27 Weeks + 3 Growing Babies = BED REST!!!

Babies 1, 2, and 3 here, broadcasting live from mommy's tummy. Another busy week here as we've had some more changes. We visited Fargo on Wednesday to meet with our perinatologist. It had been over two weeks since we ventured down there, so there were lots of questions from mommy and daddy. The biggest question that they had was 'are we growing?' And they were ecstatic to hear that the answer was yes!!

Here are the lastest weights:

Baby 1:

2 pounds

Baby 2:

1 pound 6 ounces

Baby 3:

1 pound 9 ounces 

The doctors are pleased with our growth and hope for more ounces and pounds in the near future. Mommy and daddy were quite surprised to see that we still have space to practice our gymnastics. Speaking of space, we've all picked our favorite places to rest. Baby 1 likes to be head down and on mommy's right side. Baby 2 likes to be everywhere, especially squished between Babies 1 and 3! And Baby 3 likes to lay right across the top of mommy's belly looking over the others.

Mommy and daddy have been reading us books, letting us listen to music, singing to us, and talking to us everyday. We like to spend time with them. We really like when mommy plays 80's music for us and daddy tries to sing along. We can tell when daddy misses the words, because mommy's tummy jiggles. She must be laughing at him...she does that a lot!

Speaking of mommy, she has had a little bump in the road, too. With lots of measurements and tests, it's now time for her to take it easy, so she is officially on bed rest. Mommy and daddy expected it to happen sometime, so it wasn't too much of a shock for them. Mommy had to take a break from work, going out of the house, cleaning, making food, and pretty much anything else that requires her to be standing or sitting upright. She basically has to be laying down or reclined back. With all of these new adjustments, mommy is doing very well. She keeps herself busy reading, talking on the phone, watching tv, scrapbooking, eating, and watching daddy cook, clean, and take care of her. She likes the last part!! Who knew that daddy was such a good housewife? But in all seriousness, mommy and daddy said they'd do anything to keep us baking in the oven for as long as possible. If that means that daddy has to wear an apron and play the part of Martha Stewart and mommy has to sit or lay all day long, they'll do it.

Here's mommy looking beautiful!
By the way, this is 1 of her 5 times daddy said
she could stand up during the day!! :-P

We will continue to see Dr. Wildey in Grand Forks two times a week and our Fargo doctor every two weeks. Mommy and daddy are nervous for each appointment, but their worries are quickly subsided as they know we all are in very good hands.

Thanks again for tuning into our broadcast. We will keep everyone updated as we can. Keep praying, sending positive thoughts, and enjoying the summer. Take care!!!