Utah Bound!

Even as I'm writing this, I CANNOT BELIEVE it's true.  Yes, we're moving to Utah!  If I'm being honest, I couldn't be more excited.  Back in April David was accepted into an Assistant Director program that we knew would eventually turn into a Director position with HCA.  I could not have DREAMED that a position would actually be open in Utah.  Let alone St. Mark's hospital where he worked for years.  In my opinion the stars have aligned and we'll be back HOME.  Now here's a little bit of bragging about my Mr Wonderful... Not only did St. Mark's hospital want him, but also a hospital in Vegas and a hospital here in Nashville!  Talk about a hot commodity. ;)

Now, I'm one to believe that everything happens for a reason.  I won't lie when I say that one of my first thoughts were, "Now why did we have to move to Nashville only to stay here a year?"  I missed out on A LOT in Utah.  Friends and family having babies, getting married, etc.  Not to mention the thousands of dollars my family had to spend in flights to see my babies.  Flights don't come cheap ya'll!

As I was thinking about this I started realizing just how many people I'm truly going to miss here in Nashville.  We've met some LIFELONG friends that I will hold so dear to my heart.  Ladies from church who'd come over every week to help with the babies.  They saved me from my breaking point.  A couple of young women from our church that'd come over after school.  One of which I'm stealing and taking with us to California and Utah! ;)  Our in home nurse who took such good care of us.  (We automatically qualified because of triplets.  Y'all are crazy if you think we had the money for an in home nurse. HA!)  She'd bring us diapers, formula for little Madelyn, her expert advice and so many laughs.  It breaks my heart that we'll be leaving her!!  Let's not forget the wonderful nurses and staff at my OB office.  With my pregnancy I was in there once a week, sometimes twice a week I swear.  I would not have survived my pregnancy without these ladies cheering me on!  One nurse in particular was like a second mom to me.  She came to our home after the babies were here, let me take a nap.  I love naps. :) I will cherish our friendship forever.  And the one and only Dr. Martin.  Oh my goodness, he has a heart of pure gold.  I've never felt more comfortable in someone's care.  I honestly felt like I was his only patient, which we all know is not true for an ob!  Not to mention he kinda saved my life.

I will be FOREVER grateful for the friendships we've made here in Nashville.  We'll be back on day.  And if you're ever in Utah, you always have a place to stay.

So, we're really moving to Utah.  Anyone want to know when?  Well, funny you should ask.  David starts the new job December 15th.  Moving with triplets sounds like FAR too much work so instead we're flying me and the babies home to Sacramento on December 4th.  WHAT?!?!  Yeah that's in like 17 days.  Yes, I might have a panic attack.  Picture us walking through the airport pushing a single stroller, double stroller, carrying 3 car seats and bases, AND luggage for a month.  Not to mention getting to the airport at 4am, the almost 7hr flight ahead of us, oh and let's not forget I'll need to pump.  So wake up at 2am?  ... Then secretively pump on the plane again?  Yes, please pray for us.

And that's that.  David will be starting his new job, living with a friend, and trying to find us a home.  We'll hopefully (assuming we find a place to live) be in Utah County shortly after Christmas.

... That's another thing... Christmas.  I was SO looking forward to spending it with David's parents in Missouri!  We've had such a fun couple of visits and have truly LOVED having them closer to us.  For those of you that don't know, this year they moved from Alaska to Missouri.  They have some wonderful property where they're going to building their home.  Can't wait for the many memories to come!!!!

Is it too soon to start packing?  Maybe I'll just start making lists of everything we'll need to bring...

happy S I X months little ones

First of all, where has the time gone?  There's NO WAY it has been six whole months.  This has been the fastest, hardest, most fun 6 months of my life.  My eyes still well up with tears at every milestone, every smile, every giggle, every interaction. Y E S they've started interacting with each other, which is the very best.  Yesterday they were all laying on the floor with Gavin in the middle.  Both of the girls were rolling in towards him.  Madelyn starting 'cooing' and Gavin looked right at her while she was talking and got the BIGGEST grin on his face.  It was the most adorable thing I've ever seen. 

Some of my favorite milestones thus far...

Everyone sleeps 10-12 hours a night... Most nights.  

Madelyn has T W O teeth.  

Gavin learned how to squeal and scream.  He does it all day long.

They LOVE baby Einstein videos. I go to bed with the songs stuck in my head. Every night.

Aurora is the most smiley little girl you'd ever meet.

All of them have the CUTEST little giggles.  Ever.

Madelyn finally found her voice and started talking this week.  It's the cutest raspy little sound.

They can all roll from tummy to back.

Aurora likes to roll from back to tummy.  

They LOVE when their daddy talks to them.  The stare at his face so intently.

Madelyn is a total daddy's girl.  When he holds her she likes to rub her face on his scruff.

They all are enjoying some solid foods.

They all love to stand and sit up... with some help of course.

Aurora loves to look at herself in the mirror. :)

Gavin loves to hold daddy's hand.

Madelyn is the prima donna.  She demands attention.

Gavin is the funny, chill one.  He keeps us laughing.  

Aurora is so so sweet and cuddly.  She's the most even tempered.  (Now that she's not colicy! Halelujah!) 

Second of all, my heart is literally about to BURST looking at some of their first photos.  Please enjoy me reminiscing on their first few photos.  

Aurora

 Madelyn

Gavin

Looking at these pictures brings back a whirlwind of emotions.  (Literally I'm crying as I'm typing this...)  I will never ever ever forget being scared to death on the operating table, then the relief as I hear each one of them let out their first cry.  I will never forget the overwhelming feeling of love as they hold them up to my face.  I will never forget how crushed and sad I was that I couldn't see them for 24 hours after they were born (because of the medication I was on).  I kept sending David up to take more pictures.  :) I will never forget how determined I was to walk that first night.  The pain I felt was immense, but I knew I had to do it in order to go upstairs to see them the next day.  I will never forget the relief when I heard that there were no major complications, just a little oxygen, cpap, feeding tube and bili lights.  I will never forget the sadness that came over me when they were in their little incubators (that's not what they are, I know) and I wasn't able to pick them up.  I remember Maddie was screaming and crying but I couldn't do a dang thing about it.  I wasn't allowed to put my hands in there.  I will never forget the first time I held each one of them.  I never wanted it to end.  But unfortunately they could only be out for only 30 - 60 mins a day.  Each time I had to lay them back down it broke my heart.  I will never forget how frustrating it was dealing with all the chords and beeps 24hrs a day.  Haha.  I will never forget the first time we were allowed to put real clothes on them... how cute and precious they all looked.  I will never forget how excited I was when the nurses FINALLY told me there was a chance they'd be discharged in a few days.  The nurses never wanted to say, because they don't want parents to get their hopes up.  Everytime we'd ask they'd say "typically they'll be discharged around their due date."  (Ya'll they came home 5 weeks before their due date.)  

These are just a few moments that I will indeed cherish for the rest of my life.  Being a mother is hands down the most incredible feeling in the whole wide world.

Now some pictures to see just how far they've come...

Aurora

Gavin

 Madelyn