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We have Triplets!!

18 years ago

Hi y'all!. I know I haven't been around much since I showed my butt on a post here, and I still feel bad about that. :(

Guess that's why I've waited to share the news about the triplets born to my grandson and his wife. However, since I've started getting pics, I've been bugging everyone.

Anyhoo, please meet Morgan Dee, Payton Elaine and Ethan Robert.....

{{!gwi}}

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wendylynders
18 years ago
OMG, just about the cutest little things I have ever seen! Congratulations x 3!!!

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ruthieg__tx
18 years ago
Congrats Granlan...They are adorable.
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Oops! Didn't realize I haven't updated this thread for a while. LOTS going on at Camp Nappy. Any way .... The triplets were in the free-flight and the parrot, Pepper, asked, "Hey! What's going on there, Shorty?" I don't know if she was referring to my 5ft. 2in. stature or the chicks. LOL! A week or so later one of the chicks became septic. He had horrid diarrhea and an overwhelming bacterial infection. :*( He's got IV warmed fluids, IV antibiotics, probiotics, warmed food and many tears and kisses. :*( He' was trying to live. He was trying to die. Within 8 hours he died. :*( Then there were two .... And they were doing well. They were getting better at catching flying insects. And so are we. Had a little scare a few days later when a Cooper's Hawk was spotted in the Willow Tree watching our lessons. The Swallows were the ones who saw the Hawk and they immediately flew to my shoulder! Lesson was cut short and we went inside. Good to know the Swallows have a sharp eye and recognize potential danger. I can't imagine what the Hawk was thinking of while he watched me with *my* youngsters. We were catching little gnats, moths and other small insects and releasing them with the Swallows inside. Only here would that be an acceptable practice! LOL! We've been looking for aphids, which is supposed to be a big part of their diet, but .... where's a SINGLE aphid when you need one?!?!? We arranged to release them at the horse barn where they were found when the time comes. Oh my. I have gone on a bit! Anyone still awake? And then on August 2nd .... We always worried this would happen, more so with the Swallows than any other chick we have raised. The two Barn Swallows were practicing their flying and hunting skills yesterday afternoon. We were sooooo proud how well they were doing. They would fly around then land in the trees, on the roof or on me and then take off again. Mike and the children were outside and on watch duty but it came out of no where. One of the fledglings was on the roof and fluttering his wings and chirping for food as they do .... In an instant a Cooper's Hawk snatched him up and was gone. The little Swallow's end was instant, I'm sure. I know the Hawk needs to eat too but our little Swallow? Eating him would be like eating one potato chip. Not really a meal, was he? Lesson was over at that moment. We've known the Hawk is around but they are everywhere too. I need to get brave and let the lone survivor out again to perfect his skills and return to the wild. There's no real way to protect him from Hawks outside. ~SIGH~ We got permission to visit the horse barn where our little Swallow was found. He was been flying around and becoming familiar with the area and interacting with other Swallows. I would not doubt that he may have met his parents too. Barn Swallows are not exactly the friendliest bird species to one another. Initially they were in attack mode at the new intruder and the little one would quickly return to me for protection. As time has passed ... they seem to accept that he's a part of the territory and no longer swoop down on him or chase him, but rather allow him to join in their little groups as they hunt the various insects. I wasn't sure at what point we leave him on his own. I suppose it will be when he doesn't return to me for protection or if I call to him. Even then ... we'd return for a few days to see if all is well. He isn't tagged or banded in any way so we really have no way to identify him once he rejoins his family group. He'll just be one of the flock with a unique chick-hood. Well ..... I left little Chip at the horse barn for the night. His first night outside like the big birdy we hope he will become! We returned repeatedly to see if he's OK. If he needs breakfast. If he needs a cuddle. ... I know I didl! He's been at the barn for about a week-ish. Yesterday is the first day he didn't come back to me for a cuddle and a meal. There's tons of swallows there and one of them is our little Chip. We'll go back for a few more days but ... I think he's become a big birdy and has returned to his rightful home. Without a doubt ... it has been the most difficult challenge yet for me ... to try to raise the Barn Swallows! Sadly we lost two of them but hopefully Chip will go on to raise many more chicks. Little Chip-a-roo hasn't come back to me today. I'll go back tonight but am sure he's well on his own now. God speed, little Chip! You've given me more grey hairs but you were well worth it!
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For some reason two of the post you wrote yesterday did not show up on my computer till today - this included the one with your inspiration pic:) I noticed a plate rail cabinet in your inspiration pic. I converted one of my cabinets with a kit: https://www.houzz.com/photos/my-pics-work-in-progress-phvw-vp~109854029 I used my microwave cabinet since as I mentioned I am short, and I decided I did not like the microwave up high. However, I have seen others retrofit plate rails into regular cabinets. By using the microwave cabinet I was able to keep the doors to the upper part, but some convert the space to an area of open shelving. One aspect of a retrofit into a wood cabinet is making sure the inside of the cabinet looks good. Many cabinets have a lighter panel in the inside. I had to cover the back and sides of my inner cabinet with a wood look beadboard panel. It is also possible to have the center panel of a cabinet removed and replaced with glass. Like my kitchen you have one in the corner, and may not want to add more, but it can be done. If you don't want to mess with a cabinet, you can get a wall hung plate rail or wall hutch if you have the wall space: I have to admit that the plates in my plate rail are not frequently uses - just some pretty plates I had hiding in a cabinet and I keep my depression glass platters and a pie dish there too.
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samkaren
18 years ago
Granlan

