Triplets @ 27 Weeks & 4 Days, Day 38 of Bedrest

Yes, I ,know you are probably sick of seeing me in this shirt. However, I'm at the point where I really only have 2 "going out" maternity shirts that fit, so it is this one or the blue one. :)

Yesterday was another doctor appointment, ultrasound and sugar test. I went in with the mental preparedness that they would probably end up putting me in the hospital. I try to approach every doctor's apopintment that way.

Well, much to my pleasant surprise, that wasn't anywhere near how things turned out. The babies are all doing great and the smallest one weighs approximately 2lb 7ounces. The largest one is 2lb 10ounces. Those are great weights and we are excited about their growth.

Nothing else made it appear like a hospital visit was close at hand.

The doctor I met with was nice. At first he said that my next appointment would be in a month. WHAT? Then he noticed that I had gained 4 pounds in the past 2 weeks since my last appointment and decided he better have me come back in a week just to watch for signs of pre-eclampsia. I'm not really stressed about the weight. Before that last appointment I had lost 4 pounds in one week, so I think my body was just readjusting.

He measured my belly and said that I now measure like I am 45 weeks along. :) No wonder life is a little uncomfortable right now. But it is worth every moment of it.

I read on another triplet blog that "they" say that getting to 28 weeks is like winning the bronze medal, getting to 30 weeks is like winning the silver medal and getting to 34 weeks is like winning the gold medal. Tuesday I hit 28 weeks, so I will happily claim my non-existent bronze medal. Then I will start my 14 day countdown to 30 weeks and the silver medal. After all, I've never been satisfied with 3rd place. :)

No matter what though, I'm thrilled that God has protected these babies this long. 38 days ago when I was in the hospital wondering if my babies were going to survive or come far too early, I prayed that God would protect them and keep them safely inside. He has done that and I give Him the glory.

After my appointment yesterday, Mike dropped Jonathan and I off at my friend Julie's house for me to rest until work was over. Little did I know there were plans in place for another friend to come over and spend some time with us that included a most excellent finale of a super yummy piece of birthday cake in honor of Monday being the day that marks another year of aging in my life. It was nice to rest on her couch and still be able to spend time with friends.

Thanks for your continued prayers and support for us in our ongoing journey towards meeting these three precious little ones. By the way, we have now decided on all three names and no, we still aren't telling. :)