29 weeks and counting...

I feel like I'm being kind of boring lately with my posts. They sound the same. One more week...blah, blah, blah but I guess that is a good thing right? No news is sometimes the best news I hear :)

We did have a great Thanksgiving week though. It is great to sit and reflect upon the things we are most grateful for. I hope you all did that. This year I'm most grateful for Spencer (and our cutest puppy ever!) and for Spence's patience and willingness to do so many things for me, especially lately. I'm such a slug most days and I absolutely hate it! But, I'm willing to do it for the next best thing I'm grateful for which is our healthy babies and the miracle that they are. 2%! I still can't believe it! I'm also so grateful for such supportive and kind friends and neighbors and extended family that love us. I'm so grateful for the many opportunities we have to be entertained by TV, movies and other things - that might sound stupid but I love to be entertained mindlessly. Lastly, I'm so grateful for my mental and physical health - what a blessing! My work really teaches me a lot and I'm so grateful for those that I've had the opportunity to work with in my office. People amaze me and the things they overcome humbles me every day I'm there.

We were able to spend time with family that day and evening. My dad had to work :( which we were sad about but we were able to spend time over there on Friday instead minus the Fanks because they spent the weekend in St. George with Matt's family. We missed them but know they were having fun there too. Spence and I spent the majority of our day with the Morris side of the Fam which was great and a bit of the evening with my mom. Yummy food and lots of time with them. Thank you to both parents for your kindness in letting us eat with you and for making such yummy things! I totally over ate though and my ribs paid for it. They haven't hurt that bad in weeks! The babies were not happy with me eating that much and then having to be munched inside with no body room - poor things. I've learned my lesson: small portions always, even on big holidays! What I did find interesting though was that I didn't have any heartburn those days...Hmmm... I wonder if there is a connection. I don't know?

I loved being able to spend more time with Spence and our cute Lennox too. We put up the decor outside and inside for Christmas. When I say "we" I mean Spencer put up all the lights on our house - so cute! Thanks babe - it looks awesome! I was able to do the inside decor minus the tree - that isn't up just yet but will be soon. Lots of football was also watched - probably not as much as Spence would have liked but enough nonetheless.

I attended a sad, sad funeral Saturday too for my friend Justin Crowther. He has suffered from colon cancer for awhile now and things looked hopeful at one point and then turned horrible fast. He was an amazing person and friend and will be missed by many. I was very sad for his family and cute wife. I cannot imagine going through that! Another blessing to count every day!

Physical/Doctor update: Things are still great! No cervix moving at all! It is holding very strong and not budging at this point - thank goodness! I'm uncomfortable to say the least and tired a lot more lately but I really do feel great! The babies heartbeats were great too - all above 150 this time and they were busy movers too. I feel them so much now and it is the weirdest thing to know who is moving where - they are so unique in their positioning, I know who is who. (Now we just need to know their names - sorry babies - mom and dad are slow on that)

Thanks again everyone for all you have done and continue to do to help and support us. I'm so very grateful and feel so fortunate to have you in my life. Thank you so much!

WEEK 29:

Family Shower

As I mentioned last week, I had a Anderson/Bradford side family shower. My Aunt Pat had it at her house and my fabulous cousins and aunts helped and came. I'm so very grateful for you all! Thank you so much for your love and support. They did a "diaper shower" for me so I got tons of diapers, wipes and diaper related things for the babies. I love you so much family! Thank you all for coming and loving us so much!

Here are a few pics from that day. Thanks Steph for taking them. My cousin Steph is also pregnant now with her 3rd. She's adorable and I love her so much!

Week 28! - 3rd Milestone -Who-hoo!

Yeah - 28 weeks! We made it! I'm so excited and feel so very blessed. I know I say that a lot but it is so true and I'm so incredibly grateful that I have to say it out loud a thousand times a day. I know things can change so quickly too but I'm always going to be optimistic first and realistic second.

First of all, I have to say that I seriously have the best neighbors in the world. My cute friend Chelle brought over a delicious lunch one day and is so sweet and kind. I envy her thoughtfulness. Thank you so much Chelle for all the little things you do - love you! And we have other neighbors who are organizing a special Christmas thing for Spence and I and the babies. How sweet and selfless! I tell you more about it later on. We are so lucky to have such wonderful people surround us.

