Monday, July 28, 2008

How we do it and Stay Sane…Most of the time

We stick to a very tight schedule and are super organized. Just like I did a ton of reading and research on how to have a successful pregnancy, I also did a lot of reading on how to manage triplets. Other triplet moms are the best resource for advice. They know what works and that is why I do what I do :)

First, we have help, an absolute must!

Grandma and Uncle Nick

Second, sometimes we prop bottles …shhhhh, don’t tell.

One of the biggest lifesavers, Max’s awesome sister Jess made us 17 homemade delicious meals we take from freezer to oven! (but we have almost finished them…hint, hint).

Here is a rundown of our schedule while the babies eat every 3 hours

7:00 – 8:30 AM – Change Diapers, Feed and Playtime

8:45-10:00 AM – Nap (babies). Mom – Pump, wash bottles, laundry

10:00 – 11:30 AM – Change Diapers, Feed and Playtime

11:45AM -1:00 PM – Nap (babies). Mom-Pumps and checks e-mails and updates website, workout, shower, eat lunch

1:00 – 2:30 PM - Change Diapers, Feed and Playtime

2:45 – 4:00 PM – Nap (babies) – Grandma watches babies while Mom pumps, runs errands and does chores.

4:00-5:30 PM - Diapers, Feed and Playtime

5:45 – 7:00 PM – Nap (babies) – Mom pumps, makes formula for evening, finishes laundry, and pops dinner in oven.

7:00 – 8:30 PM – Dad home! Change Diapers, Feed and Playtime

8:45-9:30 PM – Mom and Dad wash bottles, prepare night bottles, pump and tries to get in bed by 9:30 PM.

10:00-11:15 PM- Grandma or Aunt Tracey feed the babies and put them to bed while mom and dad sleep

1:00-2:15 AM – Mom pumps while feeding one baby and then feeds two at a time with the help of boppies.

4:00 AM – Mom and Dad feed babies.

7:00 AM – We start again and dream of a 4-hour schedule!

3 comments:

Living Stone said...
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Living Stone said...

You are amazing. I always found that a good routine was the best tool when having a new born, and that was with one at a time. I applaud you for your orginzation....it gives your babies an ultimate sense of security and rythym from which they'll learn to be good sleepers and eaters....
It will continue to pay off for years to come, so keep up the hard work!

Kt said...

Whoa! Thats a busy day!

The frozen dinners are an excellent gift idea for new parents! (I'll remember that!) You're very lucky to have such a great support group!