cares for his children. He makes each of our children feel safe and loved. It can be exhausting for him, but I think he is loving every moment with his family. We both make a good team, and look forward to what our future brings to us.

I am truly thankful for having extended relatives near by. They all helped out and reach out whenever we needed them. Coming to home with dinner ready by my aunts who cooked. Daniel and I are thankful as we can spend more time resting, bonding with our older kids, and getting some unpacking done.

For those who don’t know, we moved to a bigger home up in Hill Country. We love our new home and can’t wait for you to check it out when all the triplets arrive home. The only disadvantage is we are not so close to the hospital as we wish to be.

We recently had visitors who paid to visit us recently. Two of Daniel’s co-workers, Vanessa and Scott, my grandmother and Charlene had enjoyable time seeing Lucas, Matthew, and Kacey. Thank you for making the time to visit and sending your positive vibes to us.

Last Sunday was the day Caleb has been waiting for so long. He has been wanting to meet his siblings but the hospital has strict rules about little children coming to NICU. Caleb was so happy and welcoming his brothers and sister with an open heart. He was a proud BIG brother and look forward for them to come home. He has a better understanding where his Daddy and Mommy go to. He used to ask if the babies are still in my tummy. I explained that doctors are taking care of the babies till they grow stronger to come home. He gets it completely after his rewarding visited at the hospital.

Last Monday I arrived NICU solo while Miranda and Daniel went to their dentist appointment. I was so surprised once I saw three of my babies out of their incubator boxes. They were all sleeping peacefully in their cribs. All along we thought Lucas was going to be the first one out while Matthew and Kacey have more support. But all three of them were out just made me wanted to cry. I immediately text Daniel to let him know I am about to cry and said you have to hurry back to the hospital as soon you finish your appointment. He wanted me to tell him why, I told him, he has to wait and see. Daniel was confident that it was Lucas who will be in the crib. I said nothing more. When he arrived, he was also surprised and so thrilled to see all three in crib! That was our highest moment of that day.

We have a feeling that Lucas will be coming home next week. We are not quite sure when Matthew and Kacey will be coming home. We want them healthy as much as possible before they come home.

Your prayers means so much to us and to my children. Keep them coming as it’s the best gift we can ask from you. I believe the power of prayers and prayers have been answered. God is so GOOD!