Triplets at The Bee Folks

I have been rather negligent on the blog over the last few months, but I have a good excuse!

I have been very pregnant, and on August 3, 2008, I delivered identical male triplets! They were 29 weeks 2 days when delivered, and we expect them to remain in NICU until sometime in October. But, they are relatively healthy, with only "normal" preemie problems (apnea, jaundice, etc.) and are progressively getting better.

The pics below show them at birth - they are already off the breathing tubes and IV's. They are still in incubators, they are fed milk through feeding tubes (they are still learning to swallow), and their pulse, heart rhythym, and breathing rate are constantly monitored by machines. However, we are allowed to hold them, they open their eyes at familiar sounds (including our voices), and can track fingers in front of their faces. In general, given their age, they are doing extremely well, and we are very happy with their progress.

Please help us welcome:

Arthur Raymond Titus, 2lb 14oz, 15 1/2"

Brannon Ash Titus, 3lb 5oz, 15 3/4"

Charles Ares Titus, 2lb 13.7 oz, 15 1/2"