Monday, July 6, 2009

18 Weeks and CUTENESS!

All right, I admit it. I have been a bad blogger. Weekly updates are all I am managing right now, and it is usually because whenever my daughter is napping, so am I. Also, my laptop has been heading down hill. Right now, for example, I have to hit the "k" key about 5 times before it will produce a letter. Makes for slow blogging. Today I have some cute pictures to share of my boys, and a quick update from the doctor (the in-a-hurry-substitute doctor since mine is in Europe).

First of all, here is the 18 week belly in all its glory. Today, they measured my uterus and it is measuring at 28 weeks. Holy Hell!



This morning I had a long ultrasound which again showed no signs of TTTS and a long cervix... now let's hope it stays that way for another 18 weeks! The boys are so very active in there, especially Baby B. He head down, along my right side, lowest. Baby A is the long way across my belly button, and Baby C is at the top on the left side, usually taking a big old nap, since no one is kicking him in the head.

I had a scary incident at 5 am on Saturday when I had severe cramps that I would NOT go away. I called the on-call doc who was had me take 600 mg of Advil and call if it had not gone away in an hour. It did go away, and he checked in with me later that morning to tell me to continue the Advil until I saw Dr. K today, and to call if it came back. I was terrified, having visions of my water breaking, of losing the boys, but it really didn't come back at all. When I saw the stand-in doc today, she said it was most likely growing pains (since my cervix remains unchanged) as this is a rapid growth period for the babies, but if it returned, she'd want me back in this week. Stand-in freaked me out a little- she kept saying, "With triplets, the cervix can change rapidly, but I think you;ll be okay..." which I already know, but seriously! Don't remind me of my biggest fear!

She also said that unlike Dr. P, she does not automatically put people on modified bed rest at 20 weeks unless there is a reason. She kept saying, "I am more liberal than her" and we'd wait and see. Honestly, I don't know what to think! I will continue taking it easy, but I guess I might have a few more weeks of freedom before the serious resting starts.

The awesome sonographer asked if I'd like to see my babies in 4-D... UM YES!!! Here are my little boys, looking so beautiful to their mommy. I could not help but cry when I saw their faces.

Baby A:


Baby B:



Baby C:



I know they are a little blob-like but I see their Daddy and their sister already. I cannot wait to meet you, boys, but keep on growing inside for 18 more weeks!

21 comments:

  1. Hey! congrats on the 4d cuteness!!

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  2. Wow - what cute photos! I've been thinking about you. Hope all is well! Hang in there!

    Also, on the liberal thing, I'd side with taking it easy...then you may not need ANY bed rest! Wishful thinking, I know! Take care!

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  3. The 4D is so cool. They are so handsome! I know it's an illusion, but it looks like A has a huge grin.

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  4. Wow, it is still hard for me to imagine there are THREE babies in there! But measuring 28 weeks when you are only 18... well, there's the proof, if the u/s weren't enough. :)

    Glad everone is okay!

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  5. Wow- those are amazing pictures. How cool!

    My doctor is the same way- she doesn't believe in bedrest. But, I don't care, I'm gonna put myself on bedrest.

    May I recommend an Ipod Touch. My mom gave me one when I was on bed rest with Ella. It is so small and easy to use. I can check my email and surf the net in bed. I even wrote a few blog posts from it when my lap top was down. I don't work for Apple or anything, just really enjoy the product. :)

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  6. Carrie, your boys are beautiful!! I love their pics. :)

    You are doing great - way to make it to 18 weeks! Glad to hear you have so many good docs on your team. Thanks for the updates!

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  7. Wow, you look so cute! Your little belly is just popped out just so...

    Those pictures of the boys were great too! It's got to be a wild experience to see their faces like that!

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  8. You are looking fabulous girl! And so are those little boys of yours! One day at a time... you'll get there!

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  9. Oh my goodness -- what cool pictures!!

    I'm glad your doing well and the cramps were just a one-time thing. I can't even imagine how quickly things are changing in there.....

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  10. CONGRATULATIONS!!! They're adorable, and so are you! I'm always so happy to hear an update from you (weekly sounds about right to me!) and to hear that things continue to go beautifully.

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  11. Congrats...they look so beautiful...and Baby A is smiling - that's so cool!!!

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  12. eeschk-what a scare. I am happy every thing is alright.

    You look fantastic and so do the babies!

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  13. Oh my goodness! They are so cute already. I love 4D u/s. I wish all doctors had that capability. I know I could go to a private place, but at this point, I'll let what she looks like be a surprise. I already know the sex after all.

    I'm glad you're body is doing well. That is good news about your cervix. It is holding strong. I can only imagine the growing pains you're going through. Your belly looks great!

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  14. You & the boys are looking cute as can be!!!

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  15. YOu are looking beautiful and the boys are looking quite handsome I must say!! Glad your scary was just growing pains. I hope you have a wonderful week! ((HUGS))

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  16. Congratulations on the triplets! I've been away from blogs for a while and was excited to see that you've had the best news possible lately!!

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  17. congratulations!! hope all is well....

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  18. I was just looking at your adorable boys again and I have to say that A and B look a lot like your hubby and C looks like you!

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  19. Lovin' that belly!

    I'm glad the pain has gone away, and you had another good appointment.

    You're doing great, Momma!

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  20. i just wanted to say congrats! that is awesome!

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