Quick update

Erin slept better. She got about 4 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Yesterday we were hopeful they would continued to reduce the dose of Magnesium. We woke up to having contractions every five minutes. They had to increase the dose back to where we were two days ago and Erin is miserable again.Now contractions seemed to be about every ten minutes.

Your emails and comments to this blog are great. One side effect to the Magnesium is blurred vision. She can't read books or watch TV, but she really enjoys having your responses and emails read to her.

JuJu and Grandma Kate are here now and Tom and Bull haved taken Hannah to the Baltimore Zoo so see Samson the new baby elephant. Hopefully they will have a great time.

Thanks again!

Tom

Comments

[sara Carnahan]

I hope you start to feel better soon !!! We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!!Love you!!

LOVE,
Sara

[Kelli]

I am so sorry that they had to increase the magnesium again....I know you feel awful Erin....and I hope that the contractions decrease so they can reduce the mag.

Hope Hannah has fun today at the zoo!!

Maybe you can get some books on tape to help get your mind off of things and try to relax best you can (WAY easier said than done!!!), with you having blurry vision?

I keep praying and thinking of you all!

Big hugs,
Kelli

[Gina]

Erin and Tom,

Jenny just sent me this blog and I found out about the triplets. Congratulations, although I know this is a stressful time. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers and keep my fingers crossed that they can hold off until June 1. Hope you're feeling better.
Love,
Gina

[Karen]

We're thinking of you. My husband will be at work at the hospital tomorrow, so call him if you need anything!

[Heather, Aaron, & Abigail]

Erin, I am at a lose for advice about the magnesium. It sounds like you really need it right now (unfortunately). So instead of praying to be able to turn the mag down I am praying for more sleep. If you are sleeping the blurred vision won't matter. Each day that you endure reminds me that you are still the most dedicated mom that I know. Get Hannah to tell you a story about the baby elephant... that should entertain everyone for a little while!!

[Robin, Brian, Avery, and Natalie]

Hang in there! Before long, this will all be a memory and your new adventure will begin. You are incredible and your little girls are so lucky to have you. Let the nurses and doctors take care of you while you can and try to get some rest! We love you!

[cherie]

We are thinking of you often and checking the blog for updates. We know you can do this!

I know the Mag sucks. I hated being on it. I used to make Matt soak washcloths in a bucket of ice water and lay them over me. I also kept the room's thermostat as cool as it would go. Do whatever you need to to stay comfortable.

Hang in there. Every day you hold on is a precious gift to your girls.

Cherie and the boys

[Tara & Mark]

Hey there - whoever said guys were tougher than girls, certainly hasn't met you yet!! Hang in there, every day you can means so much to those little munchkins! I can't imagine what your days and nights are like, but if I can do anything to help, please let me know.

[Gina]

Hey Erin,
I keep checking the blog to see how you are doing. Hang in there and think about the end result! This will all have been worth it! Take care!

[Elizabeth Clagett]

I just realized comments have a place here, so I want to be certain you all know that our thoughts and prayers are with ALL of you.
I'll keep reading this. It is such a good idea. Love, Liza

[Regina]

Hi Clagetts!

Thank you so much for sending us the link to your blog. We love reading your updates and are thinking about you all EVERY DAY!

Love,
Regina, Chris and Monica

[Nikki]

ED!! Stay strong woman. I can't imagine what you are going through (you either Tom!!) but I know you can do it. Life is throwing you lemons... spit the seeds back in its face!! You can do this. You are strong. God is on your side. All of us crazy people out here reading this blog are supporting you the only way we can... by writing more! We love you... all of you, Tom, Hannah, Juju, Bull (I have a very hard time writing that and being okay with it) and grandma kate and everyone else who CAN be there for you!!

I will do whatever I can... don't be afraid to ask!!

nik

[Nikki]

ED!! Stay strong woman. I can't imagine what you are going through (you either Tom!!) but I know you can do it. Life is throwing you lemons... spit the seeds back in its face!! You can do this. You are strong. God is on your side. All of us crazy people out here reading this blog are supporting you the only way we can... by writing more! We love you... all of you, Tom, Hannah, Juju, Bull (I have a very hard time writing that and being okay with it) and grandma kate and everyone else who CAN be there for you!!

I will do whatever I can... don't be afraid to ask!!

nik

[Michelle]

Hi Erin,
We're thinking of you guys. Glad to hear the babies are doing well, but sorry you're not feeling great. I hope you feel better soon. Tyler is excited to meet his new tea party buddies :) Figure he's going to be doing a lot of tea parties since he's going to be surrounded by all girls :)
Have you guys thought of any names yet? Our thoughts are with you!!
The Joys

[Monica]

Hi Erin,

I am so glad that those little girls are doing well and hanging in on the inside! You are an awesome mother to them already, giving so much of yourself for their well-being. They should be eternally grateful for just what you've done so far!! Take care- you are in our prayers! Monica

[Carla]

Hang in there guys! If anyone can do this, Erin can. We're with you all the way!

[Colleen]

Erin, Tom, Hannah...
Thank you for sending me the link so I can follow what is happening. Hang in there... you all can do this. I know it with all my heart. You all are in my prayers! And I can't wait to see the babies very, very soon now!
Love, Colleen

[Meri]

Hang in there Erin! We are all so proud of you for being so strong. You are already such a great mom to these babies! Hannah and the triplets are lucky to have you as their mom! I'm ready for my night shift whenever you guys need me. Love, Meri

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