Ugh! The Need for Sleep!!!

Last night was the first night I attempted sleep without the help of my beloved sleeping pill. I really want to be a big girl and stop using it but every time I have tried in the past six years, I fail. Because this drug is not a sleep-aid, but an anti-depressant, with an "off-label" to help insomnia, it is not one of the worse things you can do in pregnancy. But of course, I don't want to put any harm to the babies in their further growth, so even though the OB says it'd ok, but my prescribing doctor, says no, I will be trying my hardest to make this work.

As I lay in bed listening to Tim sleep, I am flooded with emotions....so jealous that he can sleep, why can't I be normal and just flipin' go to sleep, I could sleep all day if I wanted to and then when it's finally dark I can't sleep at all...UGH! Benadryl doesn't do anything, and melatonin, I will try tonight, but I do not have high hopes! Because I can't sleep, I twist and turn, pee every 45 minutes because I can't stop thinking about having to pee, I am just so restless, I can feel my body not being able to relax. Finally, I took some Tylenol and it helped relax me, so I could get a few minutes of sleep, but at 6:00am sharp, 4 hours exactly after taking it, I was wide awake! Wait, not wide awake...awake and pissed off, and so tired of not being able to sleep!!!

Today, I feel horrible. I want to lay here and nap all day since I really have noting to do but I know that won't help me for later tonight. My nausea feels worse today because I think I am just so tired and restless. It's way too hot to go outside and I already decided I wasn't cooking dinner tonight, instead left overs. The laundry is done, the house is in order and clean...what's a girl to do???! I feel like I have read every book I have already and my bed rest hasn't even begun.

I'm bored, lonely and tired. Blah.  I trust that with the help of the Lord I will be able to get through this struggling time. Only he knows my inner-most strenghts and weaknesses, and will carry me through this. I can do it and I will.

OB Appointment and Sonogram Photos!!!!!!!!

Yesterday we had our appointment with the OB! It seemed like forever between these last appointments, but I know that's just me. I am so blessed not to have to wait a whole month between appointments like if I had a singleton pregnancy; I would just die of waiting!

So we got there around 2:00pm, Tim, myself, my mom and my sister, Christine...all of us! I was called back pretty quickly even though the room was filled to the max with people. We had this suppppper nice sonographer, who was actually an OB, just not practicing right now, and she was AMAZING! The sonogram lasted over an hour, almost an hour and a half, and many times had to switch sides, shake my tummy around, cough, or stand up to try to get these babies to turn around and give good photos! They are so stubborn, all ready! Made me think, hmm, they are definitely Tim's children, since they are already miss-behaving and I wonder if that's a sign that they are all girls and take after their Mommy!?

This appointment they were checking for the thickness of skin behind the neck, for signs of down-syndrome. All the babies, once they cooperated, checked out perfectly, and the risk of down-syndrome is very, very low. I asked if the test is accurate and they said it is the most accurate test they have for triplets. If I was to have the normal singleton pregnancy blood work done, it normally creates false positives for women carrying more than twins and actually the sonogram is more accurate anyway. Ok, sounds good to me. Plus they said, due to my age and zero family history of any genetic diseases (other than high cholesterol), our babies should be in the clear for everything! All my other blood work have came back normal and so far the babies look perfect!

So, since the sonogram took so long, we had a long time to watch the babies and examine every little inch of them! I can't wait to examine every little inch of each of them when they come out, but this was fun too, in the meantime. We saw all their noses, eyes, mouths, even a tongue on one of them (because he/she was sticking it out....time-out for that, we do not stick our tongues out at the nice lady taking our pictures!!!!), all arms, legs (which look like real arms and legs now), hands and feet. We counted five fingers on most of their hands, it was so clear! Also, saw their spines, stomachs (which all of them had fluid in their tummies so that's a great sign and means their digestive systems are in place and working), rib cages, lobes of the brain, and of course their hearts, beating beautifully! All the heartbeats had dropped a little bit, which is completely normal, all were around 154. As they continue to grow, all the heartbeats will slow down and not be so fast.

All of my tests were great too. My cervix is NICE and LONG, the doctor was impressed. He said he expects it to stay that way for a long time, and that due to my age and health, I should be fine and hopefully will not need a cerlage. And as of right now I have a 100% chance of carrying these babies until 34-35 weeks, which most likely means no NICU time! Each time they'll give me a percentage of what they think, so this time is great news! He said some women by this time are already on bed rest!! Not this lady, nope!!!

