C is In the Hospital

Today while I was at work I received a call from my hubby that C wasn't doing well. As you know earlier this week the babies were diagnosed with RSV. While L and D have gotten better C has gotten worse. Since yesterday he has refused to eat and has taken about 5 oz of fluids. I left work and took him back to the Dr. Right away they said his color wasn't good and his lung sounded really bad. As they were examining him C was crying but he was so dehydrated he could cry no tears. After that the Dr. sent us to the hospital to have C admitted.
I just talked to the Dr. and they are running tests to see is his RSV turned into pneumonia. The Dr. said that it looks like C will be here until Sunday or until C's oxygen levels are over 95 without oxygen on.
So there goes our Disney trip:( Oh well that are more important things in life than Disney.

I will update more later when I have news.

Much Love,

Tanna

Two Good Things...

1) L learned to blow his own nose. WooHoo!!

2) Today I used the sign language word "Thank You" without even thinking. You may be thinking, big deal but to me it is a big deal. Since I have a son who can't hear we have to use sign language to help communicate with him.
When I am talking to C I have to remind myself to sign and when I am signing I have to translate my words to sign language in my head before producing the sign. But not today. Today when I was talking to a co-worker I signed "Thank You" without even thinking about it first. It was like the sign was just part of the word. Sign language is become a second language for me. :)


Much Love,

Tanna

We Have RSV

I had a feeling over the weekend that the babies were getting sick and when I woke up to couching and snotty nosed babies I put a call in to their Dr. When I called their pediatrician I was told that she was out sick and the earliest the babies could be seen was Wednesday. I requested an earlier spot but was told that wouldn't be possible unless it was an emergency. I wanted to tell the nurse it was an emergency because in 8 days we are leaving for Disney World but instead I told a little white lie and said that the babies had played with their cousin earlier this week and now their cousin has RSV. Once I informed the nurse the babies had been exposed to RSV she quickly made us an appointment for later that day.

Since our pedi was out sick we had to see her back up and she was an odd Dr. She came in, examined the babies by looking at them and told us they had a bad cold. Her medical advice was to just suction their noses out and they would be fine in a few days. I told the Dr. I thought they had RSV but she pushed it off like I was just being overly protective. At that point I decided to use my white lie, that we were exposed to RSV earlier in the week. She reluctantly had the nurse swab D's nose to test for RSV, all the while letting us know they just had little colds. Wouldn't you know it, my Motherly instinct was correct and they do have RSV. Isn't terrible that I had to tell a lie to get the treatment that my babies needed?

Now I am just praying that we can get them healthy by next Monday because that is when we leave to go to Disney World. Until recently we were unsure if the trip was even going happen but the Lord worked things out, making it possible. Hubby and I are probably crazy to taking 3, 20 month old's to Disney World but we have never been and we couldn't wait any longer.

Please pray that we all get healthy fast!!

Much Love,

Tanna

Important Things in Life...

Today I was going to publish a fun post but after reading my friend Michele's blog I couldn't bring myself to do it and after the loss of my friend's baby I felt like writing a more serious post.

There are events in our lives that can take only seconds to occur but can take a life time to get over. I can't imagine what it must be like to loose a child and I pray that I never do.

In my day to day life I forget how precious these 3 gifts from God truly are. Sometimes it takes a tragic event to remind me how important my family is and how unimportant the little things are. I find myself getting wrapped up in worrying about stupid things like not having enough money, or a big enough house but really those things don't matter. I would give them all up in a heart beat if it meant protecting my family.

These last few days I have been really trying to make a point to cherish these days with my family. Who know what tomorrow may bring.

I am stealing an idea from my cousin's blog (Welcome to Newmanville):

Happy things

Things that made me smile today:
-The babies fighting over a baby wipe
-L telling me he is "Poo Poo"
-C giving me some of his cookie
-D telling L "NO, NO sit down" as she pointed her finger at him.
-The babies giggling in their bed, even though they are suppose to be taking a nap.

I pray for you all and that your eyes are open to what truly is important in life.

Much Love,

Tanna

Prayers Please!

I have sad new to report today. While I was at work I got a call letting me know that a friend's baby had passed away early this morning, due to having complications with pneumonia. (I am not using their name due to I am not sure who all knows). This baby was a triplet and born about 2 months after my own babies. Please keep their family in your thought and prayers.

Much Love,

Tanna

Sorry, Possible TMI...

