28 Weeks Growth Ultrasound

I absolutely love when I get to go to my specialist for growth measurement scans.  I love finding out how much they have grown since last month, how much they weigh, and getting the assurance that they are all growing properly.  The boys continue to measure on the large side for triplets which is amazing.  Baby A is my big boy weighing in at 2 lbs 14 oz and in the 73rd percentile.  Baby B and C both weighed in at 2 lbs 10 oz and in the 46th and 48th percentile. That's a total of 8 lbs of just baby not to mention three sacks of amniotic fluid and three placentas!  The tech could not believe how big they are measuring.  She frequently sees triplets and she told us triplets usually measure in the 20-30th percentile range.  Keep growing boys!

28 Weeks

I've made it to 28 weeks and the third trimester!  Every passing week is a celebration and yet I still feel so far from my goal.  I am praying I will make it for at least another month, but I really want to make it to at least 34 weeks.

How far along: 28 Weeks

Weight gain/loss: 7 lbs gained. Net weight gained: 34 lbs

Maternity clothes: Yes, but with my rapidly growing belly and long torso my maternity wardrobe is quickly diminishing.

Sleep: Ok...frequent trips to the bathroom.

Best moment this week: Seeing my parents and sister.

Miss Anything? Being able to take care of my family and house.
Movement: Yes, times 3!
Food cravings: BBQ baked potatoes, ice cream, and peanut butter
Anything making you queasy or sick: very rarely, but unfortunately it still happens.
Have you started to show yet? Measuring 46 weeks (cm)
Gender prediction: Boy, Boy, Boy!
Labor Signs: Cervix is shortening, occasional Braxton Hicks Contractions
Belly Button in or out? the top half is now sticking out
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Seeing how much the babies weigh at our growth measurement ultrasound on Thursday.

28 Weeks Doctor's Appointment

I did not get the news I wanted to hear at the doctor's today.  My cervix has shortened to 1.7cm.  The tech was not going to tell me what I measured, but Derek was watching the information screen and read the numbers.  I was nervous as I waited to hear what my doctor was going to say becasue 1.7cm is the shortest it has been the entire pregnancy. My nurse wanted to know what was wrong because my arm was shaking while she took my blood pressure.  I told her I was nervous about my cervical measurment. The doctor was concerned, but optomistic at the same time.  He put me on a blood pressure medication, even though my BP is perfect, because it also helps relax my uterus to prevent Braxton Hicks contractions that can cause my cervix to shorten. Everything else was great.  I measured 46cm today!  It appears my belly is growing 2 centimeters every week.  I gained 1 pound since last week.  My results from my glucose test were also great, which means I do not have gestational diabetes.  My doctor wants to see me back on Friday to check my cervix again.  Here are pictures of Baby A and C.  We were unable to get a good picture of Baby B.

Baby A's pouty lips

Baby C's Sweet face

27 Weeks Doctor's Visit

I am happy to report another great doctor's visit this week.  I received a great compliment.  The doctor said I was the lowest maintenance triplets pregnancy he has ever had.  I'll take that!  My belly measured 44cm, I gained 6 lbs, and my cervix was 2.75cm.  We were not able to get any good pictures this week.  It becomes more difficult to get good pictures the bigger they grow.  I have two doctor's appointments next week.  One with my OB and one with the specialist to check their growth.  I can't wait to see how much they have grown!

Ben's Last Day of Preschool This Year

Today was Ben's last day of preschool this year.  It's hard to believe an entire school year has passed.  Ben was just 16 months old when he started half day preschool three days a week.  I took a teacher's aide position across the hall in the four year old room.  The first two weeks were tough for Ben and me.  He cried everyday and I could hear him in my classroom across the hall.  Ben is very much a mommy's boy and was going through separation anxiety.  I prayed I made the right decision going back to work and putting him in school.  We toughed it out and after two week he stopped crying.  It wasn't long before he was running to his classroom to see his teachers and friends.  He absolutely loved his teachers!  As it turns out, I am so glad we decided to put him in school.  His separation anxiety improved dramatically in every way.  He learned so much and he loved going to play with his friends.  I can't thank Ms. Gail and Ms. Natasha enough for taking such good care of him and teaching him this year. 

First Day: 16 months old

Last Day: 25 months old

26 Weeks

26 weeks and counting!  Every passing week brings me joy and a little relief! I have had several people ask if we know or have any idea when the triplets will be born.  The simple answer is: we have no idea.  They could come any day.  We hope they do not arrive before July.  I will be 32 weeks the last week of June, the average gestation period for triplets. That is just 6 weeks away!  I am still really hoping to make it till mid to end July, between 34-36 weeks. That is only 8-10 weeks away.  My doctor says I will not make it to August.  My prayer is my body will cooperate and allow me to carry them as long as possible.

How far along: 26 Weeks

Weight gain/loss: 2 lbs gained. Net weight gained: 27

Maternity clothes: Yes, but with my rapidly growing belly and long torso my maternity wardrobe is quickly diminishing.

Sleep: Ok...depends on how the babies are positioned.

Best moment this week: Receiving a great report from the doctor!

Miss Anything? My freedom...bed rest has its pros and cons
Movement: Yes, times 3!
Food cravings: milk, Nannie's banana bread, Chocolate Raspberry Truffle ice cream from Bruster's.
Anything making you queasy or sick: very rarely!
Have you started to show yet? Measuring 42 weeks (cm)
Gender prediction: Boy, Boy, Boy!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? still in...
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Spending next week with just Derek while he takes a week of vacation to do some final prep work for the triplets. Ben will be in Chattanooga for the week.  I have never been away from him this long, so it's a little bitter sweet.

26 weeks Doctor's Visit

I look forward to my doctor's visit every week, not only because it's an excuse to leave the house, but because I get a tiny peak into the world of my three little baby boys and the assurance that they are okay.  We were excited to receive yet another great report from the doctor.  All is well with me and the babies.  I am now measuring 42 weeks (42cm) which everyone gets a good laugh.  I gained 2 pounds and best of all my cervix measured 3.6cm today (2.4cm just a week ago)!  Bed rest seems to be working.  My doctor told me to keep up the good work!

Baby A

Baby A's sweet face in 3D.  Baby B's head is next to him.
We think he resembles his big brother.

Baby B

Baby C was shy today..he was facing my back. 
You can see his spine at the top of the picture.