Also asked some of my silly questions. Like, can I finally get my hair highlighted again...answer YES! Also, do I need any other vitamins other than then the thousand I'm taking already...answer NO! Back off of the baby aspirin and I finished the endometrin two days go, two pills off the list! Asked if I should be concerned that I haven't gained barely any weight...answer is YOU ARE DOING FINE! What if I am not eating enough, are they getting delayed in anyway because of me...answer, NO, they are fine and right on track, eat whatever you want whenever you want, no need to gorge and stuff yourself. AMEN! I also asked if I could see a nutritionist and they thought that was a great idea, so we got some names and I am going to call today or tomorrow.

I had blood drawn, and didn't pass out, blood pressure was still a little low, and they didn't weigh me, which I think they just forgot.

I think that's it. The genetics lady was kinda boring ad pretty straight forward--we have no issues or family history to be concerned with. Thank you, Jesus.

And our total appointment time, probably a record....we left a 5:05pm....so 3 hours, 5 minutes!

On to the photos, we only got a few. I was not happy about that and we really do not have a good one of Baby A, just a very scary one (see below)...but that's ok.

This is all three babies...at least their heads.

Baby C, the singleton. The one who stuck their tongue out!!!

All three again.

Haha, this is baby A...looks more like a scary Halloween costume! It's just a face-on shot, instead of  a profile.

This is Baby B, of the twins...I have no idea why this isn't rotated..UGH!

13 Weeks

This week I also had a lot going on, as usual...busy, busy, busy and I AM EXHAUSTED! I had to make an emergency visit to my cardiologist this past week because they thought something might be up with my heart. Most people who know me, know that I suffer from pretty high cholesterol and have not been able to take any medication for over a year due to fertility treatments, (cholesterol meds are a category X in pregnancy) so when I just wasn't feeling well (zero energy, tired, heart beating really fast, fainting, dizziness...) the OB wanted me to go straight in for an EKG. So when I called, they said, the soonest appt. was in three weeks and my OB wasn't having that so he called himself and had it scheduled for the following day. I went in and everything checked out ok. Basically I have a really high pulse rate and slightly low blood pressure. From laying down my pulse is 70 bpm to standing up, it goes to 104 bpm, which is not so normal. I had to get one of those blood pressure/pulse rate machines and start using it a few times a day. Basically, the cardiologist is not worried about my heart and he said other than being pregnant with triplets, my heart is doing just fine and I shouldn't worry.

How Far Along: 13 Weeks - SECOND TRIMESTER!!!!!!!!!!

How Big Are the Babies: The size of peaches, 2.9 inches, .81 ounces. The babies are forming teeth and vocal cords... savor this, their non-functional phase. They are also approaching normal proportions, with a heads now only one third the size of their bodies. Intestines are in the process of moving from the umbilical cord to each of their tummies. (Much more convenient).

Weight Gain: Starting weight - 126 lbs., now... 128 lbs.

Symptoms: Shortness of breath, tired, zero energy, feeling like I got hit by a bus every day, constipation (getting better now that I don't have to take the progesterone anymore!!!!!), some nausea (Sunday-I made it a WHOLE day without taking a zofran, whahooo), still peeing a lot, headaches (getting better) and times where I feel like my heart is going to pound out of my chest. Also, feeling A LOT of movement in my belly. It's so weird, I'll be laying there and then all of the sudden I just feel these weird little flutters and pushes or pulls in my stomach (and in the below areas). I know it's going to get stronger and much more active each week!

Emotions: Ok this week. As good as they could be I guess.

Something Funny that Happened: Tim asking me "if I was really doing that again," when I was running to the bathroom...ugh, yeah, MOVE!!!!

Best Moment of the Week: Hmm, making it ten days without puking!

Movement: Whoops, read above! Next week I'll post the movement here!

Maternity Clothes: Of course! My "small" maternity shorts are now getting a little uncomfortable on me. In the car, I have to un-button them...hehe! Luckily fall is coming!

Stretchmarks: This week I started putting the Palmers Coco-butter on my tummy, upper thighs and hips. My mom never got any stretchmarks, even after gaining 70 pounds with me (hopefully she doesn't hate me for saying that) but if she could gain that much with just me, and I am only supposed to gain, at the most 50 pounds, I hope I will not get any, or very few at the most!!

