Well the babies are here and all doing well, and our family is slowly adjusting to the changes.
Having triplets and a csection is totally different in many ways from just having one. With a natural birth you get to bond with your Baby immediately, having a csection you are in surgery, you have to recover and then a few hours later you finally see them and the meds have your mind messed up. For me I knew they were my babies, I knew I loved them but it really took till the evening when I was finally feeling better... Well the next day to be honest to actually feel what was going on.
Life in the NICU; Well it has its pros and cons. The babies are in SUCH GOOD HANDS, you feel soo comfortable in there because you watch them care for your little ones like they would their own family. You bond with the staff and they start to feel like family... The babies are all healthy, getting stronger every day and an ABSOLUTE JOY!! They are really GOOD babies!! So when the staff gets assigned to them they always say they love it because they only need to be loved on, fed and changed. The other babies in there are not in good shape, they need ALLOT of care and I feel SOOOO BLESSED that God didn't put me in those parents shoes!!!!
Then the downside is leaving them to come home. You have the surgery, you've held, seen, and bonded with your Babies and now you are going home empty handed. Your mind cannot comprehend the situation. You feel like your heart is beetling out of your chest... Yet you are surviving one painful step in front of the other.
Then a few days after traveling back and forth you finally except it for what it is and let God and the AMAZING STAFF do their job and you just move forward everyday just waiting for the day when they say " you can take them home"
I thought the pregnancy was hard but it's the after that is the hardest. Allison isn't aloud in the NICU so that makes "normal" life hard. We have taken her with us and let her play in the Ronald McDonald room and hang out with us. But... The whole day it was taking shifts who was with Allison and who was with the Babies. The ride up to the Hospital is filled with excitement and the road home is exhaustion. Every night we come home we crash, we are so tired that all we want to do is sleep. And yet all I want to do is talk to Alli and hear about her day, I want to hug and kiss her and never let go, but it's soooo late that we all need sleep. The mornings are filled with rushing around, getting ready and before we know it someone's here to pick up Alli or we're dropping her off somewhere and it's up to the Hospital we go... An hour away.
From the Moment Allison was born she really has never left my side. She never spent the night anywhere, she would only be with someone for a few hours so I could run to an appointment or go to a reception so this time really feels like I am being pulled in a million directions. I want soooo badly to be with Allison but I also want her to have good days and play with her friends and family. I feel selfish that I want to keep her with us because I know hanging out at a hospital isn't fun but when I am with the Babies I miss her so much it hurts. When I am home all I can think about is getting back to the Hospital but the thought of not being with Alli ANOTHER DAY brakes my heart!!
My Family and Friends have been AMAZING!! They will watch Alli for us and take her places and she ALWAYS IS SMILING when she is with them so I know she is doing fine with everything. It's Eric and I who struggle with the tug of war feeling on our hearts.
"I honestly couldn't tell you how we do it" is my answer to people when they ask. I say " God has me wrapped in cotton and I am just taking it one day at a time" everyday we go in there is better news on how the babies are, the light at the end of the tunnel gets brighter every day and we pray that the day they will be coming home is sooner than later.
So outside of the truth on life in the NICU, life is really good!!! Tired all the time, yes but that comes with the teritory, you just roll with it and pray that ONE day they all will sleep through the night... And one day so will I... With my family all together again... The Talbot Family of 6.
Lilypie Pregnancy tickers
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Last day of pregnancy....
Well we did it, we made it "full term" for Triplets!!! It's a bitter sweet feeling today. I'm done being pregnant but the reality of what life is going to be is hard to swallow. It's the fear of the unknown, the loss of our little family but the growth of something greater than I could ever imagine!!
I keep remembering the day Alli was born and the overwhelming joy I felt the moment she took her first breath and how all I could think of was that God truly exists, he loves and trusts ME enough to have sent me down THE MOST BEAUTIFUL baby to raise as MY OWN, how amazing of a feeling that was.. And that was just one baby. I almost cant describe the overwhelming feeling I feel to know that we will have that moment THREE TIMES!!
Oh how I often question things like why me, why God did you choose us to be given this task to raise your miracles, how am I ever going to love all my babies enough that NONE of them ever feel slighted and the answers always come to me the same.... "I choose you because
You have the ability to love beyond your reach, you will raise them to the best of your abilitys and you will sacrifice things to make sure EVERYONE KNOWS BEYOND A SHADOW OF DOUBT that THEY WERE BORN INTO AN AMAZING FAMILY"
I'm not saying life is going to be easy... By any means but I will say I'm ready for the journey. I may not be able to provide the lavish Christmas's we were given growing up, or spoil them like we did Alli BUT... We will do our best to make every day special and no one will EVER be short on love.
As I sit here a million things roll through my head, a million people to Thank for the love and support, the kind words that got me through the ups ans downs of the pregnancy, the hands that held me when I thought I was going to fall apart, the hugs that warmed my heart from EVERYONE, EVEN STRAINGERS... This journey has truly proven beyond a shadow of doubt to me that no matter what, in times of need there are GOOD PEOPLE OUT THERE who LOVE US, SUPPORT US AND WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR US! But the number one thing I've learned is what it TRUELY feels to be humbled to your knees and to feel the existence and power of FAITH, AND PRAYER!! With out God in our lives or the prayers all over the world that we received I don't know how this would have been possible. I learned what it was like to walk by Faith, to hand your life over to God and Not ask or take it back!! I learned that.... Something's just can't be explained you just trust in the Lord that he knows what he is doing and you Believe he will NEVER let you down!! I am not an old woman but the knowledge and faith I have received thought this pregnancy has matured my soul beyond words.
The DAY I ENTER HEAVEN I WILL GO WITH THE MEMORIES AND THANKS, THE BLESSINGS PEOPLE GAVE US WITH YOUR LOVE and kindness AND I WILL FALL TO MY KNEES AT JESUS'S FEET!! I will Thank him for everything he did and FOR LOVING ME ENOUGH TO HAVE BLESSES ME WITH SUCH AN AMAZING LIFE!! In the ups and downs in life I AM THANKFUL HE LOVED ME ENOUGH TO DO EVERYTHING HE DID FOR US, AND TO BELIEVE IN ME!!
The love we've felt is overwhelming, the support from people ALL OVER has left me speechless, I am and always have been someone who when touched by something tears up but this feeling goes beyond just tears.... It has stopped me in my tracks, taken my breath away, opened my eyes to things I couldn't ever imagine.... When I say "I feel sooooo blesses".... Those words often times aren't enough....
I want each and everyone who has been there for us, Family, Friends, Aquaitences, even STRAINGERS to know YOU HAVE TOUCHED OUR LIVES, You will always hold a place in my heart and I will NEVER FORGET THE LOVE AND KINDNESS YOU HAVE GIVEN US... NEVER!!!
Life is about to change drastically and I can't wait to share this journey with ALL OF YOU!!
MUCH LOVE AND THANKS!!
Anne, Eric. Allison, Brandon, Alexis, Dawson, and our dog Brophy.
I keep remembering the day Alli was born and the overwhelming joy I felt the moment she took her first breath and how all I could think of was that God truly exists, he loves and trusts ME enough to have sent me down THE MOST BEAUTIFUL baby to raise as MY OWN, how amazing of a feeling that was.. And that was just one baby. I almost cant describe the overwhelming feeling I feel to know that we will have that moment THREE TIMES!!
Oh how I often question things like why me, why God did you choose us to be given this task to raise your miracles, how am I ever going to love all my babies enough that NONE of them ever feel slighted and the answers always come to me the same.... "I choose you because
You have the ability to love beyond your reach, you will raise them to the best of your abilitys and you will sacrifice things to make sure EVERYONE KNOWS BEYOND A SHADOW OF DOUBT that THEY WERE BORN INTO AN AMAZING FAMILY"
I'm not saying life is going to be easy... By any means but I will say I'm ready for the journey. I may not be able to provide the lavish Christmas's we were given growing up, or spoil them like we did Alli BUT... We will do our best to make every day special and no one will EVER be short on love.
As I sit here a million things roll through my head, a million people to Thank for the love and support, the kind words that got me through the ups ans downs of the pregnancy, the hands that held me when I thought I was going to fall apart, the hugs that warmed my heart from EVERYONE, EVEN STRAINGERS... This journey has truly proven beyond a shadow of doubt to me that no matter what, in times of need there are GOOD PEOPLE OUT THERE who LOVE US, SUPPORT US AND WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR US! But the number one thing I've learned is what it TRUELY feels to be humbled to your knees and to feel the existence and power of FAITH, AND PRAYER!! With out God in our lives or the prayers all over the world that we received I don't know how this would have been possible. I learned what it was like to walk by Faith, to hand your life over to God and Not ask or take it back!! I learned that.... Something's just can't be explained you just trust in the Lord that he knows what he is doing and you Believe he will NEVER let you down!! I am not an old woman but the knowledge and faith I have received thought this pregnancy has matured my soul beyond words.
The DAY I ENTER HEAVEN I WILL GO WITH THE MEMORIES AND THANKS, THE BLESSINGS PEOPLE GAVE US WITH YOUR LOVE and kindness AND I WILL FALL TO MY KNEES AT JESUS'S FEET!! I will Thank him for everything he did and FOR LOVING ME ENOUGH TO HAVE BLESSES ME WITH SUCH AN AMAZING LIFE!! In the ups and downs in life I AM THANKFUL HE LOVED ME ENOUGH TO DO EVERYTHING HE DID FOR US, AND TO BELIEVE IN ME!!
The love we've felt is overwhelming, the support from people ALL OVER has left me speechless, I am and always have been someone who when touched by something tears up but this feeling goes beyond just tears.... It has stopped me in my tracks, taken my breath away, opened my eyes to things I couldn't ever imagine.... When I say "I feel sooooo blesses".... Those words often times aren't enough....
I want each and everyone who has been there for us, Family, Friends, Aquaitences, even STRAINGERS to know YOU HAVE TOUCHED OUR LIVES, You will always hold a place in my heart and I will NEVER FORGET THE LOVE AND KINDNESS YOU HAVE GIVEN US... NEVER!!!
Life is about to change drastically and I can't wait to share this journey with ALL OF YOU!!
MUCH LOVE AND THANKS!!
Anne, Eric. Allison, Brandon, Alexis, Dawson, and our dog Brophy.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
We would like to Thank...
We would like to Thank:
Brad and Steph, and Blake Bacni, Sandusky Ohio for the
New Born Rock N Play Sleeper, The Baby Cloths, Diapers and Wipes. YOU THREE ARE AMAZING FRIENDS!!! We are so blessed to have you in our lives!!!
Jason and Kerri Ziegler, Sandusky Ohio For the Baby clothes for the Boys and Alexis!! You are such wonderful people and I feel so blessed to live in your neighborhood with you. Knowing you are just around the corner if we need you is such a great comfort to us!!!
Beth and Steve, and Brookelynn Chudy, Columbiana Ohio for the blankets and bottles. We love you so much and are so blessed to have you in our lives!!We will always pray that one day you will move back home and live close to all of us!!!
