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posted on 07/02/2008
So I went to the chiropractor today, an old family friend, who I haven't been to in about 4 years since we had moved. Of course I had the girls with me and he said how beautiful they were and if I knew if #3 was going to be a boy to complete the family. I said well we are hoping for at least one boy outta the 3. He looked confused and I said I am carrying triplets, his response was "Holy Crap!" I laughed!
A lady in the grocery store yesterday thought I was kidding her when I told her. Yeah thats something to joke about! I had to assure her 4 times that I was serious!
Then I called a car dealer to ask about a Yukon and told him why we were looking and he said oh wow! You need a lot of carseats too! Um yes, yes we do! In fact I need 3! I should have said yes we do and why don't you seal the vehicle deal by buying us the 3 we need!! ;)
Most people say how amazing it is, LOTS of people say how busy and crazy its going to be and some look at me like I am insane, especially on the days when Alexis is acting her finest! Yes I know my life is going to be insane, but seriously come spend one day here and see what all the 2 girls I already have get into and do and you will understand why I am not that scared!
I hope everyone has a fun and safe 4th of July holiday weekend! We will be attending most of the festitivies in Stuart. I am hoping that its not TOO hot so that I can enjoy things. I don't mind heat at all, but with this pregnancy I get hot really, really fast.
~Amber
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Daily Thoughts
posted on 06/30/2008
I seem to get tired much faster than I used to, so I don't seem to get as much done during the day. Today I decided I would make this site a little more than just about the babies, since its pretty uneventful right now.
So I will include some of the daily funnies that happen with Alexis and Hadleigh! Its neverending! Today Alexis got the A&D diaper rash cream and pretty much covered her little sister in it! Oh the joys! Those 2 are going to kill me, they come up with some pretty crative dumb things to get into together! Their newest thing is to "take off" literally, they can be in the backyard in their sandbox one minute I walk into the other room to put something away and walk back and they are GONE! I seem to find them down at the neighbors(Mason's house) alot lately. I am thinking maybe they should just stay down there for a couple days! LOL!
I seem to find it a challenge to get the energy to get much done lately and when I do, I never get to do what I was hoping to anyway! WHEW! Oh well I have come to the realization that my house probably won't be clean again for a few years!! ;)
I don't seem to have an appetite lately, but I know I need to eat and of course feed the troops, so I decided I would put our weekly menu on here too, in case some of you that read this are like me and can't ever seem to think of what to make for supper!
Monday: spaghetti and garlic bread and brownies for dessert.
Tuesday: possibly leftover spaghetti, 2nd choice will be BBQ chicken, rice and lettuce salads
Wednesday: Chicken enchiladas
Thursday is easy! We will be headed to Stuart for the Annual Fireman's BBQ and then cruise night! Lucky me I don't have to cook and the food is always yummy!
Friday night, will also be easy as we will grill out after the races and fireworks in Stuart.
Saturday night I think we will do burgers and taters on the grill.
Sunday will be roast and potatoes in the crockpot so that I have time to get stuff done around here!
ENJOY!
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Bittersweet Day
posted on 06/28/2008
I had my appt. yesterday(Friday) with the perionatologist in Norfolk. Dr. Fleming and he seems very nice. I got to have another ultrasound and Baby A was moving all over the place, very very active and measures just a little bigger than the other babies. Baby A's heart rate was 167 so that is great.
Baby B moved alot to and measures the same as Baby C. Baby B's heart rate was 157 which is also good.
Baby C I got to see its face!! Very clear, which was really neat. Heart rate was 157 as well and measures the same as Baby B.
Baby D was hard to see and then after the nurse looked for quite some time and then the doctor looked as well they couldn't find a heartbeat on Baby D. It was something we were very aware of that could happen. All of my doctors so far had mentioned reduction and suggested we travel to Iowa City to meet with the doctors there to discuss it. However Matt and I both felt it is not our place to make that kind of decision and said on the way home from Omaha the day we found out that we were giving this all to God. We left it all in God's hands to make the decisions on how many babies were right for us. We knew there was a greater risk in me carrying 4 babies, but it is not our place to be making decisions like that. I guess God knows what is best for me and decided that 3 babies is all I can handle!
We are ok with this, yes its very sad and we will always wonder. But now this pregnancy just took a whole different turn. My peri. doctor said I can easily carry to 35 weeks now maybe even longer, which means almost full term healthy babies. With 4 he said I would have been lucky to make it to 30 weeks. I feel that God only gives us what we can handle, and we left this is God's hands. He seems to know what is right for us.
I will be seeing my regular ob/gyn doc on the 17th of July and we will see how things are going then. I see my peri. doc again on the 25th of July and they will for sure do another ultrasound that day and if all looks well we should be able to find out the sex of the babies that day, I am excited!
