until I had Opal, Oliver, & Jakob. There is NEVER a dull moment in this household. Just when I think all is calm and running smoothly, something happens. Like, no wipes in the container when Im in the middle of changing a very large poopy diaper. Awesome. I can't believe the babies are over half a year old! Everyday I say to myself, they're not gonna be this small tomorrow, and it is so true. They all have two teeth each now and are developing perfectly and on target. We could not be more blessed! Well, actually we could. If they would just sleep through the night! When does that happen? Somebody please, tell me! Maybe they think I like walking around running into walls everynight and frantically searching the floor on my hands and knees looking for passies. Oh well. It doesnt change how I feel about them. They are what keeps my heart pounding and my teeth unbrushed. Seeing their personalities develop keep us completly entertained daily. Yes "we have our hands full" but I cant imagine it any ther way. It is really like a 3 ring circus and Nick and I are the tamers and the audiance. Somedays are harder than others but the first second I am in 'the ditch' one of them pulls me out with a smile or something so silly it should be patented. 
The last week has been a little difficult because they all had a cold which was not cool. At all. No sleep for anyone. We just have to ride it out. We did pretty good though. Six months without any kind of illness. Hopefully when this passes all will sleep through the night-make a wish everybody!!

Well, the last 3 weeks have been an adventure! The birth was an unforgetable experience. Hearing those three harmonious cries was nothing short of awesome and kissing them and telling my babies 'I love you' for the first time-miraculous. It was, by far, the best moments of my life. Having Nick there by my side telling me he loved me filled me to the brim. I had no idea one could have so much love. 
Since the surgery & the stay in the NICU (9 days for the boys & 11 for Opal) lie has been busy and wonderful. Yes, we are exhausted. But we would do anything for our beautiful babies. I am truly amazed when I see my reflection in Opal's face. She looks so much like me but more beautiful than I could ever imagine. Everytime I look at Jakob & Oliver I fall in love with my husband a little bit more. My life has changed-I love the difference. This is going to be the most fun!

bird's eye view

We never expected to get this far.  We're excited, anxious and Stephanie is beyond ready to see these babies.  We had an appt. yesterday and the babies are all 5 pounds a piece, I didn't ever think that they would be that big and still inside mommy.  We were told to keep doing what we're doing and come back in a week.  A tentative date for delivery is august 5th, but the chances of making it that far are slim.  Recent preparations include, detail work on the nursery(pictures to come), buying a video camera, and selling my wonderful, fantastic, 4 wheel drive truck for a mini van-PSYCH!  We couldn't go out like that.  I bought a toyota sequoia last week, but its not 4 wheel drive(pictures to come as well).  Any other suggestions are welcome.  As always, we appreciate continued prayer and support.

When I was sent on bedrest April 8, I thought 32 weeks could not get here fast enough.  Now that we are at our pre-set ultimate goal, we are setting new ones.  I honestly believe the many prayers, spiritual thoughts, and "willing it to be" has gotten us here-beyond our desired goal.  Yes, I am scared, thrilled, uncomfortable, blessed, anxious, calm and I'm not sure if I want to scratch or hug someone!  So many emotions are flowing!  The babies arrival will be such a miracle and my heart skips a beat at the thought of being a mother!  Thinking about Nick being a daddy makes my whole face smile!  He is wonderful and our babies are so blessed to have such a loving father!  It's amazing how much love I have for my babies alread!  Through their daily routine of kicking, jabbing, rolling, "swishing" and wiggling, I've gotten to know each personality.  I am excited to meet them and let them know how much their mommy loves them!  Tomorrow, Friday July 3rd, we have an appointment with our doctor.  We will find out the babies weight and check on my cervix.  I have a strong feeling that I will be admitted to the hospital.  I have felt pretty miserable this past week and I'm not sure I will be able to hang on too much longer.  Of course I will do as much as the babies need and require, but they are getting so big!  Hopefully they will be 4.5 lbs. at our appointment.  This pregnancy has been anything but easy.  I know I will be rewarded for all of the suffering and soon the pain and "stir craziness" will be a distant memory...

First, I want to thank everyone for checking in and we're sorry nothing has been posted in a while.  The past 4-6 weeks have been pretty busy.  Stephanie has been in and out of the hospital a few times, which is where she currently is, but strong hopes that she will be able to come home tomorrow.  The babies are just a shade over 29 weeks and growing like weeds.  We haven't been able to get any good pictures of them to post because every MD appt. is quick with a look at just the essentials and no time for glamour shots.  Those 3 little tinks have been giving my wife quite a time though.  for the past 2 weeks or so, Stephanie has been having some pretty significant contractions, which led up to her most recent hospital visit.  I feel like there is so much to tell, but the important thing is the babies are doing great and mom is hanging in there.  Everything medically wise is in place if Opal, Oliver and Jakob decide to make their entrance.  Now I just have to get on it here at home.  Our parents have been great and I want to thank them so much!  We are all very excited to meet The Boehmer Triplets, but according to the latest MD prediction, we're going to have to wait another 2-3 weeks at least.  I hope everyone is well and I'll try to give an update next week.

just a little note to let everyone know that everything is still going well;  Stephanie remains on bed rest and no exciting events to report;  she is very uncomfortable and growing each day, and the babies are probably approaching 1.5 lb each;  we are going for check-ups every week and will have some more photos up soon;  thanks for checking in

I'm sure many are wondering what has been happening with Stephanie and I and the triplets the past few days.  We went to the doctor last wednesday for a scheduled check-up and she found that Stephanie's body, specifically her cervix, was not adapting to the added stress and weight of the 3 babies;  Stephanie was directly admitted to New Hanover for monitoring and then scheduled for an emergency cerclage(sewing up the cervix) on thursday.  The procedure was done with Stephanie awake and she was pleasantly suprised by the lack of pain with the epideural.  The surgery was a success and is kind of like locking the door for a few more months.  We stayed up at New Hanover until this afternoon(Easter Sunday) and returned home for Stephanie to resume her bed rest in Southport.  It was noted up front from our doctor that Stephanie is on strict bed rest(no teaching, no shopping, no outside).  She is only allowed to go from the bed to the bathroom to the couch.  And she is not liking it.  So please send your encouragement to help Stephanie and I get through a few more months before welcoming Opal, Jacob and Oliver into this world