Eventful week... well... maybe

So, James and I started sleep training the boys tonight! Oh boy, was it rough for the first night. We have decided to put them all in their room (instead of Ethan in our room in the bassinett). We actually only had to soothe them each once (which for some people is awesome) but we had about 30-45 minutes of non-stop screaming before we put them down. They were extremely unhappy tonight for no reason. Hopefully that goes away soon.

We are going to try and soothe both Alex and Grant if they wake in the middle of the night. Ethan is still a bit too "young" (adjusted wise) to be able to not feed him if he wakes up. So, we'll see how this goes.

We WILL make it through.

We have also decided that they are not getting enough structure, so I have created a schedule for when each boy eats, sleeps, and plays. If they are not eating or sleeping, they are on the floor playing on their tummy or under a floor toy, or they are in some interactive toy playing and LEARNING. Our boys are behind developementally, so we need to get to working on their skills. It will be hard, but we can do it.

This whole thing is going to be hard, but like my sister said when I told her I was having triplets - "It will be the HARDEST thing you have EVER done!" I will never DOUBT her again!! This truely is the hardest thing I have ever done, and I know it will get harder and easier all at the same time! So is life!

Let me know of any suggestions you have for ideas to get them to sleep better at night. (Btw, Grant is sleeping through the night, but Alex is waking up, and so is Ethan.)

My parents now have 7 grandkids under 18 months...

Congratulations to my sister Elizabeth and my brother-in-law Dan on the birth of their new little boy, Lucas Henry. Born today at 1:02 pm weighing 8lbs 4oz. Congrats to the Nebelsick clan on their new blessing. We Fischer 5 hope to get to meet him soon!! :)

I would say I am getting FAT... but it's just babies growing!!

So here is my 12 week belly pic. These are hard to take on your own!! :-) I set the camera on my desk and set it to a 10 second timer then run and try to get a good picture. I usually end up taking about 10 shots. (I only took 8 today!) I hate having myself in pictures, but I suppose I should document this time!!

All is going well here though. We are looking forward to another appoinment and ultrasound on Monday. This is the appoinment when we get the babes tested for diseases such as Downs Syndrome and others. Please pray that all goes well and the babies are all growing healthy.

I stepped on the scale this morning and was down 2 pounds from the last time I was on the scale, which was last week some time. I decided today that I need to start eating more, even though right now I feel like I am eating like a horse! So I went and got a salad and smoothie for lunch and an extra salad for tomorrow. (I will at least be getting my veggies, cause these salads are HUGE!)

I am getting most of my FOYB time in. I did really bad this past weekend when we went to Gillette. There was too much to do and see because my sister's triplets were there and my sister and bro-in-law were not (they are in Florida!). I did get away without changing a diaper, but James did not. He got to change his very first diaper, and it was a poopy diaper! I couldn't stand the smell of them, they made me gag, that is why I got away without changing one. Thankfully my brother Doug and his girlfriend Kara were there too, so James only had to change ONE!

I hopefully will have some pictures to post in a post later today or tomorrow. I am supposed to be getting them from my dad. I forgot to get my camera out! Well, I suppose, I am done with my lunch break and need to get back to work. I hope you all are doing well and your prayers for us and our babies are much appreciated!!!

Random pictures from the past couple of weeks

Jet

The proud triplet mommy feeding Levi green beans at Christmas!

James took these pictures at Denver City Park around the lake. It was a wondeful day!! Jet playing in the chilly water at the City Park Lake!

This was over Christmas! James and Aria were watching Baby Einstein!

Smile, Levi, you just got green beans!

Family pictures... by Tina Dickey

My aunt Tina took our family pictures in Gillette about a month ago. I got permission from her to post her pictures and here are quite a few of them. I would have posted the big "family" picture (all the Rigsby's) but decided not to, because it will be Mom and Dad's Christmas card. I'll let you be surprised with it! So, here are most of the pictures (the ones I liked at least!).

