Another week down! The babies are still doing GREAT. In fact, the ultrasound tech couldn’t believe how well they’re doing. Heart rates look good and so does their fluid. I’m already counting down to 32 weeks – in large part because I’m excited for another growth scan. In larger part because every day that passes is one more day that these babies are baking and one day closer to the end of this pregnancy.

It’s definitely getting more difficult by the day. I can’t walk, sit or stand upright without discomfort and spend 22- 23 hrs/day in bed. I’ve been having braxton hicks contractions every 6- 12 minutes since week 23 and the contractions are starting to get more painful. At my doctor appointment today they monitored my contractions but, based on everything else they’re seeing, still feel like I’ll make it to my scheduled c-section on 2/5 so it’s just something I need to put up with. It does help to know that it’s just a part of my pregnancy, not something alarming. As I’ve mentioned to Jason, I’ll put up with my own discomfort (with some complaining) as long as the babies are okay.

Speaking of Jason, I could cry just writing about how amazing he’s been through my pregnancy. He’s patient, helpful, empathetic and the best cheerleader I could ask for. <3

As many of you have seen, our nursery decor was installed on Sunday! I love it. One of the designers at Fathead designed it for us and then our custom install team arranged to have it installed for us. I included some pictures of the nursery along with a photo of me from this morning. If I look tired it’s because I am. And, if it looks like I’m full of babies, it’s because I am. 🙂

30w1d today and everything still looks great! All three babies have good fluid and there are no noticeable changes from last week. My doctors are optimistic that I’ll make it to my scheduled c-section at 25w2d (2/5/14). I’m a bit more cautious and still just taking it day by day but I’m encouraged.

Mentally, I’ve shifted from “please grow to a viable gestational age” to “wouldn’t it be great if I can make it to 35 weeks” and I’m thinking more and more about my delivery. I suppose that’s what happens when you know you don’t have any more than 5 weeks go to!

Physically, it’s getting more difficult and I suspect that difficulty will increase through the rest of my pregnancy. I’m still having very regular braxton hicks contractions (every 6- 12 minutes), breathing is more difficult and heartburn wakes me up at night. All par for the course but definitely not fun. I’m convinced that sleeping challenges during pregnancy is just prep work for nighttime baby feedings.

I’m testing my blood sugar 4x/day and my numbers are great so that’s a relief. My blood pressure is also remaining steady and low. Another good sign for how long I can carry the babies.

And I’ve now gained 60lbs. I’m very proud of myself, and suspect I’ll gain at least another 10lbs if I make it to 35 weeks, but also starting to think about what this will mean for me postpartum. I’m just going to have to try to be patient with myself. I didn’t gain this weight overnight so I need to remember I won’t lose it overnight.

Our nursery decor is complete thanks to Fathead. It’s perfect and I love it. We’re taking photos for fathead.com on Thursday and I’ll be sure to share photos.

Here’s a picture of me from this morning. Lots and lots of belly! And I really need a haircut. 🙂

With weekly appointments, my growth measurements were moved from every 4 weeks to every 3 weeks so I’m sending an update this week.

A silver star for me!! I’m 28 weeks today which is a huge milestone. While we want these babies to keep growing, they’re at a point now where long term effects of premature birth start to decline dramatically and the general prognosis for babies born after 28 weeks is fantastic. 20 weeks ago, at my first appointment, reaching this stage seemed like a dream and I’m so grateful to be here. (Though it won’t compare to how I feel when/if I make it to 32 weeks. Or 35!)

Hello! Another 2 weeks have passed and the babies are growing. (And, holy cow, so am I!)

We’re 24 weeks which is officially V Day for the trio. That’s the time period where a fetus is considered viable outside the womb so it’s a big milestone and I get a bronze star! (Silver is 28 weeks and gold is 32. I’m aiming for 35 weeks at which point I’ll expect a diamond tiara to go with that gold star. 😉 )

Hello! Another 2 weeks have passed and the triplets are getting BIGGER.

Hello! I had my bi-weekly ultrasound today and, if a triplet pregnancy appointment could be uneventful, this one was it!

Hooray! Hooray! Our anatomy scan was today and everything looks GREAT.

Hello!! I’m 16 weeks today and it was the BIG appointment where we learned the sex of the fetuses!!