All in all, a great week once again! I met with my OB, Dr. F and my favorite nurse this week. They did a quick blood pressure check and a cervix check. Still holding strong - no movement there: thank goodness! Dr. F says that all is good and that he is very happy with how I'm doing. He says that the babies are in a good percentile for weight according to my usound last week and that there isn't anything to be worried about. He's very reassuring and I'm grateful for his expertise. We have the best people on our team :)

The week was pretty typical with work the same and a couple of church things going on too. Thursday was the New Moon premiere! You can roll your eyes at me, I don't care. I loved it and yes, I went to the midnight showing. It was the first night I've stayed awake until then in months! I was quite impressed with myself. The babies were troopers and were kicking like crazy during the movie - so cute. We had so much fun! They must love it too! This pic below is so funny - I think I cover Ang's entire body with my belly! And yes, I saw it more than once too! Thanks Maughans - we love you :)

Friday and Saturday were a crazy days! Friday I did my regular teen podcast with my friend Mat for our website. Then I came home, went VTing which was great too! Then I had the above mentioned 2nd movie plans :) he-he. Later that afternoon, Spence and I took the Fank kids bowling with Sky, Matt and my parents too. I knew I couldn't exactly bowl myself so I figured it would be so fun to make it a family affair. We had a great time - Luke even won everyone the first game. Funny hu? Keep in mind that Luke is 2 years old! We had a great time with everyone. Love you family! By the evening, I was exhausted!!!

Saturday was crazy busy too. Spence and I finally ventured out and went car "looking" not shopping - just looking. We took our 3 bases of the car seats and opened up cars and set them inside to see if they would fit. It was great stealth work - we didn't get bothered by anyone :) We had to run a ton of errands too - take things back, buy things that are "musts" that we didn't have yet.... and so on. It was a busy afternoon! I felt very accomplished however and my body held on well. I could tell I sort of over did it though that evening when I tried to move and my back and legs hurt a bit. Not bad though - no one worry.

This week's physical update: the usual ribs and sleep issues but also a new development has occurred this week: the dreaded kankles and swollen feet :( I notice it more with the type of shoe I wear and how much water I'm drinking that day. They go away though after being put up and not walked on for a bit. So sad, I know. I really wished that wouldn't have happened but if that is the worst, I'll take it.

Great week again and hooray for 28 weeks!

WEEK 28:

UPDATE on GROWTH - week 27

So as I mentioned a few days ago, we had an appointment with our peri, Dr. P and they were able to do a growth usound for us and attempted to do a 3D scan of them too. Sadly, BABY BOY A and BABY GIRL C did not want to cooperate with the 3D scan - they were either turned away or turned down so we didn't get a good look at them sadly. Maybe next time - we'll see... it's getting harder and harder to see them now that they are getting bigger.

But here is the update on all 3:

BABY A: Heartbeat: 140 and now weighing: 1.13 (he needs to grow more so send your growth thoughts and prayers his way okay?) My doctor isn't worried about him but he just didn't grow as much last month as the other 2 so we are hoping he'll catch up this next month.

BABY B: Heartbeat: 144 and now weighing: 2.2! He gained almost an entire pound last month - just an ounce away from it. He's huge and has a big head on the usound - hopefully his body will catch up with his head. We did get a 3D of him though - you can see it below.

BABY C: Heartbeat: 148 and now weighing: 2.0. She gained a whole pound last month. Yeah! Our little girl is finally all caught up.

They are in normal percentile averages and our doctor was quite impressed and happy with how they looked and their monthly growth progress. We were so excited to hear that. Good job babies! Keep growing!!!

Here is our BABY B 3D pic:

*His cord is across his face just in case you are wondering about the big line across his eyes. Pretty cute little guy so far we think.

We love you babies! Can't wait to meet them but not for a long time okay? :)

Week 27 - a little more physically rough

Yes, it's true. My body is doing well still but I'm definitely feeling the "uncomfort" more lately. My "new bed" is great but even then, I wake up every time I move which is more annoying than anything. It's okay though - as long as they as growing and are doing okay, I'm okay for the rest of this journey for as long as that can mean. I'm so grateful for this entire experience and the miracle that it is so I can't complain too much - but just a little is okay right?

