Monday, May 18, 2009

11 Week Triplet Belly Picture

...as promised.





Now you can see what I am talking about...big for 11 weeks! When I was pregnant with my daughter, I did not look like this until month five. Seriously.

The nausea has eased tremendously, making it much easier to get close to my calorie goal. I am getting good at eating when I am not hungry, eating protein bars while driving, drinking whole milk. Basically everything they tell you NOT to do when trying to lose weight. I am up about seven pounds! That is great for me, and I am actually working hard on it. Never in my life have I wanted the scale to go that direction. Every bite I take, I think of heavy, healthy triplets who can breathe and eat on their own. This is my goal.

NT scan is on Friday. I feel like this is a real milestone, and after this I can get more comfortable, tell more people. We have told some close friends, and it is pretty obvious when people see me, but we haven't made any announcements yet. They will be able to tell us with a pretty good amount of certainty what our chances are of one of the babies having a chromosomal abnormality. I had a pregnancy with Trisomy 18, but I read, and am told that one Trisomy pregnancy does NOT increase our risk for more. I know I have my age on my side, but I am terrified something will be wrong with our babies who we love so much. Please hold a good thought for us.

I continue to be in puppy love with my Doppler. We listen to them every day and can usually hear the piggy-back-racing sound of the twins, usually in the 170's and then a single one in the 160's. It is kind of our new party trick... and it has given me a new optimism and comfort that I am so grateful for. It is amazing to know they are okay inside. Such a gift. Those Babybeat people are going to get a big cookie basket soon.

15 comments:

  1. Ahhh! So cool! Love the belly pics. And so great that the nausea as abated somewhat!

    Thinking all kinds of good thoughts for you for your scan on Friday.

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  2. You look great!

    I'm glad you love your doppler so much and that its brought you peace of mind.

    Keep packing on those pounds!

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  3. That's an impressive belly already! I'm glad your nausea is easing a bit. Mine seems to be too, and it's such a nice feeling.

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  4. Carrie, thank you for sharing your adorable (still pretty little to me) belly! You're so cute! Go you with all that eating. What better motivation could a person have. :) Excited for your NT scan. Are you guys getting beautiful weather like we are in PDX? xoxo

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  5. Eeek! Carrie! You are so darn cute!!! Thanks for sharing - I love it! Glad you are feeling better...
    HUGS

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  6. lovely belly pictures :)
    it's wonderful that you're able to gain all that weight like you want! I really wanted a doppler when I was pregnant, but didn't end up getting one in the end - good thing you've got one to enjoy listening to those 3 tiny hearts.

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  7. I just came across your blog! Those are some really cute pics. :) Good luck with everything!

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  8. I found your blog from Emily over at What to Expect When You Aren't Expecting...

    Anyway, I'm looking forward to reading more about your journey, but this first post made me smile and so proud to know that this IVF worked for you!

    Congrats on triplets!!

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  9. Hi Carrie, Glenda told me about your blog and I just found it. I LOVE the pictures of you and the triplets! CONGRATULATIONS. Sending you love and tons of positive energy regarding your NT Scan on Friday. All will be well! JoDee

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  10. LOVE the belly pics! So cute!

    I'm glad to hear that the nausea is letting up and little.

    Keeping you in my thoughts as Friday approaches!

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  11. I'll be thinking of you on Friday; it's a big day - but I know it'll be great. Good luck!

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  12. Um, there's only one in mine and it looks three times as big. I think I'm going to be a house. And not a cute little house...

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  13. Great belly pics, what a big bump for 11 weeks!!

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  14. wishing you an easy day tomorrow with fantastic news about all 3!!!

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