While we debated Huey, Dewey and Louie (who doesn't love Donald Duck?), Hiney, Leiney, and Winey (I seriously need a drink), we finally came up with three names that we hope won't land our children in therapy after the first day of Kindergarten! Believe me, coming up with one name is hard enough, but THREE?! Wow - now that's pressure! I have heard of people who decide to wait to name their children until they are born and they "meet" them. I guess for us, with all the ultrasounds we've had, and all we've been through, we feel like we already know them. Three individual personalities who deserve to be called something other than A, B and C!!!
Baby Girl A - Haley Rae
Baby Girl B - Ellison Dale
Baby Boy C - Tyler Jeffrey
Rae is my middle name and has been a family name for many years. Ellison will most likely be called Ellie - her middle name is for her grandpa who would have spoiled them all rotten every chance he got. It's obvious where Tyler got his middle name, and we wanted him to have initials that could make a cool nickname if he so chooses (my brother was a TJ, and we've known from day 1 that Tyler would be just like him!).
So there you have it! Haley, Ellie and Tyler. We would have chosen Eenie, Meenie and Miney, but there's no Mo. Seriously, after all this, there will be NO MO' !!!!!!!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Update
Well, we're getting down to the nitty gritty. Twenty-seven weeks tomorrow, and each day makes a huge difference to the triplets ability to not only survive, but to thrive once they are born.
At our appointment last week, we got some disturbing news about our little boy. He was measuring about 2 weeks behind the girls in size and they are concerned he might not be getting enough blood flow (i.e. nutrients, oxygen) from his placenta. He measured 1 pound 9 ounces and the girls were 2 pounds 1 ounce each. They placed me on strict bedrest in hopes that I can increase my own blood flow and make it easier for him to grow. They are going to take repeat measurements a week from tomorrow. If he is growing, then we'll continue with the status quo. If not, then they will admit me to the hospital for daily monitoring and will consider doing an emergency c-section if they feel he is in danger at any point. Another concern is my blood pressure. Evidentally, if one placenta stops growing, it becomes toxic and can cause my blood pressure to rise - enough to endanger all of our lives. Again, if this happens, they will deliver them immediately to avoid any problems.
So - here's where Jeff and I stand: While concerned, we truly feel our little guy will get through this and will be okay. We fully expect him to have grown by next week's appointment. We continue to pray for all three babies, and we are so appreciative to all our friends and family who have joined us in prayer. We couldn't do this without your support!
At our appointment last week, we got some disturbing news about our little boy. He was measuring about 2 weeks behind the girls in size and they are concerned he might not be getting enough blood flow (i.e. nutrients, oxygen) from his placenta. He measured 1 pound 9 ounces and the girls were 2 pounds 1 ounce each. They placed me on strict bedrest in hopes that I can increase my own blood flow and make it easier for him to grow. They are going to take repeat measurements a week from tomorrow. If he is growing, then we'll continue with the status quo. If not, then they will admit me to the hospital for daily monitoring and will consider doing an emergency c-section if they feel he is in danger at any point. Another concern is my blood pressure. Evidentally, if one placenta stops growing, it becomes toxic and can cause my blood pressure to rise - enough to endanger all of our lives. Again, if this happens, they will deliver them immediately to avoid any problems.
So - here's where Jeff and I stand: While concerned, we truly feel our little guy will get through this and will be okay. We fully expect him to have grown by next week's appointment. We continue to pray for all three babies, and we are so appreciative to all our friends and family who have joined us in prayer. We couldn't do this without your support!
Sunday, January 20, 2008
We're Baaaaack...
After a long hiatus, we are back online! Our holiday season was hectic and wonderful - Jeff was able to fly home to visit his family for Christmas. His mom hosted a baby shower for him while he was there - can you picture Jeff sitting in the middle of the cirlce of ladies oohing and aahing over tiny little onesies and blankies? Too cute!
We had a wonderful New Years with our great friends Shelby and Adam who drove all the way from Indianapolis to see us! Thanks for the gourmet meals Adam!
On Jan 2nd, we had an appt with our specialist, and much to his surprise, everything was still perfect with me and all three babies! He dismissed us for 3 weeks, all the while shaking his head in disbelief. I was even bragging on the way home on how I was the MASTER of this pregnancy thing! Funny how life can change in an instant and throw you back to reality in the blink of an eye.
I ended up in the hospital that night with contractions. They were able to stop them very quickly with medication and I was released the next morning with the promise to quit work and to spend the majority of my days "resting". So much for being the MASTER. Nowadays, I am the master of my couch and the remote control and basically nothing else!
Even though we had a scare, we are both so grateful to be where we are right now. Every day is a blessing and we are literally taking this one hour at a time. We're finding joy in the little things like the not-so-tiny kicks and movements of the babies that let us know they're getting bigger and stronger by the day.
Our next appointment is this Wednesday, so we will check back in with an update!
25weeks 5days and counting...
We had a wonderful New Years with our great friends Shelby and Adam who drove all the way from Indianapolis to see us! Thanks for the gourmet meals Adam!
On Jan 2nd, we had an appt with our specialist, and much to his surprise, everything was still perfect with me and all three babies! He dismissed us for 3 weeks, all the while shaking his head in disbelief. I was even bragging on the way home on how I was the MASTER of this pregnancy thing! Funny how life can change in an instant and throw you back to reality in the blink of an eye.
I ended up in the hospital that night with contractions. They were able to stop them very quickly with medication and I was released the next morning with the promise to quit work and to spend the majority of my days "resting". So much for being the MASTER. Nowadays, I am the master of my couch and the remote control and basically nothing else!
Even though we had a scare, we are both so grateful to be where we are right now. Every day is a blessing and we are literally taking this one hour at a time. We're finding joy in the little things like the not-so-tiny kicks and movements of the babies that let us know they're getting bigger and stronger by the day.
Our next appointment is this Wednesday, so we will check back in with an update!
25weeks 5days and counting...
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