The Trio has Arrived!

We're here - - 10 weeks early - - but we're here!!! On July 15th, 2012 at 9:28, 9:29, and 9:30 AM, we were able to meet the world! Nothing has been dull about our stay in mommy's tummy, so would you expect anything different from us? With many quick decisions made by mommy, daddy, the doctors, and the nurses, we are all doing great! Mommy is so awesome, and she kept us safe for so long! We know we're early, but because of mommy's strength, we're strong!

Jaxson Ray Hoheisel

I know it's early, but I am so glad to get a little space from my sisters. They were always kicking me, squishing me, and getting me to pick sides. But, I guess I do kind of miss them...but don't tell them that! I am the "tank" of the trio. Weighing in at 2 pounds 12 ounces and a length of 15 inches, I'm the whopper. I have a head full of dark hair so I'm already more handsome than daddy! So far, things are going pretty well for me, however, I'm always competing for attention out here. Those sisters of mine are hogging all my cute nurses! Well, it's time to show off my bulging muscles while the nurses check me out. Take care!

Daddy and Jaxson

Minutes after entering the world

Reaching and stretching after being so cramped

Charlie Dawn Hoheisel

I could never decide how to lay when in mommy's tummy, so it feels so nice to stretch out and have all of these wonderful nurses to keep me comfortable. It is so different out here. We don't here mommy's voice every time she talks and we don't have daddy trying to poke us to make us move. I am definitely the peanut of the trio. I'm weighing in the smallest at 2 pounds 2 ounces and a length of 13 inches. So far, I do need a little extra help breathing. Who knew there would be so many things to remember once we got out of mommy's tummy. But I'm working really hard at remembering to breath, smile for pictures, open my eyes, and look as cute as ever. Well, time for some more glamour shots. I'll talk to you soon! Love you!

Lot's of tubes, but still looking beautiful!

Minutes after entering the world

Charlie holding Mommy's hand

Ella Grace Hoheisel

OMG!! I don't know how you do it out here. It's cold! It's bright! And everyone is always waking me up right when I fall asleep! Ugh! The nurses call me the diva of the trio. I don't know where they would get that from! Weighing in at 2 pounds 5 ounces and a length of 14 inches, I'm not the biggest, but I do have the loudest cry. I have already been enjoying my pacifier. Daddy can't believe how small our little pacifiers, diapers, and IV's are. I think he has even more respect for what mommy does when she's at work. I sure miss snuggling up to my brother and sister. I can hear them, but I like when we are close. Well, it's time to get back to my spa treatment. Nurse, you can continue fanning me with those palm leaves! Buh-bye!

Mommy's first look at Ella

Mommy and Ella's "Kangaroo Time"

"That pen's got nothing on me!!!"

As we continue trucking through this amazing journey, no thanks could ever do justice to all of our family, friends, co-workers, nurses, doctors, and complete strangers who are willing to offer kind words and prayers on our behalf. "The Big Guy" has definitely been busy! The support is beyond humbling and is appreciated! We love you all so much and cannot wait to meet you! Take care and be safe!