This week was another great week. I'm only one week away from my 3rd goal - 28 weeks. Woo-hoo! Then only 2 left. Some people think I'm nuts for thinking that I could go that long but I can be delusional can't I and wishful thinking? It's gotten me this far!

I had a few church things in the evenings and a fun girls night too! I went to the dentist this week too and had to be adjusted upwards because when I lay flat back, I feel like I'm going to pass out :( even when I have usounds sometimes. Funny hu? I think that is so weird that it happens. My dental hygienist was very patient and sweet with me and my head placement :)

Alta played in their semi-final game on Friday and the "U" - they lost :( though and so I know Spence was kinda bummed and me too! I love football season because it is so fun to go to all the games and just do something different for a change. I'm sad it's over and so is Spence but I also think he is relieved to have more time again. He's a great coach and the boys love him so much! He's great at it - any college or pro coaching jobs available that any of you know about? I would love for him to do that for his job - he'd be living his passion all the time. O-well.

My mom and dad's side of the family gave me a shower this weekend too. They themed it a "diaper shower" so we got tons and tons of diapers and diaper related items. It was so great! I don't think I'll run out of wipes for quite a while. Thank you Pat for having the shower at your beautiful home and thank you all my fabulous cousins and aunts for coming as well as my sister and her kids and my mom and of course my nurse (and adopted family member) Cristy and Marlee. I'm so grateful for all of you and your support! We wouldn't survive without you all- so thank you again! We are so blessed to have such great people in our lives. I'll upload some pics soon from that.

I also had a doctor appnt on Friday but I forgot to bring the pics to scan in so you'll have to wait until tomorrow or Wed to see the pics and get the update on that. Sorry for the delay - I'll get it up soon though.

Spence and I put the double stroller and car seats together this weekend and put a lot of stuff away so the babies room isn't a disaster as much. I'm feeling the urgency of getting everything all put together very soon. I need to hurry up on some of the things like crib sheets and bedding. Yeah, I still haven't done that yet... we need to still get a new car - boo-hoo - I don't want to. Spence also got things for their closet to help get it organized and ready for clothes - thank you sweetie. He is so great to do so much for me since a lot of the time I feel like a lump on our couch when I get home. I love you Spencer - thank you for all you do. He's amazing and isn't getting as much credit as he deserves probably.

I'll write soon about the dr appnt. and their updates but here is the weekly pic: Sadly, they are getting more "blobish" aren't they? Eat some more humble pie Summer :)

WEEK 27:

Week 26 - still pressing on!

People ask me all the time how I'm feeling and it's difficult for me on how to respond. I'm not sure what to compare it to other than what I hear from others about pregnancy and the other "multiple blogs" that I read over and how I felt before I was pregnant. I really am doing great. I've had no complications and no issues at all come up so far. I'm still working and am able to do things with Spence and friends still. Well...some things. I did miss out on Frightmares, trips and some "U" games this year. (Stair climbing is not recommended by my doctors and nurses.)

But..all in all, I feel great and really believe that optimism and a strong mind-set is the way to live. I tell clients that in my office all the time and have always believed it and now I get to live it. (However, I still knock on wood every chance I get out of superstition I guess) I'm not saying that is why I haven't had any complications, I know we have been extremely blessed as well but I do think it has helped me.

Anyway, moving on from my own personal musings... this week was great! Nothing major but I did have a few church responsibilities which I'm so thankful for. I love you Joleen, Laura and Miranda. Thanks so much for your support and love. I had a Girls' Morris Family Craft Night - we made the cutest wall hangings. Alta won their 2nd playoff game so up to the "U" we go this week. I'm not telling my doctors or nurses and am hoping there is a special elevator for me to take - there is right? :) If that is the case, I could go to the last "U" game coming up in a few weeks - I should have looked into that a little further. My car fizzled out on me this week too and I had to take it in to get a major tune up - poor thing. I love that car though - I'm still not looking for a new one yet okay?

