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THEY'VE NEVER EVEN BEEN TO BOSTON!

Sep 22, 2006 11:09am (EST)

The boys are cracking me up. Everything they say has a *distinct* New England accent. They love to close the "doe-uh" (door). They ask for, "moe-uh" (more) Cheerios. It is SO cute!! Their vocabulary is really taking off. For the first time (not sure if this is a positive or negative), Lorne and Isaac are really ahead of their "little" brother in this one area - verbal communication. Sullivan is still best at communication what he wants but it is mostly signing and pointing. Not sure what's going on there. Hoping they can take a look at preschool (IN LESS THAN THREE WEEKS!!) and get him some ST if he needs it.

The poops are gone, thank goodness! Not really "nothing" but nothing all too eventful, either. Just poops for three days but no vomiting or even acting that sick except for the fact that they seem a bit more tired than usual. And when did I become this mom?? The one that can carry on a twenty-minute conversation about poop?? They had to be poopy-free for at least 24 hours in order to head to CCVI today for our O & M evaluation so, at 1:00 yesterday, I called and canceled. We've rescheduled for next Friday - hope that works out!

Unfortunately, now Sullivan has a runny nose and cough. The other two don't seem to be effected (and Isaac never got the poops!) so hopefully he'll be better soon. He's had a runny nose for a few days but last night, I could hear him coughing all night. Geez, they're not even IN school yet! In a few weeks they'll be in contact with four other little germ factories twice a week... hope this isn't tell-tale of things to come!

Our weekend plans are all but dissolved. Denise and I just talked and we're NOT getting together with the kids tomorrow. Sunday we're still supposed to get pictures and I think we'll try it as long as Sullivan isn't coughing all over. The ice cream social is after that and, again, we'll only go if the boys are healthy. Monday Lorne has a feeding clinic appointment and his *two-year* check up! I opted to take them separately since I already have a babysitter that day. I figure even if I have to take all three to Isaac and Sullivan's, how much easier would it be to only have two getting shots, weights, etc.? Hoping this is as good of a plan as I think it is!! I'm also going to beg and plead our doctor to at least ASK for Lorne to have synagis this year since he's going to school. I know it's a long shot and the worst she can say is, "You're crazy."

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Kara

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*YOU* ARE IMPORTANT!

Sep 21, 2006 09:17am (EST)

YOU - yes YOU!

I have said before, we have a *wonderful* support system - wonderful friends, amazing family and tons of people that love us and care for us. But... none of them have ever been through anything we have.

I never knew anyone who had a baby in the NICU.

I never knew anyone who had a baby who had surgery at less than a month old.

I never knew anyone who had a child on a ventilator - ever.

I never knew anyone who brought a child home with oxygen.

I never knew anyone who had to learn how to feed their child through a tube in their stomach.

I never knew anyone, personally, who had a child (or children) with visual impairments.

I never knew anyone whose child saw a retina specialist.

I never knew anyone who took their child to the ER, month after month, for a *cold* - which turned into major respiratory distress.

I never knew anyone who TRULY knew what I was going through... until I found YOU!!

All of you!! And, selfishly, I want to meet YOU! In person! I want to give you a hug and say, "Thank you for the support," or, "It's going to be okay." I want you to connect with other moms that have been through what you have. *I* want to connect with other moms that have been through what I have!! Where in the world... besides the internet... can you do that??!!

The Share Union!!!! Oh, I can't wait, just CAN'T WAIT!! This is better than Christmas... almost.

In less than ONE MONTH - I will be getting to do this! To meet YOU, to say hello, to exchange hugs, to giggle and to cry. I just can't wait!!

Will YOU be there?? Will YOU be in Kansas City October 14th and 15th? Will YOU come to this amazing union of a group of wonderful women (and men!)?? I hope the answer is YES!!!!!!

Please come join us!! It will be great - just great! Learning, talking, commisserating, bonding, scrapbooking... the works. If you're interested, click here for the details. Can't WAIT to see you!!'

(think I got the computer/photo thing figured out... here's a test... Scott and I at the wedding Saturday if it works!)

scottkara

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MOMMY AND LORNE'S DAY OF FUN!