They are adorable! Congrats to the whole family!

SamKaren
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patti43
18 years ago
They're so sweet--look at all that hair!! Wish I could sleep that well. Congrats great-grandma. Have you seen them in person yet? Their poor mom is sure a busy one!!
Granlan_TX
Original Author
18 years ago
Thank you so much...they really are a miracle, aren't they?

"Mom" spent 6 weeks on hospital bedrest when they decided they were large enough to deliver by c-section. She did an amazing job letting them grow!

The hard part for me...they live in Portland, Oregon.
Linda Wayman
18 years ago
Congrats Gran! They are darling.

Linda
nodakgal
18 years ago
They are just the sweetest things I have seen in a very long time Granlan!!!
Talk about 3 peas in a pod! ;)
lydia1959
18 years ago
Congrats! They are adorable!!
sheesh
18 years ago
I've known two sets of triplets in my life, one set now nearly forty, the other set now 25, all of them fine young adults. They were friends of my own kids. Enjoy!
caflowerluver
18 years ago
Congratulations! They are so cute. Now the fun starts! Sorry I missed the infamous picture. ;>)
Clare
petaloid
18 years ago
Oh, the precious babies! Your family is truly blessed with three little angels!
lynn_d
18 years ago
Oh my, they are beatiful, congrats, Granlan! My bestest friend's daughter had triplets last year, what a delight they are! We were touch and go for a long while, she was on complete bedrest at about 10 weeks, stayed there until she delivered at 23 or 24 weeks.
happytime_ca
18 years ago
Congratulations, they are soo cute, and how wonderful that they were each so big.
angela_nor_calif
18 years ago
They are so adorable. I love how their little arms are intertwined.
glenda_al
18 years ago
Not one, or two, but THREE bundles of joy! Congratulations!
sue_va
18 years ago
Aren't they beautiful!

Too bad they are so far way. Mom could probably use your help.

Keep posting pics as they grow,

Sue
heatherinohio
18 years ago
Awwwwwwww! Congratulations! How exciting!!!!!!!!!!! :) They are beautiful!
Cherryfizz
18 years ago
What beautiful babies! Love their names too.

Congratulations Great Granlan!

Anne
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
18 years ago
That's a great size for Trips! How exciting!

They are totally adorable and I also love the names.

