*The Marquart Princesses*

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

They're Gettin' Sooo Big...Sooo Fast!

Getting ready to go to the doctor for our 2 month check-up!

Mother's Day morning! Boy do I look exhausted! It was a crazy night, but I wouldn't change it for the world!

My sweet picture frame and cards!

Avery in her lil' swaddler...it looks kinda like a straight jacket, but they love'em!

Korynne..."Hey, what are ya'll doin' over there?"

Lil' Rylie...airing out!!

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Wow...My Life is Forever Changed!

Goodness, my life is forever changed! It's so hard to find the time to sit down and update you all! I finally made myself sit down for a few minutes! If you guys don't get pictures today, I'll be sure and try for tomorrow! They usually don't take as long!

I had my very first Mother's Day! What a special time for me and our family!! Bryan and I watched the girls by ourselves from Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening! It was sure hectic, but we found out that we could do it (it's just a lot easier when you're not out numbered)! We got through Saturday night and we were exhausted Sunday morning! I wouldn't have traded it for the world though! We were able to be just our lil' family that morning! The girls gave me a sweet picture frame that THEY had engraved for me and a sweet card! They each wrote something special for Mommy (wink! wink!)!! Lots of joyous tears were shed...Bryan and I have wanted to be able to celebrate this special day for several years!

Well, I went back to work last Monday! It was bittersweet! I really loved going back to school and visiting with all the staff and kiddos, but I sure missed my girls! The first morning I left them I felt a little sad! I really wasn't prepared for this, but everyone asked me if it was hard leaving them...I guess they knew something I didn't! The girls have been fine here without me...Mimi and Grammy are here everyday and I have other friends/family that come over and help too! (THANKS TO YOU GUYS!!! I LOVE YA'LL AND THE GIRLS DO TOO!) Knowing that I'm leaving them in good hands sure helps! It also helps knowing that I only have through THIS Friday and I have the entire summer with the girls!

This weekend Bryan and I were able to try to watch the girls by ourselves over night again! It was difficult, as I'm sure it will be for awhile, but it was easier than the last time we tried! Hopefully, we'll be better and better as time goes on! It sure feels good to know that, TOGETHER,we are equipped enough to take care of our precious angels!

We also went to the doctor today! The girls had to get their first rounds of vaccines! I surely wasn't prepared for this! They each got FOUR shots! Brave lil' Korynne went first and did so well! She screamed soooo loud, but Daddy comforted her and she soon closed her eyes and fell asleep! Rylie was second and she screamed a bit louder and cried a lil' longer...THEN Avery went last and BOY did she scream! It took Mommy a few minutes to calm her down! They all were fast asleep when we left! Thank goodness!

The doctor said that they might experience a little discomfort and possibly fever today and tomorrow. I wasn't sure exactly what that entailed until this evening. All three of them seemed to start feeling bad around dinner time! We were all holding the girls while Daddy ran to the store to get some Tylenol. I felt so bad...I'm usually able to comfort them, but they needed something a little more potent than Mommy's arms this time. They are all fast asleep at this time...please pray for their comfort tomorrow (not to mention Mimi and Grammy who will be with them all day)!

Now for the weigh in! We all predicted their weights before we went to the doctor and NONE of us were even close! They all gained a lot and grew taller...the doctor says they look good on the growth chart...especially for preemies!
Korynne weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz's
Rylie weighed 8 lbs. 10 oz's
Avery weighed 9 lbs. 3 oz's (None of us were expecting that!)

The doctor is so pleased with the girls and their development! We have God to thank for that! Thank you all for your continued prayers! I feel the reason they have been doing so good from the time they began growing in my tummy until now is because you all have prayed and prayed and prayed (I also think that is why we were blessed with three kiddos too)!

Love to you all!!
Bryan, Dana, Avery, Rylie, and Korynne

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Real Quick!

I don't have a lot of time tonight, but I thought I'd give ya'll a few pictures to check out!

All dressed up and no place to go! Or at least no place I'm brave enough to take them yet!

Rylie--"Come on sis...this way!"

Avery Grace

Rylie Hope

Hmmm!

Sweet lil' Korynne!

Korynne--"I know, I know!"

Korynne seems to enjoy the swing!

Avery...not so much!

Avery Grace--"I'm ready for a nap!"

Korynne--Chillin' in her boppy!

Avery--"Oh no...not ANOTHER picture!"

