Midweek Randoms Link-Up!

Today I'm linking up with Megan from In This Wonderful Life for Midweek Randoms!

1. I haven't been very hungry for the last few weeks, but today I went to meet up with a few girlfriends for brunch at one of our favorite places. I haven't been there in a while even though it is just a few blocks from our house. And oh man, I had cinnamon croissant french toast with fresh strawberries  and I was in heaven!! It was sooooo delicious and I think I will have to go back here more over the next few weeks because my hunger came right back!

2. My belly is so big now that I can't sit up without really spreading my legs like a boy or sitting cross-legged. I choose the latter. Patrick thinks its so funny to watch me try to get around.

3. I now probably only 5 hours a night even though I try for 8. But the good (or bad) thing is that I nap between pretty much every one of my meals. Now I know what a newborns life is like, except that I have to get up and go to the bathroom and nobody rocks me to sleep.

4. Yesterday Patrick put together our new barbecue. It is huge! It was sort of an early Fathers day present because I wanted to get it now since the babies may be arriving very close to Fathers day. He made his dads famous ribs, grilled corn on the cob, potato salad, and a green salad as a summer kick-off and they were amazing. We had my brother and his wife over and it was so much fun. (I forgot to take a picture of the spread :/)

5. We set all of the swings, bouncers, and play yard up in the living room and had the mats and other toys and stuff out. Patrick went around and turned everything on and it was so fun to see it all going. Soon enough our house will be always be that way!

6. This coming Friday is one of my good friends weddings and I am so excited that I can go! Right now im planning on actually walking but that may change. Patrick still thinks I should use a wheelchair  so im not on my feet too much. That may be a good idea. 

But for the life of me I can't find a dress that I want to wear! Its a night wedding so all of my go to maxi dresses are too light and springy. Tomorrow Im going to see what I can find but I don't fit into much so we'll see!

30 Week Appointment!

We had another great appointment today! All the babies look great! Their weights are getting a bit harder to measure because they are running out of room but they were able to get pretty good estimates. Owen was 3 pounds 13 ounces, Declan was 3 pounds 8 ounces and Evelyn was 3 pounds 10 ounces! Their heart rates and fluid levels looked good. As we get closer to delivery, the doctors are paying more attention to fluid and the placentas. They wont hesitate to deliver if anything isn't right.

My cervix is now measuring 2.9 cm, so we will pay attention to that too but it is still awesome for this far along.

We also talked about delivery. With the babies growing so well, the original thought of 36 weeks has changed to 35. It will be safer for all of us. They should be big enough and along with that, the placentas will probably start to deteriorate then.

So, the C-Section is officially scheduled for Monday, July 1st! I will be 35 weeks and 1 day. 

At most, we have 34 more days until we meet them!!! It's getting so close! Hopefully knowing that will get me through all the aches and pains of this last month.

Memorial Day

We are so grateful for all of the soldiers that have given their service to our country. Today we remember all of them, especially those who have fallen protecting our freedom.

God bless all of you and thank you for your service. We are forever grateful.

At 3 pm today, wherever you are, please stop for 1 minute to remember and honor those who have died for this country. We come together as one to honor their sacrifice.

Pregnancy Update: 30 Weeks!

Yay! We've made it to 30 weeks! This isn't our big goal but for some reason it feels like such an accomplishment! 30 sounds so much further than 29. It also makes the fact that they will be here very soon much more real. These last few weeks are going to be very hard on me but every extra day will be so much better for the babies.

Wow this is a scary picture to look at. They sure are growing!!

And here's what I see. My feet are long gone! (Sorry for the boobage)

How far along: 30 weeks!

Size of babies: Three Large Cabbages! 

Total weight gain/loss: 43 pounds as of 5/20/13. 

Gender: Yes we know! 2 boys and a girl! Owen, Declan, and Evelyn!

Maternity clothes: I dont fit into many of my maternity shirts anymore and nothing is too comfortable. Ive been living in maxi dresses and Patricks XL T-shirts and yoga pants, sweat pants or a few maternity pants.

Stretch marks: Nope!! But my belly feels very stretched so we'll see.

Belly Button: Still flat. And very stretched out so I dont see in popping. Right now it is about 3 inches from the middle!

Sleep: As good as its going to get at this point.

Symptoms: Any and all. Tired, uncomfortable, lower-back pain, Braxton hicks.

What I miss: My energy. I need a nap after anything I do.

Cravings: Mexican food still sounds good but Im not very hungry.

Aversions: Nothing! Thankfully that stopped after the first 2-3 months.

Best Moment: Patrick and I went on a date to one of my favorite restaurants and then we went to see the movie The Great Gatsby. I read it a long time ago and it was one of my favorites. We loved it! And it was so fun to get out with him. It may be our last time for a while!

What im looking forward to: Finishing getting everything set up! We are almost done!!