Sleep: Still ok. I am so worried that they are going to take away my sleeping pill from me, even though the OB says it's safe, I have to wait to meet with the genetics lady on Wednesday and the Nurse said that she might take it away from me, and be assured, I will CRY! I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT THAT PILL! I am so addicted to a good nights sleep, still struggling to stay asleep with the pill. I mean, don't get me wrong, I will do anything for these babies, but I will be even more of a zombie then I am now! I am predicting I will cry all night long, if I can't sleep!!!! So not looking forward to it!

Food Cravings: On Sunday when I didn't take my zofran, I ate ALL DAY LONG! I was so hungry! Hoping that's a good sign for what's to come! COME ON THE CALORIES!

Gender Predictions: Still thinking two girls and a boy! I CANNOT WAIT TO FIND OUT WHAT THEY ARE AND TO OFFICIALLY NAME THEM!!!!!!!!

What I Miss: Nothing! Ok, well I do miss my glasses of wine and a good margarita!!

What I am Looking Forward to: TOMORROW, to see the little peanuts and to have my mom, sister and Tim all there to see them! They are going to freak-out!!!!

Weekly Wisdom: Eat,m eat eat...my motto for this pregnancy!

Questions: A couple, but I'll just ask the OB...

Ok, here is my baby bump photos of the week...

What's In A Name??

As far back as I can remember I have had my children's names picked out. But they have changed a lot over the past years. My baby dolls all had names and none of them I would consider naming my children now, but at the time, they were the coolest named dolls around.

Now, well for awhile Tim and I have favorite names. We want something cute but mature. I think of my child growing up to be the president of a company, and I don't want them to have a bad sounding name. I listen to the women at the pool yelling for their kids, in my mind saying, that's a horrible name, I don't want to sound like her, screaming for a kid named that.

A name is important. I want my kids to like their names and know that we worked hard on picking them out. I like names that sound good and flow nicely. Names that are modern but traditional.

Some of the names these days are horrible. I won't mention many because I would hate to offend anyone, but I wonder what people think when they are naming their children anymore. Why Apple or Sunday or Rumor? I just don't get that.

We have our names picked out so far. I never thought I would have three picked out at one time, but I do. I might change my mind on some, but others are set in stone.

So here goes....just in case you are wondering...

2 GIRLS AND 1 BOY:

Madelynn Christine

Claire Madison
Jackson Timothy

2 BOYS AND 1 GIRL:

Jackson Timothy

Nathan Samuel

Claire Madison

3 GIRLS:

Madelynn Christine

Claire Madison

Natalee Lynn (still not super sure on Lynn)

3 BOYS:

Jackson Timothy

Nathan Samuel

Benjamin (this might change) Robert

Timothy is after Tim, Christine after my sister, Nathan is Tim's best friend since they were little, Samuel is Tim's grandfather who was killed in a head-on motorcycle accident two years ago on Memorial Day at the age of 56, and Robert after my dad and grandpa (it was my grandpa's bday the day the babies went into my belly) and Lynn is my middle name.

Who knows how many more times I will change this or Tim will change his mind either. We used to be so set on Madelynn, but now Tim is super stuck on Claire and Natalee. So we will see when we know the sexes in just a few more weeks, and that will help us narrow it all down!!!!

12 Weeks / 3 Months!!!

Wow, I have made it to 12 weeks...whahoo. Such an accomplishment. I am right on the verge of the second trimester, which blows my mind. This pregnancy is flying by, I guess because I won't be pregnant for 40 weeks, probably not even 35 weeks, so the end is already in sight, and all the exciting things are coming quickly.
How Far Along: 12 weeks! 3 Months!

How big are the babies: They are each the size of plums, (2.1 inches). As you move into the second trimester, the babies are shifting into the growth and maturation stage. After weeks in the critical development stage, almost all of baby's systems are fully formed. (thebump.com)

Weight Gain: Still the same, around 126 lbs. Just depends on the time of day I weight myself, so I am anywhere between 126 lbs. and 130 lbs.!

Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting (only once in the last week), peeing a lot, CONSTIPATION, headaches, hunger...I think that's all. My nausea is improving so much, it's awesome! Last week, I started only taking one zofran in the morning and didn't need another one the rest of the day, which is such an improvement! I tried not taking it at all one day and by lunch I was sick, so I am sticking with the one in the am and then not taking the other unless I need it. But I have been noticing that when I really try to stuff myself, like at every meal, I wind up feeling terrible, like my stomach is going to pop! No fun!

