Sunday, March 9, 2014

It's starting to get REAL!

Posted by Tom

It's starting to get real! We have had three showers and gotten lots of goodies for the babies. We are very thankful for our family, friends, and coworkers that have showered love upon us and our babies.








Our nursery is starting to come together. We have painted and gotten new carpet. We have added a dresser and a chest of drawers. Hopefully we can add the cribs in the next two weeks and that will complete our furniture. After such good showers, the only remaining things we need are accessory items. Once the nursery is complete, we will do a big post with pictures for you all to see. *Stay Tuned*

We went back to the high risk doctor to have our 26 week check up. All three babies are doing great. As time progresses and the babies continue to grow, it makes each ultrasound very difficult to tell what's going on and to see everything. Growing babies means less room for us to see each individual part. However, the doctor was able to see all of their vitals and everyone is still perfectly healthy. Holland is now measuring 2lbs and 4oz, Sutton is measuring 2lbs and 3oz, and Reiker (the big brother) is measuring 2lbs and 5oz. That's over 7lbs of total baby! Kim is starting to get into the "uncomfortable" stage of pregnancy. She is still working but having to sit a lot more. By the end of the day, she is done! Fortunately, the only problem that she is having is her feet are swelling. The more she sits and props the less they swell. She is trying to work until the end of this month. That would put her right at 30 weeks. The high risk doctor has said that our goal is 36 weeks, and he thinks Kim can definitely make it there. Bed rest for the final 6 weeks will hopefully insure that we meet our goal.

Even though the babies are getting harder to see via u/s. We did get two 3D shots of Sutton and Reiker. Holland was not being very photogenic this time.


A little glimpse of Sutton Michelle McCullers


A hidden Charlie Reiker McCullers

Cheers!
-tom

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

23 weeks and counting...

Posted by Tom

It has been awhile since we last updated. Things have been going great for Kim and the babies. We had our 22 week check up, and the babies are now measuring at/over one pound. Holland (Baby A) is 1lb 3oz, Reiker (Baby B) is 1lb 2oz, and Sutton (Baby C) is right at 1lb. During the last two visits to the high risk doctor, he checked all three babies' anatomy, and they are perfect. All vitals and parts (head, arms, legs, etc) are measuring spot on for this gestational period. They are growing and starting to crowd the womb. This crowding unfortunately is making it harder to see things on the ultrasound. Our good ultrasound pictures are becoming far and few in between.

Kim is starting to enjoy pregnancy a little more these days. She is beginning to have more of an appetite and seems to be growing every few days. (See "The Growing Belly" page.) She still has the occasional fight with morning sickness, but thankfully that has subsided a good bit. Unfortunately, her feet are starting to swell, and she is having to sit a lot more. I guess when you're pregnant with triplets, things like swelling happen a lot earlier. Some of you mothers can probably relate, but Kim's biggest complaint is heartburn, another symptom that is multiplied due to triplets.

Meanwhile, we have begun working on the nursery and have registered. We have our first shower this coming Sunday. We have a few more things to finish up with the nursery before we purchase furniture, but it's all coming together nicely. (We'll post pictures of the nursery in a future post, so stay tuned!)

I leave you guys with the best pictures from our last ultrasound of Holland and Sutton. Reiker wasn't cooperating for his photo-op, maybe next time.

Cheers!
-tom


Holland (Baby A) - 22 weeks 4 days


Sutton (Baby C) - 22 weeks 4 days

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

The Name Game

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After a debate over the years of names that Tommy and I like, we have finally decided. We have always liked names that were different. Names we have never known others to have. With no further adieu...

Our son will be named Charlie Reiker McCullers. We will call him Reiker (pronounced Ry-ker). Charlie is the name of both of Tommy's grandfathers. What better way to honor them by naming our son after them.

Our first daughter will be named Holland Belle McCullers. We will call her Holland. Belle is a family name on both sides.

Our second daughter will be named Sutton Michelle McCullers. We will call her Sutton. Michelle was my middle name honoring my father, Mike.

