A Walk Down Memory Lane...

As we count down to the babies' birthday, I thought it would be fun to re-visit the events of that week. The following post dated November 1, 2007, is from my old blog...


Week 34
November 01, 2007

Wow! I cannot believe that I am writing about Week 34. What a blessing! I now have doctor visits twice weekly. The doctors want to make sure that the babies are not becoming stressed in their ever-crowding environment. At each appointment, another biophysical profile is performed via ultrasound. On Tuesday, the babies received perfect scores, as they demonstrated movement of hands/feet, arched their backs, had appropriate heart rates, and practiced breathing. The technician also looked to see that the placentas were functioning properly at this later stage of pregnancy. At the last visit, the technician indicated that the placentas had calcifications. They appear to be functioning properly but are preparing to break from the uterus. (Note: I write this as a reminder of this experience to myself, not to horrify the male gender) I have another appointment later today.

The pregnancy has progressed to the point that doctors would not attempt to stop labor if it begins. If this happens before 36 weeks, I will win myself a trip on a helicopter to Champaign. In the case that I reach 36 weeks, the doctors will schedule a C-section (on or around Nov 20). I believe that the babies will make their debut before that time, but who knows! On average, triplets deliver at 33 weeks. I am inclined to believe that mothers who go much beyond that have to be about 6' tall with spacious abdominal cavities. Clearly, not me!

I feel and move around well, all things considered. I have read many stories on the internet about mothers on hospital bedrest, on oxygen, etc. My biggest battle is with heartburn. The babies have left little room for anything but them. So, the joy of eating has been diminshed. Not fair. I thought that this was my time to eat. I do not see many people, just neighbors and strangers at the doctor's office. I have gotten so large that people can no longer resist comment. I like the attention.

Well, I will keep you all posted...