ALMOST 28 WEEKS!

This week is a milestone week! I love 'em and hate 'em. I know it's not too much longer to keep these boys in, but let me tell you that it sure is getting harder. My body feels maxed out, but my mind knows the boys are not done yet.

I went to the doctor today and all is well! The boys had their heartbeats checked on ultrasound, and they were measuring in the 130's-140's (normal range!) Baby is laying horizontal, down low... using my bladder as a trampoline. Baby B is on my left and is breech. Baby C is kind of transverse/ diagonal on my right side - He is the one on my right side that pushes his little noggin' up into my stomach, giving me weird stomach pains. They all looked healthy and had normal amniotic fluid.

Contractions have been the same - a couple in the morning, a couple in the evening. The crazy thing now is that when I contract, I can see three distinct babies. It is a little freakish. I asked if it was normal, and it is! She even told me as I continue to grow, I will be able to see elbows, heels, knees - and know what body part goes with what baby. My belly has been jumping all around, and is really fun to watch. I've tried to record it a couple of times with no luck... I'll keep trying.

I've kind of been feeling kind of down lately. Summer is happening all around me, and I am somewhat trapped inside. I feel like I've come so far, but I still have so much farther to go. We have visitors coming starting this weekend and continuing on through the month of June. It will be something nice to look forward to and should help my mood.

Anyway, that's about it for today.

Here is the belly shot. Yes, it's massive... only to get "massive-er." :-) Sorry, I didn't get dolled up for y'all. I live in this dress, so you will probably see it again!!! I came home from the doctor and fell asleep. :-)



Oh, and I have to put up a Harper post because she is just the best little joy! I will work on that tomorrow.

Keep on praying! 4 weeks to go until 32 weeks.

Food

So, I just wanted to blog about what I just ate. Food takes up about 75% of my thoughts, and is a big part of my life right now. I have never had the freedom of eating that I have being pregnant with triplets. I am proud to say that I have surpassed the 200 pound mark (I was actually very excited about this -haha), and am thoroughly enjoying eating. (I know this enjoyment will soon be coming to a halt as my stomach runs out of room to hold food.

So, my last meal was Wendy's - I haven't eaten a lot of fast food recently, I actually eat pretty healthy... lots of protein, carbs, veggies, fruit, and TONS of water! But, this last meal was soooo good.

I had...
- Fried Chicken Sandwich
- Medium Fry
- Small Lemonade
- Jr. Deluxe Cheeseburger
- Medium Frosty

And y'all.... I ATE IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In ONE sitting. (except for a few fries Chris and Harper ate).

Just thought I would record the days of guilt-free, terrible eating. These boys better be packing on the pounds!

27 weeks!!!

How far along? 27 weeks

Total weight gain: 45 lbs.

Maternity clothes? I have about outgrown all of my maternity clothes. None of my button down shirts can be buttoned anymore, and many of my maternity shirts ride up on my belly - leaving the bottom 1/3 hanging out (not attractive)!! haha

Stretch marks? Getting a lot on my belly - under my belly button.

Sleep: Actually, not too bad. Prilosec is my BFF and allows me to lay down! I sleep very hard!!! Enjoying while I can!

Best moment this week: Going to the doctor and being encouraged! Also, having the cribs set up makes it seem so real!

Movement: Like crazy! There is definitely a party going on in there!

Food cravings: coffee ice cream! I want to drink coffee so bad, but it isn't good for the boys - even if I have decaf, I really need to be drinking water. But, I LOVE the taste of coffee, so I guess having it in ice cream form is the next best thing!

Gender: DEFINITELY BOY BOY BOY

Labor Signs: Read my previous post. But NO signs of labor around!!!

Belly Button in or out? My belly button has officially popped out! I wondered if it would!

Wedding rings on or off? off off off- but can't wait to wear them again!!

What I miss: I dont really have anything that I miss. I think I will probably miss this quiet moment I have right now. Harper is sleeping, and I am reclining on my bed. The house is quiet and peaceful. But, it will be this way again one day, I will probably be wishing that babies hadn't grown up so fast!

What I am looking forward to: Lots of things! Chris is home on Monday! Friends from GA are coming to visit next weekend, my aunt is coming the next week, and my BFF, Crystal (and possibly Nancy) is coming the next!!! Sounds busy, but it really isn't - they know to keep it all calm and quiet!! :-)

Weekly Wisdom: Enjoy the quiet evenings, sleeping in late, and boredom that comes with waiting.

Milestones: Making it this far!!! ha! Also, talking to some other triplet mamas who are ahead of me helps so much to know what to prepare for!

I'm trying to appreciate each day that I am pregnant. More than likely this will be the last time that I get to experience pregnancy - much less, a 3-in-1 pregnancy!!! As much as I want it to be over, this is such a precious (and QUIET) time. :-)