Well, apparently it's the season for sitting in our house. Today, we had another trip to the multiples doctor. Last week, I felt kind of tired and in need of my signature location on the couch - since it was spring break, it worked out well. This week, I've been much more active and have been feeling better, so I was pretty sure the doctor was going to tell us that we were still doing great. For the most part, we are. After measuring all the boys, we found out that the kids are really growing. They are all over a pound, which makes me feel a little better about the weight I've gained in the last couple of weeks - at least SOME of it was actual baby weight and not just too many french fries and milkshakes. While examining Baby C, Dr. Payne found a cyst on his brain which is one of the indicators of Downs Syndrome. Statistically, we have a 99.5% chance of him being completely healthy and without a trace of Downs, but it did kind of take us a minute to wrap our heads around the possibilities. We decided to skip the amnio and avoid the risks since we have no plans to terminate our little C-monkey. Bob and I are confident that Baby C is fine, but any extra prayers would be greatly appreciated. In addition to checking the babies, Dr. Payne is the checker of my cervix. Apparently in triplet pregnancies, the cervix length is very important as well as any movement along it. While my cervix is still measuring around 4 cm, apparently it has a dimple (a cervix dimple is not as cute as one on your face), so instead of going back to the multiples doctor in two weeks like usual, we have a return trip on Tuesday to check on my cervix and doctor's instructions to go home and put my feet up. It's not bed rest, but it's definitely a wake up call for me. Bob has been harping on me to sit down and quit doing so much. I thought I had, but I guess that I need to limit my movements a little more. It does make me feel bad for poor Bob who has turned into the chief cook, dishwasher, house cleaner, and fetcher of all things not located on the couch. He is for many reasons including these, definitely the king of my castle.
yeah I've found the best blog ever!!! I haven't been able to stop thinking about ya'll since the get together!! You are doing so great angela!! And Bob... you are sooo reminding me of my husband when i was preggo! I will tell you what my dr told me when i hit 20 weeks! He said this is it.. you are now on take it easy mode! and he told rob to treat me like the princess i was.. so that being said angela.. haha.. Take it easy!!! haha Be the princess that you are!! i remember too at this stage sleeping was just not happening.. you start off in bed.. then end up in the recliner.. then a 30 min break in the tub.. then back to the bed... I really think it's God's way of training you for the lack of sleep you'll be getting haha... on the amnio thing.. our dr said the same thing about doing that test.. that more times than not it comes back with false positives and isn't worth that added stress.. but I will definetly be adding ya to the prayer list... I was trying to think of a way i could help you with your driving too.. i know i got too big to fit behind my stearing wheel the last month and half or so... giggle. so bob.. you probaby will be driving her soon.. if you are going to keep working.. put those feet up as much as you can missy.. You can do it.. but really i know twins is NOT triplets. but if i can do anything for you or if you have any questions on if i was feeling something or anything like that please don't hesitate to give me a call... I really do think about ya'll a lot and im so exicted for the both of you!! Continue with the great job and positive attitude you both have!! I truly believe that is half of the absolute miricule of caring multiples! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words. I'll have to go and re-read some fairy tales but are princesses supposed to complain when you tell them to sit down so you can get them what they need? Kidding, she doesn't complain for too long. Yea, I'm ready to take over the driving but said princess is a bit bullheaded as well. We'll see what the doctor says tomorrow and go from there. Thanks again, it was real nice talking to you and Rob that evening.
ReplyDeleteHAHA.. I guess there is the princess and the pea story haha.. how did the dr visit go?
ReplyDeleteWe see him later on this afternoon. Fingers crossed.
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