We're 5.5 months old...

I’m not even sure where to begin. I apologize yet again for not keeping up with the blog. I know some folks are actually interested in what is going on with the Sturgis family, mainly the 3 cute new additions.

To say a lot has happened since the babies arrived is an understatement. As you can imagine, Chuck and I have been very busy with all the usual baby needs times 3, plus some more. I won’t write about everything that has taken place since they were born or maybe some day I will, but for now I will give you the short story.

Some new stats on the triplets… as of their developmental visit on May 12…

Julie is 13 lbs 2 oz and 24.5 inches
Charles is 12 lbs and 23 inches
Lily is 12 lbs and 23.5 inches

The triplets are all developing beautifully for their adjusted ages. They are now 5.5 months old, but their adjusted age is only 3.5 months old. This is how the doctors and specialist grade their development.

Some of you may not know that Charles was born with a Congenital Heart Defect. He under went a balloon procedure at just a week old and was followed by a cardiologist about every 2-3 weeks there after. The latest on Charles CHD is on April 4 (Easter) Charles was re-admitted into the hospital. On April 7, Charles had open heart surgery. He had a variation of the ROSS procedure preformed. His surgery went well, but while they were inside they discovered that the Aortic Valve was infected, so he had to complete a 28 day course of antibiotics at the hospital. During Charles hospitalization, Chuck and I with Julie and Lily moved into the local Ronald McDonald House for a little over a month. Charles was discharged on May 7, the Friday before Mother’s Day. I prayed for my family to be under one roof for Mother’s Day and my prayers were answered!!! Charles has been back to the cardiologist since being discharged and the cardiologist is happy with his progress. Charles will need another surgery in the future, but the specialists don’t think it will be for 10 years or so.

All the babies are cooing and giggling. I get them on their bellies everyday for tummy time to build their upper body strength. They have pretty awesome head control. They have all rolled over at least once now, but Lily seems to be taking the lead in # of rolls. They all have their own little personalities.

I really hope to keep up with the blogging. I have been thinking about how I’m so rushed throughout a day. I don’t get to keep track of any of the special moments, but I’m hoping to start doing that here and it will be my little reference for when I start working on their baby books.

~ Mommy-2-3-Peas