Sorry this post may have TMI but I need to "blog it out" and it would be nice to get some advice.
When I was 21 I found out that I had PCOS(polycystic ovarian syndrome). Due to PCOS I've always had a very irregular period and when we started trying to have a baby we had fertility issues. All my life I have never had a regular period but over the last 4 months I've had a period every 30 days and ovulated every 17th day. This has never happened to me. Gary and I want another baby but with the triplets only being 19 months old we really aren't ready to start trying for another one. BUT then again after going through all the fertility treatment I would love to get pregnant in a more natural way and do I even need to mention there being a better chance at having a singleton.

This is were I am torn and need advice. We really don't want to start trying for another baby until the summer but if we wait that long my cycle may get all jacked up and then we will have to use fertility drugs again to get pregnant. So that would mean more $$$$ and a possibility of a multiple pregnancy.

So there's my problem. What if we don't take the chance now and it never comes around again?? Thanks for reading!!

Much Love,

Tanna

It is WORTHLESS!!!

You know what I keep buying and I have no idea why because it doesn't even work?? Saran Wrap. I hate it.
The sharp edge on the box is "meant" to cut through the plastic wrap, which never works, and I end up cutting my finger on the jagged edge instead of the plastic. How does the jagged edge cut my finger but can't cut through the plastic wrap?
After I have mopped up the blood and bandaged my wound, I grab the torn piece of plastic (that is 2 sizes too big) and start to cover my leftovers. Per the description on the box, the plastic wrap is suppose to cling to the container you are covering, which is a poor evaluation of its performance. I don't know but maybe I am applying the plastic wrap improperly because I have never gotten the wrap to "cling" to my storage container.
From this day on out I vow to never buy Saran wrap again!

Much Love,

Tanna

It's 2am...

It is 2 am and I can't sleep so let me be the first to wish you all a Happy Valentines Day! Gary and I don't really celebrate Valentines day due to we feel one "day" shouldn't make us show our love for each other, so we try to do special things throughout the year because we want to, not because we have to. Although we do have a special tradition where we make banana splits after dinner on Valentines. We started this the year we got married and felt it would be a great tradition once we had kids.

Do you have a Valentines tradition??

Well I hope you all have a wonderful day!!

Much Love,

Tanna

WHOA

Yesterday L tooted 3 times in a row, looked in his diaper and said "Whoa".

Hmmm I wonder were he learned that???

Randomness and Pictures of C's Surgery...

Let me start this post with a bit of randomness...

Jen over at Amazing Trips has taught me something I have wanted to learn FOREVER but I have never found anyone to teach me, until now. Jen has successfully taught me to knit. Nothing fancy yet(hint, hint Jen)but I am loving it!!! Here is a picture of my creation...

If you can't tell it is a scarf. My next project will be a baby blanket since one of my good friends will be having a baby next fall.


Here are some random pictures of the babies over the last few days...






































Here are some pictures of L and D playing with C's Bionic Cochlear implant monkey and C playing with Robie(sp?) from "Yo Gabba Gabba" (We love that show).

























For those of you who have a weak stomach don't scroll down I have posted some pictures that the Dr. took of C's surgery...




Here is a picture of C's Cochlear before the Dr drilled into it...


Here is a pic after the Cochlear was drilled into...


Here is the wire being inserted into the Cochlear...


Here are a few pic's of the procedure being finished up...


Cool Right!!
And for the ones who are now grossed out, I warned ya!!

Much Love,

Tanna

Update On C

It has been 3 days since C's Cochlear Implant surgery and he is doing great. Sorry I'm just now getting around to giving an updating on C so here goes...
As you know C's surgery was Wednesday and we had to be up at the hospital at 6 am. Even though the surgery's estimated start time was 8 am he wasn't taken back until 8:40 am. C was great with all the nurses and Dr's, as long as they took their surgical caps off (C is terrified of people with hats on, with exception to baseball hats). When the nurses took him back for surgery he was all smiles and waves. Mommy on the other hand was in tears. Wow, it was hard watching the medical team carry him off.
At 10:22 am the Dr. came to the waiting room to tell us everything went great. As the Dr walked us through the procedure he showed us actual pictures of C's ear, which I convinced the Dr to give me so I could put them in his baby book. Once I have time to scan them in I will post them for you all to enjoy.
Since C recovered so well, we were allowed to take him home that day and had him checked out by 12:30 pm. Can you believe that after such major surgery he was out just after noon?
Today has been the worst day so far since the surgery. He threw up two times and I have noticed he isn't as steady on his feet and acts like he is getting a little dizzy if he moves too fast. I called the Dr. and since C has no fever and the incision site looks good they said not to worry that with the CI surgery this could happen.
Tomorrow my MIL brings back the other two babies, so I will no longer be a Mommy to a singleton, I will be a Mommy of multiples again. I miss L and D sooooo much but it was nice to have the last few days with just C. I think he has enjoyed it also, not having to fight for toys or attention. Here are a few pictures of C before and after surgery...