Auntie Niki Forrest, Westlake Ohio for the BEAUTIFUL Baby Blankets for the Babies to use in the NICU!! They are hand sown with so much love and I am honored to have our Babies covered with them when we cannot hold them. For the BEAUTIFUL Baby doll that you made for Alli, SHE LOVES IT!!! What an awesome thing that she gets to have and love. Auntie Niki, You have and always will be just a light in my life!! You have taught me so much about Family, strength, love for music and most importantly that when things get tough Family will ALWAYS be there for you to make a dark day seem sunny. I feel so HONORED to have you as my Auntie, the Babies Thia and Brandon’s Godmother!! Thank you for ALWAYS having a warm place to come and visit, for making every time together so much fun, and for always loving us and making us feel so special. Thank you for taking time out of your day to be with me at my Doctors appointments, and for holding Our spirits high yesterday when things were a bit scary. Having you there meant the world to me. I look forward to having our children learn from you as I have in my life.
Abby Thompson, Vermilion Ohio for your continued support, love and kindness to our family!! You have been an amazing and I can’t begin to THANK YOU ENOUGH for EVERYTHING you do to make this transition comfortable and easy for us. I THANK GOD for allowing you to come home and be here with us, to have blessed my life 17 years ago with your friendship. You have helped me become the woman I am today and I honestly don't know what I would EVER do without you!! To just call you a Best friend doesn't seem enough, you are more like a sister to me and to have both wrapped up in one Best Friend and Sister is just AMAZING!!! CJ is an absolute JOY to be around!! He makes me smile and fills my heart with so much love. We all are SOOOOOO THANKFUL to be a part of your lives and honored to have you apart of ours!!
I love you so much and again THANK YOU FOR LOVING US!!!!
Mike and Jeanne Cunningham (DAD AND MOM), Huron Ohio for the two other Newborn Rock N'Play Sleepers
and all the winter clothes for Allison. To begin to thank you for all the things you have done for me in my life could take up hours to read. You two have always been parents that I have looked up to and wanted to be like. I have admired you and learned so much from you that no book on parenting could have ever taught me. Your kindness to me and my family over the years is just something that no words could truly express my thanks for. I am HONORED to call my Parents TWO OF THE GREATEST BEST FRIENDS I have!! Thank you for your kindness, for loving us, for always being there to support us and hold us when we have felt like this challenge had become too much to swallow, for showing us your fears in this situation and allowing our strength to become yours as well. Mom when I watched you the other day at my Doctors appointment and I saw your face just light up with happiness and pride when you saw the babies on the ultrasound is something I will NEVER FORGET!! Your love for our Children is a God send. Dad, Even though Dads don't show emotions very much, to see the love you have for Allison is something that I take mental pictures of, I hear your voice fill with love when Alli calls you and I record in my mind to play over and over again. I watched you smile with pride yesterday when we told you the Babies are doing PERFECT and saw the pride in your eyes when Mom told you that the Doctor said "I was doing remarkably and she is so proud of me for going this long without any medical intervention." This Journey wouldn't be the same without you two and we wanted you two to know how THANKFUL WE ARE FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE AND DO FOR US!!! I couldn't be for proud to call you two MY PARENTS!!!
Much LOVE ALWAYS!!!,
Anne, Eric, Allison, Brandon, Alexis, Dawson, and Brophy
Brad and Steph, and Blake Bacni, Sandusky Ohio for the
New Born Rock N Play Sleeper, The Baby Cloths, Diapers and Wipes. YOU THREE ARE AMAZING FRIENDS!!! We are so blessed to have you in our lives!!!
Jason and Kerri Ziegler, Sandusky Ohio For the Baby clothes for the Boys and Alexis!! You are such wonderful people and I feel so blessed to live in your neighborhood with you. Knowing you are just around the corner if we need you is such a great comfort to us!!!
Beth and Steve, and Brookelynn Chudy, Columbiana Ohio for the blankets and bottles. We love you so much and are so blessed to have you in our lives!!We will always pray that one day you will move back home and live close to all of us!!!
Auntie Niki Forrest, Westlake Ohio for the BEAUTIFUL Baby Blankets for the Babies to use in the NICU!! They are hand sown with so much love and I am honored to have our Babies covered with them when we cannot hold them. For the BEAUTIFUL Baby doll that you made for Alli, SHE LOVES IT!!! What an awesome thing that she gets to have and love. Auntie Niki, You have and always will be just a light in my life!! You have taught me so much about Family, strength, love for music and most importantly that when things get tough Family will ALWAYS be there for you to make a dark day seem sunny. I feel so HONORED to have you as my Auntie, the Babies Thia and Brandon’s Godmother!! Thank you for ALWAYS having a warm place to come and visit, for making every time together so much fun, and for always loving us and making us feel so special. Thank you for taking time out of your day to be with me at my Doctors appointments, and for holding Our spirits high yesterday when things were a bit scary. Having you there meant the world to me. I look forward to having our children learn from you as I have in my life.
Abby Thompson, Vermilion Ohio for your continued support, love and kindness to our family!! You have been an amazing and I can’t begin to THANK YOU ENOUGH for EVERYTHING you do to make this transition comfortable and easy for us. I THANK GOD for allowing you to come home and be here with us, to have blessed my life 17 years ago with your friendship. You have helped me become the woman I am today and I honestly don't know what I would EVER do without you!! To just call you a Best friend doesn't seem enough, you are more like a sister to me and to have both wrapped up in one Best Friend and Sister is just AMAZING!!! CJ is an absolute JOY to be around!! He makes me smile and fills my heart with so much love. We all are SOOOOOO THANKFUL to be a part of your lives and honored to have you apart of ours!!
I love you so much and again THANK YOU FOR LOVING US!!!!
Mike and Jeanne Cunningham (DAD AND MOM), Huron Ohio for the two other Newborn Rock N'Play Sleepers
and all the winter clothes for Allison. To begin to thank you for all the things you have done for me in my life could take up hours to read. You two have always been parents that I have looked up to and wanted to be like. I have admired you and learned so much from you that no book on parenting could have ever taught me. Your kindness to me and my family over the years is just something that no words could truly express my thanks for. I am HONORED to call my Parents TWO OF THE GREATEST BEST FRIENDS I have!! Thank you for your kindness, for loving us, for always being there to support us and hold us when we have felt like this challenge had become too much to swallow, for showing us your fears in this situation and allowing our strength to become yours as well. Mom when I watched you the other day at my Doctors appointment and I saw your face just light up with happiness and pride when you saw the babies on the ultrasound is something I will NEVER FORGET!! Your love for our Children is a God send. Dad, Even though Dads don't show emotions very much, to see the love you have for Allison is something that I take mental pictures of, I hear your voice fill with love when Alli calls you and I record in my mind to play over and over again. I watched you smile with pride yesterday when we told you the Babies are doing PERFECT and saw the pride in your eyes when Mom told you that the Doctor said "I was doing remarkably and she is so proud of me for going this long without any medical intervention." This Journey wouldn't be the same without you two and we wanted you two to know how THANKFUL WE ARE FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE AND DO FOR US!!! I couldn't be for proud to call you two MY PARENTS!!!
Much LOVE ALWAYS!!!,
Anne, Eric, Allison, Brandon, Alexis, Dawson, and Brophy
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
"I love you more today than I did yesterday, and I will love you more tomorrow than I do today!!"
This post is dedicated to My Husband Eric....
Some people search their whole lives to find just one person who can be that person who knows them better than anyone. Who can look at them and know exactly what they are thinking without even saying a word. Who could make a phone call to you because they had a feeling something was wrong with you and be TOTALLY right.
I don't know how I got so lucky but I have managed to surround myself with people who are like that and I feel sooooo blessed!!
From the Moment I met Eric, I knew there was something special about him!! His smile left an everlasting impression on my heart, and from our first kiss I knew he was the one!! I never thought that would happen to me but it did. I use to think people were just saying "you will know when you found the "one", there is just something about them and you will know it." Eric and I started out as friends and the whole time I was friends with him, He was the one when we were out that I wanted to talk to. He was the one that my heart raced when he walked in the room and could make a crowded room seem empty because no one else mattered when he was around. :)
Eric has become one of the Greatest Best Friends, Husbands and Father I have ever known!! He has made all my Dreams come true!! He has the same dreams for our future with each other as well as for our Children. To have someone be that close to you and also be someone I am blessed to get to spend the rest of my life with is something I will forever Thank God for!! I will FOREVER be Thankful to God and Eric for my BEAUTIFUL Children!! Being a Mother is something I have ALWAYS wanted to be and they gave me that GIFT!!
This blessing as Parents that we have been given has been challenging, not in the sense that we fight but challenging in the sense that each one of us have to continue to keep each other strong when we want to fall apart in fear. Fear of the unknown, how we will be able to raise all of our children financially, how we will stay strong in the sleepless nights when you just want to fall apart and most importantly keeping me going on the days when throwing in the towel just looks easy.
Eric chose not to coach football this year and just help out when he can which was something I really didn't expect of him but am soooooo GREATFUL to him for doing. We were able to spend allot of Family time together this summer, Make Memories with Alli just the three of us that we wouldn't have been able to and he has helped me create a BEAUTIFUL room for our Babies to come home to and Made Alli's Room the PERFECT place for our little Princess!!
Eric has always been my Rock when I am unable to make it through the nights. He will get me water when I need to take meds, rub my back when I am contracting, Holds me when I am crying, listens to me when the hormones make me have anxiety about the pregnancy, Helps take care of Alli for me and plays with her when I can't, He keeps an eye on me and does whatever he can to help make this pregnancy as easy as he can for me. I couldn't ask for a better person to be there.
Eric,
You have and always will be the love of my life!! I am soooo BLESSED that you chose me to spend your life with me. You take your vows sooo seriously and honor all of them when it comes to our family. You have stood by me in the GREATEST MOMENTS of our lives and held me in the HARDEST!!! I cannot THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR THAT!!
To this day take my breath away and I love you more than you could ever imagine. I look forward to our future together!! I cannot wait to sit on our front porch when we are older watching all the Grandchildren play in the yard and be able to look back on everything we created together and know it is because WE FELL IN LOVE that everything we have and will have is possible.
I love you more today than I did yesterday and I will love you more tomorrow than I do today!!
Much love Always,
Anne
Some people search their whole lives to find just one person who can be that person who knows them better than anyone. Who can look at them and know exactly what they are thinking without even saying a word. Who could make a phone call to you because they had a feeling something was wrong with you and be TOTALLY right.
I don't know how I got so lucky but I have managed to surround myself with people who are like that and I feel sooooo blessed!!
From the Moment I met Eric, I knew there was something special about him!! His smile left an everlasting impression on my heart, and from our first kiss I knew he was the one!! I never thought that would happen to me but it did. I use to think people were just saying "you will know when you found the "one", there is just something about them and you will know it." Eric and I started out as friends and the whole time I was friends with him, He was the one when we were out that I wanted to talk to. He was the one that my heart raced when he walked in the room and could make a crowded room seem empty because no one else mattered when he was around. :)
Eric has become one of the Greatest Best Friends, Husbands and Father I have ever known!! He has made all my Dreams come true!! He has the same dreams for our future with each other as well as for our Children. To have someone be that close to you and also be someone I am blessed to get to spend the rest of my life with is something I will forever Thank God for!! I will FOREVER be Thankful to God and Eric for my BEAUTIFUL Children!! Being a Mother is something I have ALWAYS wanted to be and they gave me that GIFT!!
This blessing as Parents that we have been given has been challenging, not in the sense that we fight but challenging in the sense that each one of us have to continue to keep each other strong when we want to fall apart in fear. Fear of the unknown, how we will be able to raise all of our children financially, how we will stay strong in the sleepless nights when you just want to fall apart and most importantly keeping me going on the days when throwing in the towel just looks easy.
Eric chose not to coach football this year and just help out when he can which was something I really didn't expect of him but am soooooo GREATFUL to him for doing. We were able to spend allot of Family time together this summer, Make Memories with Alli just the three of us that we wouldn't have been able to and he has helped me create a BEAUTIFUL room for our Babies to come home to and Made Alli's Room the PERFECT place for our little Princess!!
Eric has always been my Rock when I am unable to make it through the nights. He will get me water when I need to take meds, rub my back when I am contracting, Holds me when I am crying, listens to me when the hormones make me have anxiety about the pregnancy, Helps take care of Alli for me and plays with her when I can't, He keeps an eye on me and does whatever he can to help make this pregnancy as easy as he can for me. I couldn't ask for a better person to be there.
Eric,
You have and always will be the love of my life!! I am soooo BLESSED that you chose me to spend your life with me. You take your vows sooo seriously and honor all of them when it comes to our family. You have stood by me in the GREATEST MOMENTS of our lives and held me in the HARDEST!!! I cannot THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR THAT!!
To this day take my breath away and I love you more than you could ever imagine. I look forward to our future together!! I cannot wait to sit on our front porch when we are older watching all the Grandchildren play in the yard and be able to look back on everything we created together and know it is because WE FELL IN LOVE that everything we have and will have is possible.
I love you more today than I did yesterday and I will love you more tomorrow than I do today!!
Much love Always,
Anne
Monday, October 10, 2011
The Funny Things kids say
We found this questionnaire and wanted to hear Alli's thoughts. Her are her sweet answers....
1. What is something mommy always says to you?
I don't know Mommy?!?!
2. What makes mom happy?
MEEEEE!!!
3. What makes mom sad?
I don't know Mommy, and she makes a :(
4. How does your mom make you laugh?
I a baby
5. What was your mom like as a child?
A little girl
6. How old is your mom?
21..115
7. Is Mommy Tall?
She shakes her head No
8. What is her favorite thing to do?
Sticks her toung out and makes a tooting noise... (I can't explain that, sorry :D )
9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
Plays on the computer
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
You be a Doctor
11. What is your mom really good at?
Making me laugh
12. What is your mom not very good at?
Making Dinner... (This one I will toot my horn and say this is not true. :D )
13. What does your mom do for her job?
In the OFFICE!!!
14. What is your mom's favorite food?
Green Zebras???
15. What makes you proud of your mom?
You make me laugh
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Dora!!!!
17. What do you and your mom do together?
We toot!! :)
18. How are you and your mom the same?
Mommy I have to toot
19. How are you and your mom different?
We're Pink
20. How do you know your mom loves you?
You make me laugh
21. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?
The Park
Now Her answers to Daddy's Questions
1. What is something Daddy always says to you?
Sit UP!!
2. What makes Daddy happy?
I make him Laugh!!
3. What makes Daddy sad?
My Mouth
4. How does your Daddy make you laugh?
I a baby.... Mommy are we done yet??..
5. What was your Daddy like as a child?
He was a Baby
6. How old is your Daddy?
21...15
7. How tall is your Daddy?
Stretches her arms really wide and says this tall!!!
8. What is his favorite thing to do?
We play Hid n Seak
9. What does your Daddy do when you're not around?
I'm done Mommy, I hiding... He goes to his office
10. If your Daddy becomes famous, what will it be for?
(Just looks at me funny and smiles)
11. What is your Daddy really good at?
Playing games
12. What is your Daddy not very good at?
He not MAKE DINNER!! (Eric and I thought she would say singing)
13. What does your Daddy do for her job?
Sleeping
14. What is your Daddy favorite food?
I don't know, He makes dinner
15. What makes you proud of your Daddy?
He can make me laugh
16. If your Daddy were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Diego
17. What do you and your Daddy do together?
I be Dora and Daddy be Laxie, Daddy be silly!!!
18. How are you and your Daddy the same?
I don't know!!
19. How are you and your Daddy different?
I 1 and then he be 2
20. How do you know your Daddy loves you?
I don't know
21. Where is your Daddy's favorite place to go?
To the park
We'll try this again in a few months. :)
1. What is something mommy always says to you?
I don't know Mommy?!?!
2. What makes mom happy?
MEEEEE!!!
3. What makes mom sad?
I don't know Mommy, and she makes a :(
4. How does your mom make you laugh?
I a baby
5. What was your mom like as a child?
A little girl
6. How old is your mom?
21..115
7. Is Mommy Tall?
She shakes her head No
8. What is her favorite thing to do?
Sticks her toung out and makes a tooting noise... (I can't explain that, sorry :D )
9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
Plays on the computer
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
You be a Doctor
11. What is your mom really good at?
Making me laugh
12. What is your mom not very good at?
Making Dinner... (This one I will toot my horn and say this is not true. :D )
13. What does your mom do for her job?
In the OFFICE!!!
14. What is your mom's favorite food?
Green Zebras???
15. What makes you proud of your mom?
You make me laugh
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Dora!!!!
17. What do you and your mom do together?
We toot!! :)
18. How are you and your mom the same?
Mommy I have to toot
19. How are you and your mom different?
We're Pink
20. How do you know your mom loves you?
You make me laugh
21. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?
The Park
Now Her answers to Daddy's Questions
1. What is something Daddy always says to you?
Sit UP!!
2. What makes Daddy happy?
I make him Laugh!!
3. What makes Daddy sad?
My Mouth
4. How does your Daddy make you laugh?
I a baby.... Mommy are we done yet??..
5. What was your Daddy like as a child?
He was a Baby
6. How old is your Daddy?
21...15
7. How tall is your Daddy?
Stretches her arms really wide and says this tall!!!
8. What is his favorite thing to do?
We play Hid n Seak
9. What does your Daddy do when you're not around?
I'm done Mommy, I hiding... He goes to his office
10. If your Daddy becomes famous, what will it be for?
(Just looks at me funny and smiles)
11. What is your Daddy really good at?
Playing games
12. What is your Daddy not very good at?
He not MAKE DINNER!! (Eric and I thought she would say singing)
13. What does your Daddy do for her job?
Sleeping
14. What is your Daddy favorite food?
I don't know, He makes dinner
15. What makes you proud of your Daddy?
He can make me laugh
16. If your Daddy were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Diego
17. What do you and your Daddy do together?
I be Dora and Daddy be Laxie, Daddy be silly!!!
18. How are you and your Daddy the same?
I don't know!!
19. How are you and your Daddy different?
I 1 and then he be 2
20. How do you know your Daddy loves you?
I don't know
21. Where is your Daddy's favorite place to go?
To the park
We'll try this again in a few months. :)
News on the Babies
Life being pregnant with Triplets has its ups and downs. One day you could feel GREAT and like you could run a marathon and other days you can't make it through the day without aching somewhere on your body.
Things are EXTREMELY different with triplets; your body can not handle things as easy as you can with just one. The unfortunate thing is you attribute all the crazy things to "I am pregnant with triplets; it’s not a big deal." The thing is things happen that you honestly cannot ignore that I have been.
Last weekend I was not feeling well, Honestly I have been feeling weird for weeks but I ignored it. I started cramping Thrusday and tried to just take it easy but then Friday rolled around and the cramping became worse. I couldn't get comfortable. I called the Doctor and she advised me to go to the Hospital, it wasn't a joking matter....
Fear set in!! "I am not ready for this, How can I leave Alli, The Babies need more time, I need Eric.. :*(" The tears began to flow like a water fall and I couldn't gain composure.
Alli walked in the room and I fought like heck to swallow my tears, She ran over to me and said "MOMMY WHAT HAPPENED?!?!?!" I said "I am ok sweetie, Mommy just doesn't feel too well.” “Why Mommy?” She asked. I said “ I might have to go to the hospital so the Doctors can check on the Babies." She looked at me with the sweetest face and said "It’s going to be ok Mommy!! OH NO!! There are tears on your face!! Why are you crying Mommy??" I said "Because I love you soooo Much and don't want to be away from you" Innocently she said " well that’s ok Mommy, I will just go with you and help the Doctors make you better and then we can come home tonight and cuddle!!" She ran into the bathroom and got me a tissue and wiped away my tears and hugged me sooo hard.
She ran into her room and grabbed her Lambie and said "Hold this Mommy, it always makes me feel better when I don’t feel good."
I couldn't help but smile and forget for a moment everything I was afraid of. I thought, who is being the parent now?? My little girl is only 2 and she has such an amazing way to erase all my pain and fears in such a innocent way. Nothing in this world is that bad that a little girls love couldn’t erase. I choked back the tears and smiled at her and said “ Allison, you make Mommy sooo HAPPY!! I am sooo proud of you and how amazing of a little girl you are!! You are going to be such a GREAT big sister” She smiled from Ear to Ear and said “Thank you Mommy!!”
God works such miracles in us!!! We often over look the simple ways he shows us he is with us and loves us. And in the sweet gestures of my little girl I felt the overwhelming love and knew I could do handle anything .
I got us cleaned up and went over to my parent’s house to try to relax and see if I could make the cramps go away. After a really nice lunch I was feeling better but started feeling short of breath.
Eric came home shortly after that and wanted to go to the Hospital. I again started to panic but after a few hours of the cramping not stopping I agreed to go.
We spent a few hours in Labor and Delivery and the Doctors were able to determine that I had an infection that needed some antibiotics. I also have started to dilate and I need to take things REALLY easy the next few weeks.
The truth is I have been doing way too much!! I have not rested like the Doctors have told me to, I have continued living life the best I could making Alli's Days the best I can. Unfortunately I just CAN'T do that anymore.
The nights are soooo long when my body aches from the constant movement and Go Go Go attitude I have held on to this ENTIRE pregnancy. That in turn makes for long days because I am tired... It’s a vicious circle!!
Tuesday the 11th I have a Doctor’s appointment and they will be telling us the date of the C-section. I am happily anticipating that moment to finally see the day in view. I am not looking forward to possibly being told I have to stay in the Hospital.
We have Allison's Birthday Party on the 16th because I was worried that I would be in the Hospital on her Real Birthday, so I just don't want them to tell me I have to stay and can't go home. I just need one more week and want to be there for her Birthday party!!!
Prayers are always appreciated!! We just want to make it to 32 weeks which is in about 2 1/2 weeks so please keep the prayers coming!! I will try to update with the news of C-section ASAP
Much Love,
Anne,Eric, Allison, Brandon, Alexis, Dawson and our Dog Brophy
Things are EXTREMELY different with triplets; your body can not handle things as easy as you can with just one. The unfortunate thing is you attribute all the crazy things to "I am pregnant with triplets; it’s not a big deal." The thing is things happen that you honestly cannot ignore that I have been.
