We survived the first week at home! Between the constant diaper changes and feedings, our days are flying by. I was just looking at Peyton this morning, thinking that she looks SO big. I even thought, “Boy, she is growing up. I miss her tiny days”. Then I snapped out of it! For months, we stared at a frail little baby. The fact that she is pushing 6 pounds, makes her look like a giant. I forget that many newborns are bigger than she is right now. Peyton is adjusting well to life at home, although I think she misses the constant noises of the Nicu. I find myself turning on a sound machine app on my phone, hoping she will settle down at 2, 3, 4am. Ryan and I spend a lot of our time just staring at her. It still is hard to believe that she is finally home…and we have her all to ourselves!
During many of our moments staring at Peyton, we’ve notice subtle changes over the weeks. From day one, Peyton has looked like Ryan. Parker was also a spitting image of Mr. Skry. So if you’re keeping tally, that means all three triplets look like my husband! Abigail was Peyton’s identical sister, so we know she would look like Peyton. This revelation had us pouring through our baby pictures…thanks to our parents for sending them our way. Babies change so much from week to week, I’m beginning to see little things in Peyton that remind me of myself. I think she has my chin and I see a bit of me when she gets wide-eyed. Lets just hope that she gets Ryan’s height, not mine! Over the months, many of you have commented on who she looks like, most say she’s a lot like dad…but we’ll let you be the judge. I threw in a few other childhood pictures for your entertainment. Isn’t my husband the cutest thing?! He sure liked to ham it up for the camera as a child, entertaining since he comes off as reserved man when you first me him. And if you are a little confused at my childhood picture–yes, I’m sitting in a toilet! I was a tiny thing as a baby, my parents even nicknamed me “Peanut”. So does it surprise you that I fit into a toilet at the age of one? I think I just wanted to go for a dip! At least I was wearing my Sunday best (and note the lovely wallpaper…I’m an early 80’s child!). As for that father-daughter photo–that mustache is stellar!!! You can click on any of the pictures below to open the slideshow or comment
With a new one at home, comes the revolving door of visitors. My mother came to town last week and I don’t think she put Peyton down the entire time. The last time our families saw Peyton, was when Parker passed away. That was more than two months ago. Back then, Peyton was just coming off the vent and breathing through a cpap. She was just over two pounds and still unstable. Boy what a difference a few months make! My mom couldn’t get over how well Peyton looks….like a normal newborn child. It was hard to say goodbye, but she will be back in two weeks with my dad and my brother’s family. And next week my in-laws come to town. It’s great to have some help, especially since we have to lug around an oxygen tank and a monitor. It’s a little stressful for our family to get used to the beeps and alarms, but it just remind Ryan and me of the Nicu. With her being as small as they come, we will be staying indoors for awhile and away from most people. We happen to be home at a time when the flu, RSV and whooping cough will begin to run rampant. So, we aren’t letting many people come to visit and we made sure our families are up-to-date on vaccines. This will be our new normal for a long time….it will take some getting used living in a bubble!
Since we won’t be out trick-or-treating, I’ll be posting a few Halloween pictures. Thanks to viewer Sarah for this adorable skeleton costume–Peyton even glows in the dark! And I had to show off this precious headband from another fellow triplet mom. It was the hit of the Nicu (all of the nurses LOVED it)! The Halloween spider is still a bit big on Peyton…it might even fit next year!
Thanks to everyone for the big welcome home. I was sad thinking that I never got the big celebration of bringing three healthy children home. But, all of your kind words and well wishes make us realize how big of a milestone this past week was and just how many people truly love our daughter. I hear it from her doctors all of the time–she really is a miracle child. And I don’t think I will get tired of hearing that! If you missed Peyton’s television debut, the video is up on the website. Just click the “Capturing Memories” tab and you will find the news-clip. She would rather sleep than be a tv star, but Riley had other plans. He sure loves the camera (and might feel a tad jealous now that someone else is occupying much of our time!). I’ll post more Halloween costume pictures later this week. Let’s just say she may be a princess and a butterfly in the coming days!
Hi sweeti and family, she is so adorable. Think at this point she favors her Daddy, but they change so fast too..
Such a beautiful baby.Love the pics.I think she looks like dad.But sure that will change.Enjoy every minute with her.
Miss Peyton, I just want to wish you, Mommy and Daddy the happiest Halloween. Maybe next year you can come trick or treat at my house. Carolyn H.
My goodness she is growing and yes changing daily, but that will continue. She is just Peyton right now and a very adorable Peyton at that, she is sure filling out and getting that little fluffy cheeks look. Thanks again for the updates and continue with the pictures.
kEEP TELLING YOUR STORY IT MAKES ONE THANKFUL FOR WHAT WE HAVE
I see so much of you in her Stacey! So so fun!!! Happy first Halloween Peyton!
