Week 24 ultrasound pics and weights

Cooperative Baby B and her little hand

Baby B facing the "camera"

I like how Julie A's belly and mine totally cover Mary!
Julie A. had her boy, Will, 5 days after this shower!!!

Congrats to the Arnold Family!

The darling cake and favor table

What in the world is Elle wearing?????? And WHY???? (check the last post for a clue)

Yummy cake- as tasty as it was cute!

Hello All- week 24 is just about over- making a full 6 months of pregnancy. And wouldn't you know it, things are starting to slide down hill a little. I must have had too much fun yesterday after the ultrasound eating at restuarants, three to be exact, and somehow had a TON of salt. I woke up today with one regular ankle and one huge swollen foot and ankle. I'm not sure why it's not evenly distributed but thank goodness I can hide it with long pants.

Also, a strange aliment has begun- carpal tunnel syndrome!

My trusty book told me that the swelling throughout my body can lead to pressure on the nerves in my wrists and hands. The book suggested using wrist guards until it goes away after the kids are born. Now my "trusty" doctor also had some plum advice- walk around with your hands in the air. I'm not lying- no joke- those are his exact words. Look at what you can do with medical degree!!! Needless to say, typing and writing are becoming a chore- typing is easier than writing so far. It really acts up during the night for some reason and when I wake up I have to wait for the feeling to come into my hands and slowly work the fingers so I can grab things. So, if I owe you a thank you note, please be patient- I can only do 2 at a time and then I have to take a break. Sorry- don't tell Miss Manners on me!!!

One bathroom has begun and now all my vertical time is spent dealing with that- getting extra tile, caulk to match the nifty lifetime no sealing EVER grout, and picking out vanity tops. I'm thrilled with how things are going but all the baby stuff is on hold. Dave is working very hard at his day job so I run all the errands that I can with my schedule of laying down 3 times a day. Then when Dave comes home he finishes whatever project I started and then stopped because it was too much for me and then tends to the bathroom project to make sure it's done right.

As you can see from the pics above, only Baby B was cooperative at the ultrasound. I have only 10 pictures and these two are the ones I can tell what they are- I have no idea what the other pics show. At least she was in a better mood than a few weeks ago. I am feeling lots of kicking from all three girls.

It may sound crazy but they now have the ability to hear so I started reading to them. I did this for Elle when I was pregnant and it really worked to resite the book when she was upset- almost like swaddling- a memory from the womb. I have been waiting for week 24 when they can hear to begin their book: Guess How Much I Love You. I read up to three times a day- during my down time when they are active and "listening". Dave thinks it's crazy and refuses to read the Baby Beluga book we choose for him to read to the girls. Party pooper!!!

I found the sheets for that darned crib mattress! UGH- it may be cute but it is a total pain. At least that is off my list. Also, my nifty diaper bag came today. I will begin filling it up for our first trip out... about 3 months after they come home from what I understand. Most pediatricans will want a preemie baby not to go in public for about 3 months. This is what some other triplet mom's have told me. We can have visitors so be sure to come by after the girls come home and check here for pictures of them and their progress. But beware, evidently I am going to become a germ freak about handwashing and holding the girls- apologies in advance. I have heard this from several multiple moms and books too.

Oh, by the way, my "trusty" doctor told me he didn't know what I was doing but it sure was working. I am doing great health wise, as long as my hands are in the air, and the girls are gaining significantly:

Baby A: 1lb, 8oz up 8oz from 2-22-10

Baby B: 1lb, 12oz up 11oz from 2-22-10

Baby C: 1lb, 10oz up 9oz from 2-22-10

I'm sure all this wonderful progress is the work of the prayers so please keep them up! I'm sure my lazy, grazy napping/feeding schedule is helping too- but I really think the prayers are the ace in the hole on this one!

Another Touchdown- Week 24

The rockin' good times wagon!!!

Gorgeous handmade blankets and hats

Elle with her "Co-Mommy" scrubs

Be sure to remember my dress....

Fun theme and awesome food!!

Hooray- 24 weeks of a healthy and wonderful pregnancy! I feel great- pretty tired but that's all. I have placed myself on a strict resting schedule that is extremely hard to adhere by- laying down 3 times a day for up to 2 hours each time. It may sound wonderful but it you really can't accomplish much before you realize you need to gather some food and head to the sofa AGAIN. I plan my whole day around these rest times and I know how much I will miss them once it's the girls that lay down 3 times a day and I will no longer have the luxury. I tend to lay there and survey all that needs to be done that isn't getting done because I'm laying there- not very productive.

The cribs have finally made it and one is put together. The sheets aren't fitting the mattress so I will need to figure out how to handle that- I believe that there are straps or clips to hold the sheet around the mattress. These mini cribs are a complete pain in so many ways!

I had two more showers in which my mother was more prominent than I. She is so darned excited that she just can't contain herself during games, food, or the gifts. She is a blast to have around for all of this because she is bubbling with joy. We received so many gifts and everyone's generosity was just overwhelming. We now have all the crib bedding, enough bumbo chairs, a rocking good times wagon, tons of bibs and blankets and some of the cutest handmade blankets and hats in the world. I am amazed at the talent of my friends and family and that they took time to make special things for our little girls. Both showers were very special with lots of cute touches, too many to mention all of them. Oh, yeah- I cried at every card and almost every gift. It was almost an out-of-body experience. I was opening these gifts for MY babies- finally!!! MY BABIES!!!!

The shower pics are from the "Friends and Family" baby shower on 2/27. The pics from the "Preschool Teachers and Families" will come on the next post- waiting for the disk to upload.

I go to another ultrasound again on Monday to see what the girls are up to. We feel them moving often and have had fun placing things on my belly and watching the kids make them jump. I usually only feel 2 at a time move but have felt all three before- pretty crazy feeling.

Elle is busy driving everywhere! It is so helpful to have her on her own and she really seems to be enjoying the freedom. She must have dented my car tonight because she offered to fill it up with gas- not a typical teenager.

Dave is currently beginning the demolition of the hall bathroom and the contractors come on Monday. I wonder if the contractors will be willing to make me a sandwich before they go on their lunch breaks?

I am picking up my triple stroller today, some free baby gates and I just found some bottles and the last boppy needed on Craigslist. I started doing all the tiny little socks and things in the laundry. I hate folding laundry and expect the cuteness factor will wear off quickly with so many tiny things to deal with. Hopefully within the next 2 weeks both nurseries will get finished and I can really move things in- right now it's just a mess! I can do almost nothing and Dave can't allocate time for the nurseries until he is finished with the demo of the bathroom. I guess I'll eat some more food, lay on the sofa and try to deal with it all!!! More pics of the other shower and the ultrasound on Monday or Tuesday!