Here is a group picture of us from Mom's camera. Brother Noah looks as though he is trying to hold Bibiana's hand. We are all getting so big and today is our gestational birthday! Come and see us and wish us a Happy Gestational Day. There is a link in the upper right corner to volunteer and even though we are leaving soon we still need the help and the hugs.

Big Boy!

Celebrate with us - Noah is now over 8 pounds! We couldn't be more proud!

Valencia, Bibiana and Alyssa

We love getting out and about! Come see us before we head home to Nigeria! (This was just a doctors visit but riding in the car is still fun.) And we get lots of attention when we're out. Then we tell people we have a brother too! They can't believe there are four of us.

When you do come visit, we love new music too. You could bring some of your favorite lullaby's or church hymns and maybe even sing to us? We also like to sit outside now that it's not so hot. We sleep really well when someone is holding us outside in the fresh air!

Can't wait to see you!

Love,

Alyssa, Valencia, Noah & Bibiana

Come visit us this weekend!

Here we are cozy in our crib. If you have time, please come visit us! Especially this Sunday morning and evening - we would love to see you! We really enjoy play dates and also meeting new people. Check the Volunteer Spot link in the upper right and sign up to come by. Thanks!

Getting Ready to Travel

Today we took photos for the babies passports! We waited until right before a feeding, thinking that would be the best time to get their eyes open. Noah and Alyssa did great, but Bibiana and Valencia gave us some trouble. A cool washcloth did the trick for Bibiana, but there was nothing we could do to get Valencia to open her eyes. Then she got really mad and squeezed them shut tight while crying very loudly. We had to abort, and try again after feeding her and she was perfect then! I think we got pretty good pictures of all four of them!

Also, the babies are 8 weeks old today (and still 1 week away from their original due date). Three of them are now over 7 pounds and Bibiana is just under 7, so they have been gaining weight like champs.

Alyssa

Valencia

Noah

Bibiana

More pictures

Just after a feeding on Saturday, we were able to capture a few more shots of the babies. They love to relax on Mom's bed, propped up on her pillows.

Alyssa, Bibiana, Valencia and Noah

Bibiana and sleepy Valencia

Alyssa and Valencia, the first two home from the hospital, seem to have a special bond. They enjoy sleeping close to one another and reach out for each other.

Valencia on Thursday, having trouble holding herself up.

One of Bibiana's best shots. A sweet angelic face!

Group Shots!

Bibiana, Alyssa, Noah, Valencia

Alyssa, Valencia, Noah, Bibiana

Photo Day!

Alyssa, Valencia, Noah and Bibiana get their baths!

All the babies had baths, got their hair done, donned a special outfit, and had an individual photo shoot today! Then of course we put them all together - only the second time they've been photographed as a group

. It's also a special day because it's Mom & Dad's 5th anniversary - happy anniversary!

Mom was singing to the babies and they loved it! Bibiana was the only one awake during the group shots - her brother and sisters had already eaten and gone to sleep but she was waiting patiently to be fed. Valencia, now over 7 pounds (good girl!), struggled to hold her head up when seated for her photo. We had so much fun with them and they are all so precious.

Alyssa

Valencia

Bibiana

Noah

Pediatrician Pile-Up

Valencia and Alyssa topped by Bibiana.

Noah Comes Home!

Noah has finally joined his sisters at home! He came home Monday afternoon and he is on a monitor to be sure that he can maintain his heart rate. He is otherwise strong and healthy, well over 6 lbs. The nurses recommended the monitor primarily because he is one of four babies and cannot be watched as closely as if he was the only baby. It's an extra level of security for Mom, to know when he's doing alright and when he needs a pat on the back. We are glad to have him home and get him into the routine with his sisters!

The Girls Hold Hands!

We promise - they absolutely did this themselves! Alyssa (left) and Valencia held each others' hands while cuddling with a caregiver. We are seeing God's miracles all around us!

Pediatrician Appointment

Valencia, Alyssa and Bibiana snooze at the pediatrician's office on Friday.

Mom is so in love with her girls! They got an excellent report from the pediatrician. Valencia weighs 6 lbs 10 oz - the biggest! Alyssa is 5 lbs 14 oz and Bibiana is holding strong at 5 lbs 5 oz. They are gaining weight so well - great job caregivers!

Bibiana (back), Alyssa and Valencia (front) at the pediatrician's office on Friday.

So Sweet!

Valencia and Alyssa tend to scoot towards each other inside the crib no matter how far apart we place them. What loving girls!

As of now, brother Noah should be coming home on Saturday. Mom will need to spend some time with him at the hospital during discharge, so we'll need extra help caring for Bibiana, Valencia and Alyssa during the day on Saturday. Please check the Volunteer Spot website to sign up and keep this family in your prayers. Thank you!

The Girls

From left to right: Valencia, Bibiana, and Alyssa happy at home. It wasn't long before Valencia (left) was knocking Bibiana in the face, so we moved Bibiana into the bassinet. Alyssa and Valencia are used to having more room! Just wait, there's another coming!

Bibiana Coming Home!

We will be headed to the hospital today to pick up Bibiana! Please pray that all goes well with her discharge. Brother Noah needs to stay a little longer. He is a big boy now, over 6 pounds! All the babies are doing great and have loved spending time with the caregivers that have graciously given their time.

Your help is needed now! Mom will need extra support as she adjusts to having three then four babies at home. She is doing well and staying strong, but as you can imagine she is very tired. She enjoys having company and the extra helping hands. Please check the Volunteer Spot and sign up for a time to come by. Thank you!

Weighing in!

Sleepy Alyssa weighing in (above).

Valencia dozes during her turn.

Thanks to Page's patented and perfected baby-weighing system, we were able to check to see how Alyssa and Valencia are growing! Subtracting clothing and diaper, Alyssa is about 5 lbs 1 oz and Valencia is about 5 lbs 10 oz! In the span of one week, both girls have gained just under a pound. They are doing great and happily meeting all the wonderful volunteers who are coming to help them and love them - thank you!

Extra help is needed this weekend since many are out of town for the holiday. We do not expect Noah and Bibiana to be coming home, but things can always change. At the most, we may have Bibiana come home, and we'll update the blog as soon as we know. Both Bibiana and Noah are gaining weight but just need additional monitoring. Please check the Volunteer Spot for times this weekend where help is needed, even if you can only sign up to help during a feeding time. Thank you!