Nebelsick FamilyNebelsick Family
Dan and James with the Nebelsick triplets

(that weekend was James' first time really dealing with babies, and can you believe that he got away from changing a diaper the whole weekend?!?)
Dad, Mom, Jessica, & James
Elizabeth, Dad, Mom, Jessica, Doug

Fischer's My FAVORITE picture!!
Mom and Dad
Awww... how cute!

Dad and Mom and the Nebelsick Triplets
(L-R: David, Levi, Aria)

Grandparents with the grandbabies!!
James and Jessica
I don't like this of me as much as the one above... but here it is anyway!
Me and my hubby

More baby pictures!!! (but not when I was there... sad)

More pictures taken of the kids this past weekend when Grandma Rigsby and Uncle Doug visited.

Uncle Doug with Aria...
Uncle Doug with David...
Uncle Doug with one of the boys... Douglas or Elizabeth help me with this one...
Uncle Doug with Levi...
Daddy Dan making faces at David.
David looks so comfortable.
Levi looks pretty comfortable too...
The happy proud parents!
Uncle Doug trying to the get the burps out... it's hard Doug huh?
Aria is just as relaxed looking as can be.
OH MY.... WHAT A HAPPY FACE!
Eye, Eye, Cap-ee-tan!!!
Friend Kara has the touch to make them sleep!!
Do you think they may be a little tired??

More about the babies...

Here are some more pictures of my time with the Nebelsick triplets. Another video is at the end too.

Here is Levi (left) and David (right) all swaddled up and looking at eachother!

Here is Aria on the Boppy. She likes this spot.
Feeding time for David. He is a hard one to burp, but on my last day there I figured out that you have to rub his back, not pat, to get him to burp. Wish I would have known that earlier!!
Here is Levi asleep in the crib.

Grandpa Rigsby was trying to calm Levi while his bottle was warming. David slept through the whole thing. They don't hear eachother scream much.
Grandma Rigsby and Mommy were sleeping and Grandpa Rigsby was outside (until he took this picture) so I had all three on my own! It was fun. Aria was there on the boppy in front of me and Levi was asleep in the crib (mercifully)!

Here is the proud Daddy holding David and Aria. They all were looking at me!
I also like this picture of Mommy and Levi. They all were so relaxed, but it was 11:00 at night! Tummy time!!!

More baby pictures...

We had a lot of fun today. I am tired though. Here are a couple of pictures and some videos. Elizabeth can't post videos to her blog yet, so these are the only ones so far. The babies need what they call "tummy time" so they can build up muscles. Here is a video of David's tummy time. They all three were laid down for tummy time, but Levi fell asleep and Aria was being held by Grandma. Check it out.

Then here are a couple of pictures of their tummy time.

Levi did not want to be on his back....Tummy time for all and Mommy!

Aunt Jess to 3!!! How EXCITING!!!!

GO SEE MY SISTERS BABIES!!! She gave birth yesterday at 3:02, 3:02, and 3:03!!! Go see pictures of the babies at http://nebelsicktriplets.blogspot.com.

YEAH!!!!!!!! They are sooo cute. They have names too!!! You just have to go see!

THEY'RE ALMOST HERE!!!

My sister is extremely close to giving birth to her triplets. She has posted an update on her blog at http://nebelsicktriplets.blogspot.com. We are all excited but we know that they need prayers! I'll keep you up to date and let you know what happens!

Baby names for the triplets...

Hey, you should go to my sisters blog- Nebelsick Triplets - and let her know what you think the babies should be named! I have put my opinion over there. Just go... do it!

My sister's babies! February 6, 2008

Here are a couple of pictures of Elizabeth and Dan's babies. Elizabeth said "the doctor said the kids we all a great size for their age. A-10 oz., B-9 oz. and C-11 oz. They didn't measure length but they should be around 6 inches from head to rump." I think they are at 18 weeks. I am not sure though. I'll get more information soon. She should be posting all of the pictures they have on her blog, which is http://nebelsicktriplets.blogspot.com somtime soon. So here are a few of the pics.


This picture is of the two boys. They are kind of huddled together. The one you can really see is Baby A. He was cooperating Elizabeth says.

This picture is of Baby B, the girl!!

The picture below is of Baby B (the girl) kissing Baby C's (a boy) head.