34 weeks and more…

At today’s ultrasound, the babies all measured about 5 1/2 pounds. This is still ahead for their gestational age, but not off the charts as before. I think we finally got a fairly realistic prediction; the other sonographer was a bit generous. I also wonder if I would have collapsed had their been a reason [...]

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Growing, Growing, Growing

Our 32 week ultrasound brought another good report.  These babies are big!!!  Still no bed rest required.  At this point, I think it is less about what activities the doctors will permit and more about what I desire or can tolerate.  I am certainly not used to the physical limitations I am self-imposing.  It will be [...]

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30 Weeks and counting

I am still walking around!  Although I have over 11 pounds of baby in me and have a tummy measuring 40 weeks+, the doctors are allowing me to stay on my feet a little and be home with my family.  I am SO grateful!!!  Labor and delivery are still a few weeks off as far [...]

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A Major Milestone Reached

At today’s doctor’s appointment, the doctor affirmed that we have reached the most important week of the pregnancy because the babies now have a nearly 100% chance of survival.  With each passing week from this point on, the babies will gain the necessary weight and skills for breathing and eating that will determine when they [...]

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6 pounds, 14 ounces of babies

    We had another great ultrasound and doctor’s appointment today.  The babies have grown 8-9oz. each in two weeks.  It’s hard to believe I’m carrying a combined weight of a full-size newborn and still bed-rest free!  The 4-D ultrasound photos are quite interesting.  Do not be alarmed if they look like aliens to you; we’ve [...]

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21 weeks, 5 days

I had another ultrasound today. The doctor said that all three babies are “big” and “perfect.” I am very relieved that I continue to evade bedrest and that each of the babies are as healthy as anyone would expect for a singleton baby. Here are today’s growth statistics: Baby A: 1lb, 4oz. Baby B: 1lb, [...]

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Big Changes are Underway

We decided to launch a new blog!  Our reasons for doing so are several.  First, blogging with our old site had become so cumbersome that I found myself avoiding blogging due to the hassle.  Second, that blog was mostly Ellie’s, and so it seems appropriate to expand our blog as our family expands.  I feel [...]

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