Such a beauty! I see both you in her, but Dad is winning! So glad things are going well. Prayers continue for you all!
I have always thought Peyton looked like you Stacey! She is so sweet. Love the Halloween get up. Peyton is an amazing girl!
It looks to me like it is right down the middle right now!!!
She sure does smile a lot. I can see that in both mommy and daddy. She is one happy baby!
I can’t tell who she looks most like, probably because she’s the perfect mix between her Mom and Dad. Beautiful baby girl, so glad she is home and things are going well. Miss watching you on the news, but so glad you are getting to enjoy Peyton.
It seems that new babies favor their father for the first few months, then they change. Our 13 yr. old granddaughter has always favored her mom and just lately seems to look more like her dad!! Hard to tell. Let’s just say she looks very cute right now!!
Hi Peyton, Mommy and Daddy! Just want to say that I just love your goofy face. You are just to cute!
She looks like Ryan right now – – but I bet in a few weeks she will look like her Mommy. And then you will begin to see a little of both of you in her. It is remarkable how fast they grow up – just enjoy her all you can right now.
I love reading your updates and following Peyton’s story. She is adorable. <3
So glad to see that she is growing and doing well. Mom and Dad will get use to the parent routine and then relax and enjoying just being parents. Love her outfits, I look forward to see what she is wearing today!!!!!!!! She really does look like her dad, but her mom is just as pretty. Miss seeing you on TV, but we all totally understand and YES it’s good to stay in and away from people. My niece did the same thing when her son was born, had to be very careful….Give her a hug and take one for yourself…Can’t wait to see what the next post will be.
Hi Peyton, it is so good to see the updates your parents are putting out on FB. You are truly one of Gods little miracles. You are looking like your Daddy.
What a beautiful little girl! Can hardly believe she was so small at one time…….Continued Blessings to you all!
So great to hear!i hope she continues to grow fast! (But not too fast!) 🙂
Did she get the RSV shot?
I think she looks like Peyton. Mixture of both and blessing from God.
So cute! Check out FB Praying for Cakeb they have character take for the oxygen/feeding tube for their little guy maybe they can share where it is from.
she looks like her beautiful and wonderful and sweet mom love the blogs and sweet pictures love it she is such a doll
hi peyton. like you little costume, but you should be dressed as a princess!!!!! our prayers and best wishes are always with you and you mom and dad. by the way are they dressing up???
We’ll be handing out plenty of candy, but didn’t have time for costumes this year! We’ll just dress up Peyton instead 🙂
What a precious bundle of joy Peyton is! She looks like her beautiful mom but I see Ryan in her also. A combination of two great parents who has been blessed with an angel here with them and two special angels in heaven.
Stacey,
While Mr. Skry is a cutie, Peyton is TOTALLY you! Loved all of your pictures.
Since I was around back then, your wonderful photos brought such good memories! Make no mistake – that baby is YOU! Cannot wait to buy her a new outfit in regular sizes! XOX
Love it Susan! I had so much fun looking at baby pictures…not to mention laughing at my parent’s fashion style back then 🙂
She is absolutely precious! Makes me laugh when I see her cute little smile 😉 congrats on bringing your beautiful daughter home!
I think she is the perfect combination of both of you! Absolutely beautiful!
She’s beautiful!!!
she looks a little like both but a beautiful little girl who will one be her own person. Never get tired of the update and pictures of her and it is so great to see the changes in her from week to week God bless you all and keep sharing your beautiful little girl with us all
I think Peyton is a great combo of you both!!! I’m so happy for you both that she is home and growing stronger day by day! Happy Halloween!
Hi Peyton , you are so presious and adorable so glad you are doing so well , just want you to know we love hearing all the news about you and to let you know you are loved so much even if you don’t know us you are in our hearts always.
Hi Peyton! You have three admirers from Blue Mound who absolutely adore you and LOVE you and those facial expressions! Keep up the great work, little one! You are an inspiration to us all!
Prayers have been answered that Peyton is home with you and Ryan…a miracle child, in deed!!! <3
Hello Miss Peyton, I’m going to say you look like mommy and daddy. Love to see updates and pics of you,love your room, love your outfits and costumes.thanks for sharing miss p with all of us.Have you picked up your packages at the station yet? Happy Halloween Skrysak’s!
We mentioned Peyton in church yesterday, praying for you and good health. I think Peyton has a lot of “Grandma’s”
out here. God Bless and stay well to all.
Thanks Linda! You just made my day! We love to hear how many people think of Peyton as family. She is going to feel SO special when she finally understands how many people love her!