Week 20 - First Hurdle!

My first goal has arrived! I've broken it down into 4 week time frames now that I've hit the first one. I feel very blessed and happy to have made it here so far and now my mind is set for the next 4 weeks! Wish us luck :)

I had two appointments last week: the first was with my OB on Thursday - just a regular check-in appointment. I love my doctor and my nurse so much! I've told you before that my nurse is my sister's sis-in-law but basically she is family too. They are always so reassuring and helpful! Thank you, thank you! I also had an appointment with my peri on Friday. They did a usound to check their heart beats and placenta placements. They were busy, busy in there. I still don't feel them a ton but I do more every few days or so. They move around like crazy on the usound though - so cute! In fact, their heartbeats might be a little off since they had a hard time making them be still long enough to put to probe on their hearts.

BABY A's heartbeat: 147

BABY B's heartbeat: 155

BABY C's heartbeat: 147

Don't worry everyone - we'll get them names soon enough. They won't be labeled ABC for long :)

They looked great and growing. We'll do a growth usound coming up in the next few weeks which I am so glad for since then I can make sure they are growing like they should. I've felt pretty good lately but this last week, a little nauseous again for some reason.

Belly growing? Check

Ribs expanding? Check

Round Ligament Pain? Check

Well, all signs point to growth and the babies health so I'm not complaining! Thanks again everyone! We appreciate you more than you know. By the way, I've given up on the whole bare belly thing. I don't care now - it's only going to get bigger so I figure o-well.

WEEK 20:

Half-way?

I am officially 19 weeks and 4 days today! I guess for triplets, that means that I am more than half-way right? I wish I could be able to last for 38 weeks. That would completely make my year - I'm hoping at least for the beginning to middle of January. Anyway, here is the update and pic for week 19:

I feel good mostly - only a few throw up moments but not bad. I can feel my ribs being ripped apart mostly all day now which is tricky to deal with but I'll take it :) I was able to talk with a good friend of my bro-in-law Andrew's named Debbie and she now has 3 year old trips so I learned a ton from her! What not to buy and what to buy and how to keep safe. She carried hers until 37 weeks! I know... amazing! It was so helpful to talk with her. Apparently the triple stroller is out - no point to it. Just lots of snuggles and baby Bjorn's though as well as bouncy seats and swings. Back to Craig's list and KSL I go this week!

We had a great week though - busy as usual for both of us. Nothing too crazily eventful though to share besides Spence's bday! Happy Birthday again sweetie - I love you! We also had our Morris Fam Reunion for the first time ever - it was so great to see everyone and catch up since a lot of that family lives in Cedar and other places. I love Spence's family. They are all so fun to be around. I am always laughing and smiling with them. Kristin, Mike and the kids and Marc weren't able to make it though. Marc obviously since he doesn't live here - we missed you and hope to see you soon! And Kristin is recovering and adjusting to the life of a mom of 3 now. Cute little Brinlee -she's adorable - we missed you guys too.

Well, here's the pic - it's just a bare one this week - I forgot to take a "covered one." I'm excited to get shopping for the next fun things. Keep your eyes out for me :)

WEEK 19:

Big Belly Central

Well, if anyone needs extra space to put something, you can now use my belly. Good grief! It's huge - I can't believe how much things changed this week. I know, I know it's a good thing but holy cow! And yes, I'm aware that I'll be saying this again and again since obviously I'll be getting more and more big so thanks for your patience on my ranting. I just seriously can't believe it. How in the world does your stomach get that big? I've told some people and I'm getting more serious about it - I'll have a plastic surgeon in the delivery room ready to nip and tuck all this skin after they come out. I'm really considering it :) Anyway, enough ranting, I know it is a good thing! I have continued to feel really good though - minimal nausea and only mild rib pain which is to be expected so things are good.

We had a great week! Like I said last week, I loved having Monday off with Spence. We rarely get time so that was so great. We had a fun girls night on Wednesday which I always look forward to. I love my friends and am so grateful for them but maybe don't go and watch "All about Steve" just yet. Wait until the dollar show. Cute but not my favorite although I LOVE Brad Cooper and Sandra Bullock. Our appnt was Thursday and work was kind of slow that day too for me. I feel good working though so I really don't mind it. Friday I canned peaches all day (it felt like it anyway). Our tree is falling over with peaches so if anyone wants some, come and get them. They are so yummy and I loved to can them. Sounds so lame but I loved it. It was also the Alta game as usual - they played Jordan and what a crazy game. It was so fun though. Alicia came too and sat with me and my parents so I loved that - thanks Alicia - I always love to spend time with you when we can. Saturday afternoon I went up to Heber with some of my YW Pres to view the camp and see how it will be for next year. We're so excited to go up them -we've never been there yet with our YW, so it will be so fun. That night we got some exciting news from Spence's sister and brother-in-law. Kristin had hurt her back earlier that day again and so she went in and they decided to take the baby that afternoon. She kept getting pushed back so she didn't actual have her C-section until later that evening but we have a new little niece named baby Gilbert for now :) She is adorable! Kristin and Mike have never been able to take a baby home from the hospital before because of such little tiny babies that had to be in the NICU but this time, they can. She weighed 6.5 I think and is cute and healthy! We love you and are so excited for you!

