26 weeks!

Well - time for another update on the girls! :) Baby A thinks she's the only one in there as she's BIG for a singleton weighing in at 2 lb. 6 ounces. :) (I'm 26 weeks along and Baby A is measuring over 27 weeks!) Baby B and Baby C are both 2 lbs and "normal" for a singleton weight so they're all doing wonderful! It is key that the identical girls are still the same weight. My doctor said she can't believe there's 3 that are so big in my stomach right now which is funny since she sees triplets all the time. :) Somehow they are squeezing in there! She said they will probably start slowing down now since they are running out of room. The girls moved around this time though....which I didn't think was possible but now Baby A is head down and the lowest...Baby B is also head down and right on top so I feel both Baby B and Baby A a lot...and then Baby C is head up and kind of in the back so I don't feel her as much. But they're all moving around a ton and having a ball in there! :) Sorry - no pictures this time because they are getting harder to read since all of their limbs cover everyone elses and it gets super confusing. :)

My doctors says I'm doing great! She's amazed that I haven't felt any contractions yet because many women do at 22 weeks. So - no bedrest yet! Woo-hoo! Although I do still need to take it easy and change positions every 20 minutes, eat a ton, etc. My doctor said she is VERY HAPPY! :) So, my next appointment isn't for another 3 weeks! But I guess anything could change at any minute. So we'll see!! :) Oh and I guess my stomach is measuring like a typical 34/35 week singleton mom....ahh! :)

We also met with the anesthesiologist and had a tour of the NICU. We saw one baby that was SOOO tiny...like 1 lb 5 ounces or something. SO SMALL but SO AMAZING!!

So - we're getting down to crunch time now approaching the 3rd trimester. Can't believe how fast this has all gone. Please continue praying for all of us. It is so comforting knowing that we are all in His hands. :)

Dad & Mom at 19 weeks! :)

23 weeks

Just thought I'd let you know that the girls are doing great! Kathy (my mother in law for those who don't know) and I just got back from another ultrasound and I'm SOOO thankful! The girls are looking BEAUTIFUL! :)

Baby Girl A
1 lb. 6 oz. (big even for a singleton!)
138 heartbeat which is good.

Baby Girl B
1 lb 2 oz. (still a good size)
140 heartbeat

Baby Girl C
1 lb 2 oz.
140 heartbeat

They were all so cute. B and C's heads were like RIGHT next to each other facing one another. Baby A keeps getting kicked in the face by Baby B. (as you'll see in the first pic) In the second pic you can see Baby C with Baby B's leg in the background. And Baby B was the only one cooperating for the close up 3-D picture. :) She looks like she has my pudgy nose and Ryan's big lips. :) My doctor said they all look great though and they have long legs! Oh boy! :) I am 23 weeks along and I'm still feeling really good. I feel them kicking A LOT more now and you can even watch my stomach move. I get more tired now and have to rest every afternoon and I get really tired around 8: 30p.m! But I can totally handle being tired. I'm just glad I'm feeling okay. :) My doctor said she often puts people on bedrest now but because I'm doing so well and my cervix looks good, she doesn't see a need to yet. So....my next appt is in 3 weeks!

We're keeping busy over here setting up cribs, buying triple decker strollers, putting together highchairs, carseats, jumperoos, you name it. :) I love getting the house ready for their big arrival. :)

Hope you are all doing well. Thanks for your love!

Shelly and her big girls! :)