Sunday, October 18, 2009
Update at 23 weeks...
Week 23 wasn’t as hectic as I thought. Chuck had off work on Monday for Columbus Day, so we were able to have a leisurely day. We did a little shopping… where I ran into an old friend from my school years, Heather… we got to catch up on life… mainly her 2 growing babies and my soon to be babies. Chuck took me to the movies to see “Couple’s Retreat”, which wasn’t the treat we were planning… not nearly as funny as we hoped. An amazing thing happened while we were at the movies though; Chuck and I felt one of the babies kick for the first time. It was so exciting!
On Wednesday, we attended a class called… Preparing Your Pets for Baby. It was a helpful class and afterwards Chuck and I were able to chat with the director of the classes at Virtua (who happens to be a Grandmom to twins) so she gave us a lot of great advice too.
On Thursday, we had a routine ultrasound to check the growth of the babies and also, to make sure my cervix is still closed. All check out amazingly… there were no signs of preterm labor… WooHoo!!! Baby A was curled up in a ball… Baby B was the most cooperative for measurements… and Baby C was dancing… all were measuring on schedule. This visit they actually gave us guessimated weights of the babies… Baby A was 1 lb 6oz, Baby B was 1 lb 1oz and Baby C was 1 lb 2oz!!! Baby A is still showing signs of having a Duplicated Renal Collecting System… the doctors are still just observing. I actually couldn’t stay for the meeting with the doctor after the ultrasounds, b/c Chuck and I were running late for the nutrition and diabetes class. Thankfully, the office for the class was right next to the hospital, so I was able to walk… while Chuck waited for the doctor. The nutrition and diabetes class was very informative… and gave me peace of mind!!! We learned a lot... and so far I have been tracking my sugars for 3 days and each day gets a little better. I have to check my sugar 4 times a day and really watch what I’m eating, if I want to get a good reading. I have changed my diet a lot over the last week. Each day gets a little easier!!!
I am still feeling pretty terrific!!! I have pelvic pain here and there, but it is manageable. This week shouldn’t be to overwhelming for us. I have an appointment with the WIC office tomorrow. I’ve heard from a lot of triplet mom’s that WIC is a huge help… so we are hoping to qualify!!! And then on Friday, we have a routine 2 week OB visit. Over the coming weekend… our first little girl, Cami will be having her 3rd birthday!!! I’m going to have to make her a mini cupcake… I should look for a sugar free recipe… ha ha. Well, until next time… :) :) :)
~Mommy-2-3-Peas
On Wednesday, we attended a class called… Preparing Your Pets for Baby. It was a helpful class and afterwards Chuck and I were able to chat with the director of the classes at Virtua (who happens to be a Grandmom to twins) so she gave us a lot of great advice too.
On Thursday, we had a routine ultrasound to check the growth of the babies and also, to make sure my cervix is still closed. All check out amazingly… there were no signs of preterm labor… WooHoo!!! Baby A was curled up in a ball… Baby B was the most cooperative for measurements… and Baby C was dancing… all were measuring on schedule. This visit they actually gave us guessimated weights of the babies… Baby A was 1 lb 6oz, Baby B was 1 lb 1oz and Baby C was 1 lb 2oz!!! Baby A is still showing signs of having a Duplicated Renal Collecting System… the doctors are still just observing. I actually couldn’t stay for the meeting with the doctor after the ultrasounds, b/c Chuck and I were running late for the nutrition and diabetes class. Thankfully, the office for the class was right next to the hospital, so I was able to walk… while Chuck waited for the doctor. The nutrition and diabetes class was very informative… and gave me peace of mind!!! We learned a lot... and so far I have been tracking my sugars for 3 days and each day gets a little better. I have to check my sugar 4 times a day and really watch what I’m eating, if I want to get a good reading. I have changed my diet a lot over the last week. Each day gets a little easier!!!