Emotions: Scared this week. I woke up one night and was peeing and it hit me again about these three human beings, I had to stop myself from another panic attack. I am just really scared. Scared that I won't be able to carry them until they are healthy enough for life, that I will have a lot of complications towards the end or at birth, that I will grow to unimaginable sizes...just everything. I really am not scared about bringing them home. I know how to care for a baby, Lord knows I have had A LOT of practice of the years, I am just scared about getting there. This is no one's body but my own and I am really scared right now!

Also, my insurance ran out from grad school so I had to do a "conversion packet" to keep the one I had, which is going to cost me a whooping $450.00 bucks per month!!! No plan or company will pick me up because of my pre-existing condition, meaning pregnancy. Gee, love our system. I can't even get the state health insurance because we make too much, so basically I am SO, and have no choice but keep the one I have and pay an arm and a leg for it. I am very thankful that it is GREAT coverage, I mean they paid for my entire IVF package without blinking an eye, and I am forever grateful, and then I was only paying $131.00 per month. I just went through a lot of emotions regarding all of this, and a lot of tears. Being a social worker, I see people getting free stuff (health care, disability, food stamps, ect) all of the time and they smoke crack, go to jail or have 10 kids...but yet my husband and I, who are hard workers, good citizens and try to always do the right things in life, can't get shit because "they" say we make too much. I laugh at that. We reward people for doing the wrong things in life and yet everyone is ok with that. I hate the welfare system, and since I understand it, that is my opinion. Help the poor, take from the rich, ignore the middle class. Lovely system we have here!!

So right now, we are at a loss of what to do. We are so devastated. Our rent is so high, because we live in MOCO, our electric is $300 bucks a month because this house sucks all the air in the summer and all the heat in the winter (winter it's $500), we need a van, our car insurance, health insurance, it's all just too much right now. I don't know where to turn. We are trying everything we can and going over every option. Maybe I should go pan-handle to make some money, seems to work for a lot of others! (Sorry for the rant, but this is my blog and these are my feelings right now, and how my husband and I are suffering.)

Something Funny that Happened: Can't think of anything, other than the random women (who I don't even know, but friends of friends have told them) coming up to me at the pool, saying, "Oh I heard, you are pregnant with triplets....do you need anything, I have...blah, blah, blah..." SO NICE!

Best Moment of the Week: Seeing all my family over the weekend since I became pregnant, everyone asked lots of questions and to see everyone excited too made my day!

Movement: None yet, just stretching and very crampy, daily! I read in my new" twins, triplet and more" book that contractions will be pretty regular all throughout my pregnancy and I also read that the babies will move even earlier than a singleton pregnancies, so in the coming weeks, I hope I can experience that!

Maternity Clothes: Of course, expect my bathing suit I can still wear, however I wonder if people just think I'm fat or really realize I'm pregnant at the pool.

Stretchmarks: Nope.

Sleep: Ok, just peeing a lot through the night.

Food Cravings: Nothing this week. I read that need to be consuming 500 calories per baby, and another 2000 on top of that, for a total of 3500 calories per day. I should be gaining a pound per week and a pound and a half from 20 weeks on. Whooooo! The more I can eat the better the babies will be, in weight and health at birth and also for preventing pre-term labor.

Gender Predictions: I had the most real dream that we did in fact have two girls and one boy. It was so real, when I woke up, I couldn't believe that it was actually not real, I looked around the bedroom and confirmed no babies yet...so we'll see, but it really convinced me. I still think that's what they are! I CANNOT WAIT TO FIND OUT WHAT THEY ARE AND TO OFFICIALLY NAME THEM!!!!!!!!

What I Miss: Nothing.

What I am Looking Forward to: Seeing the babies next week....seems like forever between these appointments and so excited for Tim and possibly my mom to be able to see them and how much they will have grown!!!

Weekly Wisdom: Eat, eat, eat...LOL!

Questions: None this week.

Here's the baby bump photo of the week...

11 Weeks!

This week not much has changed since my 10 Week post, since ahem, that was only a few days ago.


I think in the last few days I am really starting to eat a lot more. I seem to always be putting something in my mouth and I feel like my skin on my stomach is stretching to the max (the way you feel after Thanksgiving dinner).

