26 weeks

Hi Everyone!  There’s a lot to update you on.  I will start with today’s growth scan.  Baby A (girl) is measuring in at 1 pound 12 ounces (28th percentile), Baby B (boy) at a whopping 2 pounds 2 ounces (45th percentile) and Baby C (girl) at a respectable 1 pound 8 ounces (12th percentile).  Baby C has held steady with her growth rate thankfully. Baby B has slowed a tiny bit from 57th to 45th and Baby A went from 53rd to 28th.  The doctor is not worried about her though since the growth curve is showing steady growth.  He said all three seemed to be growing as expected for triplets at this point – WooHoo!!!

 

I have now gained 24 pounds total, after adding two this week.  This was good to see since I have had to drastically change my diet since Friday.  I failed the glucose tolerance test and have therefore been diagnosed with gestational diabetes.  I suppose it shouldn’t have been too much of a shock (although it was) since being over 25 years of age, having a family history of diabetes, being overweight, carrying multiples, and a history of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) all are risk factors.  The only ones I avoided were the racial ones – not Black or Hispanic!  I have to monitor my blood glucose when I wake up, one hour after each meal and before bed, plus my urinary ketones first thing in the morning.  It is a really good thing that Jon is now working at home because he can prepare low carb meals for me throughout the day that are still tasty and filling.  That means that I have been able to keep my glucose levels in the target range during the day.  The fasting reading is still high though and might mean that I will have to take insulin before bed to control it.  We are going to see how my levels are over the weekend then I will call the doctors office to discuss it.  Since the insulin doesn’t pass the placenta it is safe to use during pregnancy.

 

Oh, and the ultrasound today showed that my cervix is an astonishing 5cm!!  The technicians were shocked and actually measured it twice.  The doctor said as long as it stays like that I don’t have to change my activity level or the amount of time I spend sitting up.  I was very relieved to hear that!  The tingling in my hands and fingers is apparently due to carpal tunnel, but there isn’t much we can do about it now and it should clear up after the babies arrive.  All in all a really good doctor visit today J

 

Sunday we went over to the Babies R Us to finish up our registry.  Both Grandma’s came with us and I borrowed Dad’s electric wheelchair (watch out world!).  It started out fun, but then the lighting lowered and the AC cut off.  We picked up our pace since it was getting stuffy and warmer by the minute.  Then, just as we were about to scan the last item, the emergency lighting came on followed by an announcement stating that they were having a black out!  We were instructed to leave all purchases and exit the store immediately.  Jon brought the scanning gun to the counter and they promised to upload everything when the power came back on.  Needless to say we were quite skeptical, but luckily that happened.  What was strange was that when we got outside we realized that no other stores in the strip or free-standing were without power.  It seems like the only store to be affected was the one we were in!

 

Our last bit of news is that we have purchased a “new” minivan!  We went to visit Uncle Richie yesterday since he said there was a 2008 Honda Odyssey with 2300 miles on it for sale in their Used Department.  It is a Touring edition (top of the line) with all the bells and whistles, including seating for eight.  We took it for a test drive and Jon liked how it drove.  Since Dad drove us out there yesterday we were able to drive it off the lot last night!  Harry was so excited to see it – he jumped off his camp bus into Jon’s arms then ran at full speed to the minivan.  He checked out the buttons and his very own sun screen and handle.  He loved the DVD player and AC controls, not to mention the map that tracks where we are!  All in all we are quite happy with it!

 

Our next doctor appointment is scheduled for the 21st.  I will try to post then!