Daddy and C Before Surgery


C waiting to be taken back for surgery. He is playing with a gas mask that a Dr. gave him to play with so he would be less scared when they used it to put him to sleep.


C after the Dr. marked his ear.


C going home. As you can see his right ear has no bandage on it due to he kept pulling it off. When C is sleepy he loves to play with his hair, which the bandage covered.


Home after surgery. I was finally able to keep a large band-aide over his ear.


Friday. Incision site


His little head is swollen.


Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers!!

Much Love,

Tanna

Home From Surgery

We are home from C having his Cochlear Implant surgery. We had to be at the hospital at 6am and they took him back to do the surgery at 8:40am. At 10:22am the Dr came out to tell us everything went GREAT!!!. Since he was doing so well we got to take him home and left at about 12:30pm. I will update more later but now I am taking a nap.

Thanks you all for the thought and prayers.

Much Love,

Tanna

Before and After

For the next few days L and D are staying with my MIL so tonight we are the parents of a singleton. Since C's hair is getting really shaggy and part of his head will be shaved tomorrow, we decided to take him for a hair cut tonight.


Before...



After...

"Random Things"

Ok so I got tagged and trying to keep my mind off of other things here is my list of "Random Things"...

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? A girl my Mom went to school with was named Tanna
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? This morning when someone asked me about C's surgery
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? My print
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Cajun Turkey
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? 3
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Heck Yes :)
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM? Nope, never
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Maybe before I had my babies
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Captain Crunch
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? nope, waste of time
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Blue Bell Triple Chocolate, For those of you who aren't from TX you are missing out on Blue Bell!!
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Smile
15. RED OR PINK? Red
16. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? Weight
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? L and D. MIL is keepig them for me until Sat due to C's surgery
18. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Black pants and running shoes(not used for running)
19. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? American Idol
20. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? RED
21. FAVORITE SMELLS? My babies after a bath and Hubby's Pillow
22. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Mom
23. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Any Olimpics Event
24. HAIR COLOR? Light brown
25. EYE COLOR? Blue green
26. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Yes, w/out I can't see ANYTHING!
27. FAVORITE FOOD? Dad's Spagetti
28. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy Ending
29. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Taken, GREAT MOVIE
30. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Grey
31. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer, you get to go out and play
32. HUGS OR KISSES? both
33. FAVORITE DESSERT? Cookie Dough
34. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? Baby Colors
35. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? I don't have one
36. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? The Closer and House
37. FAVORITE SOUND(S)? My babies laughing
38. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? The BEATLES
39. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Canada
40. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? nope
41. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Tx
42. HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR SPOUSE/SIGNIFIGANT OTHER? He was my Boss

It Hurts...

Have you ever loved someone so much it hurts? I though I knew love but until I had my babies I had no idea what true love was. I would do anything for my little monsters, even die.

On Wednesday C will have his Cochlear implant surgery and I am very excited at the prospect of him hearing one day but I am scared to death that something will go wrong and I will loose him. Is his hearing worth the risk? I am probably being silly and just overly emotional but I can't help to think, "What would I do if I lost him"?

C has always been my fighter, at birth out of the three he was the sickest. While still in the womb his placenta ruptured and after birth he had breathing issues due to breathing in amino fluid and blood. He was put on a ventilator for over a week and a half, and when C was about a week old we were told to prepare ourselves, due to an increase in toxins in his body it was becoming a possibility that he may have terminal liver disease. His toxin levels were so high he was actually green. Later we learned it wasn't liver disease but because his birth was so rough his liver just wasn't working fast enough and he had a lot of extra "slug" in his body.

Today, even with the hearing loss he is just as healthy as the other two. I don't know what time on Wednesday his surgery is but if you will say a special prayer for him I would greatly appreciate it.


C on the Vent in the NICU










Daddy Holding C's Passie





Even being over a month old C still had a green tone to his skin.


















C With His Hearing Aids


















Yesterday


















Much Love,

Tanna