The Big 5-0!!! (28 Weeks!)

This week I hit the big 5-0 mark! That is, I've gained 50 pounds! I am a bit shocked at how much weight I've gained, but I guess if I want "big" babies I gotta gain the weight. So, I am willing to do whatever it takes! As of today, we are 4 weeks from our 32 week goal due date! Can you believe it? There are days when I wonder if I can make it, but I am hoping to not only make it to 32 weeks, but to hopefully make it an additional couple of weeks past that! The longer the muffins stay in the oven the less time they will have to spend in the hospital! So, stay in there babies!!!
This week has been filled with family and friends coming to visit! It's been great! I love the company and it helps keep me sane. My "outings" are getting less and less, especially since walking to the bathroom (400 times a day) seems to get me winded!
We are slowly but surely getting the babies' room put together. My mom has graciously offered to pre-wash their clothes, blankets, etc. So, yesterday we went to Vallejo and sorted through all the clothes and stuff, and man alive do we have a ton a stuff! It's quite overwhelming! I have no idea where we are going to put all of it! I guess we'll figure it out. My mom is going to come over this week and we are going to start putting the clothes into the dressers and finding a home for all of this crazy baby stuff! I hope we'll have space in the room for the babies!

Earthquake!!

The babies are usually just lying around chilling out and then there is the occasional earthquake! Every time Rebecca laughs her belly shakes with varying degrees. The video below is just some minor tremors. Rebecca had a deep belly laugh that was probably magnitude 7 on the Richter scale yesterday at her parents house. Poor babies were wondering when the shakes would pass!

27 Weeks and Growing!

As of Sunday, I was 27 weeks, which is less than 5 weeks to our first goal due date! Yikes! I can't believe how fast time is flying! We've gotten so much done already but there is still lots to do to prepare for these 3 lil ones. But, I know it'll all get done eventually...
I am sitting in my new rocker recliner that was loaned to us from my Nana. My parents were so great to drive to Napa to pick the chair up and then to drive to SF to drop it off at our house. It's super comfy and since I haven't been sleeping very well in bed it's a good second option for when I am wide awake in the middle of the night. In fact, last night I came and laid in the chair from 1-2am while I tried to fall asleep. It helps take the pressure off of my shoulders and hips while I rest. I also feel bad because I feel like every time I get up or roll over in the middle of the night I wake my poor husband up. So, I am hoping to start and end the night in my bed, but the chair is good for in the middle of the night when I can't seem to get comfortable or get back to sleep.
As of this past week, I feel like my body is declining quite rapidly. I am feeling the need to rest more and more and my ability to do things is getting less and less. As of yesterday, I had gained 48 pounds and it's getting really heavy! I feel like I need a wheel barrel to carry this big ol belly! I told Eric it's like carrying a 48 pound medicine ball around wherever you go. Then, lay down and put the medicine ball on your tummy and try to get up...quite challenging! I feel like one of those bugs, with all the legs, that if they end up on their backs their legs just flail in the air because they can't roll over...that's me! :)

26 Week Ultrasound

Yesterday was our 26 week "big" ultrasound. Since they are getting so big and so squished it's getting harder to get good pictures. So, unfortunately, we only got a few pictures this time and they aren't that great. Sorry! Every time we have an ultrasound I ask, "Is there still 1 boy and 2 girls?" She said she's "pretty darn sure" that there is 1 boy and 2 girls. We are trying to decide on names so the sexes are pretty important. Anyway, it was a good appt. The doctor said the babies are all growing well. He said I am doing much better than he was expecting at this point. He still is very impressed with my cervix! I have no idea what that means and I don't think I have any control over it, but I guess it's one of the most important things they watch to determine how likely pre-term labor is. I still am not on any official bedrest, just "limited activity". So, the doctor says to keep doing whatever it is that I am doing, which is "resting" for a good portion of the day. I have had to start relying on friends to help me do errands. Thankfully, its been great to be able to get rides (and company) to the various places I need to go. Thanks Susan, Elisa, and especially Paula! You have helped me tremendously!!!
I was hoping that all 3 of the babies would be at least 2 pounds, but Eric says they "average" over 2 pounds so that counts! :) Their weights are :

Baby A: 2 pounds 6 ounces
Baby B: 1 pound 14 ounces
Baby C: 1 pound 13 ounces

Keep growing babies!!!

