It's a bit surreal to think that we are in the homestretch already,
and made it to 27 weeks!There is a lot going on in our little world as
we begin our countdown to babies. I guess first we can start with our
appointment today.
Everyone looks great! Baby A (Addisyn) is still hanging out head down which I am happy about. She is measuring at 2 lb 3 oz, the littlest of the three but not by much. Baby B (Bentley) flipped breech and has his head up in my ribs, which while uncomfortable I am glad he is no longer sitting transverse. He is measuring in at 2lb 4oz. Baby C (Connor) is still sitting transverse with his head next to Bentley's (their heads are off to the right) and he is butt bumping with Addisyn off to the left. He weighs in our heaviest at 2lb 5oz. We are so thrilled they are growing the same and none are showing any signs of growth restrictions. They are sitting in a big triangle and hopefully Connor will flip one way or another to be in better positioning for a vaginal delivery. Tech said they had good fluid so it's still a good possibility.
As for me, I am hanging in there. I've been in a lot of pain and tylenol doesn't seem to help much at all. SPD is really no fun and makes moving quite difficult. I keep going as much as I can, I am just super slow. But, doctor tells me to keep moving, so I do until I can't move no more! Then I hole up in bed with popsicles for the night. ;) My blood pressure is under control, and not having gestational diabetes is always a plus. I feel like an emotional wreck 90% of the time, and I cry over basically everything. I couldn't tell you how much weight I have gained, because I am not even paying attention...in the grand scheme of things my weight gain isn't important as long as we have healthy babies. Aside from the pain, I have general discomforts and things that once came easily require thought. Like...breathing for example. That seems to be such a trivial task but sometimes I am like 'Oh, I need to be taking deeper breathes otherwise I am going to get dizzy and half pass out here in a few minutes'. Yes, I have to think to breathe. Ha! My pain and discomfort are small prices to pay for the passing days of babies safe inside me and not fighting for their life here on the outside.
I would totally be lying if I said I wasn't excited for September though. Ohh September you can not come soon enough! I am trying to enjoy this pregnancy, but in all honesty there is little to enjoy. I love feeling the movements, but they hurt now and it's more of a...I'm so happy you're alive in there but PLEASE put your elbow somewhere else before you rip a hole through my stomach. No kidding. This never happened with the girls. I guess they had more room. They also slept, which doesn't happen much with these three. At least, one will be moving at almost all times. Even when they all sleep someone has the hiccups. Or shifts. Then wakes up someone. I can't really figure out who is kicking, so I just guess. "Connor, stoppppp." and it is probably Bentley in there laughing because his brother got in trouble for something he did. See there? It starts in utero.
I feel like a bus...
...but we have a lot more growing to do!
Our baby shower was this past weekend, and we had a great time! Two friends and my family helped put it together. I am so beyond blessed for them in my life. Most people don't get two showers, and we really had no intention on having another. My mom and grandma gave me my first shower, and they helped tremendously along with my dad for this one. It was small, outside, a few friends and some of my aunts and uncles attended, along with my husbands parents. It was nice to have those who truly care about us be there and enjoy a nice afternoon with burgers and hot dogs.
I took my camera and then took zero pictures. Go figure huh? Everything was so nice though, we did yellow, gray, and white for our colors. One host made amazing cupcakes and my dad's girlfriend and I slaved over cake pops for hours the night before.
We got a huge amount of diapers, that will probably last us a month ;) These babies will be pooping machines I am sure! The babies got some cute outfits, and we got a few gift cards. We also got three rock and play sleepers which will be the babies beds for a little while, and finally ordered the car seats. At least they have a way home and a place to sleep.
Today I put the car seats in the car. It made the idea of three babies more real than it has been. Seeing my stuffed car full of car seats, it's so surreal that we are going to expanding by three. I know we have had so much time to get used to the idea, but I had a little panic attack thinking about how soon these babies will be here.
See? Full car! Eek!
