Looking Back...

I just stumbled across some pictures from the day the babies were born. They were literally taken MOMENTS before the doctors began the c-section! I'll get to those, but first, I'd like to tell you about the moments leading up to those pictures and the babies' delivery. Looking back, it's all actually kind of comical!

I was on the couch--- the same place I'd been for the past three months, and my mom and I were spending the afternoon making sock monkeys for the babies. I had one just like this named Mugzie when I was little, so we wanted to make three for the triplets. The other thing I really wanted was a pizza! In fact, I had ordered one nearly thirty miles from our home (I had a VERY specific craving) and was sending Tom out the door to pick it up. Just as I was complaining about, "where's my pizza?" I felt two swift kicks. Yep--- then a gush of water!

So, with a towel in tote, Tom rushed me to Greenwich Hospital where they prepped me for delivery while Tom snapped picture after picture. Believe me, at the time, I didn't want a camera ANYWHERE near me. Looking back, I'm so glad we have these pictures so I can remember those crazy moments!

Okay, so this was just after we arrived. I actually look pretty happy, but believe me, the smile is only concealing FEAR! Yes, minutes later, I could no longer hide that fear. The nurses obviously said something that literally made my mouth drop! Yikes! I'd say I look a little worried in this one.
And finally--- this last picture is the REAL WHOPPER! I look at this and can't believe how big I look. But yes, there were three babies in there. This makes me want to squirm, just remembering how painful it was to even walk with this big 'ol belly. I am SOOOO glad they put me out of my misery!
And by the way--- I never did get my pizza that night. But hey, I got three fantastic babies instead!