I am still feeling pretty terrific!!! I have pelvic pain here and there, but it is manageable. This week shouldn’t be to overwhelming for us. I have an appointment with the WIC office tomorrow. I’ve heard from a lot of triplet mom’s that WIC is a huge help… so we are hoping to qualify!!! And then on Friday, we have a routine 2 week OB visit. Over the coming weekend… our first little girl, Cami will be having her 3rd birthday!!! I’m going to have to make her a mini cupcake… I should look for a sugar free recipe… ha ha. Well, until next time… :) :) :)
~Mommy-2-3-Peas
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Mommy & Daddy in Cape May...
Cape May Lighthouse...
I <3 MY PEAS...
Daddy and Mommy... and the BUMP!!!
Update at 22 weeks...
Chuck and I had a nice week off from doctors during week 21. I got a lot of chores done around the house and errands finished out and about... while Chuck actually didn't have to take any time away from work. We ended the week with an afternoon in Cape May. Chuck took me for a scalp and prenatal massage at my favorite spa, Cape May Day Spa. It was wonderful!!! He played golf, while I was being pampered. We finished our day with an early dinner and a stroll on the beach.
Week 22 wasn't as relaxing... Chuck and I have had a really long and crazy week. This week we had an ultrasound (for the babies' hearts), a routine OB visit and took a maternity tour of Virtua hospital. It was all very rewarding; it just takes a lot out of me. We had the echocardiograms (ultrasound of the heart) for babies on Wednesday at Virtua in Mt. Holly. Before we started the ultrasound, the technician told us that it could take up to 45 minutes a baby. It actually took us a little over 3 hours, b/c none of the babies were in good positions. It was the first time that a technician actually had me lay on my left side, then my right side... then back and forth. I thought for sure she was going to ask me to stand on my head. She was able to get all the images of the babies' hearts, so that the doctor could pass them!!! We were absolutely relieved with this news!!! On Thursday we had the OB... we got to meet another doctor from the office for the first time and were really pleased with her. I got the results from a 3 hour glucose tolerance test that I had completed a few days before... and unfortunately I tested high and was diagnosed with gestational diabetes... :( The doctor thinks we can keep my sugar under control with some changes to my diet. They referred me to get diabetic counseling and a nutritionist for assistance. Before we left she did a quick ultrasound to check on the babies and everyone looked great. All the babies were laying in the same direction heads to the left and bottoms to the right. The doctor also increased my OB visits from 4 weeks to 2 weeks and will increase them again at 28 weeks to once a week. I don't get to go for the counseling on gestational diabetes until this coming Thursday. I feel a little lost, b/c I want to be eating right to control my sugar, but for now I'm just questioning myself on what to eat. I can't wait for that counseling! Really exciting news for me… is this past Monday I started to feel the babies moving on the inside… I can’t wait until Chuck and I can feel them on the outside too!!!
This coming week is going to be very hectic... or at least it feels that way. We have a class in the late evening across from the hospital on Wednesday. On Thursday morning we have to be back first thing for the babies' growth scans and to check my cervical length at the ATU. As soon as our ultrasound is over, I have to go for the counseling on gestational diabetes. My eyes are getting heavy just thinking about it. Stay tuned!
