24 weeks

The contractions have been stopped for over a week now. I feel a few here and there, but as this is a very inexact science, their best guess is that they must be Braxton Hicks. As of today I'm still only a centimeter dilated, which is awesome news!

The doctors on my "team" are all of differing opinions, which is frustrating at best. One doctor told me that it would be reasonable to send me home this coming weekend if we stay stable and uneventful through the week. Another would like to see me stay until at least 28 weeks. We have an appointment on Friday to reevaluate, at which point the team will discuss and see what they feel is best. To me, if I prove to be stable through the week, I think I would feel comfortable to go home at that point. I'm sure I'll end up back here soon enough...

Last Wednesday we visited the NICU. I was impressed, as it wasn't at all what I expected. I expected a large room of incubators and noise... the babies are all in private rooms (there's even a triplet room) and it's so peaceful. Everyone we met was so nice and encouraging. There is a couch, chairs, a refrigerator...even showers and a sleep room so we can stay super close while they are here.
Thursday we had our first 3D ultrasound! The babies are all so CUTE! It's amazing how we can tell their little features and who they look like.
Friday, Hubby threw me a fantastic surprise party for my birthday. :) It stinks to spend your birthday in the hospital, but I think I had the best birthday possible. He's a real winner, that one. :)


In general, I'm over sitting, I'm over TV... I spend most of my day reading and coloring while listening to the radio because daytime TV stinks. Thank goodness, though, for visitors and real food. I'm super grateful for the food, and the company. And for the short stints I'm allowed to break free of this room in the wheelchair. And for those who come to pamper me with leg shaving, hair braiding, nail painting...

How far along? 24 weeks!
Total weight gain/loss? 30 lbs
Maternity clothes? These days it's mainly yoga pants and mens Hanes t shirts :)
Stretch marks? Yep
Sleep: haha, because this hospital bed is so cozy... lots of naps, though
Best moment this week: 3D ultrasound!
Movement: Over the past day or two, I'm actually feeling them move around instead of just kicking. So fun :)
Food cravings: Not craving much these days... except anything that isn't hospital food
Sexes: BBG!
Names: Clinton, Luke & Paisley
Labor signs: nadda
Belly button in or out? In, but I think it's starting to flatten
What I miss most: Being home with my hubby and my kitties
What I am looking forward to: Seeing my kitties
Weekly wisdom: Having nothing to do is severely over rated.