Sep 20, 2006 06:06pm (EST)

We had a great day! We started off at Paradise Park - an indoor playplace that includes pretend play areas like a grocery store and pizza place, a face painting area, a HUGE ball pit and climing/tunnel equipment, a cooking area, an art area, an outdoor playground and a big wheel race track. It would be a GREAT place - for a four year old. Lorne did have fun exploring and walking around but it was all a bit "old" for him. After this, we met Daddy for lunch and then Lorne and I went to the mall to search for *the* shoes for Isaac's Halloween costume... unsuccessfully! In case you're wondering what were looking for... grey shoes... I'll give you a hint on our costumes... MY shoes are bright red, I will have my hair in pigtails, a certain Share mom did this same "theme" last year with her three, Sullivan will be wearing a straw hat, Isaac has a heart *expertly* sewn on his shirt (thank you very much!), and Lorne is working on his roar.

I kind-of wanted to get these cute themey costumes "out of the way" (last year we were the three little pigs) while they're still too young to care!

Lorne had a super yucky diaper today while we were out. When I got home, I found Sullivan had the same! Ick. I'm *so* hoping they don't have ANOTHER (their third) bout of the stomach flu! They act fine otherwise and nothing coming out "the other end" (their mouths) so maybe it's just a fluke? Maybe??? We don't have time for this! My big boys and I are supposed to be hosting a "dinner party" (tacos and beer) for Denise and the kids and some other friends. Eeek! Sunday is our two year pictures and then the *ice cream social* at CCVI! I am SO hoping this is NOT a "real" illness! Oh, and the boys have their Orientation and Mobility evaluation on Friday. (And while I'm on the subject... anyone <cough, cough, Melissa> know what this O & M eval might look like?) Please think poopy-free thoughts for us!

Today was just great. It is hard to not constantly reflect on the past two years. At lunch Scott said, "If you would have told me two years ago that I would have clocked out of work at a cabinet shop and come to join you and Lorne (tube-free, healthy, Lorne) at a restaurant, I never would have believed it!" I ran in to an aquaintence from college that I haven't seen or talked to since the year we lived in the dorms together. She told me how adoralbe Lorne is, etc., etc.,... when I told her he was a triplet she asked how early they were born. "Like 35 or 36 weeks? I know triplets are born early." I did tell her the boys' birth story but it just made me think, "Wow... this girl who is basically a stranger thinks my kid was essentially full-term." Amazing. What a big boy!

I've said it before and I'll say it again... YOU, yes, you... come to the Share Union in October!! I can't WAIT to meet all of the peole that care about the boys and how they're doing - those of you that read and comment on my blogs and care about my boys. I can't wat to meet all of the moms who I've been following for so long whose babies *I* care so deeply for. I can't WAIT for us all to get together and help SAVE BABIES!!! SEE YOU THERE!!

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A LOOK BACK... WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES!

Sep 20, 2006 03:41am (EST)

Wow... has it been TWO years?? Two years already??

Two years ago I was more scared than I've ever been in my life.

Two years ago my husband and I were faced with the toughest "decision" of our lives. And, thank God, THAT was the hardest decision we had to make.

Two years ago Scott told me he learned to run on his prosthesis.

I saw his face about fiften minutes after I called him to come up... it is a 25 minute drive let alone getting out oof the house, parking, up the elevator, etc.

Two years ago Scott had to call all of their parents, all of whom were awaiting their first grandsons, and tell them to get to the hospital.

Two years ago I was put under general anesthesia and woke up pregnant... with two babies. I've said before, and I'll take this opportunity again... I LOVE my doctor!! I know in my heart that I never would brought home three 23 weekers from the NICU. I know that. Because MY doctor was so awesome, cared so much about me and my son, (and, quite honestly, was a bit cocky!) I have three boys at home. I truly believe that.

Two years ago I was wheeled to the NICU to see my tiny, TINY, 1 lb 5 oz, 11 1/2 inch, red, skinny, infant son.

Unbelievable!