~Mommy-2-3-Peas
Week 22 wasn't as relaxing... Chuck and I have had a really long and crazy week. This week we had an ultrasound (for the babies' hearts), a routine OB visit and took a maternity tour of Virtua hospital. It was all very rewarding; it just takes a lot out of me. We had the echocardiograms (ultrasound of the heart) for babies on Wednesday at Virtua in Mt. Holly. Before we started the ultrasound, the technician told us that it could take up to 45 minutes a baby. It actually took us a little over 3 hours, b/c none of the babies were in good positions. It was the first time that a technician actually had me lay on my left side, then my right side... then back and forth. I thought for sure she was going to ask me to stand on my head. She was able to get all the images of the babies' hearts, so that the doctor could pass them!!! We were absolutely relieved with this news!!! On Thursday we had the OB... we got to meet another doctor from the office for the first time and were really pleased with her. I got the results from a 3 hour glucose tolerance test that I had completed a few days before... and unfortunately I tested high and was diagnosed with gestational diabetes... :( The doctor thinks we can keep my sugar under control with some changes to my diet. They referred me to get diabetic counseling and a nutritionist for assistance. Before we left she did a quick ultrasound to check on the babies and everyone looked great. All the babies were laying in the same direction heads to the left and bottoms to the right. The doctor also increased my OB visits from 4 weeks to 2 weeks and will increase them again at 28 weeks to once a week. I don't get to go for the counseling on gestational diabetes until this coming Thursday. I feel a little lost, b/c I want to be eating right to control my sugar, but for now I'm just questioning myself on what to eat. I can't wait for that counseling! Really exciting news for me… is this past Monday I started to feel the babies moving on the inside… I can’t wait until Chuck and I can feel them on the outside too!!!
This coming week is going to be very hectic... or at least it feels that way. We have a class in the late evening across from the hospital on Wednesday. On Thursday morning we have to be back first thing for the babies' growth scans and to check my cervical length at the ATU. As soon as our ultrasound is over, I have to go for the counseling on gestational diabetes. My eyes are getting heavy just thinking about it. Stay tuned!
~Mommy-2-3-Peas
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Diaper Count!!!
Lori and I have been informed by many people and have read that babies go through a lot of diapers. So we have been stocking up. When we have a coupon (and money) we will pickup a pack of diapers. We are not brand or type specific because we don’t know what the babies will and won’t like. We have also started getting different sizes. Currently we have:
Newborn = 228
Infant #1 = 92
Infant #1-2 = 264
Infant #2 = 84
Total of 668 diapers!
Now I just did some research to get an idea of what we might expect to actually need as far as diapers. I found information everywhere, but http://www.diaperingdecisions.com/VirtuesOfCloth.htm broke everything down quite well. The following information is based on their numbers:
Newborn (first 2 weeks) = 196 (14 per day)
Infant #1 (first 3 months) = 825 (11 per day)
Infant #2 (3-6 months) = 990 (11 per day)
Infant #3 (6-9 months) = 810 (9 per day)
Infant #4 (9-12 months) = 720 (8 per day)
Toddler #5 (12-18 months) = 1,260 (7 per day)
Child #6 (18-30 months) = 2,548 (7 per day)
TOTALLING = 7,349 Diapers PER BABY!!!!!
{Sigh!} We will need:
Newborn = 588
Infant #1 = 2,475
Infant #2 = 2,970
Infant #3 = 2,430
Infant #4 = 2,160
Toddler #5 = 3,780
Child #6 = 7,644
TOTALLING = 22,047 Diapers!!!
Only 21,379 diapers to go!
-Daddy of 3 peas
Newborn = 228
Infant #1 = 92
Infant #1-2 = 264
Infant #2 = 84
Total of 668 diapers!
Now I just did some research to get an idea of what we might expect to actually need as far as diapers. I found information everywhere, but http://www.diaperingdecisions.com/VirtuesOfCloth.htm broke everything down quite well. The following information is based on their numbers:
Newborn (first 2 weeks) = 196 (14 per day)
Infant #1 (first 3 months) = 825 (11 per day)
Infant #2 (3-6 months) = 990 (11 per day)
Infant #3 (6-9 months) = 810 (9 per day)
Infant #4 (9-12 months) = 720 (8 per day)
Toddler #5 (12-18 months) = 1,260 (7 per day)
Child #6 (18-30 months) = 2,548 (7 per day)
TOTALLING = 7,349 Diapers PER BABY!!!!!
{Sigh!} We will need:
Newborn = 588
Infant #1 = 2,475
Infant #2 = 2,970
Infant #3 = 2,430
Infant #4 = 2,160
Toddler #5 = 3,780
Child #6 = 7,644
TOTALLING = 22,047 Diapers!!!
Only 21,379 diapers to go!
-Daddy of 3 peas
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