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So, switching providers for most women likely isn't scary or traumatic. But for me, it was. You see, when I walk into my midwife's office, they all know my name. They know my kids, we chat like old friends. When I call, they know exactly who I am and what's going on with me. I enjoy being there, and seeing them. I trust my midwife and I respect her opinion. I know she is my advocate.

So switching to someone new is scary. It's a bigger office with more patients, and just not the "homey" feel I had with Westshore. 

But when we walked in, the first thing they asked me was "Are you our new triplet mommy?" Ha! Yep, that would be me.

Dr. Stark is very nice. She is younger than I thought, but very personable. We talked a little, she told me any prep work for the babies should be done by 20 weeks, 24 at max. So basically we should be expecting them any time after 24 weeks, but goal is early September (they are going to come September 16, that is my prediction). As for now, I can continue to carry on as a normal pregnant person but take it easy, rest when I need to. Two prenatals, lots of calcium and iron. 

We went over my deliveries with the girls, in which she pretty much squashed my hopes and told me we would be having a c-section. She said getting three babies to co-operate is difficult, and sometimes babies get stuck. I asked if I could go into labor spontaneously and asses at that time, and she said we will see, watch how the babies grow and make decisions further down the road.

I know that I will still advocate for a vaginal delivery, depending on what these babies do and how they grow. I know I have a huge support system behind me. Unfortunately, it is hard to predict one baby let alone three. So it will be a waiting game, time for research and such. 

She wanted to take a peek at the babies. They grew! All three looked like little jellybeans, all with healthy heartbeats. She said they had a good amount of space between them and none would be identical...which is good because it is less risky. 

We will have a meeting and ultrasound on Friday with our MFM (Maternal-Fetal Medicine) Doctor, which will be a much better ultrasound. But I will get an ultrasound each appointment to monitor heartbeats and growth! Excited to watch our little jellybeans grow.



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