23 weeks.

I almost forgot to post this weeks picture! Our lives have been chaos this last week. Yesterday we moved from one house to another. It was the fastest move we've ever done. We had a fantastic group of friends come and help. Justin had all the guys over at the other house while I was at the new house directing where things go and had all my girl friends unpack important boxes. I think we were done in just under 3 hours. Like completely done... Our bedroom was all put together, bedding and all. Elijah's room is done. The babies things are in their room waiting to be dealt with... both bathrooms are put together. Our living room is set up and so is the kitchen and dining room. All that is left is a few odds and ends like hanging frames and art and putting away the rest of our laundry.

Today Justin is cleaning the other house so that we can hand over the keys tomorrow and be completely done with that house. I also have a baby shower this afternoon. I'm pretty stoked about it too! For the first 3ish years of being in the Marine Corps I prayed daily that God would give Justin and I good friends. Friends we can rely on for anything, who will have similar morals and values, and who love Jesus. We have those friends! I honestly don't know how I would have survived the last 1.5 years here without them. They were my support when Justin was deployed and have been my help/brain/encouragement since getting pregnant. I feel so blessed.

This past week I also went and saw my OB. All the babies look great. Still 2 boys and girl. PHEW! My body is really handling this pregnancy beautifully. My doctor said that she is sure that I am one of (if not the) best triplet pregnancy she has ever had. God is so good huh? Other than feeling large and starting to have to slow down more I feel great. My back rarely hurts, I still have ankles, I can still wear my rings, and so far am carrying mostly in my stomach! I'm trying my best to enjoy these last months before Emmalyn, Graham, and Hudson make their debut. It won't be long before I won't know what peace and quiet is! I'm savoring all these precious moments I get to snuggle Elijah. Him and I spend a lot of time reading books, playing cars, snuggling, and talking about whatever interests him. He's such a fantastic boy. I cannot wait to see him be a big brother! He will be the best!

22 weeks.

Elijah wanted to be in this week's picture. Actually he is in the picture every week but usually those are just out-takes before Justin takes the real one. The last week is sort of a blur and very busy. We finally got a bigger house and will be moving in just a little over a week. We have nothing packed and honestly, I'm dreading packing. We have to paint and clean before handing over the keys to this house. I use the word 'we' loosely because it will be mostly Justin doing the packing, moving, and cleaning. I spend the majority of my days resting and letting the trio take over my body. I cannot wait to get out and exercise again. I have enjoyed stuffing my face with all the foods I would not normally eat or at least not eat as much of, but I've actually had enough. I want good yummy food again. I want to get up and cook a healthy balanced dinner and have it ready for when my love gets home from work instead of relying on him to cook for me.

ANYWAY, sorry for that little rant. I'm so excited to have made it this far with very little issues. Many many triplet moms are not as fortunate and a lot of them end up on bed rest for the majority of their pregnancy. In the 3 years and 9 months in-between my pregnancies God did a major work in my body and created a beautiful safe haven for our sweet peas to grow. I am so thankful for his perfect plan in that and allowing me to grow in Him during the time we waited. For now I'll be patient in waiting for our trio to continue to grow and get stronger. I can't say I'm not anxious to meet each of them, but I am enjoying the time I get to carry them in my womb and feel their bodies move!

21 weeks.

All I can think is "holy huge"! Can I really get much bigger? This last week has been a big growing week for the babies. I grew 3 inches around in just a matter of a week.

I'm doing really well though. I did make a trip to L&D on Tuesday because I had some severe pain in my right side, but it turns out it is just round ligament pain.... well not just because if you've ever had it you know its more painful than labor! Thankfully the last few days the pain has died down and it only hurts when I sneeze or cough.

The babies move all.day.long. I don't think all of them ever sleep at the same time. Lately Graham has been fighting with his sister. I cannot wait to meet him, all of them, but specifically him. He is the most active baby of the bunch. I am betting he will be the testiest also (since he will be the middle child too) Hudson is so very calm and quiet. I think he will be my snuggle bunny. And well Emmalyn, she's gonna be mommy's helper and daddy's little girl. Definitely the princess. We have for sure less than 16 weeks till they are here!! I have so much to do and prepare.... one step at a time!