How Far Along: 11 Weeks



How Big are the Babies: They are each the size of limes (1.6 inches). Your babies are currently at a 1:1 ratio between their bodies and heads, and they have skin so transparent that blood vessels show right through it. But fingers and toes are no longer webbed, and hair follicles, tooth buds, and nail beds are forming -- setting up a significantly more attractive future.(thebump.com).


Weight Gain: According to the doctor's scale I am 126.5 so only 1.5 lbs gained so far.


Symptoms: Nausea (a little), thirsty, CONSTIPATION, peeing a lot, headaches, hunger and a WHOLE LOT OF FORGETTING!!!!!!!


Emotions: Considering I had a panic attack during the sonogram on Monday, I am really starting to let the fact that there are three human beings in my belly sink into my brain. I am down-right scared, to be honest. I pray that God will give me the strength and the wisdom to handle this journey, and I have confidence that He will, but I am still scared.


Something Funny That Happened: Can't think of anything.
Best moment of the Week: Seeing the babies floating around inside of me, their little feet and arms just flying about...it was amazing but so real at the same time, hence the reason for the panic attack. 

Also, the sweet women that I am building bonds with already who have triplets, they are so full of great advice and knowledge. I feel so comforted by just talking to them and hearing all the good advice that are giving me. I would have never known some of the things unless I would have reached out!


Movement: None...just constant stretching, cramping and pulling sensations. VERY crampy.


Maternity Clothes: Yes, yes, and yes.


Stretchmarks: None yet! :)


Sleep: Back and forth. Some nights are good, some aren't. And the dreams are so crazy! Up peeing every hour which makes sleeping a little tough.


Food cravings: Hmm, I don't think I had any this week other than, of course, PICKLES!


Gender Predictions: I know it's going to be two girls and a boy. Tim still says "all boys"... but if it's all boys, I think I will cry. I need a little girl!! (I keep talking to women who have triplet girls, I don't know if God is trying to tell me something or what, but having the babies be all of one sex, scares me too.)


What I Miss: Nothing.


What I'm Looking Forward To: Seeing how much the babies grow each week and eating whatever I want whenever I want! :)

Weekly Wisdom: DO NOT wait until the end of your pregnancy to do things, ya never know when things will happen. We were told to have everything done by week 25! That's crazy, but very true when carrying multiples.


Milestone: Every week that goes by, pregnant with triplets, is a milestone!!


Question(s): None...this week.


Here's my baby bump photos of the week...

Sonogram Photos and Updates of the Tumbling Three!!

This morning I had my sonogram. It went...well, interesting. I had to go by myself due to everyone going back to work from vacation and being super busy, so I was kinda sad to not be able to share the experience with anyone.

Anyway, I went in and layed on the table and when the nurse started peering around at the babies I started freaking out. Oh my gosh, have they grown!!! She started with Baby C, the singleton, and he/she is huge! Ok, really only 3.87 centimeters but he/she looked huge!! His/her heartbeat is 168 bpm. I could not believe my eyes...I really started to panic when I saw a big head, a nose, arms and legs flying about...I just couldn't believe it. I mean I know they are babies, but oh my gosh, they really are!!! That's the only way I can describe it. I know if there was just one baby I probably wouldn't have been so freaked out, but I HAVE THREE BABIES...6 arms, 6 legs, 30 fingers, 30 toes.... OH MY GOSH. It's scary!!!

I really had one of the worst panic attacks that I have had in a loooong time. I had to ask the nurse to get my water bottle from the floor next to my purse, because I thought I was going to faint, even just laying there. I didn't hear half of what she said during the middle part of the sonogram, because I was just trying to calm myself back down and self-sooth. The sonograms take forever, and really I don't mind, but I was seriously not feeling well.

Finally, we made it to the twins and they were a little less ready to have their photos taken. It was much harder to get photos of them. They are "wild party animals" my doctor said. Lovely... They also looked much bigger but not nearly as clearly able to be seen as the singleton. Baby A was 3.67 centimeters and his/her heartbeat is 165 bpm. Baby B was 3.94 centimeters and his/her heartbeat was 167 bpm.

All three heads!

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The twins!

Baby B

They just didn't want to have their pictures taken!