Stay tuned for more information.
  ~ Kim and Tommy

Baby X 3 . . . What Will They Be?

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Last night was the big gender reveal party. We went to the high risk doctor in the morning, and the babies had full anatomy checks. Their toes, feet, legs, arms, noses, lips . . . all were counted, and they actually cooperated. They're going to be great babies! =) All are still progressing perfectly! We did not find out the genders immediately because we wanted to wait and find out with the grandparents, uncles, aunts, niece, and nephews, so we had the doc put his findings in an envelope.

After the doctor, I went on to work for a teacher work day (keeping myself busy so that I didn't think too much about that envelope), and Tommy took a pre decorated box to Party City to have an employee open the envelope and arrange the three balloons (representing our triplets) inside while he waited outside.

Finally, the moment arrived . . . (drum roll)






We're excited to announce we're having two girls and one boy! 

Thanks to all our family for celebrating with us and to all our friends who patiently waited to hear the news too! We're very blessed!

               ~ Kim

Sunday, December 29, 2013

A Very Merry Christmas!

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We're 17 weeks today, and the babies received so much love during December! Our last appointment was December 23, and everyone is still doing great. Our past two Christmases were very difficult. It was hard to get into the spirit when experiencing the loss of two babies. God has been showing us it's all about His timing though, and this Christmas we were genuinely able to focus on family, friends, and these three blessings.

Before Christmas Break even started, my colleagues in the English Department at work surprised us with an early Christmas baby shower! I've had a sinus infection and wasn't feeling great, but they made my day with this wonderful celebration. Going to work each day is easier when I am surrounded by such amazing people.

There is never a dull moment when celebrating with our sweet family either. Our nephew Cam is determined to name one of the triplets "Shemp" after one of the Stooges. Our other two nephews, Tyler and Eli, have agreed to babysit for ten dollars an hour per baby, and our niece Maeve is okay with the triplets as long as they don't plan on sleeping in her bed. I can't post all the wonderful gifts the triplets were showered with, so I decided to share a few from their Aunt Brandi and Aunt Julie!


Their first Bibles and three precious lambs for three precious blessings!



Their attire for their first tailgate! Go Dawgs!



Sweet onesies that will remind us all that even though these triplets may be a lot alike, each one will be unique! Each one will be special! Each one will be loved!


This is my first post, so I would like to give a special thank you to Tommy for getting this blog started. He has been THE BEST through all of this. He's a great husband and will be a great dad!

For every individual who has played a part in this amazing journey so far, Tommy and I are extremely grateful! We are thankful for all of your love and prayers.

Stay tuned for the gender reveal coming January 6!

Love you all!
          ~ Kim

Monday, December 2, 2013

Announcing to the World

Posted by Tom

Our announcement to the world...


Cheers!
-tom

Cousin Love

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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

A sweet message from our Little Friend

Posted by Tom

12 Weeks to be Thankful

Posted by Tom

We met with the high risk doctor yesterday. The babies are doing wonderful. Everyone is measuring the right size for this gestational period. With each visit, all three are becoming more and more active. It's funny to watch them kick and jump around. With Thanksgiving coming tomorrow, there is so much that Kim and I are thankful for. Three little reminders of God's love and the fact that miracles do happen. I leave you guys with a few new pictures.

Baby A

Baby B

Baby C

"See you guys next time!


Happy Turkey Day to All!
Cheers!
Tom & Kim

Friday, November 15, 2013

10 Weeks -n- 5 Days

Posted by Tom

Our babies are doing well. All three are measuring right in line with the pregnancy. Two are at 10 weeks and 4 days and one is 10 weeks and 5 days. All three were very active kicking and punching and spinning around in their sacs. This activity was making it hard to get the right angle for pictures and measurements. Nevertheless, we did get a few shots. Kim is still fighting the nausea and has gotten a cold. I guess the good Georgia weather in October/November is to blame with 70 degrees one day and 50 the next. Stay tuned... Turkey Day is coming soon.

Cheers!
Tom