DIY Baby Blocks

I love being creative and crafty so I wanted to make something for the girls.  I had some empty space on a shelf in the nursery and I wanted something with their initials... hence... cute Baby Blocks to match the nursery décor.  I love the way they turned out and maybe some day the girls can play with them as well.
 

To begin, I chose paper that matched the nursery.  Also, it was leftover from the cute Circle Mobiles I made for my triplets as well.

Next, I bought 4 inch blocks (these can be whatever size) at the craft store.  I measured a quarter inch less in every direction and used a paper cutter to cut 3.5 inch squares out of my paper.  I made 3 blocks so I cut 3 in the 6 colors I chose.

 I then used a stencil to cut out my letters for the sides of the blocks.

I then chose to paint my blocks.  I used the same paint that was used in the nursery.  You can also choose to stain the blocks which gives it a cool look.

Next... my favorite part.  Mod Podge time.  I chose where I wanted each color square and mod podged away.  You have to let dry sometimes between each side so it doesn't stick to the surface its sitting on.  Sometimes it would only take like 20 minutes to dry so I was able to leave the project out and complete it all in one day (all while caring for triplets :).  Once the squares were on and dry then I did another layer of mod podge to adhere the letters.  Plus, an extra coat of mod podge is always good.

The final product!  I'm so pleased with them and they look adorable in their nursery.  (I'll be doing a triplets nursery blog post eventually, just have a few more finishing touches before its complete)

 

 

 

Beating Bed Rest

Not to brag, but I have to say I was a champ when it came to bed rest.  I followed the doctor's orders, only got up to use the restroom and shower, didn't cry or b*tch to the nurses, and was a generally nice person to be around (so they tell me) even though I was carrying 3 babies in my little body.  I kept my self occupied with making photo books, watching TV, writing thank you notes, and reading books about how to raise babies. 

 

Something I was lacking was a humorous, yet informative, book about what I was experiencing at that exact time.  Something to tell me others were experiencing the same things as I was, but with a tad of humor to help get me through it all.  This something now exists and it is called "Beating Bed Rest" by Angela Bickford.  I was fortunate enough to have Angela come visit me while I was in the hospital.  A stranger at the time, but someone who had experienced what I was going through. She too had a triplet pregnancy and was on bed rest in the hospital a couple of years prior to me.  She brought me a gift from the multiples group I am apart of and visited a second time where I got to meet her wonderful family.

 

A couple of months ago she contacted me for help on this new book she wanted to write to help women get through bed rest.  In the midst of dirty diapers and no sleep I managed to give her a little input.  She is releasing her e-book "Beating Bed Rest" on September 15 and guess who made the cover??? 

Yep, that would be me!

 

 

 So, if you are currently preggo, want to become pregnant, are on bed rest, or just want a clever and funny read head over to Angela's website to pre-order your copy of "Beating Bed Rest".  By pre-ordering you will also receive a free printable and a free personal note from the author. 

 

Bed rest was a tough 3 months of my life.  Although, there were some lows, you have to have a sense of humor to make it through.  This book would have made me smile and possibly helped me get through one of those rough days.  I highly recommend it.  Enjoy!

 

 

“It got to the point where I swore if I sneezed, that was it; my water would break and the baby would be halfway out.” ~Rachel W.

 



Houston Texans Triplets

So, I thought I would snap a few shots of the girls in their Houston Texans' gear before the season opener.  I thought, hmm, maybe I'll get at least one looking at the camera, or maybe between screams they will look cute.  Little did I know it would turn in to this.  Absolute cuteness.  I love my girls and I just enjoy these moments so much.  Now you can too!

 

 

Taylor says, "PeeeYuuu, San Diego, you stink!"

 

 

Catch, Taylor!

 

 

This game is scheduled way too late.  We're sleepy.

 

 

"Let's go!"

 

 Behind the scenes.

 

 

I could stare at them all day.

 



 

They ended up napping like this all snuggled together.  I cherish these moments.



Triple Play: 3 Months

How old?  3 Months.  Wow, time is flying.  They are as old as I was in the hospital, crazy.

 

Our weights?  S: 9 lbs. 14 oz.  T: 10 lbs. 1 oz.  M: 9 lbs. 15 oz.
The girls are squeezing in to newborn size still and have started wearing 0-3 months.

 

Our sleeping patterns?  We all made it 8 hours last Saturday night.  Have we been able to repeat that? No.  But we are on the right track.  Sam has slept 9 hours twice.  Most of the time we sleep two 5 hour stretches, with a little fussiness in between.

