OB Appointment - 21w3d

On Friday, we went for my sonogram. It was super quick, the quickest we've had and not so clear as we are used to. We also had the lady who had told us she was 100% positive that Baby C was a boy, when in fact SHE was not a HE...so I didn't trust much she said, but she is super nice so I gave her another chance.

All babies heartbeats are great, super loud and perfect. Their placenta's are doing good, lots of fluid, all looked great. All babies are almost one pound! Cervix is still good too, around 3.4. Whahoo, but my doctor was quick to say that bed rest is imminent (very soon) even with a good cervix.

My blood pressure was a little high but nothing to alarming. I went to leave my sample and forgot to use the cup...preggo brain! But luckily I was able to go again before I left the office, but I didn't hear the results. My weight was 142 lbs., which I was mad about because I am doing everything physically possible to gain weight. So well see by my next appointment. The OB isn't concerned, she said I was doing fine but to me I am not. According to my multiples books, I am not. So I still have 2.5 more weeks to catch up to what the books say I should be for triplets by week 24.

The only thing they are concerned a little about is the fact that I am contracting way more than I thought already. I was asking about the sudden tightening that I get when they move, but no that's a contraction I am told. The doctor asked how many I am having daily and I thought, way more than I should even say. One night last week I most definitely had over 20 throughout the night and that is apparently not ok. But how was I suppose to know. So since I now know what they feel like, I have been trying to keep track every day, but I get to 3-4 an hour and start to freak out because she said if I get more than 5 I need to call asap. But total for the day I get at least 20.  Sometimes right after I get up from bed or off the couch, I get one and sometimes just sitting, some are obviously stronger than the others but still I am glad to know what I am looking for now. I just thought it was the babies switching positions, and since space is limited I thought it was normal, but no, these are indeed contractions. So even more reason why I need to be laying flat and still drinking my gallons of water. It does scare me because I have a long way to go and I do not want to start visiting the hospital and being one of those women who are there every other day for silly things. I know the more I rest the better off I and the babies will be.

And of course there is nothing they can do for my back pain. Tylenol does not help at all. It's just better the more I lay down and once again it was suggested that I get a belly belt to help hold up my growing belly. I got it and love it but my back still hurts and hurts more up top when I wear it, but I don't have to hold up my belly going up and down the stairs or when walking.

Also, I asked about going until January 10th or 11th and she said that was fine. So we will schedule it in the first week of November. I can't decide what date I want, because I love even numbers and the 10th is an even between two odds, but I think the date 01.11.11 is kinda cool, so I don't know! We have a little time to decide. My doctor said, "you're going to be so miserable by that point or going to hate that you wanted to make it one more week". That's ok though, I want to make it past by birthday on January 4th, that's my personal goal, so really anytime after that is fine, I just want to keep down their NICU time as much as I possibly can. We will see, I only have so much control over what they want but be assured that I am going to do everything I can to keep their little tushies in there!

So, no photos this week, which was totally strange but we still got to see them...which is getting harder and harder because they are all legs and arms...you can't even tell who is who and what belongs to who anymore.

Ahh, I can't wait to meet theses little girls.

21 Weeks!

How Far Along: 21 Weeks!

How Big are the Babies: The girls are as big as bananas (about 10.5 inches and 12.7 oz. (even though ours are probably still measuring bigger)). The baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for hydration and nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies are most interested in tastes they've already experienced through amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you want your future children to eat as you prepare your own lunch (thebump.com).

Weight Gain: Starting weight was 126 lbs., currently 143 lbs. Come on pounds, I need to catch up!!!!!!!!!!!

Symptoms: Tired and weak some days, but feeling ok. My back is KILLING me every second of every day from the weight of my growing uterus. I am going to see what the OB will say on Friday, but I think I know what he'll say...I'm doing too much and should be laying down....but it hurts even more when I lay, when I sit...just walking hurts! I feel like a blimp. I cannot see my feet, it is really hard to shave my legs now, I need a chair in the tub just to take a shower. Tim has to pull me off the couch and the only way I can get out of bed is to roll out. Even getting up from the toilet is hard these days, I have to grab on to the sink to help me up.

Emotions: Doing ok this week. Excited, nervous, trying to enjoy every moment of everyday carrying these little girls. Love feeling them move inside of me, it always make me smile.

Best Moment of the Week: Feeling the babies move all of the time, day and night, my little gymnasts!

Movement: All of the time! Day and night, they NEVER stop! They turn over constantly and I can easily feel their heads popping out on my skin, I love it. I will never forget this time of feeling them move in me.

Maternity Clothes: Of course, everything. Now wearing XL underwear...LOL!! Where is my body going?!?!

Stretchmarks: None any more other than a few on my boobies!

Sleep: Ugh, most nights are horrible. Still peeing a lot but some nights sleeping can be really good. Still don't get any good productive sleep until Tim leaves for work. And still dreaming like crazy each night! I could nap all day long but at bedtime, I'm wide awake. I hate it.

Food Cravings: Everything and anything. Macaroni salad from the Amish Market! I have also been eating a lot of pie, cherry pie, peach pie and pumpkin pie! Lots of water still everyday. Oh, and NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA!!!!!

Genders: Three little princesses!

What I Miss: Wine and sleep.

What I am Looking Forward to: Colorfest this weekend!!!!! Finishing the Oct 30th shower invites this week too with Kim and sending them out. Watching Tim finish the changing table on the deck, I LOVE it so far! And seeing my SIL, Megan this week, since she is home from New Mexico for a week! Also, counting down to my showers in 2 weeks and 3 weeks!

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Here is my belly photos of the week!

I'm getting WIDE on the sides!