I had a OB appnt with my doctor, Dr. F. I love him - he is great and my favorite nurse Cristy is fabulous to me. I never go to an appnt without leaving with something in hand. She is so sweet! They did a quick cervix check and all looks fine - still holding strong without any issues there. Nice and tight! Thank goodness. That is the one thing that could change overnight. Dr. F talked to me about working and other activity I do. He told me that it is really up to me what I wanted to do at this point since all looks okay but to be careful and cautious and to relax and sit as much as possible. No problem for me there. I also think my paranoia has tapered off a bit - I'm always hesitant but I'm feeling pretty good about things. "One more week" right? That is the saying.

WEEK 26:

Week 25 - Update & a new bed

First things first: my sweet husband is either just very, very sweet or is completely sick of me complaining about how I am not sleeping well at all. So... on Saturday, we went out and he bought me a new bed. Here it is:


I totally love it! My new recliner. It is so cozy and my ribs don't hurt at all in it. We got the idea from the many blogs we've both been reading about multiples and sleep. This is the best there is I guess so now it's mine. Yeah! I actually was able to sleep for a solid 5 hours each night since. Amazing! I love it! Thanks Spence - I love you for taking such good care of me and our babies.



Here we are now at week 25 and I couldn't be more happy and feel more lucky and blessed by that. This week was a great week! Pregnancy update: I feel great - a little tired but not horrible. I'm coping through everything else and am grateful for the progress of the babies. I saw my peri doctor, Dr. P and he said things are still looking really good. The babies were doing great and looked great on the usound. I haven't heard back from my OB about the glucose test so I'm guessing that means no problems there. I'm seeing them this week so I'll make sure but it looks like I'm in the clear for GD.Here is their latest heart rates:
BABY A: 146

BABY B: 134 (a little low but he moves around so much, it is hard to find an accurate reading)
BABY C: 144

One of the biggest factors in pre-term labor is your cervix length - (sorry for the personal info here) but apparently, it is most important. And my length is great - no major signs of anything happening there for now. It definitely shrinks over time but it is still doing its' job and holding strong for the babies. This time it measured about 3.5 and 2 weeks ago, it was at 3.9 so not too big of a jump. He told me that I could still work since I sit mostly and I think that is a good idea. When I'm home, I feel tempted to clean or arrange things in the babies room trying to feel organized and ready and that is much worse than sitting in my chair at work. He agrees apparently so I am still working. I love it though so I'm so glad I can do that as long as possible. I don't know what I'm going to do afterwards - everyone asks but I really don't know yet. Too hard to tell what will happen in the future with that area of life.

I am starting to get a bit nervous about the actual care of all the babies at night when they come home. I know I have tons of help but the reality of it is sinking in and I'm over thinking things for now. My friend Natalie called me last week and helped a lot with that. She has twins and so she was able to help me see the reality of what kind of help I will need. Thanks Nat! I appreciate your expertise :)

My friends Jenny and Chelle did a ward shower for me on Tuesday. Thank you so much you two! I seriously cannot thank you enough for all your support over these years and your friendship means the world to me. Thank you, thank you! And thank you for all of you that came and supported us. I have the best neighbors and friends - I can't thank you all enough for your support and kindness.

I went to lunch with Em and Meliss this week too for Melissa's bday. Happy birthday Melissa (last week). Love you! Thanks for all you do! Alta is now in the region playoffs and heading their way to the semis and finals at the "U" again, hopefully. They played and won - yeah! Later that night, Ranie and Colin came over and we watched the very scary, "Watcher in the Woods." Remember that movie everyone? It was so fun! I am the biggest baby when it comes to being scared - I can't handle anything anymore so this Disney show from the 70's or 80's was right up my alley. I love to see you, thanks for coming over!

I was so excited to be able to pass out candy to our cute neighbors and friend's kids on Halloween although Spence got up a lot more than I did. It was so fun to see everyone. Lennox was a mad man racing to the door every time. He is so cute! We love him so much - he's one of my biggest motivations to staying off bed rest. That might sound so dumb but it is true! He is the cutest thing ever and makes us both so happy!

Anyway, another great week! Things are slowly coming together at our house too. Next big hurdle is having to get a new car. Any ideas anyone of a car that could fit 3 infant car seats in the middle row? Let me know...

WEEK 25: