The Birth Day

November 13th was such an amazing day for our family. We arrived at the hospital at 10:00 am and A Baby Story was there waiting for us. They did some interviewing before we headed up to labor and delivery. I was an emotional mess and so I'm hoping they edit some of that out.

Of course things were somewhat delayed but I figured that would happen. When it was time to head into the OR I was allowed to walk, well in fact I did a little jog, haha. I wanted to make sure to say goodbye to Ryan and the family in the waiting area before going in and my doctor and the other million staff members were waiting for me so I needed to do it quickly. My poor doctor was ready to kill me. I think it's kinda funny to say when people ask if I was on bed rest that I can respond by saying no, I was running down the hospital hall a few minutes before they were born.

I couldn't even tell you how many doctors and nurses were in the room. There was a team for each baby and then a team for me, along with the crew from A Baby Story. Things actually moved pretty quickly and before we knew it Christopher was born 1:24 weighing 5 lb 3 oz. Then Ashley followed her brother a minute later weighing 5 lb 10 oz. Last but never least, Brianna was born at 1:26 weighing 5 lb 8 oz. Each one gave us a wonderful cry and although they looked small, they were big for triplets. They did go to the NICU step down nursery to be briefly monitored but proved it was not the place for them and after just two feedings to show off their stuff they were in the room with me.

Now I know that everyone talks about the pressure you feel during a c-section but that was not an issue at all for me. What was the most crazy feeling was when Ashley and Brianna were pulled out and the wonderful sensation of being able to breath again. I had no idea just how much they were compressing my lungs. Imagine the feeling of having someone sitting on your chest while your laying down and then they get up and you can finally breath. Then the doctors and nurses expressed their amazement at the size of the placenta which was just shy of 4 pounds. So in a matter of 5 minutes I lost 20lbs- not too bad. It took some time to get me all put back together but before everything was closed the doctor showed Mike my lovely uterus and ovaries. Now, most people would probably get a little ill at seeing their wife's insides but not my hubby, he thinks it was pretty cool. So glad I could share my internal organs with him, haha. Our stay at the hospital was nice and we were constantly greeted with amazement about how big, healthy and beautiful the babies were.

There is no other greater love and joy you feel when you bring children into the world. Mike and I could not be anymore blessed in our lives and continue to thank God everyday for our four wonderful children. How lucky are we that we have been chosen by God to raise these four miracles.