Last weekend I was not feeling well, Honestly I have been feeling weird for weeks but I ignored it. I started cramping Thrusday and tried to just take it easy but then Friday rolled around and the cramping became worse. I couldn't get comfortable. I called the Doctor and she advised me to go to the Hospital, it wasn't a joking matter....
Fear set in!! "I am not ready for this, How can I leave Alli, The Babies need more time, I need Eric.. :*(" The tears began to flow like a water fall and I couldn't gain composure.
Alli walked in the room and I fought like heck to swallow my tears, She ran over to me and said "MOMMY WHAT HAPPENED?!?!?!" I said "I am ok sweetie, Mommy just doesn't feel too well.” “Why Mommy?” She asked. I said “ I might have to go to the hospital so the Doctors can check on the Babies." She looked at me with the sweetest face and said "It’s going to be ok Mommy!! OH NO!! There are tears on your face!! Why are you crying Mommy??" I said "Because I love you soooo Much and don't want to be away from you" Innocently she said " well that’s ok Mommy, I will just go with you and help the Doctors make you better and then we can come home tonight and cuddle!!" She ran into the bathroom and got me a tissue and wiped away my tears and hugged me sooo hard.
She ran into her room and grabbed her Lambie and said "Hold this Mommy, it always makes me feel better when I don’t feel good."
I couldn't help but smile and forget for a moment everything I was afraid of. I thought, who is being the parent now?? My little girl is only 2 and she has such an amazing way to erase all my pain and fears in such a innocent way. Nothing in this world is that bad that a little girls love couldn’t erase. I choked back the tears and smiled at her and said “ Allison, you make Mommy sooo HAPPY!! I am sooo proud of you and how amazing of a little girl you are!! You are going to be such a GREAT big sister” She smiled from Ear to Ear and said “Thank you Mommy!!”
God works such miracles in us!!! We often over look the simple ways he shows us he is with us and loves us. And in the sweet gestures of my little girl I felt the overwhelming love and knew I could do handle anything .
I got us cleaned up and went over to my parent’s house to try to relax and see if I could make the cramps go away. After a really nice lunch I was feeling better but started feeling short of breath.
Eric came home shortly after that and wanted to go to the Hospital. I again started to panic but after a few hours of the cramping not stopping I agreed to go.
We spent a few hours in Labor and Delivery and the Doctors were able to determine that I had an infection that needed some antibiotics. I also have started to dilate and I need to take things REALLY easy the next few weeks.
The truth is I have been doing way too much!! I have not rested like the Doctors have told me to, I have continued living life the best I could making Alli's Days the best I can. Unfortunately I just CAN'T do that anymore.
The nights are soooo long when my body aches from the constant movement and Go Go Go attitude I have held on to this ENTIRE pregnancy. That in turn makes for long days because I am tired... It’s a vicious circle!!
Tuesday the 11th I have a Doctor’s appointment and they will be telling us the date of the C-section. I am happily anticipating that moment to finally see the day in view. I am not looking forward to possibly being told I have to stay in the Hospital.
We have Allison's Birthday Party on the 16th because I was worried that I would be in the Hospital on her Real Birthday, so I just don't want them to tell me I have to stay and can't go home. I just need one more week and want to be there for her Birthday party!!!
Prayers are always appreciated!! We just want to make it to 32 weeks which is in about 2 1/2 weeks so please keep the prayers coming!! I will try to update with the news of C-section ASAP
Much Love,
Anne,Eric, Allison, Brandon, Alexis, Dawson and our Dog Brophy
Surprise Weekend
Two weekends ago we had a surprise weekend over all. Friday night we had a Diaper Party at our Friends Mike and Steph Hotz's house. Robert and Valerie Burch were able to make it also. We feel sooo blessed to have such kind, loving and generous friends in our lives!! It was such a nice night and we are soo Thankful for everything!!
The Sandusky High School Teachers and Staff also were very giving that weekend and gave us TONS of Diapers. Eric and I seriously had to clean the garage again to make room for all the diapers we received that weekend. Thank you to all the Teachers who gifted us that weekend. We are so blessed!!
Saturday Morning I woke up expecting to go to lunch with two of Girlfriends. I was so relaxed, dressed comfortably and took my time getting ready. I should have known something was up when Eric was rushing me along but I honestly was clueless.
My Best Friend Abby came over to ride to lunch with me and she was GOOD not one slip up to make me think anything was going on. We arrived at the Bartemes's house and Carly opened the door. I just thought she was going to show me her parent’s new house. I walked in to their BEAUTIFUL new home and was SOOOOOO SURPRISED!!
The lights clicked on and the words SURPRISE filled the back room. I WAS IN SOOO MUCH SHOCK!! The room was BEAUTIFUL!! Decorated in Christmas theme and Pink and Blue. The Music was playing some of my FAVORITE Christmas songs and BEAUTIFUL decorations were all over the room.
In the kitchen were some of the GREATEST women in my life and I lost it, I was sooooo HAPPY!! My little Peanuts CJ and Alli came running up to me and gave me huge hugs and kisses, I was floored, How could I have missed the signs?!?! I was filled with so much love and was so choked up!!
What an amazing day it turned out to be, I was looking forward to spending time with my sweet friends and catching up on some Girl gossip and I got to spend it with AMAZING women to celebrate our Babies!!
Everything was PERFECT from the Food, Fun and the AMAZING blessings we received that day. Our Friends and Family were SOOOOO GENEROUS!! Thank you sooo much Carly Bartemes and Abby Thompson for all your hard work in creating the perfect Baby Shower!!
I honestly couldn't have imagined a better way to spend our weekend and I am EXTREMELY humbled and overwhelmed with Thanks to everyone who has been there for us!!
Much love Always,
Anne, Eric, Allison, Brandon, Alexis, Dawson and our Dog Brophy
The Sandusky High School Teachers and Staff also were very giving that weekend and gave us TONS of Diapers. Eric and I seriously had to clean the garage again to make room for all the diapers we received that weekend. Thank you to all the Teachers who gifted us that weekend. We are so blessed!!
Saturday Morning I woke up expecting to go to lunch with two of Girlfriends. I was so relaxed, dressed comfortably and took my time getting ready. I should have known something was up when Eric was rushing me along but I honestly was clueless.
My Best Friend Abby came over to ride to lunch with me and she was GOOD not one slip up to make me think anything was going on. We arrived at the Bartemes's house and Carly opened the door. I just thought she was going to show me her parent’s new house. I walked in to their BEAUTIFUL new home and was SOOOOOO SURPRISED!!
The lights clicked on and the words SURPRISE filled the back room. I WAS IN SOOO MUCH SHOCK!! The room was BEAUTIFUL!! Decorated in Christmas theme and Pink and Blue. The Music was playing some of my FAVORITE Christmas songs and BEAUTIFUL decorations were all over the room.
In the kitchen were some of the GREATEST women in my life and I lost it, I was sooooo HAPPY!! My little Peanuts CJ and Alli came running up to me and gave me huge hugs and kisses, I was floored, How could I have missed the signs?!?! I was filled with so much love and was so choked up!!
What an amazing day it turned out to be, I was looking forward to spending time with my sweet friends and catching up on some Girl gossip and I got to spend it with AMAZING women to celebrate our Babies!!
Everything was PERFECT from the Food, Fun and the AMAZING blessings we received that day. Our Friends and Family were SOOOOO GENEROUS!! Thank you sooo much Carly Bartemes and Abby Thompson for all your hard work in creating the perfect Baby Shower!!
I honestly couldn't have imagined a better way to spend our weekend and I am EXTREMELY humbled and overwhelmed with Thanks to everyone who has been there for us!!
Much love Always,
Anne, Eric, Allison, Brandon, Alexis, Dawson and our Dog Brophy
Friday, September 23, 2011
Special Thanks and Updates
We would like to Thank:
Andy and Amanda Walton, Sandusky Ohio for your GENEROUS donation of Diapers and Wipes!! We can't begin to thank you enough for your thoughtfulness!! We love you all so much and look forward to sharing this journey with you and the rest of the Walton Family!! :)
Shane Penrose, Norwalk Ohio for your help in looking for a car for our Family. Your time and work you put into that is MUCH APPRECIATED!! We would also like to Thank you for being such a supporter of our Blog, and such an awesome Life Coach for Eric.;) We don't know what we'd do with our friends like you!!
Updates:
First: I'd like to clarify some questions I received in our last blog. Yes people have said all those things to us BUT! WE ARE NOT MAD ABOUT THEM!! I was not mad in my last blog and I am SOOOOO sorry to those of you who read it as me being mad!! When people hear you are having multiples, they do not know what to say and most of the time they say all the WRONG things. They mean no harm and I honestly think most people walk away thinking "OMG why did I say that?!?!?!"
To those of you who have side those things to people, honestly it is not the first time they will hear it and certainly not the last. So don't worry about it. They will smile and act like they have never heard if before and its ok. :)
Well my last ultrasound we were able to see all the Babies BEAUTIFUL FACES!!
Brandon James Talbot
Alexis Marie Talbot
Dawsom William Talbot
Everyone is doing really well and is weighing about 2lbs 10oz's. The Doctors are really happy with my progress and think I will be able to go full term... Well 32-34 weeks with these Babies. I'm 27 weeks now but the Babies are measuring bigger than that which makes the Doctors really happy!!
I will go back for another Ultrasound on October 11 and on that day they will be setting my C-Section!! I cannot believe our time is almost here to see and hold our little peanuts. Part of me is SOOO Ready for the pregnancy to be over, and the other is so not ready for their arrival!! Life seems Easy now, we have finally got things down with Allison and now things will start all over with no sleep and learning THREE new Babies. Life will never be the same but I am looking forward to the Journey with my little... Big Family. It’s a bitter sweet feeling also because on one hand I am SO PROUD of myself for doing so well this pregnancy but on the other hand it is a sad moment for me because this is my last pregnancy. I will never carry another baby again and feel the security of knowing that I can protect them from all harm and the Bond a mother has with her babies is something that just cannot be explained. I am so BLESSED with this Gift that we have received and don't want to sound ungrateful, it’s just a closure to a chapter in our lives and I part of me is just not ready to let go. :)
God has been soooo GOOD to us, He has kept my health the Best possible for having Triplets.Thank you for all your prayers and support, we honestly couldn't do it without you all!!! Only complaints now are Back Aches, Headaches, heart burn and not much sleep but to be honest I felt worse with Alli in the last three Months than I do with the Triplets. I haven't gained much weight about 26lbs now and the Doctors are really happy with that. I feel like I am much bigger than that but my wonderful husband is always there to support and make me feel better by saying "Your stomach looks fake because it's all Baby."
Allison is soooo excited for the Babies to arrive!! She tells everyone she can talk to that she is going to be a Big sister to 2 boys and a Girl, Brandon, Lexie and Dawson. She goes into the Babies room and sits and practices reading stories to the Babies, Rocks her Baby Doll in the chair and sings my families songs of "You are my Sunshine", "White Coral Bells" and any Nursery Rhyme she can think of to help the Babies sleep. She is going to be such an AWESOME Big sister and I am SOOOOO PROUD of her!!
Thank you for following our blog and we look forward to updating you all with more news as things start to wind down.
