I had to buy something....

Let's be honest...I could NOT wait to buy something little for these little peanuts in my belly the moment I found out what they were. I searched around for the prefect little gift for them after my sonogram and finally after a few places I found something I just loved. And, not to mention when buying three of something, a sale was something I was looking for too. (Note--I apologize to anyone and everyone for the rest of my life in buying gifts for our three...buying for three is a big commitment! And not to mention they will be Christmas babies!) Ya know, $5 bucks, then becomes $15 bucks and so on. It's hard but I guess I better get used to it for the rest of my life.

Still, I could resist buying something on the day I found out what they were! I haven't bought anything, except at yard-sales, so I was due to go out and splurge a little, even if I did get a good sale and a used a $10 dollar off coupon!

So, here's what I got!

I LOVE these little things! I hate pink, so when I saw they had purple, along with the adorable little boy one, I COULD NOT resist!!!

SOOOO excited to announce....

...that we are having....

...momma's instincts were right on....

....our family is complete....

...so we're adding to our family....

TWO princesses and A prince!!!!!

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We are beyond elated! I was dying when the sonographer said Baby B was a GIRL, so we knew we had identical twin GIRLS and then she finally got Baby C to cooperate and she was 100% positive that he is a BOY! Tim almost died. We are sooooo happy! She checked them all a few times to be 100% positive that it's two girls and a boy! It is exactly what I have though since the very first day we found out they were triplets!

Their names (completely confirmed) will be released late next week! And a whole report on the sonogram will be out soon too!

Thank you to everyone for their warm wishes and congrats! We are so excited to go out and celebrate tonight with my family!

We feel beyond blessed in this life, and give all of our glory to God for providing us with so many wonderful blessings! God is so good!

15 Weeks!!

How Far Along: 15 Weeks!!

How Big are the Babies: The babies are the size of navel oranges, about 4.0 inches and 2.5 ounces each!  Continuing the march towards normal proportions, the babies legs now out measure the arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints on each of them. Each fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though you probably still can't feel the movements.

Weight Gain: Starting weight - 126 lbs., currently - 129 lbs.

Symptoms: Let's see this week, nausea, vomiting (can't actually remember if I did or not), peeing a lot, CONSTIPATION, eating a lot more, tired (however, I am noticing more energy), ACNE (which I have NEVER had in my life until now) and still feel like my heart is going to pound out of my chest sometimes, especially at night, and problems with my gums (which I read is normal for right now).

Emotions: Starting to get excited about meeting these little people! And some other upcoming things that have our life turned around right now. Change is not always bad!

Best Moment of the Week: Getting a part-time job until I am either on bed rest or can't take standing on my feet for very long, which ever comes first (it's a dog/cat sitting company). But super fun to be out of the house and making some money too!

Movement: None this week, other than my tummy growling! My tummy is super hard now and after I eat, it looks a little oblong or weirdly distorted.

Maternity Clothes: Of course!

Stretchmarks: None.

Sleep: Well, I must report that I am sleeping much better, even without my sleeping pill!! Amen, God heard my prayers. I am however, taking the Melatonin each night which is allowing me to get some good hours in between visits to the bathroom. It was really rough the first few nights without the Melatonin, but since my OB said it was ok, I started it and man does it help! I feel so much better about taking something that is natural vs. not. I don't think I will ever go back to my sleeping pill. God has give me the strenght and I am pushing through!

Food Cravings: Pickles (of course), cookies (had t0 even open the bag while grocery shopping and eat a few before paying), salad with blue cheese dressing (almost every night), peanut butter (it has never tasted so good, especially with some juicy apples) and of course water with lemon in it!

Gender Predictions: I'll be so happy to take this question out soon!!!! Still thinking two girls and a boy but I have moments when I think they may be all girls, and some people think that too! We will see in less than than a few days, hopefully...and hopefully, with the cooperation of my children.

What I Miss: Nothing, except that glass of wine!

What I am Looking Forward to: It's a secret! But of course, also Friday morning appointment when they said we will most likely find out the genders, but I am not getting my hopes up in fear of these little stubborn peanuts not cooperating on the one day they need to! We will see! I have not decided how to tell everyone yet or if we are going to keep it a secret for a few days...whom I kidding though...I can't keep anything big a secret!!!!!!

Weekly Wisdom: I hate girls that say, "Oh, I want a baby so bad" but yet have no clue about babies. This girl followed that statement with, "is it like mandatory to go to the doctor when your pregnant" and "what do they do, just give you vitamins" and "I don't have health insurance" and "I just want the little socks, I'm actually afraid of children" oh and, "No, I've never babysat, I don't want to even touch a newborn, I might hurt them"...Ummm, HELLO, YOU SHOULD NOT BE HAVING CHILDREN! So hard to keep my mouth shut!! I just laughed, instead.

Questions: None.

And here is my tummy this week...

My First Baby Gift!