A few stats about this year... Lorne learned not only to walk and talk but to crawl, roll-over and sit-up. Lorne graduated from physical therapy and scaled down on occupational therapy. Lorne started EATING this year! Lorne had ONE surgery this year and TWO hospitalizations... compared to six surgeries and a combined total of seven months in the hospital he had his first year. Lorne now sleeps in a big boy bed in the room with his brothers instead of in a pack 'n play in our room so we can hear him. And, of course, let us not forget... LORNE CAME OFF OF OXYGEN THIS YEAR!!!! What a fabulous, wonderful year it has been for our family and my oldest little boy!!

I can't wait to get him up! It seems so funny... he'll know for sure that we're fussing over him today but he can't be as excited about his birthday as we are!! My mother-in-law is going to come babysit Isaac and Sullivan this afternoon so I can take Lorne out this afternoon. We are going to this cool place called Paradise Park, out to "lunch" (I'll be the only one eating!), and on a few errands. I can't wait!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LORNE!!!

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HOORAY FOR EYE DOCTORS!

Sep 18, 2006 07:04pm (EST)

So, can you tell we didn't get bad news??

No prescription changes, nothing out of the ordinary, he didn't even dilate Isaac! It was as good as a two hour visit to a crowded doctor's office, three toddlers in tow, could be! I am *so* relieved!!

Before the doctor we headed to Party America (or whatever chain at which we ended up) and got our Hot Wheels tablecloth, cups, party favors, candles, party hats, blowers and napkins. I "drew the line" there and got plain ol' red plates which match the napkins nicely. You can't even see the plates when they're full of food - why do they have to match?

We got our new computer today, hooray! I have the internet all up and running but none of the other stuff a.k.a. - no pictures until I get off my fanny and install the software! You'll have to take my word on how *adorable* the boys are for a few days!!

Speaking of a few days... in case you've lost count... in less than 36 hours I will be the mom to *two* one year olds... AND A TWO YEAR OLD! Amazing.

Nothing much else to report - thanks for all of the positive thoughts and prayers for the doctor today, I felt them!

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OUR *BIG* WEEKEND

Sep 17, 2006 07:23pm (EST)

My goodness! What a big, FUN weekend we had! Friday night we (all five of us) went to the Royals game. I finally begged Scott to leave at 9:30 p.m. because *I* was tired - no one else was! Lorne and Sullivan didn't even fall asleep on the way home. The game was SO much fun. The boys have been to *two* baseball games... the first we saw the Royals turn a triple play, the second we saw a grand slam! Lorne did not, however, care for the fireworks that followed the latter. Poor kid, he's *so* sensitive to loud noises still. I also felt very proud that we got the boys into and out of the stadium by ourselves! (we met my parents there and they helped during the game)

Saturday we dropped the boys off at Grandma and Grandpa's and Scott and I went out to lunch before our afternoon wedding. We went to a *beautiful* wedding for Scott's friend, Brandon, and his darling fiancee, Angela. Brandon is a good guy, I've really always liked him, the two of them are a lot of fun to hang out with, we have the same taste in music, sense of humor, all the good stuff... but after a phone call I got - from Brandon - on May 21st, 2004, I feel such a weird closeness to this sweet guy. Brandon is the one who called me (before the "official" call I got ten minutes later from Scott's supervisor) to tell me about Scott's accident. I've thanked him over and over but he will always hold a really special place in my heart. That's weird to feel so close to the bearer of such bad news but I just know it took a lot for him to make that call and I really apprectiate it.

Annnnnnnyway... the wedding was *beautiful* - black and white everything. All black tuxes with white ties and black and white patent shoes, black cocktail dresses and high heels on the girls, it was very 1940's swing and SO cool! The funniest thing... we ran into one of my OB nurses, too! She is Angela's aunt! Small world. We had a great time at the wedding and reception and spent the night at the hotel where the reception was held. I got a couple of cute pics of Scott and I that I need to download. It was such a great time and Scott and I really enjoyed our time together ALONE. The boys, meanwhile, were out at the park ALL day at a family reunion for my step-mom's family and had a great time, too.