Much love,
Anne, Eric, Allison, Brandon, Alexis, Dawson and Our Dog Brophy
Andy and Amanda Walton, Sandusky Ohio for your GENEROUS donation of Diapers and Wipes!! We can't begin to thank you enough for your thoughtfulness!! We love you all so much and look forward to sharing this journey with you and the rest of the Walton Family!! :)
Shane Penrose, Norwalk Ohio for your help in looking for a car for our Family. Your time and work you put into that is MUCH APPRECIATED!! We would also like to Thank you for being such a supporter of our Blog, and such an awesome Life Coach for Eric.;) We don't know what we'd do with our friends like you!!
Updates:
First: I'd like to clarify some questions I received in our last blog. Yes people have said all those things to us BUT! WE ARE NOT MAD ABOUT THEM!! I was not mad in my last blog and I am SOOOOO sorry to those of you who read it as me being mad!! When people hear you are having multiples, they do not know what to say and most of the time they say all the WRONG things. They mean no harm and I honestly think most people walk away thinking "OMG why did I say that?!?!?!"
To those of you who have side those things to people, honestly it is not the first time they will hear it and certainly not the last. So don't worry about it. They will smile and act like they have never heard if before and its ok. :)
Well my last ultrasound we were able to see all the Babies BEAUTIFUL FACES!!
Brandon James Talbot
Everyone is doing really well and is weighing about 2lbs 10oz's. The Doctors are really happy with my progress and think I will be able to go full term... Well 32-34 weeks with these Babies. I'm 27 weeks now but the Babies are measuring bigger than that which makes the Doctors really happy!!
I will go back for another Ultrasound on October 11 and on that day they will be setting my C-Section!! I cannot believe our time is almost here to see and hold our little peanuts. Part of me is SOOO Ready for the pregnancy to be over, and the other is so not ready for their arrival!! Life seems Easy now, we have finally got things down with Allison and now things will start all over with no sleep and learning THREE new Babies. Life will never be the same but I am looking forward to the Journey with my little... Big Family. It’s a bitter sweet feeling also because on one hand I am SO PROUD of myself for doing so well this pregnancy but on the other hand it is a sad moment for me because this is my last pregnancy. I will never carry another baby again and feel the security of knowing that I can protect them from all harm and the Bond a mother has with her babies is something that just cannot be explained. I am so BLESSED with this Gift that we have received and don't want to sound ungrateful, it’s just a closure to a chapter in our lives and I part of me is just not ready to let go. :)
God has been soooo GOOD to us, He has kept my health the Best possible for having Triplets.Thank you for all your prayers and support, we honestly couldn't do it without you all!!! Only complaints now are Back Aches, Headaches, heart burn and not much sleep but to be honest I felt worse with Alli in the last three Months than I do with the Triplets. I haven't gained much weight about 26lbs now and the Doctors are really happy with that. I feel like I am much bigger than that but my wonderful husband is always there to support and make me feel better by saying "Your stomach looks fake because it's all Baby."
Allison is soooo excited for the Babies to arrive!! She tells everyone she can talk to that she is going to be a Big sister to 2 boys and a Girl, Brandon, Lexie and Dawson. She goes into the Babies room and sits and practices reading stories to the Babies, Rocks her Baby Doll in the chair and sings my families songs of "You are my Sunshine", "White Coral Bells" and any Nursery Rhyme she can think of to help the Babies sleep. She is going to be such an AWESOME Big sister and I am SOOOOO PROUD of her!!
Thank you for following our blog and we look forward to updating you all with more news as things start to wind down.
Much love,
Anne, Eric, Allison, Brandon, Alexis, Dawson and Our Dog Brophy
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Answers to the Questions people are Thinking or Asking
DISCLAMER: THIS BLOG SPEAKS THE TRUTH OF PARENTS WHO ARE PREGNANT WITH MULTIPLES. I AM IN NO WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM, ANGRY WITH PEOPLE FOR COMMENTS THAT THEY HAVE SAID TO US ABOUT OUR PREGNANCY. I UNDERSTAND IT COMES AS A SHOCK TO EVERYONE AND YOU MAY OR MAY NOT KNOW WHAT TO SAY. THIS BLOG IS INTENDED TO HOPEFULLY EDUCATE PEOPLE ON THE THINGS NOT TO SAY TO SOMEONE, OR WHAT THE COUPLE REALLY NEEDS TO HEAR INSTEAD OF THE NEGATIVE.
The other day while out with our family I had a person who had not seen me in a long time come up to congratulate me on being pregnant. I hadn't seen this person in a LONG time so he was oblivious to the fact that it was triplets. He asked do you know if it is a boy or girl. I said "Yes, Two Boys and a girl"...
Ok here is where the Questions come in, where the comments that sometimes make my heart smile or make my stomach hurt. I decided to write this Blog because I wanted to answer questions that people ask or think about a woman carrying multiples may or may not want to hear.
For starters, EVERYONE who finds out that you are pregnant with triplets has a different reaction. 9 out of 10 are the same and that being something that gets REALLY OLD!! " WOW, you are going to have your hands full" Pardon the honesty but in my head I am thinking "No KIDDING, you think!?!?!" Or " I sure hope you have help" Again I smile like I haven't heard that a MILLION times and say "Yeah I hope so too!!"
Ok, another thing is when talking to a pregnant woman the proper response is a simple "CONGRATULATIONS" or "I am so happy for you!!" I know being pregnant with Multiples is NOT COMMON, and can be shocking but, I can guarantee if you were us, when someone rolls their eyes or says "OH MAN, I'm SORRY" and pats your spouse on the shoulder you would get a little annoyed or heartbroken at the least.
Next, Although I appreciate opinions and advise from people and always have, PLEASE DONT tell a woman who is pregnant with multiples how hard life is going to be, or go into your horror stories of people who have had allot of kids or multiples themselves!! I can't handle hearing the NICU stories, the stories of loss or struggles someone went through with their multiples. HONESTLY PEOPLE, telling a pregnant woman those stories only induce IMMEDIATE PANNIC!!
Each day the Babies stay in my tummy is another day I celebrate. I am just taking it one day at a time, One hard, mentally or physically, emotionally challenging day at a time.
Here are the things I already know and can't believe people say to us..
" Life is going to be SOOOO HARD for SOOOO LONG" I know how hard life is going to be, I am up at night moving numbers, praying to God on my hands and knees so much that I now have burses.
I know how "Financially hard" it is going to be on my family. I have anxiety about that DAILY!!! No amount of moving numbers is going to fix that problem but, we will do the BEST we can to raise these Babies the BEST we can.
"Allison has no idea what she has in store for her" Thank you again for reminding me or for adding to the MOUNTAIN of GUILT a Mother already feels.
What people DON'T know is, I hold my little girl at night and cry sometimes because I don't ever want her to feel left out or not the AMAZING BLESSING that I PRAYED FOR my ENTIRE LIFE!! I know life is going to be "different for her" that "she won't know what hit her when the babies come home" I want to say to these people, "Thank you for your opinions but I have and do think about that a million times a day and I will do my best for the rest of my life to NEVER have her feel that she isn't as special to us as she is."
"Man you are going to get BIG" Thank you, I thought about that too but I am 26 weeks now and only gained 22 lbs so "BIG" may or may not be in my future. Does it my stomach hurt?? YES you try carrying 3 babies in your stomach stretching it DAILY and ask yourself it hurts. PLUS, NO WOMAN EVER WANTS TO BE TOLD SHE IS BIG!! I don't care if she is or not, it’s just not right.
Yes I am blessed with the wonderful comments from people who say "You are SOOO small still" "I seriously wouldn't think you were carrying triplets" or "From Behind you don't even look pregnant" And to those of you who have said that THANK YOU!! You don't know how much it means to me to hear that!!
Yes I am worried about the aftermath and how hard it will be to get back to where I worked my A$$ off to be before this pregnancy but, The key word is I did it before and I can do it again. After Allison, I lost all the Baby weight in less than a month and managed to be smaller than I was before I had her... And in HS!!! So to you Nay Sayers, Weight Watchers worked the first time and it will again and Gaiam Pilates will have me back in shape in no time. So Thank you for your support on that matter too. :)
Ok the last thing and I will let you go is. "Did you do something to have these triplets" or "Did you plan for the triplets" "Does this run in your families" This comment I actually am not upset with. I know 100% that times are different and Medicine has changed and multiples are normally because of some sort of help.
Well.. That answer is complicated and not easy to get into with strangers. But for your Blog Readers who don't know us well or our story... Last summer we had some complications, and a very HARD SUMMER that lasted FOREVER!! After a surgery and MANY TRIPS to the Hospital because of complications from the surgery and situation we faced last August, Mother Nature just wouldn't start again. The Doctors gave me a Medicine to just get things going.... Welcome our Triplets!!
I didn't undergo a procedure that costs thousands of dollars, I did not plan for triplets, I did not ask for us to be in the situation we are facing in a month or so BUT, What I WILL say is WE ARE SOOOO BLESSED with these Babies!! That Sometimes prayer get answered in ways you couldn't imagine. I did have people praying for us all over the world and maybe, just Maybe the prayers flooded Gods office all at once and he answered accordingly.
Yes we are less than 1% to have this situation happen to us from taking that medicine and you know what, that was in God’s plan for us!! What happened last summer was AWEFUL!! It was DEVISTATING but God had a bigger plan for us and EVERY TIME I see their BEAUTIFUL hearts going and see their BREATH TAKING faces on the monitor I am in AWE of how much TRUST the Lord has in My Husband and I!!!Out of the BILLIONS of women who are praying to get pregnant a day.. He chose ME to carry THREE of his little MIRICLES!! US to raise these little peanuts into people who are going to change the world... I know this because they have already changed mine in ways they will never imagine.
So the answers to some of your questions hopefully have been answered, and maybe just maybe one of you readers will read this and run into an old friend who is having twins or like us more and you will remember this Blog and be the people who are HAPPY for them and say "CONGRATULATIONS!!!, I AM SOOO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!" Because those of you who have said that THANK YOU!!!! That is JUST WHAT WE NEED TO HEAR!!! :D People HAPPY FOR US, SUPPORTING US, AND TO REMIND US WHEN THINGS GET HARD THAT GOD BLESSED US BOUNTFULLY AND Philippians 4:13 - All things are possible through Christ who strengthens me!!!
The other day while out with our family I had a person who had not seen me in a long time come up to congratulate me on being pregnant. I hadn't seen this person in a LONG time so he was oblivious to the fact that it was triplets. He asked do you know if it is a boy or girl. I said "Yes, Two Boys and a girl"...
Ok here is where the Questions come in, where the comments that sometimes make my heart smile or make my stomach hurt. I decided to write this Blog because I wanted to answer questions that people ask or think about a woman carrying multiples may or may not want to hear.
For starters, EVERYONE who finds out that you are pregnant with triplets has a different reaction. 9 out of 10 are the same and that being something that gets REALLY OLD!! " WOW, you are going to have your hands full" Pardon the honesty but in my head I am thinking "No KIDDING, you think!?!?!" Or " I sure hope you have help" Again I smile like I haven't heard that a MILLION times and say "Yeah I hope so too!!"