Anyways, for now, we keep chugging. I begin 2 week appointments now, which means we are getting closer! Hopefully no baby news for a while. As anxious as I am meet to these little babes, they need to cook a little longer on the inside. :)
Everyone looks great! Baby A (Addisyn) is still hanging out head down which I am happy about. She is measuring at 2 lb 3 oz, the littlest of the three but not by much. Baby B (Bentley) flipped breech and has his head up in my ribs, which while uncomfortable I am glad he is no longer sitting transverse. He is measuring in at 2lb 4oz. Baby C (Connor) is still sitting transverse with his head next to Bentley's (their heads are off to the right) and he is butt bumping with Addisyn off to the left. He weighs in our heaviest at 2lb 5oz. We are so thrilled they are growing the same and none are showing any signs of growth restrictions. They are sitting in a big triangle and hopefully Connor will flip one way or another to be in better positioning for a vaginal delivery. Tech said they had good fluid so it's still a good possibility.
As for me, I am hanging in there. I've been in a lot of pain and tylenol doesn't seem to help much at all. SPD is really no fun and makes moving quite difficult. I keep going as much as I can, I am just super slow. But, doctor tells me to keep moving, so I do until I can't move no more! Then I hole up in bed with popsicles for the night. ;) My blood pressure is under control, and not having gestational diabetes is always a plus. I feel like an emotional wreck 90% of the time, and I cry over basically everything. I couldn't tell you how much weight I have gained, because I am not even paying attention...in the grand scheme of things my weight gain isn't important as long as we have healthy babies. Aside from the pain, I have general discomforts and things that once came easily require thought. Like...breathing for example. That seems to be such a trivial task but sometimes I am like 'Oh, I need to be taking deeper breathes otherwise I am going to get dizzy and half pass out here in a few minutes'. Yes, I have to think to breathe. Ha! My pain and discomfort are small prices to pay for the passing days of babies safe inside me and not fighting for their life here on the outside.
I would totally be lying if I said I wasn't excited for September though. Ohh September you can not come soon enough! I am trying to enjoy this pregnancy, but in all honesty there is little to enjoy. I love feeling the movements, but they hurt now and it's more of a...I'm so happy you're alive in there but PLEASE put your elbow somewhere else before you rip a hole through my stomach. No kidding. This never happened with the girls. I guess they had more room. They also slept, which doesn't happen much with these three. At least, one will be moving at almost all times. Even when they all sleep someone has the hiccups. Or shifts. Then wakes up someone. I can't really figure out who is kicking, so I just guess. "Connor, stoppppp." and it is probably Bentley in there laughing because his brother got in trouble for something he did. See there? It starts in utero.
I feel like a bus...
...but we have a lot more growing to do!
Our baby shower was this past weekend, and we had a great time! Two friends and my family helped put it together. I am so beyond blessed for them in my life. Most people don't get two showers, and we really had no intention on having another. My mom and grandma gave me my first shower, and they helped tremendously along with my dad for this one. It was small, outside, a few friends and some of my aunts and uncles attended, along with my husbands parents. It was nice to have those who truly care about us be there and enjoy a nice afternoon with burgers and hot dogs.
I took my camera and then took zero pictures. Go figure huh? Everything was so nice though, we did yellow, gray, and white for our colors. One host made amazing cupcakes and my dad's girlfriend and I slaved over cake pops for hours the night before.
We got a huge amount of diapers, that will probably last us a month ;) These babies will be pooping machines I am sure! The babies got some cute outfits, and we got a few gift cards. We also got three rock and play sleepers which will be the babies beds for a little while, and finally ordered the car seats. At least they have a way home and a place to sleep.
Today I put the car seats in the car. It made the idea of three babies more real than it has been. Seeing my stuffed car full of car seats, it's so surreal that we are going to expanding by three. I know we have had so much time to get used to the idea, but I had a little panic attack thinking about how soon these babies will be here.
Anyways, for now, we keep chugging. I begin 2 week appointments now, which means we are getting closer! Hopefully no baby news for a while. As anxious as I am meet to these little babes, they need to cook a little longer on the inside. :)
that is a full car for certain!
ReplyDeleteFyi the car seat handle should be in the down position while driving. In the event of an accident where the seat is thrown from the car the handle could snap and crush the child. Our fire dept does free checks and classes .
ReplyDeleteThanks, there are no babies in the seats yet though. I needed the handles up to get them into the car and took pictures immediately after. Seats won't be in official use for a while, but are in the car just in case.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh! I can't even imagine how you guys must be feeling, but ya'll are gonna ROCK this whole 2 kids turned 5 kids overnight thing like CHAMPS! ♡
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