Week 19

We are at 19 weeks 6 days and going strong.  There is no doubt that we are well over half way there - now the big question is just how far will we go.  I am still going to be hopeful that I can make it to 36 weeks but please oh please I hope that we can at least get to 32.  The Dr has told us that 32-33 weeks is about average for triplets.

As for the babies - everyone looked great yesterday at the 20 week anatomy scan.  There is nothing showing up that is alarming the Dr's and we are happy to hear that.  When we had our scan at 14 weeks we were told that we were having 2 boys and a girl.  I am happy to report that at the 20 week scan it was confirmed - babies A and C are our little men and B is our little lady.  The boys are sitting high and low in the belly and she is hanging out in the middle.  At least now I know who to accuse when I feel them poking around in there. 

Here are our 19w5d pics.

Yesterday we were actually able to see the babies twice and during the first appointment we were able to catch the ultrasound on video.

http://youtu.be/axPy1qzT5r4

Karre' recently went on a business trip and requested a belly shot.  I had a hard time getting a good one - so I decided to send her this...

Before she left for her trip she had been trying so hard to hear what is going on in there - so while she was gone I got her stethoscope.  She has loved it!

I get pretty darn cranky and uncomfortable if I am not able to put my feet up mid day.  It is really rather pathetic but it is the way it is.  Last Saturday I was able to rest all day so that we were able to join our frinds at the Tides game.  We almost made it through the whole game - but I became uncomfortable sitting there. 

 All in all everything is going well.  I am growing very quickly - last week I gained 1.25 inches in my waist.  I weighed in at 199 pounds at the Dr's office yesterday.  My appetite is great.  I have stopped feeling gaggy and can actually make it through the 2 minute cycle on my toothbrush again : )  My legs have been super achy and the reflux has increased.  Someday I will tell you about almost  puking on Karre' at 0200 - I think that I would have had to have laughed. 

That is it for this week - below are a bunch of the pictures we were given yesterday - some are better than others.

Baby A

 

Baby B

Baby C

Week 18

Today marks week 18 - so we are most likely half way there.

Over the last month we have watched my belly and appetite grow.  This morning I weighed in at 192 pounds, the stretch marks are already appearing and my belly button is starting to vanish.  Our last appointment with the Doc was this past Tuesday and everyone looks GREAT!  I did let her know that all of my shoes are shrinking : )  Otherwise I feel pretty darn good.  I am only working half days now and by the time I get home in the afternoon all I want to do is lay down and relax.  Our Dr told us that they no longer prescribe bed rest because of the risk of blood clots but she did say that eventually I will be on house arrest.  Karre' and Auty have taken over 99% of the household chores and while I am still cooking my motivation to do so is waning. 

I had an appointment with the dietician 2 weeks ago.  I am now at 2600 calories a day.  Due to my "failed" 3 hour glucose test I was told not to consume more that 270g of carbs a day.  I say "failed" because there are differing opinions between the medical community and the nutrition folks.   It is not easy as I love me some carbs.

Karre' will be staying home with our family and has finally told her boss.  She has been asked to stay on part time - so we will give it a try and see what happens.  Between the cost of infant care and just wanting one of us to be the full time caregiver this is our best option as I still have 6 1/2 years before I hit 20 for  military retirement. 

My dad will be visiting us in about two weeks and of course we will be putting him to work - I think that he likes it : )  We just want to wrap up some projects that have been lingering and will continue to linger if not done once the kiddo's join us.  My mom will return in mid May for another visit. 

Well - I am happy to say that we don't have a lot to report at this point.  Everything is going very well.  In fact today while we were checking out a childrens consignment shop the owner  who was a mother of twins  was super shocked that I was out and about.  I keep my weekend trips short - but I will continue to get out until my body or the Dr tells me not to.   Another one of our new favorite hobbies is to read other triplet blogs.

These are the week 17 shots in order A, B and C.  April 19th is our next ultrasound with the good machine - so stay tuned for more detailed pictures!

Talk to everyone soon