Hospitalized - DAY 18

It looks like I will really be a permanent resident at the hospital until the babies arrive. I am 32 weeks and 3 days pregnant. Originally we hoped I would make it until 33 weeks. The doctor thinks I may be able to last a couple more weeks which would be much better for the babies, of course.

At this point all we know is that the babies will likely come sometime between Sept 3 and Sept 30.

We are starting to gather volunteers. Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering to help with the babies or other things like cooking a meal.

Latest Baby Weights

I have been in hospitalized all week. It looks like I will be here until I deliver. The good news is that everything is fine with the triplets. I had an ultrasound today and the babies are all very big!

Baby A 3 lb 10 oz
Baby B 3 lb 14 oz
Baby C 3 lb 9 oz

Strict Bedrest

I have been in the hospital twice this week. I went in Thursday with contractions and they kept me overnight. I needed to return Saturday, again with contractions. Luckily I only needed to stay for the evening. I am now on strict bedrest at home. (earlier I was on bedrest, but allowed to get up at times) If I can make it at least another 3 weeks until I deliver the babies would be 33 weeks, and would have a great prognosis. More would be better. In the meantime, I am very uncomfortable and I cannot really do anything except wait.

Thanks to Karen D. and Shelly D. for bringing meals this week. I cannot cook anymore and as many of you know I have a whole tribe over here to feed. I am grateful for all of you are are praying for us. The babies are doing very well.

Big Babies

My ultrasound last week was great.
Baby A 2 lb 6 oz
Baby B 2 lb 4 oz
Baby C 2 lb 3 oz

Getting Bigger, Not Gaining Weight

I went for another check-up yesterday. My belly is getting a lot bigger, but I did not gain any more weight. On the prior visit I gained just one pound. The doctor told me not to worry about it for now, but to start eating more frequently. The babies are pushing up on my stomach so I feel full all the time.

New Pictures

We have lots of good news. The latest ultrasound showed that all of the babies are doing great. They are all growing well and are all the size that single babies would be at this age, which is quite amazing!

Girl, Girl, Boy

It looks like the results of the poll were correct. We are having two girls and one boy. I hope to post ultrasound pictures soon.