Sunday, April 29, 2007

Just a Few!

Now...that's how ya do it! They're all nappin' at once!

These are pics on our way to the doctor! They've grown so much since the first doctor's visit!

Avery Grace

Korynne Faith

Rylie Hope

They didn't get a chance to do Korynne's footprints at the hospital because they were focused on helping her with her breathing! So, Mommy and Daddy did it this weekend! Not too messy!

Rylie looking into Daddy's eyes! Isn't this just precious!

The Latest Visit!

I've wanted to post something the last few days, but just haven't seemed to find the time! ...Imagine that!

Well, our doctor's appointment on Wednesday went very well! In fact, the doctor said they look GREAT...not just good, but GREAT! The main objective for this appointment was for us to address any questions that we had about the girls...and we had a list! We spent a lot of time discussing how much they are all eating and what type of formula might be best for them! Our doctor suggested we try "ready to eat" formula to help with gas/fussiness and Mylicon drops or gripe water (still haven't been able to find that one at the store)! They seem to be doing a lil' better, but not quite sure we've found the answer! We might end up trying another formula...AGAIN! I hear that's VERY common though...you just have to find what is right for their lil' digestive systems! The hard thing with us is that we have to find what is right for EACH of our girls! We'll figure it out though!

One thing that we KNOW works well is taking rides in the car! Today, Bryan and I loaded the girls in the car and took a drive! It was nice for us to get out and the girls just seemed to LOVE it! They were fast asleep...almost as soon as we put them in their car seats! Maybe we'll just keep them in the living room and they can relax in their seats all day! Ha!

I think they love music too...Bryan turned on the radio really loud when we were at home and they seemed to love it! I really think they got a kick out of Mommy and Daddy singing and dancing! They were probably thinking how silly we looked (especially me...don't want to embarrass Daddy)!

Okay, enough jibber jabber!!

Weights:
Avery and Rylie both weighed 6 lbs. 6 oz's
Korynne weighed 5 lbs. 6 oz's **The doctor thinks we have been holding her back! We have increased her food intake to match her sisters...she's hangin' with the big girls now! I bet she gets a lot closer to her sisters weights by the next appointment!

Love,
The Marquart 5

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

They're Getting So Big!

Mommy and Daddy with Rylie!

Korynne does this ALL the time!

Avery and Rylie...SCREAMIN'!

Avery...fast asleep!

Here she is gettin' ready for praise and worship!!

Ballerina Rylie!

Here's Rylie...already walkin'! ;0)

Mommy and Avery...snoozin' on the couch!

Korynne...attached to her Daddy!

Such sweet lil' hands!

Korynne...picture perfect!

Mommy had a photo shoot today!

Lil' legs again!

The Three Amigas!

This is HILARIOUS!! Korynne, "Listen here sister!"

Takin' pictures is so fun!

It's Been A Crazy Week!

Sorry it's been awhile...I've had to catch up on some sleep! The girls have been restless! At least Avery and Rylie have! It started Thursday night, but I think we are now on the road to recovery! These two lil' munchkins would NOT sleep Thursday night...Friday night...or Saturday night!! We were trying to figure out what the problem was and we have had much advice (thanks to all)! Some think it might have been the formula...or maybe it was because they had gas...or could it have been that they had their nights and days mixed up! So, I took some of the advice and got a new formula that is suppose to help gas and is easier to digest...I got some Mylicon drops (for gas)...and we tried keeping them awake more throughout the day and kept them in the living room where it is louder during the day! Then, at night we kept it really dark and quiet! Well, last night was the best night EVER! They slept for about 4 1/2 hours the first shift....they woke up...we fed them...changed them...and put them back to bed (quietly)! They slept for another 3 1/2 hours! It was wonderful!! I only hope tonight and the nights to come are as wonderful! I'll be sure and keep you all updated! Meanwhile, lil' Korynne, who we were so worried about in the beginning, has been a dream! She has had no problems with the schedule!! Yea Korynne!

Just to let you know...we go to the doctor on Wednesday! I can't wait to see what they weigh! You all should leave a "comment" (click on comment right below this posting) and guess how much you think each of the girls weigh! I'll be sure and post the results so ya'll can see who comes closest!!

Hope everyone is doing well! The girls are a month old now...one more month and ya'll can come visit!

Love to all!
Bryan, Dana, Avery, Rylie, and Korynne