Keep us updated. (Sorry about your butt)

Gayle
jannie
18 years ago
Congratulations to everyone ! They are gorgeous and so are their names!
liz
18 years ago
Congrats GREAT GRANDMA!! They are just adorable!! Great names too!!
lindaohnowga
18 years ago
Triple blessings and soooo cute. I love how the middle baby has her arms hooked around the others, and I love all that hair. Congrats to you and to the parents.
kayjones
18 years ago
Congratulations to ALL of you!!!
summer_tx
18 years ago
Hey, where's my congratulations, I'm Great GREAT Aunt ya know. LOL and J/K. They are soooo sweet aren't they. They have wonderful parents and a big sister and brother too. Wish we could see the little tykes.
FlamingO in AR
18 years ago
Congratulations, Granlan and Summer, the babies are just precious. I hope you get to visit them soon.
linda_in_iowa
18 years ago
They are so cute and have so much hair.
kathi_mdgd
18 years ago
Congrats,they're soooooooooooooooooooooo cute!!
Kathi
JoanMN
18 years ago
What gorgeous babies! Congrats!
JoanMN
flowerpotmama
18 years ago
Oh my gosh, they are gorgeous. Oh my gosh their poor parents! They will never sleep again! WOW! Oh they are so scrumptious. I would take a shift with them. :) Their parents will need the help!

Danielle
maryanntx
18 years ago
OMG they are beautiful!!! I love the intertwined arms too. A big congratulations to Ganlan and Summer!!
stephmc72
18 years ago
Now that is sweet!!! Congratulations!

I love the name Peyton but my husband isn't loving it but I'm working on him! lol
Toni S
18 years ago
Tooooo cute! they are adorable.
Nita__AZ
18 years ago
They are just beautiful Granlan. I know you and Summer would love to help out and take on the night shift duty. LOL Too bad they are so far away, hopefully you will get to see them someday soon.
gwanny2three
18 years ago
Ahhh....three times the sweetness! Congrats, they are adorable!
gardenspice
18 years ago
Congrats - Now when you visit, you can each have a baby to hold plus a spare!
I hope they enjoy excellent health and happy lives.
judy_jay
18 years ago
They are just adorable - & I love their names, too. Unusual but pretty.
heather_on
18 years ago
Sending you and your family a very big congratulations!
ladonna
18 years ago
They are soooooo cute!!!!!! Congratulations!!
susanjf_gw
18 years ago
babies...yum!
you might check and see if there is a local chapter of mother of multiples or mother of twins club...the ladies were a huge help to me, and it was fun getting together...
scottymam
18 years ago
Such beautiful babies! 4 to almost 5 lbs is great for triplets. Congratulation to everyone.

Ellie
gramzeeinmd
18 years ago
Wow! What a lovely already made family. I just love the announcement. Thanks for sharing.
Deb
vicki_lv_nv
18 years ago
What cute little babies!!! Congratulations...I know you are so proud and you should be. Oh...and you can show your butt anytime you want to. I won't care!
marilyn_c
18 years ago
How precious they are!! Congratulations all around!!!
sandy_in_ia
18 years ago
ADORABLE!!!! Awww, triple the FUN! Congrats!
clubm
18 years ago
They are precious!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
lynne_melb
18 years ago
Congrats! They are adorable.
caroline94535
18 years ago
They are so precious!
intherain
18 years ago
Oh, Granlan, they live in my neck of the woods! They are so cute. However, I have to admit when I recall the newborn sleep deprivation days, I don't know if I could've handled 3! LOL I bet Mommy is just glad they are here safe and sound.

Sheryl in Portland
lilliepad
18 years ago
Oh my! How cute they are.Congratulations! I can't imagine triplets.I don't know how my kids are going to manage twins.LOL
grittymitts
18 years ago
Wow...a whole bundle of blessings! Are they identical? Sure looks like they are & sooooo adorable.

Congratulations!

Suzi

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