Monday, March 29, 2010

29 Weeks



Ok, Ive made it another week. 7 more days and everyone will relax a bit about the trio coming so early. Baby C is still doing well. Her heart rate is strong, and she continues to score perfect 8's on her daily Biophysical Profiles. The doc mentioned today that they dont expect to see a sudden drastic change in her status where an emergency c-section would be necessary. It would be more gradual and be indicated by a change in her heart rate. Also, they plan to check the weights of all three babies a week from today. If it shows that despite the strong heart rate, baby C is not growing, they will schedule me for delivery. So there are a few determining factors. For now she continues to look really good, just small. Baby B is the hog. He is the biggest and has the most fluid. Maybe he knows that boys do statistically worse than premature girls and he's trying to get everything he can while he can. Hmph. Smart kid. Baby A continues to be the laid back and tolerant one down at the bottom of the heap. Her heart rate is always lower and she's always in a lounging position despite being sat on, stepped on, and squashed into a tiny corner. I guess there has to be one like her in there or it just wouldn't work.
I continue to feel perfectly fine. I haven't shown any signs of preterm labor and I'm still not so big that I'm feeling awful. I have tons of contractions during the night, to the point that the nurses come in and ask "are you sure you're not feeling those? You're having like 20 and hour!" I feel them, but its just that tightening feeling. No pain. The doctors have to reassure them that with triplets, and all the activity in there, contractions like that are totally normal. If they start to hurt, though, that means trouble.

Craig continues to work on the nursery at home. There's no hurry, really, because the babies will be in the NICU for 2 months at least, but understandably he wants to get it done. I miss my house and I miss my dogs and I can't believe I've been here 2 weeks already. Again we are so grateful for our many blessings, and for all of your prayers on our behalf. We can't wait until we can introduce our three little ones to everyone:)

9 comments:

  1. YAY! You look sooooo good! Glad you have made it another week. We are still praying that it all goes as smoothly and as well as possible...take care. love ya!

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  2. I agree, you look great! Glad to hear that you're feeling well (except for being bored) and that the babies are doing well also. We'll continue to have you guys in our prayers

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  3. So glad to hear that she's still doing well! Can't wait until they get here! Well, okay, I'd rather them stay inside to incubate a little longer, but you know what I mean.

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  4. I am so happy to see these pictures of my Nicole. You are a gift bearing many more and you're in my hopes and thoughts and prayers. I miss you and love you dearly.

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  5. It is no fair that anyone should look as beautiful as you do...what lucky babies to have such a pretty mom...thanks you for keeping us posted...my first car was the color of green in the babies room...love it!

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  6. Can't believe you have room for three babies in there. You look fantastic! Hang in there, we've got you in our thoughts and prayers.

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  7. So glad you made it another week! Elizabeth had the same prognosis at 28 weeks. They told her her baby c wasn't growing as much as the others but continued to watch and monitor everyone and she made it to 32 1/2 weeks. That's what I'm praying for for you guys.
    You look gorgeous. That motherhood glow really agrees with you.

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  8. Good, good, good! I am still hoping to visit you! Things have been not so good this week, but I'll save it so I have something to tell you when I come visit!

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  9. Love the pictures. Love reading your blog. And it's true. You really do have such a great glow about you. Thanks so much for keeping everybody in the loop the way you have been. It's so great to get to hear all the details and your personal thoughts. It really makes me/us feel as close as we can be to you right now. Me thinks Mother's Day is going to feel pretty sweet for you this year :) Love, Tim

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