When the nurse took all of her photos, measurements, blood flow areas and everything, the doctor came it and took some really great photos of the twins. I was like, "those are the best photos I have seen in the 30 minutes she was on my stomach"! I got about 20 photos of them all, I could barely carry all the photos. They also did the 3D ultrasound with just looked like a bunch of distorted blobs but they said we will get to have the 3D each time! Whahoo! Also, we will get a DVD of the babies twice during their time in me!

The doctor said that at this point there is only about a 1% chance of miscarrying the singleton and maybe about 3% of miscarrying one or both of the twins. I was so glad to hear that. Since I am progressing well and doing everything they say, they aren't worried at this point. I got the all clear to stop my estrace and endometrin when my prescription runs out, which makes me very happy. I hate the endometrin and remembering to "put it in" 3x a day is a pain! Also, the doctor said that I would mostly likely be in the hospital for 5-7 days when I deliver because of the risk of hemorrhaging, since the risk is higher because of birthing 3 babies.

I had my blood pressure taken (normal) and my weight (only up 1.5 lbs.) and each time I am going to basically going to have a physical at every visit. Also, they will start measuring my cervix next time too. I was there almost 2 hours again, just this time! She said expect to be here that long each time because there is just so much to do. Making sure the babies are ok and making sure I'm ok. Whatever, I will do it! They also said the more I can eat the better and the more I can rest the better! Gee, ok!! Also conitue to drink 2L of water each day along with my protein shakes and everything high calorie.

My blood work was all ok, expect my red blood cells which is why I am now on the iron supplements. I will have blood work every other time at my appointments, so once a month.

They also asked about where we would deliver and to go ahead and take the birthing class and tour of the maternity unit by week 20. They suggested having everything done by week 25 because you never know how I will progress or if I will be on mandatory bed rest...that anything can happen, so it's better to not wait to do anything. Also, we need to pick a pediatrician by week 20. I was like, "look I just had a panic attack, and now you want me to go and pick a pediatrician..." HUH!???

There was just so much information, it's almost overwhelming....ok, it IS overwhelming! My next appointment is Wednesday, August 11, 2010, where we will have genetic counseling, sonograms, my check-up, cervix check and pap smear.

10 Weeks! (A little late)

OK, I know this is very late...so I apologize!! We were on vacation up in the mountains and even though there is Internet, it was the farthest thing from my mind and I didn't want to open up my computer...which I managed to do! It was just too relaxing to even post a blog.

I got a call from my Nurse on Wednesday and looks like I am already anemic. Hence the reason, I keep passing out and am so tired and weak. I mean, going up the stairs is like running a marathon for me! So, now I have to continue to add more vitamins (I can't remember if I posted that I am now taking 2 pre-natal vitamins, B-6 (which I swear is why my nausea has been so minimal), 4 fiber supplements, 2 stool softeners) and now iron once a day too. I mean, I'll do whatever for theses little peanuts but IF ONLY I COULD GO TO THE BATHROOM LIKE A NORMAL PERSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am going to have my blood taken more often from now on too...GREAT, but I won't be going alone though!!



How Far Along: 10 Weeks


How Big are the Babies: They are each the size of prunes (something I should be eating but it's hard to keep it down), about 1.2 inches! With bones and cartilage starting to form and vital organs beginning to function, the babies are making major progress. Body length will almost double in the next three weeks, and arm joints are now working (soon, legs will start working too) (thebump.com).


Weight Gain: Last week I was up 4.5 pounds from 126, so 131 and now I am


Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting (mostly just gaging from smells of things), sore boobies (not so much), thirsty, CONSTIPATION, peeing a lot, headaches, some hunger and a WHOLE LOT OF FORGETTING!!!!!!!

Emotions: Ok, this week.


Something Funny That Happened: When I have to pee, WATCH OUT...I HAVE TO PEE!!


Best moment of the Week: Enjoying vacation and on Wednesday I looked at myself, and said, "Wow, Tim, I REALLY look pregnant, look at me!" He said, "Well, yeah!" 


Movement: None...just constant stretching, cramping and pulling sensations. VERY crampy.


Maternity Clothes: Yes, yes, and yes...got some cute things from a super nice lady on Craigslist for cheap and got a $4.00 pair of motherhood maternity shorts at the GoodWill in Berkley Springs! :)


Stretchmarks: None yet! :)


Sleep: Back and forth. Some nights are good, some aren't.  And the dreams are so crazy! Up peeing every hour which makes sleeping a little tough.