Happy Father's Day! (26 Weeks)

I have such a wonderful husband! Today was his first "unofficial" Father's Day and he spent the day taking care of me. He is such a servant and is going to be an amazing dad! He's been taking on most of the household responsibilities, including cooking, cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping. I feel so bad because I want to help, but physically my body doesn't want to cooperate. Each day is getting more and more challenging physically. I went to Kaiser on Friday to pick up some wrist splints because I have apparently developed "carpal tunnel syndrome" from swelling and weight gain. So, my fingers are constantly aching and numb. It's really weird. I've been trying to wear the wrist splints at night since that is when they are the most painful. I am hoping it'll work! Anyway, when I got in the elevator at Kaiser, a lady said, "Wow! It looks like you're about ready to have that baby!" Then, when I got to the nurse's office (who knows I am pregnant with triplets) she says, "Yep, you're looking about 40 weeks!" So, I am officially HUGE! Well, I know I am only going to get bigger and it's a good thing. The bigger I get, the bigger the babies get! We have another "big" ultrasound this Wed. and it'll be fun to see how much bigger they've gotten. We are hoping that they each will be at least 2 pounds! We'll keep you posted!

A Circus in my Tummy! (25 Weeks)

Just when I think the babies are as active as they could possible be they "kick" it up a knotch and surprise me! Last night, in the middle of the night while I was trying to sleep (which is rare these days), the babies started kicking and punching and rolling around like crazy. Because I was so tired and getting up out of bed is such a big ordeal, I tried to just lay there and ignore them and hoped they would settle down and I could go back to sleep. After a while of unsuccessfully ignoring them, I realized that I was very hungry (which I was also trying to ignore). I asked Eric to make me some oatmeal. (He's so great!) As I laid there, the circus in my tummy continued to go on without stopping and finally when the oatmeal was ready I sat up and ate it. Sure enough, a few minutes after eating they started to settle down and eventually they all were silent and went back to sleep. So, we are already learning that when they are hungry there's no messing around...just feed them!!!
I had a doctor's appt. last Wed. and everything looked good. They did a glucose tolerance test which I passed with flying colors. This tests for gestational diabetes, which is a much higher risk when carrying multiples. They also checked my blood cell count and sure enough my red blood cell count was low, which means that I am slightly anemic. I am not surprised since my blood volume has doubled 100%! So, I have started taking iron supplements and that should help. No wonder I have been so tired, recently. Although, even after taking the iron I don't feel like I have much more energy. I keep hoping for this huge burst of energy, but I don't think that is going to happen...Oh well!
I've had quite a few visitors, recently, which has been really nice. Paula came over on Friday and took me to run a few errands and Elisa came by on Monday and also took me to run some errands. My mom came over last Wed. and helped me sort through some of the stuff in the babies' room. So...keep coming! It really helps to have people come by and either help me to do something or to just keep me company. I really appreciate it! You might even get to see and feel a baby doing a circus act! :)

Baby Boom?

We host a bible study at our house every Tuesday night. A couple of years ago when we first started going to the group there were no kids. Right now, there are 3 of us that are pregnant within 2 months of each other. Bizarre! Believe it or not, Sarah (in the green) is 4 weeks ahead of me and Shawna (in the black and white) is 8-9 weeks ahead of me. Although, based on the picture it looks like I should be ready to deliver at any minute! So, our group will have 5 new members in a few months! Our upstairs neighbor is also pregnant for the first time. We belong to a marriage group that now has 6 pregnant ladies (and there are only 7-8 couples). That's 7 new babies! We have a couple of friends in our church who are pregnant and we have another friend in the East Bay who is also expecting! That's over 13 babies all due in the next 6 months! So, Eric and I were trying to figure out if there is a baby boom going on or is it just our age? I've never seen this many pregnant women in my life! Any input would be appreciated!

Weekend of Showers! (24 Weeks)

This weekend was my marathon of baby showers. I had a shower on Saturday and Sunday and they both were really great! There were so many friends and family that came to each one that truly showered me with lots of love and generous gifts. Thank you so much to everybody that came and especially to those who helped organize and throw both showers (Paula, Kelly, Aparna, Katrina, my Mom (Sat) and Char, M, Cindy, Aunt Bonnie, Nana, and Jamie (Sun)). It was so much fun to see everybody and to be encouraged by all their love and support.
Its been great to have Eric's mom, Jean, here this week. She truly has been a blessing to have around. I feel bad because I feel like she's "worked" her entire time here, cooking and helping take care of things around the house. But, we greatly appreciate everything! Thanks so much!
I am in recovery mode today. I am feeling quite tired and definitely feeling the effects of running around like the energizer bunny for the last week. I am so thankful that I am officially off of work and can rest! The babies are continuing to jump, roll, spin, kick and do just about every other acrobatic move I can think if. They were so active this weekend that just about everybody who wanted to feel them, got a chance. They apparently aren't shy! Thats been my favorite part so far is feeling them move around. It's fun to already be able to "play" with them! They definitely respond to both Eric and I's voices and start moving around when we talk to them!