(Note: this post has some video links that are actually posted on youtube, so you'll have to click on the links to watch the videos. Make sure you have your sound turned on.)
On Saturday, Chase had a really busy day. First, Nana and Grandma took him to see the Thomas the Train show that came to Raleigh. It started at 11 am and we later found out that he had a blast! After lunch, and a nap, they brought him over to the hospital to see us.
We had put the triplets down in the nursery so that we could spend some time with him first. I met Chase in the hallway and he was really excited to see me. He came running and gave me a big hug. We then went to the room to see Mommy. I cracked the door for him and he saw Mommy sitting in a chair on the other side of the room and started running to her. Before he could even get to her, he spotted a gift bag in the floor next to her chair with Handy Manny on it. Attention span gone..."Can I have that?" Mommy helped him open this gift and it was a Buzz Lightyear rocket ship that Uncle Marc and Aunt Sabrina had left for him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttw8Ixz_aRo
You shake the rocket ship back and forth and then set it down and it scoots across the room. We had to play with it in the room for a little bit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoUhj_r2LAY
Then we went down the hall to the nursery to find his new brothers! We had the nurses set them right next to the window and we took a picture of Chase and taped it to each of the three rolling trays that the boys are in. This would help him identify his brothers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnzzmCCZIbk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hQ3SR7BccA
Chase was enthralled, so we then brought his brothers to the room so he could meet them up close.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GjznEh4UQA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xLM37ZDS6k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnJR_L3wc1M
I'm not sure what kind of commentary to put on those three video clips. Aren't they the cutest thing you've ever seen? After dinner, more playing, and watching some Nickelodeon in Mommy's hospital bed, we finally got Chase into his pajamas to get ready to leave. But before he left, he had to sing a little Twinkle Twinkle to his brothers so that they could go to sleep.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLAgZ7GNIPA
As for the daily triplet update, they are doing great and we are going home tomorrow (Monday am). Saturday night, they were circumcised, so they spent most of the night in the nursery (procedures were done around 10 pm and they stayed in the nursery until 6 am, with the exception of coming to the room to feed around 2 am). So, we slept a few hours between feedings and felt relatively rested on Sunday. Sunday was a very routine day (huge knock on wood here to not jinx anything in the future). They really did well for most of the day, with feedings every 3 hours or so, and relative calmness between feedings. The boys were in the room with us all day. Jack & Graham's weights have dropped (very standard for newborns) while Anthony has actually gained weight (he's now the biggest of the three). Their bilirubin counts have stayed down and they are no longer at risk for jaundice.
Tonight we are going to try to get them in the nursery for a few hours between feedings again. They are actually their right now and we're going to try to rest a bit. Tomorrow will big a long day. We're set to get checked out by the pediatrician and Melissa's OB first thing in the morning. By the time all the logistics are taken care of, we expect to get out of here and home by noon or so.
Let the adventures begin right?!?!?
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9 comments:
Oh my goodness those videos are ADORABLE! Chase is going to be the best big brother! Especially seeing him hold one of his new brothers (I think it was Jack?) for the first time - that was so precious! Good thinking on having the video camera for this, you'll want to remember it forever. Congratulations to all 3 of you!! And Melissa, you look fantastic! :) Can't wait to meet them & see all of you. Lots of love! - Jill
Chase is a fantastic big brother! Best wishes to all of you as you begin the GREAT ADVENTURE!!!
Love from Savannah
The Flemings
Wonder of all wonders! Bond of all bonds! This is the stuff of storybooks. I love all SIX of you so much.
Popi
Brian and I sat down together to watch these precious videos and it brought very big smiles to our faces. I am so glad that Chase has met all 3 of his little brothers and already helping out by singing them to sleep with "Twinkle, Twinkle." Great job, buddy! This is going to be fun... fasten your seat belts and here we go!
We are so happy for you all!
Lots and lots of love,
Brian & Nora Lee
Tissues should be issued with each video! I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes -- thankful to see the wonder of beautiful little Chase meeting his brothers for the first time as we are given the privilege of witnessing these priceless family moments. Les -- this is a scene I could never have imagined years ago when you were 6 years old and I babysat you. Thank you, Melissa and Jason -- for everything you have done for your son to prepare him, and for including family and friends this way; Love. Gloria & Bob and our family in New Jersey
Tissues should be issued with each video! I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes -- thankful to see the wonder of beautiful little Chase meeting his brothers for the first time as we are given the privilege of witnessing these priceless family moments. Les -- this is a scene I could never have imagined years ago when you were 6 years old and I babysat you. Thank you, Melissa and Jason -- for everything you have done for your son to prepare him, and for including family and friends this way; Love. Gloria & Bob and our family in New Jersey
Tissues should be issued with each video! I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes -- thankful to see the wonder of beautiful little Chase meeting his brothers for the first time as we are given the privilege of witnessing these priceless family moments. Les -- this is a scene I could never have imagined years ago when you were 6 years old and I babysat you. Thank you, Melissa and Jason -- for everything you have done for your son to prepare him, and for including family and friends this way; Love. Gloria & Bob and our family in New Jersey
February 1, 2011 10:42 AM
Sorry for the triple posting! I thought the first two didn't get through!
Gloria
That's OK, Gloria. You were just leaving one posting for each new member of the Liner clan. (:
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