Food cravings: PICKLES....I CANNOT get enough pickles! And hot dogs too! I constantly want, pizza and Chinese food.

Gender Predictions: I know it's going to be two girls and a boy. Tim still says "all boys"... but if it's all boys, I think I will cry. I need a little girl!!

What I Miss: Nothing. But it would be nice to go more than six hours without being reminded to take a zofran. I can't imagine going through a pregnancy without it, and I don't even think my nausea has been too bad--only have "been sick" maybe twice in a week, and that was a bad week.

What I'm Looking Forward To: My OB appt. on Monday!

Weekly Wisdom: You need A LOT of vitamins and extra calories when carrying multiples!!!


Milestone: Every week that goes by, pregnant with triplets, is a milestone!!


Question(s): None...this week.
 Here's my baby bump photo of the week...

Survived an EARTHQUAKE!

This morning, Friday, July 16th, 2010 at 5:04am there was an earthquake in Maryland! Crazy, crazy. It registered at 3.6 on the national earthquake scale and the center was approximately 10 miles from our house.

I was wide awake, as I usually am between the hours of 3:00am and 5:30am, and felt a weird sensation. My first thought was, what was that, followed by oh, those crazy cats knocked something over downstairs and I hope no one just through some bricks through my patio door. Then I thought, maybe a plane crashed nearby, or a bomb went off in DC, oh, Holly, stop, wait, maybe thunder? I even picked up my phone and checked the radar--clear as a bell. Hmm, that was weird. Tim turned over and said, what was that and I replied, I don't know, the cats I guess.  Never did I think what it really was.

After finally falling asleep, I woke up a few hours later ans called my mom, as normal and she said, "Did you feel the earthquake???" It all started to make sense and then I was actually glad that I as awake for once and got to experience my first earthquake. I can't wait to tell my children one day, that Mommy survived an earthquake when they were in my belly. Haha. Anyway, still pretty cool, and I am glad it wasn't much worse.

Cabin Weekend!

This past weekend, Tim and I ventured up to our cabin in Berkley Springs, WV. My best friend, Kim and her fiance, Roger were able to join us, along with Bradley and Katelyn, two children very close to my heart that we were babysitting fr the weekend. We had a great time, even though we only had one night there, we packed in activities but still had a relaxing time.

When I woke up on Saturday morning, it was POURING rain outside. I was not happy. I had to pack everything up myself since unexpectedly Tim had to work Saturday so we had to change our plans all around. So, Tim went to work, and Kim, Roger, Bradley, Katelyn and myself made it out of the house by 8am and were on our way hoping for better weather along the way. It's just a quick hour and twenty minutes away, so it's not a bad drive at all. By the time we made it half way there, the sun was shinning and it was turning out to be beautiful day!

We made it there, had lunch and napped. It was so nice. I was so tired and we all just layed down and we were out cold. Even Bradley, who said, "I'm not tired", was sound asleep right next to me when I woke up. It was so cute. Tim arrived pretty quickly after we woke up and we all got changed, packed the cooler and went down to the river. It was so nice to get wet and relax!

Tim, Roger and Bradley tried super hard to catch minnows and cray fish, but no such luck, however, we did see some big cray fish! Oh, and a few tubers floating down the river.

Katelyn could not get enough of the river. She kept calling it "a pool", and just loved it. I was so worried she would have a hard time trying to get in since it's very rocky and can be very slippery but she did great. She was so brave and could not get enough of it.

 

Searching for cray fish!

So brave!!!

She so loved "the pool"!

We got changed after we got back from the river, took showers and made dinner. It was an easy dinner (not one of my favorites but since I wasn't feeling well, it wasn't a four course meal). We had grilled hot dogs, beans, potato salad, and cut-up cucumbers with ranch dressing.

But of course everyone was waiting for smores! Who doesn't love smores?!? We put on LOTS of bug spray and headed out to the campfire.

Katelyn wasn't so sure about a smore at first but once she figure out how to eat it, she was all over that!!!

I just love the marshmallow all over his face!

Oh yeah, this is great, Ms. Holly!!!!

Needless to say, this package of graham crackers stayed outside until morning.

We had a great time and the kids were great! They slept good, ate good and had a lot of fun! We can't wait to go back up this weekend, for a whole week, just us and the pooch! It's going to be wonderful, peaceful and quiet.