After the "exchange" of the boys back to our care, I took Sullivan with me and Scott took the other two home. Sullivan and I went to the mall (where I got a really cute new skirt!) and then we went to a birthday party - just the two of us. The party was for Aiden whose Mommy is Angie, Sullivan's Godmother. They were excited to see us there and it was really fun to get to play, one on one, with Sullivan and run around and let him really spend time with Angie. On the way home, I couldn't get ahold of Scott for half an hour and was getting very worried. I *finally* got ahold of him at like 8:30 (half an hour after bedtime) - he had taken the two boys out for frozen custard and shopping at Home Depot!! He took the boys, *by himself* mind you, into the custard place, they all sat at a table in "big boy chairs" and ate their custard. I told him he gets dad of the year!! He didn't even take the stroller in to contain them! What a guy.

Oh, and I have to add about the wedding and our night away from the boys - TO SLEEP... there was a pretty loud storm here last night and, about 3:30, there was THE loudest crack of thunder I've ever heard and lightning that filled our whole room - I bolted up in bed. Then... the fire alarm went off! We came to find out today that the lightning actually *hit* the hotel and somehow tripped the alarm. So, here it is 3:30 a.m. and POURING RAIN and the alarm is telling us to get out. Totally inconventient and upsetting BUT, for us, especially complicated by the fact that my husband needed to put on his very expensive *electronic* prosthesis before heading out into the rain. For those of you living in a cave: electronics + water = disaster. So I *ran* down to the front desk to see if the alarm was for real, she told me no, so I ran back to tell Scott. I was the hero on the way back, two dozen people poking their heads out of their rooms, holding purses and bags and getting ready to head out into the rain, and I got to say, "The woman at the front desk said it's a false alarm." They were excited to hear that!! So, our night of "uninterrupted" sleep was quite interrupted!

Tomorrow is our bi-monthly appointment to the ophthalmologist. I HATE going to the retina specialist but, while the ophthalmologist is inconvienent and takes usually between two and three hours, the worst news we have ever gotten is just a change in prescription so I'd much rather go there! A change in prescription (which has always been for the "worse") isn't the best thing, it reinforces the fact that boys' eyes have not yet stablized and are continuing to get "worse", but it is not devestating like hearing that your son's retina is folded and detaching. We'll take what we can get!! I'm hoping for NO BAD NEWS tomorrow.

A happy week to all!!

Kara

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2004

Sep 15, 2006 12:12am (EST)

Today's the day two years ago that I was admitted, "for good", to the hospital after my ultrasound. It was a very scary time for me. I had been admitted twice before but this time seemed *much* worse. Everyone was rushing around, making a big fuss. I was given steroid injections. A neonatologist came in to talk to me about survival rates... long term disabilities... what the NICU might look like... who ALL would be at my delivery... I was terrified.

They had never done any of this before. It almost seemed like they were giving up on me. This time seemed so much worse - like birth was really *going* to happen. Like the other times were false alarms. Because - they'd never done any of this before.

It took a few months and me explaining this to a friend to get it. This time wasn't worse - it was much better! At each admission, I was dangerously close to delivery. But, THIS time - my babies had a chance, albeit a slim one, at survival. This time there was a reason for all of this. They'd never done any of this before - steroid shots, neo visits, NICU info - because those admissions were at 16 and 19 weeks. There was no reason to mature the lungs of a baby at that gestation. There was no reason for a neonatologist to come tell me what the NICU look like and there was no reason for her to discuss rates of life-long disabilities or even survival. Because, sadly, those babies don't survive. The fact that they were rushing around and getting my BABIES ready for delivery is because they had a chance this time. I wish they would have laid that out for me then.

Like many of you - I'd have *loved* to see my boys NOW - then. I'd have loved three bouncy, naughty toddlers coming to tell me things were going to be okay. That they'd eventally hit 20 pounds, that Lorne would eventually come off of oxygen, that they'd be going to preschool - all *walking* in with me. That they'd be okay. Maybe I should work on that time machine!