Ok, another thing is when talking to a pregnant woman the proper response is a simple "CONGRATULATIONS" or "I am so happy for you!!" I know being pregnant with Multiples is NOT COMMON, and can be shocking but, I can guarantee if you were us, when someone rolls their eyes or says "OH MAN, I'm SORRY" and pats your spouse on the shoulder you would get a little annoyed or heartbroken at the least.
Next, Although I appreciate opinions and advise from people and always have, PLEASE DONT tell a woman who is pregnant with multiples how hard life is going to be, or go into your horror stories of people who have had allot of kids or multiples themselves!! I can't handle hearing the NICU stories, the stories of loss or struggles someone went through with their multiples. HONESTLY PEOPLE, telling a pregnant woman those stories only induce IMMEDIATE PANNIC!!
Each day the Babies stay in my tummy is another day I celebrate. I am just taking it one day at a time, One hard, mentally or physically, emotionally challenging day at a time.
Here are the things I already know and can't believe people say to us..
" Life is going to be SOOOO HARD for SOOOO LONG" I know how hard life is going to be, I am up at night moving numbers, praying to God on my hands and knees so much that I now have burses.
I know how "Financially hard" it is going to be on my family. I have anxiety about that DAILY!!! No amount of moving numbers is going to fix that problem but, we will do the BEST we can to raise these Babies the BEST we can.
"Allison has no idea what she has in store for her" Thank you again for reminding me or for adding to the MOUNTAIN of GUILT a Mother already feels.
What people DON'T know is, I hold my little girl at night and cry sometimes because I don't ever want her to feel left out or not the AMAZING BLESSING that I PRAYED FOR my ENTIRE LIFE!! I know life is going to be "different for her" that "she won't know what hit her when the babies come home" I want to say to these people, "Thank you for your opinions but I have and do think about that a million times a day and I will do my best for the rest of my life to NEVER have her feel that she isn't as special to us as she is."
"Man you are going to get BIG" Thank you, I thought about that too but I am 26 weeks now and only gained 22 lbs so "BIG" may or may not be in my future. Does it my stomach hurt?? YES you try carrying 3 babies in your stomach stretching it DAILY and ask yourself it hurts. PLUS, NO WOMAN EVER WANTS TO BE TOLD SHE IS BIG!! I don't care if she is or not, it’s just not right.
Yes I am blessed with the wonderful comments from people who say "You are SOOO small still" "I seriously wouldn't think you were carrying triplets" or "From Behind you don't even look pregnant" And to those of you who have said that THANK YOU!! You don't know how much it means to me to hear that!!
Yes I am worried about the aftermath and how hard it will be to get back to where I worked my A$$ off to be before this pregnancy but, The key word is I did it before and I can do it again. After Allison, I lost all the Baby weight in less than a month and managed to be smaller than I was before I had her... And in HS!!! So to you Nay Sayers, Weight Watchers worked the first time and it will again and Gaiam Pilates will have me back in shape in no time. So Thank you for your support on that matter too. :)
Ok the last thing and I will let you go is. "Did you do something to have these triplets" or "Did you plan for the triplets" "Does this run in your families" This comment I actually am not upset with. I know 100% that times are different and Medicine has changed and multiples are normally because of some sort of help.
Well.. That answer is complicated and not easy to get into with strangers. But for your Blog Readers who don't know us well or our story... Last summer we had some complications, and a very HARD SUMMER that lasted FOREVER!! After a surgery and MANY TRIPS to the Hospital because of complications from the surgery and situation we faced last August, Mother Nature just wouldn't start again. The Doctors gave me a Medicine to just get things going.... Welcome our Triplets!!
I didn't undergo a procedure that costs thousands of dollars, I did not plan for triplets, I did not ask for us to be in the situation we are facing in a month or so BUT, What I WILL say is WE ARE SOOOO BLESSED with these Babies!! That Sometimes prayer get answered in ways you couldn't imagine. I did have people praying for us all over the world and maybe, just Maybe the prayers flooded Gods office all at once and he answered accordingly.
Yes we are less than 1% to have this situation happen to us from taking that medicine and you know what, that was in God’s plan for us!! What happened last summer was AWEFUL!! It was DEVISTATING but God had a bigger plan for us and EVERY TIME I see their BEAUTIFUL hearts going and see their BREATH TAKING faces on the monitor I am in AWE of how much TRUST the Lord has in My Husband and I!!!Out of the BILLIONS of women who are praying to get pregnant a day.. He chose ME to carry THREE of his little MIRICLES!! US to raise these little peanuts into people who are going to change the world... I know this because they have already changed mine in ways they will never imagine.
So the answers to some of your questions hopefully have been answered, and maybe just maybe one of you readers will read this and run into an old friend who is having twins or like us more and you will remember this Blog and be the people who are HAPPY for them and say "CONGRATULATIONS!!!, I AM SOOO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!" Because those of you who have said that THANK YOU!!!! That is JUST WHAT WE NEED TO HEAR!!! :D People HAPPY FOR US, SUPPORTING US, AND TO REMIND US WHEN THINGS GET HARD THAT GOD BLESSED US BOUNTFULLY AND Philippians 4:13 - All things are possible through Christ who strengthens me!!!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Special Thanks!!
We'd like to Thank Abby Thompson of Milan,Ohio for your AMAZING generosity!!! We received a Crib, Graco Car seat and infant insert,a gliding rocker, a Baby Einstein jumper, Two Bouncy seats, TONS of Boy cloths, blankets, and burp cloths, and tons of stuff for nursing!!! She also took time out of her day to help us set up the crib and finish the nursery.
Abby you have been such an amazing blessing to me from the moment I met you! I can't imagine what my life would be like if you weren't in it. We are so happy to have you home with us now and being able to raise our children together!!
We love you and CJ sooooo much!,
Anne, Eric, Allison, Brandon, Alexis, and Dawson and not to forget Brophy:)
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Special Thanks!!'
We would like to Thank,
Kristen, Brian, Hunter and Brynleigh Dail, Milan Ohio for The Two Boppy Loungers. You and your family have been a God send to us!!!I can't begin to Thank you enough for the everything! We love you all soooo much and look forward to all spending time together when the babies get here.
Much love ALWAYS!!,
Anne, Eric, Allison, Brandon, Alexis, Dawson and Brophy.
Kristen, Brian, Hunter and Brynleigh Dail, Milan Ohio for The Two Boppy Loungers. You and your family have been a God send to us!!!I can't begin to Thank you enough for the everything! We love you all soooo much and look forward to all spending time together when the babies get here.
Much love ALWAYS!!,
Anne, Eric, Allison, Brandon, Alexis, Dawson and Brophy.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Special Thanks to.....
Erica and David Schindley, Huron Ohio for the Three Car seat covers!! You have Always been such an amazing blessing to me and my family!! We love you SOOO MUCH!!!
Julie Palmer Van Boxtel, San Diego, California for the Box of goodies for the Babies, We loved EVERYTHING and cant wait to see the Babies in the cloths. :)
Jessica and Kurt Schafer, Huron Ohio for two Pack N Plays. and the sweet Mobile for the Babies Bed. I am so GREATFUL to you for everything and am sooo Happy that you and Jen are still so close!! You are and have always been such a good friend to all of us!!!
We now have all the Pack N Plays we will need and want to THANK EVERYONE for your amazing generosity!!
Much love and Thanks,
Andrea, Eric, Allison, Triplets: Brandon, Alexis, and Dawson Talbot
Whats new with the pregnancy???
Well after having the summer Flu for 3 weeks I am finally seeing the sunshine through the clouds. My OB gave me an antibiotic because the cold just kept getting worse and she was worried that it could affect the Babies. I was coughing so hard that I was throwing up which is NEVER fun. My whole body ached and I had little to no sleep. I tried to pretend I wasn't feeling as bad as I did but when I finally saw the Doctor I was exhausted and needed something to make it go away.
We have finally settled on the Babies names.
Baby A is Brandon James Talbot, James is after My Grandpa James Jerome Cunningham, My Dad's middle name is James, and My Uncle Jim (UJ) :D. My Uncle Jim will also be Brandon's God Father and his God Mother is my Auntie Niki. Although I couldn't grant my Auntie Niki's wish to name Brandon. Nicholas Aunt Niki Talbot, I will still be honored to have her as his God Mother. :) We had a 3D Ultrasound done of the Babies and Brandon looks just like My Dad. :)
Baby B is Alexis Marie Talbot; Marie is after my Sister Jennifer Marie. Alexis's (Lexie) God Parents are our Good friends Robert and Valerie Burch. Alexis's 3D Photos look just like Allison's did and she looks like a spitting image of her.
Baby C is Dawson William Talbot, William is after Eric's Grandpa Talbot, Eric's Dad is William (Bill) Talbot and Eric's Middle name is William. Dawson's God Parents are TBD, We have a few people in mind but it’s up to Eric to decide and he is taking forever on that. :) Dawson was sleeping on his tummy in his 3D ultrasound so hopefully his next ultrasound we will be able to see his little face. :)
Having Triplets has its ups and downs, some days the pregnancy is a breeze and others your Body just doesn't like you. The Heartburn is like nothing I have ever experienced.... Ok in the last few months with Allison it was bad but this is worse. I tried eating Tums that didn't work to long, I then was prescribed a medication that only helped 10% of the time and they finally have me on Zantac. It seems to be working but the nights I still need to take Tums on top of the Zantac or I will be throwing up from the Acid.
I am officially larger than I was the day I had Allison and the comfort level is not the greatest. Again some days it’s not so bad but others I can’t get comfortable in any position I am in. Dawson, Baby C likes to sleep on his stomach and push his back up against my ribs. This can be extremely uncomfortable to me because he makes my ribs go numb and skin around it goes to sleep. I try to maneuver my little peanut but he has his made up his mind that he likes this position and doesn't really care if he is hurting Mommy. :) Sometimes I put a cold drink on my stomach to make him move if the little pushing doesn't change his position but he will move right back after I move it. :)
The Doctors put me on Moderate Bed rest and I am trying to listen to them. I don't feel I needed it as soon as they put me on it and there was nothing wrong with me to need it. My BP is still low, I am not swelling in any way, I am not dilated or effaced and I passed the pressure test (when they push on your stomach if you dilate you don't pass) so I... Know it’s not right... But haven't really taken it as easy as they have suggested.
Sleep is just not something that I really enjoy these days. Anyone can attest to this, in your last trimester you are just not comfortable sleeping. Your belly gets in the way of comfort and strange things happen in your sleep. Random numbness, baby kicks, you have to pee, heartburn, OH and when your husband is snoring up a storm it doesn't make the experience any better because you’re so tired and then get annoyed that he can sleep SOOO well and you just want to close your eyes for a minute and sleep :)... Well unfortunately that is happening to me already... Has been for a while but lately I feel like it is a little bit more.
Everything else is coming together very easy. Baby's room is together and we will be getting the last crib next week from our friend Abby. Allison is soooo excited for her Babies to get here and often talks to the Babies and kiss's my stomach. The weather has been BEAUTIFUL so we have been trying to spend our time outside but our stream has attracted mosquitoes and poor Alli gets bit really badly.
