What a whirlwind the last 12 months has been from being told all these dreadful statistics and risks, deciding to wing it and not go down the selective reduction path, growing and delivering 3 HEALTHY babies, going through the NICU and premature birth experience and now managing a crazy busy life with a toddler and 3 infants.
To say that the last 12 months have been emotionally and physically draining would be an understatement. It has tested our beliefs, our relationships, our patience and most of all our strength.
Now we are blessed to have 4 beautiful children who are all growing beautifully. The bubs are now close to 7 months old (or 5 corrected.) We have started solids which is messy! Addison isn't all that keen on most food, but the boys just love it. Spence and Hudson are both rolling however it is not being used as a mode of transport, yet. They are continuing to sleep through the night and are up at 6 just like their big brother. They are all full of smiles and laughter and are really starting to interact with each other whether it be sucking each others toes, holding hands or even weeing on each other.
There was a period a few months ago where Oliver was going through a real patch and was taking it out on his siblings. I am pleased to report that this has now eased and has been replaced with blowing 'blueberries' on their tummies and kisses. I can also now say that after a few days of hard work, lots of smartie rewards and a few extra cloths in the wash we now only have 3 children in nappies full time.
I am now starting to have trouble sleeping myself which doesn't seem fair. I am really struggling to 'switch off' and am such a terribly light sleeper it really doesn't take much to wake me. I also thing that now that we have been home for nearly 6 months I am really starting to feel trapped. I am struggling to get out with the kids both on my own or as a family. I find it tricky as the bubs don't really feed all that well and if I am out for any length of time I still need to express which can be awkward when out and about. I am also starting to feel isolated from my friends particularly at the moment I think because of school holidays and a lot of our normal activities have had a break, but as a whole I have found I am not seeing my friends as much as I would like. So not sure whether it is because it is assumed that I am too busy or perhaps they are busy with families of their own.
I have reached a stage where I would be happy to give it up expressing and am amazed at how long I have persisted for but at the same time it gives me a wonderful reason to sit and read a book etc for 20 minutes a few times a day. If I were to stop then I would have no excuse to put my feet up a few times a day. So for now I am happy to continue.
On that note I am going to take myself of to bed while there is still peace and quiet and enjoy an early night...
Hudson loves his tucker, I guess that is why he is the biggest!
Addison isn't real sure which is why she is still the littlest by about 2 kilos!
Bath time with all my babes!
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