Saturday, January 10, 2009

The surprises never end

I am grabbing a spare moment to let everyone know that the quads did not come home today. They came home YESTERDAY, exactly 1 month before their due date! I am guessing the NICU had some triplets on the way or something because it felt like they couldn't get us out of there fast enough.

Anyway, Ted and I were not able to get those last-minute preparations done like we'd hoped to do, nor were we able to enjoy one last dinner out together. However, we were able to buy the minivan, so at least we had a way to get everyone home in one trip! Since quads rarely go home all at the same time, we created quite a spectacle as we left the hospital last night, with even strangers asking if they could take our picture:

Going home!

I have to say that our first night as a family went very well, despite the fact that Ted and I only got about an hour and a half of sleep. A million thanks to my aunt Holly and cousin Tiff who came to spell us for a few hours today so that I could grab a nap and Ted could run to the grocery!

26 comments:

  1. Congratulations! That's wonderful!

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  2. AMAZING! Congrats on FOUR healthy babies! Praise God!

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  3. CONGRATS! They are adorable! In your SPARE time (ha ha ha...) drop me an email jenisajoy@gmail.com I have a surprise for you! ;)

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  4. WOW!!! You're home with FOUR BABIES!!! That's amazing. So glad to see your whole family for the first time! Love you all!
    Julieta

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  5. Que preciosos se ven!
    y cada uno con sus cochesiitos :):)
    Muchas Bendiciones para tooda la family! :D

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  6. WOW! Congratulations on getting to bring all 4 babies home at once!

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  7. CONGRATULATIONS you guys!!! it is SOOOO nice to have them under your roof! fun times are ahead!

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  8. Congratulations!!! That is simply amazing!!!

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  9. Amazing. Quite a spectacle, quite a feat! I hope routines start quickly for you and you can get some rest! Congrats again!

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  10. wow! amazing how well they have done! Congratulations!!

    i have 4, although not all at one time...can't imagine that!

    rest when you can, accept all help, and don't worry about things not getting done... enjoy the sweet newborn days...they growup WAY TOO FAST!

    congrats again...you have a beautiful family!

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  11. This is wonderful news! I've so enjoyed following your story and glad that it has gone so well for you all. Good Luck! --susan

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  12. Congratulations on bringing your babies home - I am enjoying your journey through your blog. I can only imagine 4 newborns at once, but am sure you guys will handle it great.
    Mary in Nebraska

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  13. WOW! Now that's great news to read when coming back from a sales meeting in busy DC. CONGRATULATIONS! They are so adorable - can't wait to see more of them. Enjoy having them home!

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  14. Wow--what a big deal! Such a surprise--but a blessing! Continued prayers for you all!

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  15. Congratulations! What a precious gift!

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  16. Ted and Suzy,

    Congratulations on bringing the babies home!! They are amazing and beautiful!!

    Love~Andrew and Staci

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  17. Your post made me laugh. Hopefully the birth of our triplets late Wednesday night, the 7th, did not rush your kids out of the St. V NICU :) Happy to see that your babies are doing so well!
    -Abby Perry

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  18. Congratulations! So happy to hear that your four little miracle are home safe and sound with their mommy and daddy. God Bless you all!

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  19. Look at it this way--if you'd had one baby and had gotten near your due date, you wouldn't have been guaranteed a last dinner out or the chance to wrap up some final touches, either. At least you had a vehicle and didn't have to carpool home with strangers. :)

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  20. Welcome home, babies!

    As for the attention: Get used to it!
    :-)

    -Christine

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  21. Crazy! You are so lucky that your nicu stay was so brief.
    I wish you and Ted much tollerance over the next month.

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  22. So, so happy for you and Ted. The babies are just beautiful! Love and prayers to you all!

    -Chris

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  23. Congratulations to all of you!!!! Suzy, you look great!
    Hugs,

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  24. Such a cute family! Love to all!

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  25. Suzy!

    They are all so gorgeous and sweet. I think Jude looks a little like Johnny!
    I am so happy for you and Ted and wish you plenty of joy (and sleep).
    Holly gave me your blog, hope thats ok.
    I totally cried through half of it- I am glad my students didnt notice.
    Much love,
    Vicky

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  26. That's fantastic news! The Lord bless your happy home.

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