I'll start off with some life updates...
Patrick is in the middle of switching jobs, which we are so excited about because it will mean he is home with us more often and will be a much better career longterm. But it is a big transition and is a bit crazy right now. He has been in law since he graduated college and is switching into finance. They are similar but he is basically back at square one and has to go through all the training and testing again. He is so much happier though and is working at a company with one of his really good friends. He should be taking his tests to become licensed in mid February so by then everything should calm down. Just in time to prep for the new baby! For now he is busier than before with all the studying!
The triplets are 18 months old, almost 19 months now, and are so much fun. They are getting so big and its crazy how much they have changed. It is so cute watching their little relationships and personalities grow and they are starting to realize that life is about to change (in a good way!) We have talked a lot about the upcoming arrival and I think they understand a bit about what it means. It will still be a big adjustment (for all of us!) but I can't wait to see them be big brothers and sister and I think they are really excited too. They have all been really into playing with babies and point them out when we are out and about.
I am 33 weeks pregnant and it is finally sinking in how crazy it is about to get. We still have a lot to do and we are in the home stretch! Its crazy to think at this point in the pregnancy with the triplets we were already in the "it could be any day now!" phase. Im so glad I have another 7 or so weeks left to prepare. I am feeling really good though but I know that wont last. With Patrick being busy more of the day I am handling a lot more of the triplets duty. Its been going well but i'm so excited for him to slow down a bit again. Declan was up most of last night sick and congested which was hard. Im hoping its just a quick cold and wont pass to the other two or me but i'm not wishing too hard. I also have a slight feeling it may be ear related which i really hope not. Ill have to do a day in the life soon before and after the new baby! I had an appointment last week for the baby and everything looks great. Baby has moved head down which is awesome and still is measuring big, already 5 pounds at 32 weeks! We talked about induction but I do not want to do that unless totally necessary. My doctor thinks I will be fine to deliver a big baby, we just will have to be wary of shoulder dystocia. That worries me a bit but my doctor isn't concerned. He also is very confident for my VBAC which i'm so excited about!
We are taking the triplets to the snow this weekend as a last little getaway before the baby. Although we may do something else if the weather stays nice and i continue to feel this good! There is not tons of snow this year, but we should be able to find somewhere to go sledding with them and enjoy it!
Ok, so here is a pregnancy update and (late) 18 month post for the triplets!
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| 32 weeks and 3 days |
How far along: 33 Weeks!
Size of Baby: A Pineapple!
Total weight gain/loss: At 32 weeks (on Friday) I was up 22 pounds.
Gender: We don't know and won't be finding out! (but we have our guesses and the family is all over the place!)
Maternity clothes: All maternity clothes. I have actually been good lately and want to dress cute (I mean sweaters legging/jeans and boots) but i'm sure soon that will change as last time towards the end i lived in big t shirts/ sweatshirts and yoga pants or sweats.
Stretch marks: The couple I have from before have darkened a bit which is normal but no new ones yet. Im not surprised though because this belly is nothing compared to them! I have been keeping up with moisturizing to keep from getting itchy.
Belly Button: Its almost flat. Im not sure it will pop out this time around as it was very late with the triplets but who knows.
Sleep: Loving my pregnancy pillow but the sleep in surprisingly good! I do have to get up a few times to pee but thankfully I don't have issues with falling back asleep. Im getting a bit more uncomfortable but thats to be expected.
Symptoms: Definitely needing to slow down and take it easier. My back hurts more especially from carrying the triplets around but not too bad. The round ligament pain is back but not too bad and i am having a lot more Braxton hicks.
What I miss: Cuddling, both Patrick and my babies! Also I miss being as active as I was although i'm still very active just can't overdue it.
Cravings: Not much this week although over the weekend I was seriously wanting all things salty.
Aversions: Nothing! Yay! Im so glad I don't really get these past the first trimester.
Best Moment: Well the best and worst was having Declan be sick all night last night and today. He was just so cuddly and sweet and wanted to nurse (which he hasn't wanted much of) and I loved it. Owen and Evie knew something was up too and were being so sweet to him and were very well behaved today which i was very thankful for since I didn't sleep much.
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| Declan |
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| Owen |
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| Evelyn |
Weights and Lengths: At 18 months just after Christmas, O was 24 pounds 12 oz. and 33 inches, D was 24 pounds 9 oz and 33 inches, and E was 23 pounds even and 32 inches.
Eating: The have 3 meals a day with several snacks and nursing varies. They all nurse when they wake up, before nap and before bed but the length changes and sometimes they will only nurse for a minute. My milk has come back so they are more into it. O never really lost interest but now all three are back.
Sleep: They go to sleep around 7:30pm still and are up around 6:30 or 7am. They are taking only one nap and sleep from around 12:30-3 or 3:30 pm.
Clothes Size: All in mostly 18 month sizes with a few 2t things fitting and a few 12 month sizes still fit.
Milestones: Their words are just exploding and they are working on sentences. They also are really getting into climbing and doing things themselves. Definitely getting more assertive and acting like 2 year olds!
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