21 Weeks With Triplets

Hey everyone, a picture will have to come later when Mike comes home.

Well, I'm officially 21 weeks and 2 days along. Today I had a doctor's appointment. I really expected to hear that bedrest is nigh because I've felt a bunch of twinges this past week that made me think that things were moving that shouldn't be moving. But, yay for everything still being long and together so no bedrest on the horizon just yet. :)

The babies all looked great. We got to see them a little extra because they were working to get good pictures of their hearts today. Mike and Jonathan were able to come with me today, so that was super great. Of course, Jonathan wasn't super enthralled for more than just a minute or so of seeing "Mommy's babies" on the screen, so Mike spent most of the time entertaining him.

I was hoping for them to be able to tell me their weight today, but apparently they won't check that for another two weeks because there is a margin of error and they only check it every 4 weeks.

The "funniest" part of the day was when I met with a delivery doctor who measured me to see how big my belly is measuring. And the result? 35 weeks! As mentioned in the first paragraph, I'm only 21 weeks and 2 days. So, there is some validation to the fact that I feel humongous. I told Mike that it is no wonder that I'm uncomfortable at night and going to the bathroom all the time. Most women at this point are nearing the end of their pregnancy. I have 13 more weeks to go just to make it to their 34 week goal for me. It really should be interesting to see where my body expands from here. If we could just avoid ramming any more organs into my ribs, that would be nice.

This past Sunday I did go to church only to have to leave early. I truly felt like I was going to pass out at any moment. I wasn't sure what could have caused it, but after talking to a friend who had twins this past year, I think maybe it was a low blood sugar/not enough breakfast problem. I had two pieces of toast and a banana and figured that after church there would be something at my Sunday School to eat. I think I really need to start carrying snacks with me so that I can eat throughout the day whenever that feeling starts coming on. I'm thankful for my husband who took immediate and excellent care of me on Sunday, including a quick pullover on the way home so that I could open the door before I threw up. I know I say this a lot, but I really am overwhelmed by the awesome man God gave me. He takes amazing care of me and of Jonathan every single day. Without a doubt, he was worth the wait. :)

So, I guess that is it for now. As for cravings, I have hit big time the "need a slushy" craving. 52 oz slushy. Sure. I'll finish it in less than an hour.

Oh yes, one more question...for those of you who have been there (have been gigantic in pregnancy), what product did you use for stretch marks and when do you start (probably I'm already running late on that). I am already getting dark purple stretch marks and would like to do whatever is necessary (on a tight budget) to make that better.

Also, be prepared, I have a "deep thought post" percolating in my head that is getting ready to come out one of these days.