66. Sams appointment, playful boys and bouncing back.
Doctors appointment.
First of all, a quick update with Sam and his hospital appointment. It was as we had expected. RAS seizures, which is something they hope he will grow out of. I've written a diary of his seizures to try and pick up on any patterns. Other than getting really upset about seemingly anything, and them being more frequent during the time he was under the weather, there hasn't been anything obvious.
He will be seen again in 6 months to see how the pattern is going, hopefully decreasing by then. He will also have a blood test to check his iron levels, as that can be a potential trigger. The doc we saw didn't want to do it as he was concerned it would trigger a seizure..... OK, it will, but it will whenever you do it. Anyway, waiting for the appointment for that, which I am thoroughly looking forward to!
He had a lot of seizures in the run up to his appointment, then had a full 2 week gap. I knew I shouldn't have been relaxing, but I must've been, because when he had one, it threw me off for 2 days again. I'm like a zombie after he has one. Sam is back to fine within an hour, but it must be the adrenaline and stress that knocks me sideways.
The appointment was as I had expected, but the clarification helped a lot. My first question was if it was dangerous or of they could cause long lasting damage. It was an instant no from the doctor, so that has helped to put my mind at ease. The obvious answer to how can we prevent them is to keep him away from triggers. Not easy, and often not doable. We do everything we can to avoid them, of course we do, but we also can't stop him playing with his brothers. All we can do is our best. I left the room to make him a bottle last week, and that caused one. He stood on a toy and stumbled, that caused another. Honestly, anything!
June photos - all sick!
I'm getting lots of pop ups on my phone of last months memories, and they are all rough!! Asleep on the sofa, conked out on me. Big black eyes. What lovely memories! It's good to look back on them though and remember how hard it was, and how we absolutely smashed it! It's funny how those rough patches dissappear into a fuzzy memory cloud.
Dancing and playful
They are all so playful now, and it is a joy to watch and be a part of. They play peekaboo with each other and howl with laughter. They chase each other and they all love a good bop when they hear music.
They absolutely love it if you say "I'm coming to get you", and 'creep' up on them. They burst out laughing and run in all directions.
Jack is also playing brilliantly with them, it always ends up too rough, but they love it. They clamber all over him, push him over and chase him. They also copy him when he does animal impressions, or something funny, Sam especially copies animal impressions really well. Don't get me wrong, I'm on pins waiting for a fall or a bumped head, but the fun they are having with each other is just wonderful to watch!
When Jack is feeling glum, he asks to cuddle his baby. He wants their cuddles often, but the fact that they make him feel better is lovely. And my goodness, they do love a cuddle! All 4 of them!
Goodbye pram
We have sold the tank of a pram! It was an emotional day for me, but brilliant to meet the new triplet parents to be, and to get all excited with them. They are also expecting 3 boys! We bought the pram off 3 boys, so it seems to have a favoured pattern of triplet babies.
Sam's playful side
Sams playful side is finally coming out. He has been the quiet one up until very recently. He would regularly be the one sitting on our knee, watching his brothers play, laughing along but not always joining in. He was very clingy. We don't know if his seizures have been part of the reason, but he is really coming out of his shell now, and stands his ground a lot more. It's lovely to see. He is so affectionate, as are the other 2, and is really becoming just as cheeky as his brothers. So adorable!
This is bonkers!
I caught a reflection of myself walking with the double buggy, a baby on my back, and Jack at the side, and I had a moment of "this really is insane"! It's funny, because life is so normal for us. We just bumble along and hit the deck at bedtime, then do it all again the next day. We had an insanely busy few days, and we were absolutely exhausted, but buzzing at the same time because we had all had such a good weekend. When we are out, or even in the garden, there is a lot to deal with. Jack is super confident, but can get too boistrous and often wants one of us to play with him, so he needs a lot of attention. Then the boys are starting to build confidence, and Rob especially, wonder off for an explore, so it's eyes everywhere. We are at the stage where we need 3 adults for an outing with all 4, unless they stay in the wagon. We do lots of alternating with the wagon. One or two stay in with toys and snacks while the others get to explore, then swap around. It's pretty intense, but good fun. Exhausting! Haha!
I did have a moment yesterday where I felt completely overwhelmed by them. There was nothing going on imparticular, but it was like I was an outsider walking in. The old me who doesn't like kids. All 4 were in the living room, Jack was playing with them and they were all having fun, but I'm stressed because he is so big and rough. He jumps around and let's them climb all over him, and they absolutely love it! But I panic about them being knocked over or squashed. This is where I had that moment. I can't do this!!! It's too much! Don't be ridiculous, of course you can do it. Look at these 4 happy, healthy, playful boys, enjoying each other's company.
My fitness.
16 months post partum and I am back into my clothes, feeling fit and starting to feel some confidence in the way I look again. I have been forced fit a lot of the way because of how physical I have to be with the boys. The fact that we live on a hill has aided massively. Pushing these four bruisers up and down the roads is REALLY hard work! I have also been doing aerial once a week and doing a few little bits to help with strength and fitness. We are now 2 weeks bug free, and these 2 weeks has made the world of difference to me. When I'm not sleeping enough, I crave chocolate and rubbish food. When I sleep better, everything comes together and I feel healthier. Inside and out.
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