Anyway, there you go... Here's the belly pic. Thanks for the support on the bare bellies everyone but I'll give you a bare and not bare and then you'll start hoping for the covered ones.

WEEK 18:

Genders are Official! (for now)

Well, most of you probably already know but we had our official ultrasound on Thursday. We are having 2 boys and a girl. They all looked so good! They are healthy and are growing so well. The pics we got aren't that great. They are of their heartbeats and a hand and foot. We didn't get the "gender" pics from them so that is why I'm not posting them. They're cute but not really distinctive or anything.
Some people have asked which babies are which so here you go:
BABY A: boy
BABY B: boy - our bigger guy - he's always measured bigger
BABY C: girl - she's the littlest but she's catching up to her brother A

Heart beats were all 148 - equally crazy :)
BABY A: measured 17 wks 5 days
BABY B: measured 18 wks 2 days
BABY C: measured 17 wks 4 days

Our doctor was getting a bit frustrated with them while he was trying to see their hearts and chambers and the rest of their organs. They were crazily moving around so much and kicking each other. I blame Spencer for that kind of behavior knowing what kind of a kid he was! Just teasing sweetie - I love you and I'll be so glad if they're as creative and active as you were :)

All looked good- it amazes me that he could see their bladders and kidneys and 4 heart chambers so well. We are all so lucky to have ultrasound these days. I can't imagine living in a time when you had no idea how things were going inside. It is literally amazing to me! They are adorable - I'm so happy things are going so well. Thanks again for your interest and sweet support everyone - we really appreciate it!

Partial Bedroom Set-Up

As I mentioned previously, we got 2 cribs and other bedroom furniture and finally on Monday, Spencer and I were around long enough to get things set up. They look so cute! I thought I would share them. No bedding yet however... that will have to be saved for another day.
And when we get a third crib, obviously we'll have to rearrange again. But for now, I think it's pretty cute!

Should I be feeling them move? - week 17

Well, another great week for me as far as less sickness and still no migraines. Keep your fingers crossed for me! I'm behind a day on posting - so sorry. The holiday caught me off guard.

Anyway, here is a quick weekly review: (By the way, thanks so much for everyone's support - we are so lucky to have so many great people in our life!)

Last week was so busy but very fun too! Wednesday night I got to pick up my cute niece Ella from her baseball game. She plays on a team of all boys and is so cute with all of them. They love her and she loves them too - she is such a great player too. She hits and catches like the rest of them! She is such a doll. Then I got to take her up to meet her brothers at their football practice. They are loving it and had their first game over the weekend. "we killed them" Gabe said. They are so fun!

Thursday night, we got to go to the "U" game with the Maughans and Galloways. GO UTES!!! Sorry again Ranie :) Just teasing... I know you like the "U" too! I got a little nervous for a bit thinking that they might not win but they pulled it off. It was so fun - I love this time of year. There is just something so fun about football season. I totally love it! Good thing I guess with being married to Spence :)

Friday was the Alta game and they won too - they played Timpview which is pretty cool for those of you that actually follow high school football as close as we do these days. My parents go with me to every game and I am so grateful for that. They are so great to support us all the time and they are true Alta fans now.


The rest of the weekend was great too - we actually got to spend time together for more than an hour.

The update on baby news is pretty weak this week. No real news to report other than I'm feeling pretty good. You have to suck it up and view the bare belly pic one more week because we forgot to take one with my shirt down which I will do in the future. I go see the doctor this week so I'll report more then. I'm not really feeling the babies move yet so I get a little bit nervous about that - but I'm hoping it will be soon that I start to feel that. My appointment this week, will help relax me again. I am getting much better I'll have you know with my paranoia.

WEEK 17:


Yes, for all of you that don't think I'm getting bigger - here is your proof!

Feeling Better - Week 16

Hey everyone! This last week on the whole has been so much better! I still have felt nauseated and have had a migraine but all in all, I am feeling a little better physically. I am feeling very tired though and feel bad for Spence sometimes at night. We usually only see each other then and I'm so tired by then. So sad! That is something I wish was different for sure.

We had a good week, except for Alta losing to Bingham - so lame! Not a great game though but "they'll get them next time." I had to stand most of the game - not a great idea I realized after I started cramping in the 2nd half; which makes me a little nervous for the upcoming months but I'm still insistent on "no hospital bed-rest." I am sending happy waves into the air to make sure of that.

We were able to spend some time with friends too which I was so glad for - thanks Ranie and Colin :) Besides that, church things keep us both very busy but it's fun and we both love it.

I had an appointment on Friday with my OB and he did a quick usound and things looked good still with all 3. They were moving around and our little "baby C" was waving at us. He took a pic so I'll put that below too. So cute! Anyway, things are good so far still. And, yes... the belly is GROWING!!!

BABY C's HAND :) WEEK 16