A Day in the Life of the West Triplets

I was unable to post anything at the beginning of the week because I was extremely busy.

Matthew's Update: He's doing much better. Had an extreme case of gas that OTC pedi-meds could not help. With the new script he's a much more pleasant baby.



On Friday they were all weighed and measured and the results were

Madeline
19 in 6lbs. 12oz

Matthew

18 in. 5lbs. 11oz

Jackson

18.5in. 5lbs. 15oz

Many wonder what it's like to have multiples. I can tell you from my limited weeks of experience it requires organization and extreme time managment. Many things are trial and error. When I find something that works, I run with it! Marcus and I decided that I would not return to work after the birth of the triplets until both the triplets and me are ready. So our days usually something like this:
Feeding Schedule (Dad handles any feedings between 8pm-12:30am and Mom does the remaining feedings)

Madeline-12:15a, 3:50a, 6:30a, 10a, 1p, 3:30p, 8:55p, 12:15a, 2:10a, 6:30a, 9:30a
Jackson-1:20a, 4:30a, 8:30a, 11:30a, 1:40p, 4:00p, 8:30p, 10:50p, 1:50a, 4::30a, 7:40a
Matthew-1:50a, 5:00a, 8:00a, 11:00, 2:30p, 5p, 8p, 11:55p, 2:40a, 6:30a, 10a

Dad leaves for work at 5:30am and arrives from his commute at 7:30pm.

In between 1am-4am I do the following:

• Eat breakfast
• Wash & Dry clothing
• Take a shower
• Clean an area of the house
• Make a batch of formula (12 4oz bottles for half a day)

I nap with babies between 5am-8am after feedings.

We change approximately 40-45 diapers and 70 wipes per 24 hours. We go through 1 12.9 oz can of powder formula per day.

Well that's all for now babies are crying!

4 weeks and counting

Our neighbors LaToya, Kayla and Terra decorated our house to welcome us home. It was a wonderful surprise! We were blown away with the thoughtfulness and the creativity they all have.

Many thanks to our church members, Bush Hills Church of Christ, for the stroller that was given to us. It has been very useful. See the site for the photo of the triplets first trip to the doctor.

As the mother of the beautiful angels I want to especially thank my parents, Angeline and Everette for being supportive in every way. Thank you to my grandmother Inez for spending a week assisting us with the newness of 3 babies. Big hugs to my aunts, Marilyn and Josephine and my cousin, Sabrina, for keeping Madeline while I went back and forth to the hospital visiting Matthew and Jackson. I appreciate my mother-in-law, Faye, for really helping me get back and forth to the hospital when my parents and Marcus were unavailable.

Today the babies are doing well with the exception of Matthew. He's not feeling his best so he will be making a trip to the doctor a few days earlier than expected. Madeline and Jackson will have their 1 month check up later this week. They're all growing like precious flowers. Madeline and Jackson seem to smile often while they sleep, looking like little angels. Matthew takes resting very seriously. They are getting to a point where it is difficult to pick them up with one hand. They had their first guest today that wasn't a family member, Bro. Eric Milton. He came to give us communion today since we were unable to attend worship service.

I wil try to update the site weekly or as something significant occurs.

For your viewing pleasure, I give you Mr. Jackson Thomas , Mr. Matthew Henry and Ms. Madeline Elise.

Triplets Update

Greetings and salutations from the West Family. This is our first family blog so it may be thin but be patient, the best is yet to come. The Triplets are doing fine. For those who haven't heard:

Madeline Elise West, born at 8:22am on July 22nd, 2008. She was 4lbs 5oz and 17" long. She arrived home on July 30th, 2008.

Matthew Henry West, born at 8:23am on July 22nd, 2008. He was 3lbs 5oz and 161/8" long. He arrived home on August 5th, 2008.

Jackson Thomas West, born at 8:24am on July 22nd, 2008. He was 3lbs 10oz and 17" long. He arrived home on August 5th, 2008.

More updates coming soon.