 

Our eating schedule?  We are possibly transitioning from every 3 hours to every 4 hours.  We are less fussy when 3 hours comes around.  We eat a little quicker and know when our bib goes on, its feeding time!

 

Our favorite foods? Breast milk.

 

Our likes?  Our Nana and Meme, toys that make noise, Mommy and Daddy's voices, and playtime in the morning.  Samantha smiles when you say her name, Mallory loves to watch TV, and Taylor enjoys sucking on her hand.

 

Our dislikes?  Being put down for bedtime and poopy diapers.

 

Our favorite games/toys?  We like to follow rattles and toys with lights.  We play in our gyms quite a bit.
 

Our milestones?  Mallory and Taylor have both been rolling from tummy to back for a couple weeks (Sam's a little on the lazy side), we are bringing our hands to our mouths, and reaching for toys. 

Things we do to make Mom and Dad smile?  We smile when we hear Mom or Dad's voice, when we go to sleep immediately after being put down, and when we do something new like roll over.
 

Our pictures

 

 

Triple Play: 2 Months

How old?  2 months.  Wow, time is flying.

 

Our weights?  All over 8 lbs.  We will get exact weights at their 2 month check up on Friday.  We are wearing newborn size and sometimes a 0-3 months.

 

Our sleeping patterns? At night we are up to about 5 hour stretches.  (Not all at the same time...) Sometimes one or more of them need to be soothed with a pacifier or rocked but normally she falls back asleep.  During the day, they take naps between each feeding after a little play time.

 

Our eating schedule?  We now have a more set schedule.  The girls eat at 8 AM, 11:30, 3 PM, 6:30 PM, 10 PM, and then around 3 AM.  They take in an average of about 80 mL every feed.  The feedings themselves are getting a little quicker but now the girls are more awake and alert so sometimes there is one or more fussy babies to calm while you feed another.

 

Our favorite foods? Breast milk.

 

Our likes?  Being held, our pacifiers, and being close to each other.  Mallory loves to watch tv.  Samantha loves to sleep and have her head scratched.  Taylor loves to move and wiggle around.

 

Our dislikes?  Reflux, tummy aches, and hunger.

 

Our favorite games/toys?  Toys that light up or make sound.  We are starting to look at ourselves in the mirror and watch the mobiles on the swings.  We also love our little seahorse that plays lullabies when we go to sleep.
 

Our milestones?  We are able to lift our heads and rotate side to side while on our tummy.  Taylor will smile with intention, Samantha reaches for her bottle, and Mallory will follow an object with her eyes.

Things we do to make Mom and Dad smile?  Smiling, the positions that we fall asleep, making eye contact, and the new things we learn.

 

Our pictures
(Here is the best we could get, but just wait til you see their professional newborn pictures.  I can't wait to get them and then share.) 

 

 

 

 

 

Don't Worry, I got this...

A day in my life right now...

Bump Day: Week 40

How far along? 40 weeks... and the girls are 5 and a half weeks old.

Sleep? Ha Ha... Actually we are getting more sleep than expected thanks to grandparents :)  Definitely still sleep deprived though.

Maternity Clothes? Somewhat.  I'm still shrinking so I need a little extra room in my clothes.
 

Stretch Marks? Yep.  I'll thank the girls for them when they are older.

Best Moment this week?  Cuddling my girls.  I'm so lucky I get to hold a baby whenever I want.

Miss Anything?  Its so nice to be home.  Not much to miss now.

Movement? I sure hope not... that would be very scary.

Size of the Babies? Three Watermelons! Can you imagine if I was still pregnant, yikes!
Samantha: 7 lbs 1.5 oz
Taylor: High 6 lbs
Mallory: 7 lbs
They are growing way too fast.

Food Cravings? Chocolate and sweets... having more cravings than when I was pregnant.  I guess I actually have room for food now.

Morning Sickness? No.

Gender? Three girls.

Bed Rest? No, 14 weeks was enough of that.

Limitations?  Nope, no more restrictions.  However, I'm still very weak, but lifting these babies is helping with that.

Labor Signs? No more.
 

Weight Gain? 13 pounds.  And it is still coming off.

Pregnancy Symptoms?  No more here.

Belly Button In or Out? In.

Wedding Rings On or Off?  A little snug still but I can definitely wear them again.

Mood?  Happy and tired.  Every time I look at one of their faces, I can't help but smile.

Looking Forward To?  Getting some more continuous sleep.  It might be a while before this happens though.

What Brian is Saying: "I love my girls".

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