Three Years Old

Happy Birthday to my sweet loves. Today; Isabel, Jasper & Jonah are 3 years old.


Three years ago, I was sitting in the hospital. I had already been there for 8 weeks. I will say, I was ready to meet my babies. I think other people will say that, too! Don't get me wrong, carrying multiples is such a high risk and you want them to stay in the womb for as long as possible. I had several false alarms. I was given boluses of magnesium sulfate. I had to eat from a special menu. I had to drink 3 Boost drinks a day in order to get my protein. I had to eat Fat Free Ranch dressing! That alone, is crazy! If you ever meet my mother-in-law, she can tell you a story about that d*&n dressing. I didn't sleep much because I had interns, nurses & doctors coming in & out of my room non-stop. I didn't smell fresh air for 8 weeks because I wasn't aloud outside. I had a housekeeper, Betty, who would come at 11 pm and talk my ear off. Ol' Betty. She was a sweetheart though. She thought I was from "The Country" because I had an accent.


The plus side? Let's see....I was introduced to the show, Dog The Bounty Hunter. I learned how to cook 30 minute meals with Rachel Ray. I had some awesome nurses. My dad would sneak me in lots of candy. My nurses would occasionally let me order take-out. My mom would rub my legs. My sister in law would paint my toenails. Nate would bring me good food on Saturday's & movies. My mom threw me a baby shower in my room & lots of people came. I got about a 20 minute massage on Tuesday's for pregnant ladies on long-term bed rest. The girls from our IVF office would bring me lots of goodies. I got lots of company & it was well needed & appreciated. The prayers, cards & thoughts were in abundance. Ash would schlep the twins & Trevor out & visit me. The best part? Absolutely, hands down, having the 3 most beautiful babies be born. They were healthy & full of life! They were what I had waited for. I would do that stupid hospital stay again in a heartbeat.


Isabel was born at 2:12 pm, Jasper at 2:13 pm & Jonah at 2:14 pm. I thought there was no way they were coming that day. I was wrong. Luckily, it was a Saturday & everyone made it in time. It was the greatest day of my life.


Side Note ~ Their birthday is July 1. I started writing this last night & ended up falling asleep, so I'm posting it a day late. Hey! I'm a tired mama of three 3 year olds! :)