20 weeks.

I felt great most of the week. The babies are moving a lot now. We had a dr appt on Thursday that went great! Each of them look great and all have functioning organs. The perinatologist said he was very impressed with their size and actually thinks I could go to 37 weeks if my body continues to handle everything the way it is. Emmalyn is the lowest and baby A. She will remain that till d-day. She is weighing in at 9oz. She was pretty shy the entire appt but we did get to see her sweet face a little and all her limbs, hands, and feet! She is the peanut of the group too! Graham is our baby B and the rowdy one of the bunch. He wanted to be in every picture the doctor tried to take of his siblings. He is my most active baby for sure. He weighs 11 oz. He is sitting on my right side. Hudson is our baby C. He is the much calmer than Graham but still makes his presence known occasionally (as I type actually!) He weighs 10 oz. He is on my left side.

They are all kicking hard enough now where I can feel them outside my stomach so Justin gets to feel them every so often. Elijah has even been in on the action. He was pretty concerned they were hurting me, but I reassured him that they don't kick hard enough to hurt---yet!

I also measured my belly this past week too. It's 46.5 inches around!! Before too long I'll be close to 5ft around! I didn't take many pictures of my pregnancy with Elijah but I know I am about the same size as I was when I delivered him at 33 weeks. I'm also just a few pounds away from that delivery weight.

All in all I'm feeling great. I'm taking it easy and not over-doing myself. Justin went grocery shopping all on his own the first time yesterday. It was a pretty big deal considering he only goes when I absolutely need him.... He did great!! I am very impressed. He has also taken over doing most of the chores including cleaning the house, dishes, laundry, and trash! Sometimes I pitch in if it's something I can do while sitting--- like folding laundry. I am definitely slowing down, but I am thankful I am not on bedrest yet.

19 weeks.

This picture is a lot better than last week. Last week I was wearing a shirt thats to big for me right now so I just looked bigger.... well thats what I'm telling myself anyway!

My stomach has dropped a little, but from all I've read its very normal this stage in the game. The babies are moving a ton and I can tell where each one of them are most of the time.

I've gained more weight which is good, but it's scary to see that number so high! I think so far I've gained a total of 25ish pounds! I'm almost to my delivery weight with Elijah..... It's for the babies. It's for the babies. It's for the babies! All I have to say is TUMMY TUCK! haha

I feel good. Tired and heavy, but good. I see my doctor tomorrow for my 19.5 week appt. I am hoping I won't go on bedrest, but I just might because of some small issues (dizziness, pelvic pressure, light headed, etc...) We shall see!

No other news to report from here. Waiting for a house. Praying one comes available soon. I sure want to get this show on the road! The military is on a totally different time schedule than the rest of the world... Semper Gumby right?

18 weeks.

Not much to tell this week. Growing. A lot more sore and tired. I hope the weeks keep going fast because I can already tell when the time gets closer I am going to be so done. I don't know how my skin will stretch much more, but it just does! What an amazing creater we have!

17 weeks.

I've made it halfway to my goal week of 34 weeks! I felt good this last week other than a migraine for 3 days. The babies are moving a lot more too. I really am hoping Justin can feel them soon! I've gained right about 10-11 lbs which is probably a little less than what I should have gained, but I'm definitely doing all I can to get in as many calories during the day as possible.

We picked names for our sweet ones too! Graham Louis, Hudson Theodore, and Emmalyn Jayne will be joining our family this summer! I love their names so much! They all are older names which I love! Plus the fact that Justin and I agree on all of them makes it all the more special! Their middle names are all family names. Louis is my grandpas name. He passed away a little over 2 years ago and had a special place in our hearts (especially Justin's). Theodore is my step-dad's name. I think its a pretty neat name and you don't hear it often at all. Plus he has been a huge part of Justin and I's life together as husband and wife. He always is happy to see us (especially Justin... I see a trend here. haa) Jayne is the middle name of my best friend and sister in laws daughter that went to heaven before we met her. I tried really hard to come up with a name having to do with her name, Carleigh Elizabeth, but I never could decide. Then she suggested I use Jayne and that she would be just as honored. So Jayne it is!

So that is my weekly update! I can't wait to see these guys next month!!