Our next Dr.s visit is the sugar drink one so hopefully I pass and don't have anything to worry about. The weight is still staying very low but the Babies are doing great and Doctors aren't worried. :) I am not complaining, less for me to lose after they get here. :D
I will try to post the photos of the Babies if my computer will let me. The photos are not on a disk so I need to scan them into the computer.
Thanks for following our Blog; We appreciate all the love and support,
Love,
Anne, Eric, Allison, Brandon, Alexis, Dawson and our Dog Brophy.
We have finally settled on the Babies names.
Baby A is Brandon James Talbot, James is after My Grandpa James Jerome Cunningham, My Dad's middle name is James, and My Uncle Jim (UJ) :D. My Uncle Jim will also be Brandon's God Father and his God Mother is my Auntie Niki. Although I couldn't grant my Auntie Niki's wish to name Brandon. Nicholas Aunt Niki Talbot, I will still be honored to have her as his God Mother. :) We had a 3D Ultrasound done of the Babies and Brandon looks just like My Dad. :)
Baby B is Alexis Marie Talbot; Marie is after my Sister Jennifer Marie. Alexis's (Lexie) God Parents are our Good friends Robert and Valerie Burch. Alexis's 3D Photos look just like Allison's did and she looks like a spitting image of her.
Baby C is Dawson William Talbot, William is after Eric's Grandpa Talbot, Eric's Dad is William (Bill) Talbot and Eric's Middle name is William. Dawson's God Parents are TBD, We have a few people in mind but it’s up to Eric to decide and he is taking forever on that. :) Dawson was sleeping on his tummy in his 3D ultrasound so hopefully his next ultrasound we will be able to see his little face. :)
Having Triplets has its ups and downs, some days the pregnancy is a breeze and others your Body just doesn't like you. The Heartburn is like nothing I have ever experienced.... Ok in the last few months with Allison it was bad but this is worse. I tried eating Tums that didn't work to long, I then was prescribed a medication that only helped 10% of the time and they finally have me on Zantac. It seems to be working but the nights I still need to take Tums on top of the Zantac or I will be throwing up from the Acid.
I am officially larger than I was the day I had Allison and the comfort level is not the greatest. Again some days it’s not so bad but others I can’t get comfortable in any position I am in. Dawson, Baby C likes to sleep on his stomach and push his back up against my ribs. This can be extremely uncomfortable to me because he makes my ribs go numb and skin around it goes to sleep. I try to maneuver my little peanut but he has his made up his mind that he likes this position and doesn't really care if he is hurting Mommy. :) Sometimes I put a cold drink on my stomach to make him move if the little pushing doesn't change his position but he will move right back after I move it. :)
The Doctors put me on Moderate Bed rest and I am trying to listen to them. I don't feel I needed it as soon as they put me on it and there was nothing wrong with me to need it. My BP is still low, I am not swelling in any way, I am not dilated or effaced and I passed the pressure test (when they push on your stomach if you dilate you don't pass) so I... Know it’s not right... But haven't really taken it as easy as they have suggested.
Sleep is just not something that I really enjoy these days. Anyone can attest to this, in your last trimester you are just not comfortable sleeping. Your belly gets in the way of comfort and strange things happen in your sleep. Random numbness, baby kicks, you have to pee, heartburn, OH and when your husband is snoring up a storm it doesn't make the experience any better because you’re so tired and then get annoyed that he can sleep SOOO well and you just want to close your eyes for a minute and sleep :)... Well unfortunately that is happening to me already... Has been for a while but lately I feel like it is a little bit more.
Everything else is coming together very easy. Baby's room is together and we will be getting the last crib next week from our friend Abby. Allison is soooo excited for her Babies to get here and often talks to the Babies and kiss's my stomach. The weather has been BEAUTIFUL so we have been trying to spend our time outside but our stream has attracted mosquitoes and poor Alli gets bit really badly.
Our next Dr.s visit is the sugar drink one so hopefully I pass and don't have anything to worry about. The weight is still staying very low but the Babies are doing great and Doctors aren't worried. :) I am not complaining, less for me to lose after they get here. :D
I will try to post the photos of the Babies if my computer will let me. The photos are not on a disk so I need to scan them into the computer.
Thanks for following our Blog; We appreciate all the love and support,
Love,
Anne, Eric, Allison, Brandon, Alexis, Dawson and our Dog Brophy.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Life's lessons
Well allot has happened since our last post. We were blessed with the company of my Best Friend Jeannine and we loved every minute of having her here. Jeannine and I have been Best Friends my whole life.. Honestly Our whole lives. 32years to be exact!! :)
Jeannine grew up beside my parent’s house and we were never apart. From Sun up to Sun down we were together. No one in the world knew us better; even our parents didn't understand us like we could understand each other. Jeannine helped me learn what TRUE friendship was, how it is to be loyal, creative, how to make anyway magical. I always could count on her to be there for me through everything.
When we approached 7th Grade, Jeannine's Family had to move to Michigan. I honestly felt like someone ripped my heart out of my chest the day she left. I remember her leaving like it was yesterday, I watched as the car left crying my eyes out, Her Mom asked me to take the phones to the phone company for her (We aren't that old but times were different then!!):D So I went through the house and gathered up the phones. I sat in Jeannine’s room and cried till I thought I was going to pass out. I knew we would always be Friends but I never imagined how close she and I would stay.
We wrote letters to each other every week, called all the time. Every Holiday or Birthday we called each other to see what we got. And when we could we would go visit each other which was always my favorite times with her. As we got older the visits weren't as frequent but, it never changed. She would show up and my heart raced with happiness, "NEENEE WAS HOME" and I would run to her, throw my arms around her and it was like she never left.
Over the years Jeannine became more of a sister to me, I could tell her anything and she would love me.. Even when she didn't approve of my decisions she was ALWAYS my biggest fan. When she comes in town, I feel like my life is whole again. Like that small piece of my heart is back together and the world is ok.
We could talk for hours or sit in silence and still just a look says it all how we feel or...sorry to say.. If someone looks funny we both bust up laughing because the look on our faces says it all.
I don't know how I got so lucky to have such an AMAZING friend; I THANK GOD for her every day. When Neenee leaves, I dread the Goodbye's, I try to be so strong and just hug her, smile and pretend like my heart isn't braking but it NEVER works!! I feel like that little kid again watching her car leave, wanting to run after the car and tell her to stay. So I try to be strong but the tears always fall like a water fall. My "sister" is leaving me and my heart is braking.
This time I cried Allison was with us. She hugged our legs and said "Its Ok Mommy, Its ok Neenee, Don't cry" Which ofcorse made me cry harder. My little girl was trying to help us feel better and I saw how grown up she was becoming. Jeannine was driving away and Alli kept yelling " I LOVE YOU NEENEE!!! BYE NEENEE!!" Again I lost it crying because I looked at her little face and tears were on her cheeks. My little peanut was crying but still trying to make her Mommy feel better with her Bear hugs around my neck.
We went inside and Alli went right to the bathroom and got me tissues. She ran over to me wiped my tears away and said "Now Mommy take a deep breath, Neenee will be back to see us very soon" I smiled through my tears and told her how much I loved her and how proud I was of how sweet of a little girl she was. She gave me the biggest hug and said "Oh Mommy, I love you more!!"
Life always hands you challenges, its how you choose to respond is what can make or break you. Jeannine and I could have let time drift our friendship apart. We could have been the typical childhood friends who don't really know what ever happened to the other but we were different! We overcame any challenge handed to us; we knew at such a young age what TRUE FRIENDS were and knew what a rare thing we had.
I hope to be able to teach all our kids how to be a friend and how important it is to be good to the people who are good to us and pray for the ones who treat us bad. I pray that our kids are blessed with their "NEENEE" and can one day tell their story of their lifelong friend and say "I remember my Mom telling me about her Best Friend and how Life was always good when Neenee was there"
I love you Jeannine, you are the GREATEST and Thank you for all the laughter you have given me over the years, for your loyalty as my friend/sister, for having strong shoulders to cry on and loving and trusting me to be there for you too. We are SO BLESSED TO CALL YOU FAMILY!!
Jeannine grew up beside my parent’s house and we were never apart. From Sun up to Sun down we were together. No one in the world knew us better; even our parents didn't understand us like we could understand each other. Jeannine helped me learn what TRUE friendship was, how it is to be loyal, creative, how to make anyway magical. I always could count on her to be there for me through everything.
When we approached 7th Grade, Jeannine's Family had to move to Michigan. I honestly felt like someone ripped my heart out of my chest the day she left. I remember her leaving like it was yesterday, I watched as the car left crying my eyes out, Her Mom asked me to take the phones to the phone company for her (We aren't that old but times were different then!!):D So I went through the house and gathered up the phones. I sat in Jeannine’s room and cried till I thought I was going to pass out. I knew we would always be Friends but I never imagined how close she and I would stay.
We wrote letters to each other every week, called all the time. Every Holiday or Birthday we called each other to see what we got. And when we could we would go visit each other which was always my favorite times with her. As we got older the visits weren't as frequent but, it never changed. She would show up and my heart raced with happiness, "NEENEE WAS HOME" and I would run to her, throw my arms around her and it was like she never left.
Over the years Jeannine became more of a sister to me, I could tell her anything and she would love me.. Even when she didn't approve of my decisions she was ALWAYS my biggest fan. When she comes in town, I feel like my life is whole again. Like that small piece of my heart is back together and the world is ok.
We could talk for hours or sit in silence and still just a look says it all how we feel or...sorry to say.. If someone looks funny we both bust up laughing because the look on our faces says it all.
I don't know how I got so lucky to have such an AMAZING friend; I THANK GOD for her every day. When Neenee leaves, I dread the Goodbye's, I try to be so strong and just hug her, smile and pretend like my heart isn't braking but it NEVER works!! I feel like that little kid again watching her car leave, wanting to run after the car and tell her to stay. So I try to be strong but the tears always fall like a water fall. My "sister" is leaving me and my heart is braking.
This time I cried Allison was with us. She hugged our legs and said "Its Ok Mommy, Its ok Neenee, Don't cry" Which ofcorse made me cry harder. My little girl was trying to help us feel better and I saw how grown up she was becoming. Jeannine was driving away and Alli kept yelling " I LOVE YOU NEENEE!!! BYE NEENEE!!" Again I lost it crying because I looked at her little face and tears were on her cheeks. My little peanut was crying but still trying to make her Mommy feel better with her Bear hugs around my neck.
We went inside and Alli went right to the bathroom and got me tissues. She ran over to me wiped my tears away and said "Now Mommy take a deep breath, Neenee will be back to see us very soon" I smiled through my tears and told her how much I loved her and how proud I was of how sweet of a little girl she was. She gave me the biggest hug and said "Oh Mommy, I love you more!!"
Life always hands you challenges, its how you choose to respond is what can make or break you. Jeannine and I could have let time drift our friendship apart. We could have been the typical childhood friends who don't really know what ever happened to the other but we were different! We overcame any challenge handed to us; we knew at such a young age what TRUE FRIENDS were and knew what a rare thing we had.