So even though it was a sad day, I am trying to see the bigger picture and I think it was meant to be this way. I will be able to carry 3 babies much longer than 4. As long as things stay going well I can deliver in Norfolk if I choose to, which makes things so much easier on the rest of us. I was already dreading being 4 hours away from Alexis and HaddyBug in Omaha, if the babies have to stay in the hospital now I can still drive home every night and drive back in the morning without it being such a big deal.
We had nicknamed our family as 8isenough! Now we are 7+1inheaven.
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9 weeks
posted on 06/19/2008
I had a checkup with my regular ob/gyn and also had another ultrasound. The babies are all looking great. All 4 are growing at the same rate, which is great. 4 Strong heartbeats and 4 wiggly dots! LOL! They were already moving around. I felt a flutter the other night and just thought I was nuts but the u/s tech said its possible I could feel things already. I am getting big. I really gotta get a pic taken tonight and post it on here. Its a little scary how big I am. My doc recommended a periantologist(high risk pregnancy doctor) Dr. Fleming and he comes to Norfolk once a month, so I will see him on the 27th and know alot more I am sure. I am excited because I still feel a little in the dark. My doctor asked me if I had questions and I couldn't really think of any, but I don't know that I have questions I just want some answers.
People keep asking me if I am freaking out or worried and I am not really. I just take things day by day. There's no reason to be worried yet, its a long road ahead I know that, but why spend everyday worrying about what could happen. I informed my ob doc that these babies weren't coming out till I was at least 34 weeks and they all weighed at least 5 lbs. or more and he said he was along for the ride. He also told me thats a great attitude to have and to continue with that attitude no matter how miserable I am in the next few months.
I enjoy being pregnant and since more than likely this will be my last one ever I am going to treasure every moment of it. Its a gift and I will keep my gift as long as I can.
I have started hunting at garage sales for things for the babies and not had much luck, which is disappointing because we can't afford all the stuff we need. I have a few really awesome "internet friends" that want to send me things and have been sending me coupons. I really appreciate these ladies! I bought some diapers on Tuesday to try to start stocking up, then told Matt when I got home that case(152 size 1) will only last us a week at best! YIKES!!
So I hope to still find a few things we will for sure need at garage sales yet this summer and then make the big purchases of the 4 carseats probably in August. Too bad Graco didn't want to just make a donation. ;)
I feel good, no sickness really, tired, but thats expected. I need to keep myself active though so that I can keep doing this for as long as possible. I am determined to carry to at least the 1st of December and I am even more determined to get through Thanksgiving without being on bedrest! Keep those positive thoughts and prayers coming.
~Amber
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Registry
posted on 06/11/2008
Here are the links to our registries. I don't know if someone will be hosting a shower for us or not, but I have had a few people ask already what things we need so I wanted to post this for anyone interested.
https://www.target.com/registry/baby/1J42CQLK0EKFW
http://www.walmart.com/giftregistry/gr_detail.do?registryId=80512967204
If there is any questions you can always contact me. I hope to be able to have most of the necessary things so that if I am put on bedrest I am ready.
Doctor appt. next Tuesday so I will post more then and hopefully have more info on everything. so far I am feeling good. Some days are better than others. I usually feel yucky in the evenings, but haven't been "sick" yet. I am exhausted though, I do know I am going to have to change my routine a little and start getting to bed before midnight, as I have no energy.
I am off to go snuggle up with my little one while I still can, she is my cuddler and I don't want to miss any of these opportunities. Have a great day everyone!
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My First Post
posted on 06/10/2008
This will be a day that I will NEVER forget! The day we found out our family was growing by 8 feet! 8 tiny feet! We are expecting quadruplets on January 23, 2009, of course I will not make it that far, but thats the due date as of today.
Were we shocked? Of course, who wouldn't be. Are we worried? Of course who wouldn't be. Are we excited? Yes very much so. There's a lot to be done and since I am a planner I hope to stay ahead of the game and get things done.
We have 2 older girls, ages 3 1/2 and 2, so our house is going to be busy and full. I am taking things one day at a time and plan to continue with that plan.
We have had several people already volunteer to help, so that makes me feel better, although I will have a really hard time asking for help or letting someone help. So I have some things to work on.
I want to get things ready and have the things we need, which is pretty much everything. I had sold all but our crib from the previous kids, so we need 4 carseats, 3 cribs and mattresses, etc. WHEW!
I need to sit down and watch all the Jon & Kate +8 episodes and see if I can figure it out! LOL! I really do admire that woman, she seems to know what she is doing and most of the time has things under control.
I hope to update this as often as possible and will add some pics soon.
Keep us in your thoughts and prayers as I know we will need it.
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