Showing posts with label contractions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label contractions. Show all posts

Friday, September 3, 2010

26 week update

The bedrest worked! My cervix was back up to 3.7-4 which is great news! I'm still supposed to take it easy, but it looks like I'll be able to make it to my last baby shower next weekend.

The babies are getting big, and we saw  Baby A practicing breathing. Al says Baby A is going to be a linebacker because he's guarding the cervix and blocking Baby  B & C from getting out. Baby B curled up in a ball looking like she was ready to do a canonball into the pool. Baby C was finally showing us her beautiful profile, after weeks of hiding from the camera.


26 week belly


Front view

Other stats:

Weight: 160 (up 41 lbs)

Blood pressure: 100/62

Belly measurement: 42 inches around

Cravings: Rocky road and mint chip ice cream

Symptoms: BH contractions, although they've lessened since I've been taking Nifedipine. I also have pain (in the joints) and swelling in my hands, especially right when I wake up. My lower back pain has been better since I've been laing aound so much.

Friday, August 27, 2010

25 weeks - The good and the bad news

Bad news first...
I was really hoping my cervix would continue to stay long, but unfortunately,  it shortened a bit this week. It had been staying around 4.5 for the past weeks, but I noticed right away on the u/s that it looked shorter. When I asked the tech the length she said she'd let Dr. N review it and see what he thought. So I knew it wasn't great because usually the tech tells me right away. When we met with Dr.N he said it had shortened but that it is to be expected in a triplet pregnacy, so I shouldn't be too worried... but he did say that if it cotinues to shorten that I would need to be admitted to the hospital. So I need to do my best to stay laying flat as much as possible, aka modified bedrest.

I'd also been having more contractions which have been lasting longer. Dr. N also said this is normal because my uterus is now the size of a full-term uterus. He prescribed Nefedipine to reduce contractions, and said to stay well hydrated. I've only been on them for a day, but I have noticed fewer contactions.


At 25 weeks... measuring 40 weeks

Now for the good news....
I had my 2nd shower this past weekend, and was showered with love and lots of amazing gifts. Four of my sisters hosted the "3 peas in the pod" themed shower. They came up with so many adorable games, party favors, and even food ideas. I'm really hoping one of my sisters sends me their photos because I forgot to bring my camera :( I did get a few photos on my iphone from the shower.


Before the shower, in the nursery

Lots of cute clothes


Diaper cake made by my sister Ginny Sue. I was so impressed, this was her first time making one.


Diaper cake from my friend Melissa. You can't see it, but there are 3 pairs of sock in a pod on top - so cute!


My nieces playing the sock sorting game


My niece Renee playing the 3 peas in a pod game


Friends and family enjoing the tea and beautiful weather


Lots of lovely gifts


The most popular gift - we got 7!