A Stay at Home Mom

I have been a "Stay at home mom" for almost four years, but I recently fit the job title. I like to be on the go, play dates, Bible study, volunteering, shopping, exercising, girls night... I like to get out of the house. Well, my days of getting out are over, it's plain and simple....4 under 4 will keep you at home. So today was one of those days where we brought the fun to us. We stayed in our pajamas ALL day. We watched Curious George on Netflix while having a picnic in the playroom. Harper got out all of his cars/trucks/airplanes and we made a HUGE mess. We went on a "Dig" for plastic spiders in the sandbox.  You might be wondering what the trifecta did all day....well they are angel babies and did lots of this......

Hogan, Hampton, and Hudson...after this picture Harper went and gave each a kiss and talked in his mommy voice calling them all "Sweethearts!!" He cracks me up!

And when they weren't sleeping they were eating. I have figured out how to nurse 2 babies talk on the phone while pacifying the 3rd baby all with a remote in my hand changing the channel to please my 3 year old. Talent. If only I had my own Multiples TV show to video this.

No day is complete without some ipad

A is for Addy

We will be having a late Mother's Day celebration with Addy tomorrow so we made sugar cookies. Harper wanted to make them in the shape of the letter A and with colored sprinkles. Well this is what happens when a 3 year old decorates!!.........

 Oh well it's all about making memories! And while we were making cookies Harper says, " I hope Jesus bakes cookies!!" He's been asking about Heaven lately, guess he wanted to make sure he would get some sweets in Heaven.

Mother's Day

Heathcott Party of 6

All I wanted for Mother's Day was a picture of me and my FIVE boys! I still can't believe God has entrusted me with such a precious family. So here is our Mother's Day picture right before bed time. How is it that moms never get their picture taken??! I try to take pictures of my fam daily, but rarely do I come out from behind the camera.

3 weeks old

Huddy

Hampton

Hogan

It's been a happy three weeks in our house. We have all adjusted to a house full of children. Thanks to our family and friends it has been a really smooth transition thus far. It really helps that I haven't had to cook or clean! We have had meals brought in every other day and have had many helpful visitors. I could get use to this! The boys are sleeping and eating really well, even Harper. We have tweaked his routine just a little bit and he has adjusted really well. He naps a little later in the afternoon (2:30ish) and goes to bed after the 8pm feeding.

Big Bro, watching a movie during a feeding

Harper's new pose when the camera comes out

This week I discovered that the boys prefer sleeping together. I had been separating Hampton and he had been a little more fussy than the others. They really do not fuss, it is more of a coo....but still it's a little noisy when they all do it at the same time! I put them all together so I could snap a few pictures. When I laid them down 3 in a row, they got quiet, turned their heads the same way and passed out!! I guess they are use to being together.

Overachievers!!

My boys are such overachievers already. We went to Dr. Herrin for our 2nd check up and the boys had all gained a significant amount of weight. Cam had been worried that the boys weren't gaining weight. So while we were at the doctors office he called my phone, my mom's phone, and my dad's phone.  Finally when he called Dad's phone Dr. Herrin answered it! He wanted to give Cam a hard time. No worries on the weight gain.....

Hampton weighed 5 pounds 2.5 ounces
Hogan weighed 5 pounds 3.5 ounces
Hudson weighed 5 pounds 15 ounces

Hudson Barrett is living up to his name, Barrett means "Strong and Mighty!!" And since I am talking about meanings...
 Hampton means "Man of Character," Woodward "Guardian." Kind of funny since he was baby A and the "Gate keeper."

Hogan means "Youthful" and Allyn means "Handsome and Cheerful"....That sums it up!

Dr. Herrin gave the boys another A+..... Once again feeling very blessed.

Night Nanny

When we found out we were expecting triplets we immediately started looking for someone to come into our home a few nights a week to help with the late night shifts. I joined several forums and looked all around The Woodlands/Conroe area, but no luck. Then weeks prior to delivery I received a referral from a complete stranger. I met the nurse at the hospital and we clicked instantly. Michelle comes 3 nights a week and is a complete God-send. She arrives at 11pm and feeds the boys at 11pm, 2am, and 5 am. I pump at the  11pm and 5am feedings and omit the 2am feeding. It is so nice to a five hour stretch of sleep. I even had a dream last night! Here are a few pictures of the boys in their cribs...

Hampton

Hudson

Hogan

I love waking up in the mornings and going upstairs to check on the boys. They are always sleeping so peacefully. Michelle bathes them and gets them dressed for the day. They smell so good and she combs their hair...such little misters!! I love unswaddling them to see what outfits she puts on them. 

Picnic

Our family of 6 ventured out into the neighborhood today. I have been wanting some fresh air, so we loaded up the "Triplette" (our stroller) and headed for a picnic in the park. The trio has officially been introduced to the Texas heat. It was so HOT and HUMID today. I broke a sweat before we even left the driveway. I was on modified bed rest the last part of my pregnancy so it felt so good to go on a walk. Usually I am a very active person so it was nice to get sweaty after being cooped up the last couple of months!!

We had a cozy picnic at our neighborhood park and then let Harper play on the playground for a little while. He had been wanting me to buy him some flip flops, I finally did and now he wants to wear them everywhere like on our LONG walk. He kept tripping and almost fell a dozen times. I guess he is going to be clumsy like me! It was funny watching him try to walk, looked like he had on clown shoes.

Note the flip flops and his "I'm so cool" face

First Check Up

So thankful for handicap parking 

We had our first check up with Dr. Herrin since leaving the hospital. Addy and Poppy were visiting so they were able forced to go with me. It was my first outing with the boys and I needed all the help I could get. I was exhausted just getting the "gear" backed into the car. After a C-section you are not supposed to lift anything heavy, ha...that is pretty much impossible! Thank goodness for strong dads!!

Ready to be loaded, Hampton, Hogan, and Hudson

When we arrived at the doctor, there was a handicap parking spot waiting for us. We got everything out of the car and tried to nonchalantly go into the office. ha ha Three is a crowd, and attracts the multitudes. When we rolled in and were swarmed by everyone, I guess this is going to be the new norm.

The boys received all of their shots at the hospital so our first check up was a breeze. When Harper got his first shots, we made Addy hold him because we could not stand to watch him get pricked. This time around was much easier, we did not have to witness the tears!

Dr. Herrin, Daddy, and Hudson

This appointment was to get weights, measurements, and ask any questions we might have. The boys had all gained weight since leaving the hospital. I was a little nervous since they are preemies, but everyone is growing! Hampton weighed 4 lb 10.7 ounces, Hogan 4 lbs 11 ounces, and Hudson 5 lbs 3.5 ounces. Hudson was the only one who has passed his birth weight. I think he gained it all in his cheeks! Dr. Herrin and his staff were so impressed that the babies were not on any monitors and had left the hospital with an A+. Once again I am reminded of God's provision for my family, so thankful.