Not much new since yesterday. The babies made it past the 24 hour mark fairly well, and pretty much as expected. They all need some CPAP by the end of day one, but as the doctor's and the nurses said... they are just showing their age, that is to remember that they are premies, and will need some help in the beginning

Not much in the way of pictures today, as they were mostly covered up and in their not so photo-helpful ICUs. Gabrielle made some progress though and we got to see more of her. Gabbi and Nate are pictured here. Jack wasn't into taking photos today.

Kim was up and walking today, and was taken off her IV... but she is still in a lot of pain, and not feeeling so well. She is being a trooper through this, and can't get enough of the babies. We were hoping to get to hold them today, but they are not ready yet. They are getting food now through tubes, so that is progress.

Sophia came and spent the night in the hospital with us. We played some Sponge Bob Monopoly, and spent quite a bit of time with the babies. Sophia pushed mom through the halls in the wheel chair, and got a ride back to the room herself.

All of our neighbors have created a support group for us, to take care of us when the babies come home. What a great neighborhood and friends we have!!! Thank you soooo much to everyone.

New Arrivals

Kim and I woke up around 6:30ish this morning and started our day. Kim had all the prepping to do... I just kind of sat back and offered the comic relief that we all know she adores so much :P

We were advised to bring along a photographer since I would be busy attending to Kim and wouldn't get a chance to film it myself. Derek O'Loughlin agreed to do the cinematography, so we suited up and headed to the OR!

Kim got prepped for her Spinal in the OR... and that made things fairly uncomfortable for her, but she was a trooper and managed.

Just before the surgery being, Kim's anxiety calmed down and she was ready to begin.... like she had a choice at this point.

10:01 am April 29th Jack Douglas Harrington entered the world topping the triplets at 4 lbs 7 oz.

Next in line was Nate Michael Harrington bringing up the low end of the scales at 3 lbs 1 oz.

Last, but not least, came Gabrielle Hope Harrington at 4 lbs 1 oz.

The delivery was swift, and went off without a hitch. All the babies are doing well, with both Jack and Nate breathing on their own from the get go, but Gabrielle needs a little help through the CPAP.

Kim and I are now kicking back in our hospital room awaiting the time when visitors can start showing up and see the babies.

And so it begins...

The Final Countdown!

I thought I would start a blog to keep everyone informed about what is going on with the triplets when they are born, as I'm sure I'll be asked the same questions a million times :)

It's about 10 hours till our new arrivals will be brought into the world, and we are still trying to decide on names. The list has been narrowed down to just a couple... but we still are unsure.

Kim is looking hot all strapped up to the monitor machines (see picture) , and Sophia is having fun decorating the room with pictures for her mother.

The C-section is scheduled for 9:30AM, but then the babies will be whisked away to the Intensive Care Unit for monitoring. It will probably be a couple hours before anyone can see them, I'd guess around 2:00ish at best... and Kim has been told that she probably won't get to se them until sometime after 4:00 when she has recovered.

The hospital has set up the room next to ours for family and friends to congregate... which will be interesting to see... because I'm not sure who will want to come if they aren't guaranteed to see the babies? ;)

Alright... time to chat w/ the wife about determing the names. I'll post again when they are born... last night of continuous sleep ?(Gulp)

Here are the 3D ultrasounds when the babies were about 19 weeks. They are nearly 34 weeks now... but they are all so bunched up in there you can't get a good 3D ultrasound now.