30 Week Update

Had a quick trip to see Dr. Gonzales on Monday...

Everything still looking great! Dr. Gonzales made me promise to be extra good this week as she will be out of town from Wednesday till Sunday. So...I have been staying horizontal for the most part.

This pregnancy has been such a roller coaster. First, we had to worry about losing a baby. Once that risk was passed we had to start worrying about preterm labor. This is ongoing until I actually have them but starting a few months ago I had to worry about my cervical length. Now that I am past 30 weeks, I have to worry about cervical softening and dilation. Ugh...always a worry!

Monday after checking me, she said my cervix was softening (normal) but no dilation. Ultrasound showed that the boys are doing well and had good heart rates. She also said that next week she will schedule my c-section. Most likely it will be set for May 4th. I guess it could change depending on the hospital and neonatal scheduling. That date is right at 36 weeks so WHEN (not IF) I make it that far...it looks as if I will have some good sized boys (6+lbs.) She also said that if they are that size and have no problems, it is likely that they will be released when I do. I guess that is when the real FUN begins. eek!

So far I am not totally miserable...YET. But I know that I am bigger now than I was with Peyton when I went in to have him. I'm pretty sure my belly is growing daily if not hourly. Bode likes to take up residence right under my rib cage which causes me to get out of breath several times a day and I know I have feet kicking me or stretching against me on the right side. Not so comfortable. These days they are either using my insides for a boxing bag or making broad movements. They are almost always in different positions every week at my ultrasounds. I'm certainly not surprised at all that the are "movers and shakers." Following in the footsteps of their older brother for sure.

Several of you have asked how Peyton is taking all this. I think he is in the same boat as we are. It's really hard to imagine and wont seem totally real until they are here. He talks about his brothers often and says he loves them. He can tell you their names if you ask him. I have a feeling that Cooper will never be Cooper...he will be "Coopee." It really is adorable!

31 Week appointment on Monday. Preparing for more good news! (fingers crossed)

Please keep in your prayers that I can hold these boys in till May!

29 Week Update

Just a quick update since I'm really feeling the need to rest after a long morning at the Dr. office.

Last week I had a little bit of negative news...my cervix had shortened considerably (viewed by ultrasound.) After Dr. did a physical exam, she thought that I was in better shape than what showed on the ultrasound. No funneling or dilation either. Soo...I was pretty anxious to see what Dr. Rowe (the specialist) would say this week.

The specialist ultrasound appts are getting worse and worse. Ugh...I get sick almost immediately. For several reasons: the boys are putting a lot of pressure on my stomach/intestines and lungs, also the blood circulation is cut off a bit by laying on my back on the hard table and they press on my belly pretty hard. Ugh...it's pretty darn miserable. The tech had a hard time seeing every leg, organ, etc. just because they are so squished in there now. But...she was able to see the important things..heart, head/brain and bellys etc.

So get this...I am 29 weeks and between the three, I have over 9 pounds of baby in there.

The stats:
Cooper 2lbs, 13oz
Greyson 3lbs, 1oz
Bode 3lbs, 5oz

They think the weights might be slightly off and that they may weigh a little more than the ultrasound show. WOW!

Dr. Rowe also said that I am doing awesome and that it is totally possible for me to make it to 35-36 weeks. If so, he estimates that the boys with weigh 6+ pounds at birth. So...that's my goal...I don't want itty bitty babies. 6 pounds is small enough for me!

Back to Dr. Gonzales next Monday...

Will keep ya updated.


PS: No pics this week...I was too sick to even care about getting a good shot.

27 Week Update

Went to my 27 week appointment this morning.

Last week I failed my one hour glucose test so I had to take the three hour test on Monday. It consisted of them taking my blood four times and making me drink twice the amount of that pure liquid sugar - orange punch crap. Ugh! Oh and I also couldn't eat or dink anything after midnight the night before nor the morning of. Results were in today and I PASSED! Yea! No gestational diabetes for me.

They also checked my cervix - which looked awesome! I think it was measuring right at 3 on the 16th of February and now it is back to around 3.6. It doesn't mean that I cant get off of bed rest but it does mean they wont stick me in the hospital. So I am totally fine with that!

The pictures are not that good this week...she said I was "squirmy." I cant lay on that table for very long without getting lightheaded and extremely sick to my stomach. You can see that A & B, aka Cooper West and Greyson Reid have their hands in their mouths. The tech also said they are somewhat in a bob sled position. Guess she watched too much Olympics in the last few weeks. (Greyson is head down again...last few weeks he has been breach.) And "C", Bode Frank...well he just hangs out right under my ribs and enjoys his space.

I will continue to keep you all updated...I have my 28 week appointment next Wednesday and will see the specialist again on March 16th.

Cooper West

Greyson Reid

Bode Frank