Last night I went to babysit a family that I have become closer with over the past few months; they have three beautiful children. When I first walked in, the oldest son, who is 5, said, "I will be careful with you," as he put his hand on my belly. Sooo sweet!

Then the other little boy says, "we have something for you," and runs away. He brings back this little outfit that I almost melted at, and says, "this is for your babies".

I was so touched! My first real/new baby gift! It was so nice of them! I will not get used to people just buying me things, however, it is so wonderful and I am so grateful!

Let's hope there's a girl in there somewhere!!!

Tim was asleep when I came home so I cannot wait to show him this little newborn outfit when he gets home today! It's crazy to think but our babies probably won't even fit into newborn clothing when they are born, preemie is more likely going to be what they are wearing for the first few weeks, since they will be so small.

On another note, and someone doing something so nice for me...I joined the Montgomery County Parents of Multiples, which has sooo many services and resources for parents, it's such a lifesaver and I haven't even begun! A bunch of other Moms Of Multiples (MOMS) recommended a book about triplets that I wasn't able to find anywhere so on the "Lender Library" through MOM's I asked if I could borrow it and not only did the lady say yes, she insisted in bringing it to my house, even after assuring her I could pick it up. She wouldn't listen, and said this is what she does as being in charge of the Lender Library! Ok, then! Sooo nice, again!

I think I could get used to all this, but of course thanking God everyday for his strenght, wisdom, guidance, love, support to help me carry these babies day after day. I couldn't do it without my love for God. I trust him and he knows my needs. These small tokens are so appreciated and just reassure me that God is listening to my every need.

14 Weeks!

Ok, right now, I just had to say that I am shoveling mac n cheese in my mouth like it's the first time I have eaten in a year...I guess my hunger is really staring to come back. Wait, I know it's starting to come back and that excites me to no end! I want to fatten theses little peanuts up!!!

How Far Along: 14 Weeks!!

How Big are the Babies: The babies are the size of lemons, (something I can't get enough of right now either!) about 3.4 inches and 1.5 oz. Your adorable little fetuses are busy with thumb sucking, toe wiggling, and (not so cute but equally amazing) making urine and breathing amniotic fluid as the liver, kidneys and spleen continue to develop. Lanugo (thin, downy hair) is growing all over their body's for warmth.

Weight Gain: Starting weight - 126 lbs., currently - 129 lbs.

Symptoms: Let's see this week, nausea, vomiting (1x), NOT sleeping, peeing a lot, CONSTIPATION, eating a lot more, tired (however, I am noticing more energy), ACNE (which I have NEVER had in my life until now) and still feel like my heart is going to pound out of my chest sometimes, especailly at night.

Emotions: Confused this week, related to finances though. What's new, right?!?!

--took out: something funny that happened this week--

Best Moment of the Week: Hmm, starting our registries and watching all these movies about babies, C-sections, ect. that I got from the library!

Movement: Nothing I can say this week, I just feel a lot of pressure in my tummy and it's getting bigger and harder by the day! I swear I can feel their "sacs" sometimes when I'm laying down, like a big bloated tumor in my stomach, I guess that's due to the small areas that they have since there are three, plus all my organs and such!

Maternity Clothes: Of course, except my bathing suit still.

Stretchmarks: None. :)

Sleep: Gee, do we even need to go there, since I wrote a whole post about it yesterday! NOT sleeping, end of story.

Food Cravings: Everthing and anything. I got to enjoy two really great meals out this week (thanks to my MIL) and it was so apprecaited! I get sick of eating the same stuff in the house and it was so nice to 1) not have to plan what to eat, 2) have someone else make it for me 3) eat something different and 4) be treated to dinner! It couldn't get any better! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!!!! As for craving anything, hmm, salad with blue cheese dressing I have been eating everynight and also orange jello with crushed pineapple in it, I can't get enough of either! AND, water with lemon in it is my new favorite thing in the world.

Gender Predictions: I'll be so happy to take this question out soon!!!! Still thinking two girls and a boy but I have moments when I think they may be all girls, and some people think that too! We will see in less than two weeks...hopefully, with the cooperation of my children.

What I Miss: Working, and not being bored. Making money. Being out of the house. The winter weather. Snow. Oh, and SLEEP!!!!

What I am Looking Forward To: Seeing family this weekend in Dover and going to the State BBQ Championship (I mean, can it get any better for a pregnant woman???)!

Weekly Wisdom: Trust in the Lord. He hears, whether you may think so or not, He always hears.

Questions: Why are breast pumps so much darn money!? Ugh! I would love to get that Medela one that is hands-free since, let's be honest, I will need my two hands plus some for a long time to come with three babies, but it's a whooping $379.99!!!!! Even the one under it is still $279.99. I don't want to buy one used either, not going to happen, unless I know the person that is, but still a maybe. What a rip off!!!

And here is the baby bump photo (taken on Monday)...I'm EXPANDING and there isn't any stoppin' it!!!!!!

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...