Just a quick drop by while Harper is napping to say thank you thank you thank you (notice that is written 3 times!) for praying for us today!!! I was a little anxious as we were walking to the office from the parking lot, but once we sat down I had complete peace.

First of all… THERE IS A MEMBRANE!!! Our Jesus is so good that he let that be one of the first things that was found. It was beautiful and looked like a spider web! I’ve never liked spider webs so much 🙂

We then saw all three babies movin’ and shakin’! It was so amazing and beautiful because even at only 12 weeks old, we could see all of the bones in their fingers!!! They all looked to have super long legs like their daddy. The identical ones were quite cooperative, but the fraternal one was a little stubborn in getting all the measurements we needed! Ha! We’ll see how their personalities play out in the long run.

OH, we even got a gender prediction for the 3, but we will keep that secret until the genders are confirmed at our next appointment… I know, I know, I’m so mean… hold out 2-4 more weeks and we should know for sure!! Plus, I want to know YOUR predictions!!! Tell me what you think the Trips are 🙂

Thank you so much for praying! God is so good. We met our official doctor today, and just loved her so much! She answered all of our questions, and then walked us through what a triplet pregnancy looks like.

Since you all are my prayer warriors… please keep these dates on your calendars and in your prayers for us. These are some of our goals we are working towards…

*Feb. 12 – 2nd Trimester

*March 5 – 16 weeks – I have to start taking it easy. Only little things around the house. The couch and I will become BFF’s… well, maybe not *forever*, but at least for a good portion of this pregnancy 😉

*April 2nd-ish – Week 20 – Big Ultrasound… this is where they will measure how all the babies are doing. It will take a super long time. I’ll update more when we get closer.

*May 28 – Week 28 – Babies can be born at this point, but still need a few more weeks to grow and develop. (I may need cheerleaders at this point b/c I will be huge & uncomfortable)

*June 25- – Week 32 – They will not stop labor at this point. Babies can be born healthy at 32 weeks! Dr. K told me the office would have a party if I made it to this point! (of course she was kidding, but it would be such a blessing if I kept the babies in until June 25!)

*July 9 – Week 34 – This is my goal to make it to. The babies would be very well off!!!

Once again, thank you thank you thank you for your prayers! These babies belong to God, and we know that! We continually have to turn them over to Him, though. He does have a plan for their lives… I pray that I am open enough not to stand in the way of it.

We love yall! Thank you so much!

PS… Don’t forget to leave me your guesses on the babies genders! 🙂

Dear, sweet Karyn,

Aren’t you so glad that you tagged me for this? And aren’t you so glad you have an honest friend who actually POSTED this insanity? I could have lied and chosen a really *cute* picture of myself, and said, “oh, here is my 4th picture in my 4th folder.” But, this is my 4th picture in my 4th folder. Just a little fun on the Mac 🙂

Now since I like “specifics”, I took this literally, and went to my actual 4th folder from 2006. Now, if it was from this year, my 4th picture in my 4th folder is this little cutie after I took her hair down from a ponytail…

Now, I tag…Nancy, Jessica, Tara, Lindsey, and Leah

Just a little update… I felt the babies move tonight!!! My little peanuts!

I had gotten all comfy in my pj’s and was giving my belly a nice little rub when I felt the one on the left move. It was distinct, and I know it was the baby. Then I came downstairs to tell Chris goodnight, and was hunched over when I felt the ones on the right move. It is a very distinct feeling, and I remembered exactly what it felt like when I was pregnant with Harper.

Just thought I would celebrate with yall!

Here’s to a good and looooooooooong night sleep!

xoxox,
ML

PS we know where they are located from the ultrasound. Identical ones on right, fraternal one on left. They cal this kind of pregnancy “a pair and a spare.” I haven’t decided if I like that term yet… I mean.. doesn’t “spare” kind of make that one baby feel left out? Just a sensitive mother’s heart I guess 🙂

This has been my phrase to everyone who asks how I’m doing. I want to be honest, but I don’t want to be a complainer because I know how blessed we are to be carrying 3 babies at once! My heart was so heavy one time for children. I wanted to feel morning sickness soooo bad. So, I am thankful that I am feeling this way, even though it is hard to deal with at times.

I have been seeing green for a good while now, and I’m so ready for it to be over. The good news is I don’t actually throw up, I just feel like I’m going to all day. And, I have a terrible gag reflex, so I’m constantly gagging & hoping nothing comes up! hah! However, today was the first day that I have actually felt normal for the first time in a while, and I will tell you that it was a BIG relief! I hope this keeps up… I’ll be 12 weeks on Thursday! Yahoo! I welcome the 2nd Trimester with open arms!!!

Today I had to change my doctor’s appointment because Chris had a meeting conflict. But, I’m glad that they could work me in later the same day … February 10th. Instead of being at 10 am, it will be at 1:30pm…so the updates will be coming later in the day next Tuesday 🙂

Since a lot hasn’t been going on… I will do one of my surveys… Go here to read/ compare notes with my pregnancy w/ Harper. It is quite interesting… at least it is to me 🙂

How far along? 11 Weeks 5 days (same day I did this survey with Harper… weird)

Total weight gain/loss: A BIG FAT ZERO…. good grief, I don’t know how I’m supposed to gain weight! It is harder than it seems.

Maternity clothes? All I can wear. I still wear some shirts that aren’t maternity, but they make we look fat and weird, so I like the flow-y shirts better.

Stretch marks? Just from last time. However, I know I’m doomed…

Sleep:I love my sleep and need it desperately. However, I must be cold to sleep. It helps that it has been super cold outside, and I sleep with the overhead fan on… brrrrr…. I LOVE it!

Best moment this week: Not feeling nauseous today! Having a whole day to myself on Monday – a friend took Harper, and I got to sleep and rest. It was great!

Movement: I think I’ve felt them a few times, but it isn’t completely distinguishable yet.

Food cravings: Today I wanted Quiznos, and I ate the whole sandwich (Turkey Bacon Guacamole)!! This is the most food I’ve eaten in a whole sitting in a while! I was proud!

Gender prediction: I think there is a girl in there somewhere… if not two! I feel very much like I did with Harper, but we’ll see. It could be that it’s because there are 3 in there.

Labor Signs: thank goodness no 🙂

Belly Button in or out? still in, but a very round tummy.

Wedding rings on or off? Still on!

Weekly Wisdom: eat when you are hungry. 🙂

Milestones: Feeling better today!

And last but not least… a belly picture from this past Sunday… two angles… 🙂

Thanks for your prayers, everyone!!!

Went to the Maternal Fetal Dr today & got another ultrasound. I’m carrying 2 identical babies & 1 fraternal baby. We are soooo excited, and the reality of having 3 sunk in a little more as we saw them all “swimming around” in there. They all measured 9 weeks 2 days, and had strong heartbeats in the 170’s.

One prayer request that we have is that they couldn’t 100% identify a membrane between the identical babies, which could pose a big risk (not sure what that risk is, but it’s a “big” one). The ultrasound tech thought she saw one, but wasn’t completely sure. She said it could be because it was early. So, we will go back in 3 weeks to get another scan done to look at the membrane as well as the placentas.

I have a peace that surpasses all understanding about the whole situation, and we’re trusting God for what lies ahead.

As for now I must wait, and grow the babies!

One other prayer request is for our house in GA to sell. It has been on the market for over a year due to the poor economy. Once again, we know that God is in COMPLETE control, and has provided in abundance for us already. It would just be nice to have that detail off of our plate!!!

Thank you for your prayers & we look forward walking this road with you!!

PS I will try to get our ultrasound pics scanned in this week, so you can meet our babies!