I hope to be able to teach all our kids how to be a friend and how important it is to be good to the people who are good to us and pray for the ones who treat us bad. I pray that our kids are blessed with their "NEENEE" and can one day tell their story of their lifelong friend and say "I remember my Mom telling me about her Best Friend and how Life was always good when Neenee was there"
I love you Jeannine, you are the GREATEST and Thank you for all the laughter you have given me over the years, for your loyalty as my friend/sister, for having strong shoulders to cry on and loving and trusting me to be there for you too. We are SO BLESSED TO CALL YOU FAMILY!!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Growing more everyday
Last week we took Allison to Cedar Point and we had soooo Much Fun!!! The smiles she gave us were priceless!!! My little girl is growing up sooo FAST!! She wanted to ride EVERYTHING and wasn't afraid of anything. The only time she cried was when Eric took her to ride in the Cars and she realized I was not with them. When we told her "Mommy can't ride anything because I have the Babies in my Belly" She kissed my Belly and said " Ok Babies when you get as big as me, I will ride with you all." and then she rode EVERYTHING the rest of the night.
We have set up a Fund for the Babies at Key Bank called the "Talbot Triplet Fund" because people were giving us money to help out with the Babies and Medical expenses. It has been such a blessing to us to have our Family and Friends such an amazing support to us.
We have been cleaning out the house and trying to get everything done for the Triplets to arrive.Just when we think we are done we find another thing to start :) This week we have been trying to take it easy and relax doing only small projects like cleaning closets or cupboards. :)
We will be having company this weekend, My Best Friend Jeannine is coming into town and I am so excited to be able to spend time with her. :) We have a fun filled weekend planned when she gets here, and its my Dad's Birthday so we will all be celebrating that with him too. Allison is extcited to sing Happy Birthday to him and eat his Cake. :)
Next week I have another Ultrasound on the Babies; My Appointments will go from Monthly to every Two weeks now so things feel like they are on Fast Forward now.
I finally got the right medication for the Heartburn and Vomiting and I feel like a totally different person now. I can actually sleep through the night without getting sick, and go through the day without eating Tums like it was my Job. :)
My Stomach is getting bigger all the time. I am at 21Weeks 4 days the size I was at 38 weeks with Allison. Somedays I wonder how my Body will be able to make it the whole way. Dawson, Baby C really pushes on my ribs from mid afternoon till the morning and it can get painful at times. Although he is a very calm baby.. NOW.. It makes my stomach go numb. The other day he wouldn’t get down no matter how I tried so I put my cold drink on my belly and he instantly moved. :) I purchased a Pregnancy Belt to help with the weight of the Belly but I am still unsure how I like it or not. I will try it again tonight but we will see..
Our new BIG Project we are starting is having a Diaper Party/Baby Shower/ Fund Raiser. Eric and I have been brainstorming locations and places that we could get to possibly sponsor us. We talked about a Golf outing or getting the Gathering space at our Church and doing a Pizza or Spaghetti dinner or Pot Luck. We also talked about having something at our house... Hopefully in the next few weeks we will have our location set and be able to get our Family and Friends to all be able to come. :)
We have set up a Fund for the Babies at Key Bank called the "Talbot Triplet Fund" because people were giving us money to help out with the Babies and Medical expenses. It has been such a blessing to us to have our Family and Friends such an amazing support to us.
We have been cleaning out the house and trying to get everything done for the Triplets to arrive.Just when we think we are done we find another thing to start :) This week we have been trying to take it easy and relax doing only small projects like cleaning closets or cupboards. :)
We will be having company this weekend, My Best Friend Jeannine is coming into town and I am so excited to be able to spend time with her. :) We have a fun filled weekend planned when she gets here, and its my Dad's Birthday so we will all be celebrating that with him too. Allison is extcited to sing Happy Birthday to him and eat his Cake. :)
Next week I have another Ultrasound on the Babies; My Appointments will go from Monthly to every Two weeks now so things feel like they are on Fast Forward now.
I finally got the right medication for the Heartburn and Vomiting and I feel like a totally different person now. I can actually sleep through the night without getting sick, and go through the day without eating Tums like it was my Job. :)
My Stomach is getting bigger all the time. I am at 21Weeks 4 days the size I was at 38 weeks with Allison. Somedays I wonder how my Body will be able to make it the whole way. Dawson, Baby C really pushes on my ribs from mid afternoon till the morning and it can get painful at times. Although he is a very calm baby.. NOW.. It makes my stomach go numb. The other day he wouldn’t get down no matter how I tried so I put my cold drink on my belly and he instantly moved. :) I purchased a Pregnancy Belt to help with the weight of the Belly but I am still unsure how I like it or not. I will try it again tonight but we will see..
Our new BIG Project we are starting is having a Diaper Party/Baby Shower/ Fund Raiser. Eric and I have been brainstorming locations and places that we could get to possibly sponsor us. We talked about a Golf outing or getting the Gathering space at our Church and doing a Pizza or Spaghetti dinner or Pot Luck. We also talked about having something at our house... Hopefully in the next few weeks we will have our location set and be able to get our Family and Friends to all be able to come. :)
Friday, August 12, 2011
Amazing friends and family!!!
We would like to Thank Jeannine Tayeh, Evanston, IL for your Amazing gift!! We love you soooo much and I'm sooo blessed to have you in my life!! 32 years having you as a Best Friend and I Thank God for you every night!!!
We'd also like to Thank Jen and Jeff Smith, Norwalk Ohio for your gift of
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You are such an amazing sister and We love you all sooooo much!!! I look forward to this journey with you and the family!!
We'd also like to Thank Jen and Jeff Smith, Norwalk Ohio for your gift of
You are such an amazing sister and We love you all sooooo much!!! I look forward to this journey with you and the family!!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Special Thanks!!
We would like to Thank Noreen and Gino Bello, Westchester NY for the amazing gift of Three Hooded Bath Bags in Pink, Blue and White!!!We are blessed with Such an amazing family and we Thank God for you all everyday!!!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
The way a child can make everything ok
Recently I started feeling the Babies move more often. I'm not sure who I am feeling and who is the most active but it brings me comfort to feel the little movements now.
The other night I was up really sick, tossing and turning from 11-3 and throwing up from 4-6. :( The thoughts that go though your head of defeat and willingness to just throw in the towel set in at 4am. Just as I was about to brake down and wake Eric up to take me to the ER, one of the Babies started having the hiccups. I sat through my tear soaked face and laughed.
It was as if the Babies were trying to let me know that they were there for me and to not let the hard part of this pregnancy get me down.
I cleaned up myself and headed back to bed where Allison had climbed in our bed on my side. The light of the room hit her Beautiful sleeping face, she rolled over and kissed my face and asked me if I was ok. In that moment I knew that I could handle any challenge given to me.
God has blessed our family!! We have such an amazing support system all around! I couldn't begin to Thank them all for how much it means to us to know we have so many people who are there for us, it is truly a humbling Experienc!!
The other night I was up really sick, tossing and turning from 11-3 and throwing up from 4-6. :( The thoughts that go though your head of defeat and willingness to just throw in the towel set in at 4am. Just as I was about to brake down and wake Eric up to take me to the ER, one of the Babies started having the hiccups. I sat through my tear soaked face and laughed.
It was as if the Babies were trying to let me know that they were there for me and to not let the hard part of this pregnancy get me down.
I cleaned up myself and headed back to bed where Allison had climbed in our bed on my side. The light of the room hit her Beautiful sleeping face, she rolled over and kissed my face and asked me if I was ok. In that moment I knew that I could handle any challenge given to me.
God has blessed our family!! We have such an amazing support system all around! I couldn't begin to Thank them all for how much it means to us to know we have so many people who are there for us, it is truly a humbling Experienc!!
Monday, August 8, 2011
Triplet News
Well as many of you already know, We are expecting Triplets December 24, 2011. I created this webpage for my Family in the past in order to keep up with everyone and the new things that were going on in our lives then.
This page is now set up to help everyone follow us on our journey ahead of us.
We would like to THANK EVERYONE who is there to support us with Prayers and any help that has already helped ease the transition of one Child to 4.
We would like to THANK:
The Sandusky High School Social Studies Teachers: for your donation to the Talbot Family Triplet fund
Erica and David Schindley and Sharon and Jim Schoenegge,Huron and Milan Ohio: for donating 3 Toddler car seats to us.
Mike and Steph Hotz, Huron Ohio: for the Box of Diapers
Kristen and Brian Dail, Milan Ohio: for the abundance of Girl cloths
Brent, Baranda, Linda and Mark Adams, Sandusky Ohio: for the Baby Crib.
Mike and Jeanne Cunningham, Huron Ohio: For the Boy Crib Bedding
Jen and Jeff Smith,Norwalk Ohio: For the Baby Girl Bedding
Brad and Steph Bacni, Sandusky Ohio: for the Box of NB Diapers
We have been asked what we still need and have created two Registries to help with some of those needs. The Registries are not complete yet but this was at least a start. :) Above are two links to click on to take you to the pages we started the wish lists.
We are in need of: Boy's clothes (all sizes),Diapers (all sizes)Crib, Gliding rocker, Bath and Diaper Care products...
We also are creating a Fund for the Triplets at Key Bank in Sandusky Ohio. The title will be "The Talbot Triplet Fund". Eric and I are hoping to have that up and running sometime this week.
Please feel free to comment on this page, make suggestions, or click the links below to be added to our mailing list which will send you an e-mail when we post new info.
You can also become a follower to the page with the link below as well.
We hope this page is useful to everyone and we look forward to this Journey together.
Much love,
Anne, Eric, Allison and the Triplets. :)
This page is now set up to help everyone follow us on our journey ahead of us.
We would like to THANK EVERYONE who is there to support us with Prayers and any help that has already helped ease the transition of one Child to 4.
We would like to THANK:
The Sandusky High School Social Studies Teachers: for your donation to the Talbot Family Triplet fund
Erica and David Schindley and Sharon and Jim Schoenegge,Huron and Milan Ohio: for donating 3 Toddler car seats to us.
Mike and Steph Hotz, Huron Ohio: for the Box of Diapers
Kristen and Brian Dail, Milan Ohio: for the abundance of Girl cloths
Brent, Baranda, Linda and Mark Adams, Sandusky Ohio: for the Baby Crib.
Mike and Jeanne Cunningham, Huron Ohio: For the Boy Crib Bedding
Jen and Jeff Smith,Norwalk Ohio: For the Baby Girl Bedding
Brad and Steph Bacni, Sandusky Ohio: for the Box of NB Diapers
We have been asked what we still need and have created two Registries to help with some of those needs. The Registries are not complete yet but this was at least a start. :) Above are two links to click on to take you to the pages we started the wish lists.
We are in need of: Boy's clothes (all sizes),Diapers (all sizes)Crib, Gliding rocker, Bath and Diaper Care products...
We also are creating a Fund for the Triplets at Key Bank in Sandusky Ohio. The title will be "The Talbot Triplet Fund". Eric and I are hoping to have that up and running sometime this week.
Please feel free to comment on this page, make suggestions, or click the links below to be added to our mailing list which will send you an e-mail when we post new info.
You can also become a follower to the page with the link below as well.
We hope this page is useful to everyone and we look forward to this Journey together.
Much love,
Anne, Eric, Allison and the Triplets. :)
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