I have news that made me want to call everyone in my contact list to brag, brought me to tears and I haven't stopped giggling since receiving the news. Karla one of the girls favorite nurses called me today to tell me....
Our Gabriella took her first bottle today all of it and remembered to breathe!!!!!! I really feel like dancing!!! In fact I may. Tomorrow I am going to feed her a bottle and I can't wait.
Today was a great day all around. Mom got released from the hospital. She is feeling better and on the road to recovery. I am hoping she will be up to visiting the girls by early next week. She is going to be in for a great surprise when she sees how much they have grown.
The girls all gained weight and they now weigh
Ellie 3lb 6oz.
Carmina 2lb 7oz.
Gabriella 2lb 13oz.
They are all off their oxygen, Carmina and Gabriella have had their PIC lines removed. HOUSTON... These girls are really taking off!!!!!
Can you sense a bit of giddiness?
Election day is almost here. My dad is running for County Commissioner and I am so proud of his dedication to our community. More than that he is a great man with incedible integrity. I know that quite a few people can't wait for the elections to be over but I honestly have to say I enjoy it. I like watching the debates as it makes me really think about how I feel about certain issues. I certainly like the gas price dropping. I love the anticipation of the day and staying up until late to see who won. I love knowing that I have the right to vote and always exercise that right. Call me odd but I do love it.
Halloween is almost here. The girls have little preemie onesie costumes. Our good friend Miranda surprised us with them and Joe went out and got them one too. So we will be taking our first Halloween pictures Wednesday. Colin has decided that he is to old to dress up for the festivities. I'm a little saddened. I have such fond memories of childhood Halloween celebrations. Dressing up, haunted hayrides, parties at the Abrechts, candy apples, warm apple cider. I really could go on and on. Maybe he will change his mind if not I will have 3 adorable little girls next year to help me change his mind!
About Me
- Joe + Kim
- Stow, Ohio, United States
- We are the proud parents of Brittni who is 19 and Colin who is 14 and triplet girls Elizabeth, Carmina, & Gabriella. Kim's mom Jaci lovingly offered to be our surrogate not realizing she would be carrying three little bambinos! Our lives are forever changed by the gift of love.
Three embryo's transferred on March 28th 2008
We transferred three, two held on and one of those two split into identicals
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15 comments:
What a huge accomplishment for little Gabriella!!
I've been reading for a while and never said anything, because you don't NEED my two cents! :P But Way to Go Gabriella! You deserve a victory dance! I did 3 1/2 months in NICU with my son, and I know that feeling! All of you are in my thoughts and I wish you the best! And I personally think your mom is a strong amazing person, and a devoted mother to help you that way. Don't listen to the nay-sayers. No one's thoughts on the matter are of any consequence save for you and your family!
wow I'm sorry some people can be so cruel.
anyway, I'm so glad to hear that Gabrielle took her whole bottle on her first try. the thing to remember is babies this small use a lot of energy to take a bottle and she might be too tired to take more than one or two a day. don't be discouraged if they do. It took my 32 weeker 3 weeks to build up her feeds on a bottle to the point she could come home.
What an incredible milestone for Gabriella to reach. She is showing her "little" sisters how it is done!!! So many milestones in such a short time---many more to follow. Congrats!!!
Hi, I'm writing from Brazil. Congratulations the babies are so cute !!!!
And you choose a beautiful name, almost the same as mine.
Regards,
Gabriela
I just wanted to say that you don't have to defend yourself to anyone- though I know how you feel! I had my daughter when I was seventeen and STILL feel like I have to defend myself when I get looks...
I am so glad to hear your mom is doing better, and I hope you do keep this public- not because I am nosy (well maybe a little..) but because I love hearing how everyone is doing!! Take care momma, your girls are gorgeous and getting bigger already!
Well we sure thank God for this "madness" because we sure wouldn't be here either. We're so happy about the weights and that one is already drinking AND breathing! That's a tough job...we know. So keep up the good work girls. Keep practicing and you'll get it down no problem. Before you know it...you'll be screaming for your next bottle!
God Bless! What a big step for that angel baby! Her sisters will follow soon..You will see. Congrats to all of you! What a blessing! You have an amazing mother and you must be an amazing daughter also! We do anything for our children! That is a given and this just proves it. I will continue to follow this wonderful story and pray for the girls!
So glad the girls are doing better!! That is wonderful news!
A huge accomplishment! I am so proud of your youngings. My son was born premie and wore a premie pea in the pod costume 9 years ago this week. Gosh time flies when you are having fun. I love the pictures of your daughter holding your newest additions! Way to go!
Awesome, awesome! What a great milestone for Gabriella! And all of the girls gaining weight! Hooray. I'm so glad your precious Mom is home and hope she will continue to do well. Thank you for keeping the blog public -- I enjoy reading it very much, although I will have to say that when someone makes unkind remarks to/about you and your family....I get pretty upset. I'm sorry that happens to you. Again, congrats to all of you!!!!
Congratulations, and may God continue to bless your sweet family. So sorry people have been rude. All families come to be in many different ways! Your 3 little angels will be in my prayers!
I spent 4 months in the NICU with my Levi, born 3-1/2 months premature. He's getting married next May. I'll be praying for your job situation. I know God has something special for you. Be encouraged.
All the girls are doing wonderful. Elizabeth has many funny expressions on her face. Carmina is a little pickle always so laid back. Gabriella loves to play with her pacifier. It brings great joy to my heart to see these grandbabies improve each day. God Bless them.
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