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THE LAST OF MY PREGNANCY

Sep 14, 2006 04:30am (EST)

You know I *must* love you all to share such unflattering pictures! Actually, the last two I think are pretty cute but the first looks terrible! That's fine, you can see I'm still *glowing* from those babies inside of me!! The one below was taken a few days after Lorne was born. And, yes, the secret's out about one of my tattoos! I got it in college and never really think much about it since no one ever sees it... until my *belly* was the highlight of ALL conversations! Isaac's heartbeat was always right on that heart, too, it was pretty cute! And I love how there are Cheez-its and Cheerios are in the pics... those were STAPLES during my pregnancy!!

September 3, 2004

The babies are becoming more active. It is so cool to feel them inside. I have not been having any contractions while monitoring and my pump is working out well.

September 7, 2004

Scott had his first day of rehab today with his new prosthesis. Very exciting though I am so sad that I can’t go with him and cheer him on. The babies are a little "lazier" than they have been so I’m anxious to hear three heartbeats tomorrow. All of the babies have first and middle names now although baby A’s first name is still up for some debate. We have it narrowed down to two choices!

September 8, 2004

Three comforting little heartbeats! Doctor’s appointment today went well. Dr. S said my cervix feels fine. Next week we get to see the babies again!

September 10, 2004

22 weeks!

September 11, 2004

I am very sad I don’t get to go to Meghann and Ryan’s wedding [my best friend and ex-boyfriend, who I’m still very good friends with, from high school married *each other* and I couldn’t go because of bedrest!!] I know it is better for the babies so that is fine. Mom and Bill [my step-dad] are coming over to help Scott today to clean up the nursery a little.

September 14, 2004

Things are going well with my monitor and pump. The nurses at M are all very nice. I like knowing about the contractions and it provides some reassurance between doctor’s appointments. Tomorrow we get to see the babies again and make sure they’re all okay. I also get to ride in the new car for the first time!

September 15, 2004

Sonogram – back in the hospital.

September 18, 2004

On the sonogram a few days ago my cervix looked terrible so they sent me over to Research. I am feeling okay other than tired from the mag. Social workers have come in to talk to me and a doctor from the NICU came, too.

September 20, 2004 - Lorne’s birthday

Last night and this morning I was having horrible pains. I could feel one of the babies was coming. We had to deliver baby Lorne and then put in a third cerclage to keep Isaac and Sullivan in. Lorne is doing well for now but is very, very tiny and immature.

September 21, 2004

[in Scott’s handwriting] Mom is feeling better. Daddy visited Lorne in the NICU and he was doing well.

September 29, 2004

Tonight I was feeling tremendous pressure and start bleeding a lot. They also think one of the bags of water broke. It was very scary and painful. We all thought the other two babies were coming tonight. Dr. S did a sonogram and he thinks my stitch is still in tact and that we are just "on watch."

October 2, 2004

Lorne is still doing well. The only thing is that they respirator they are using is really not working well so they are switching to a different type [oscillating vent]. He opened his right eye for the first time last night when Daddy was talking to him.

October 5, 2004

I got to have a "day at the spa" today! They wheeled me down (on my bed) to a shower in the rehab unit and right into the shower! It was very funny. Isaac’s heartbeat keeps dropping since last Thursday, sometimes for a minute or more. Dr. S said basically that if it gets "worse" he’ll have to deliver but that for now, it is better for the babies inside. I am excited that we are almost at 26 weeks which is when the NICU doctors said the babies’ chances go up dramatically. Lorne is doing really well on his new oscillationg ventilator but it shakes his little body so much!

...Unfortunately, that’s it. No mention of the delivery of my other two boys on October 8th or how the NICU is going. I wish I would have kept up with it! At the time, it seemed like we had "so much more to do", more important things to worry about – like our boys – to keep a journal. But I am often so jealous of those moms who know *exactly* what happened in the NICU! We have *lots* of video and I could, technically, go back and look at all of it and probably piece it together. I just *so* wish I would have kept up with a journal while they were in the NICU! It was neat to go back and look at this pregnancy stuff, though.

24w

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MY PREGNANCY - AUGUST

Sep 13, 2006 09:20am (EST)

August 2, 2004

A little excitement today Something weird was going on so I called the nurse. She sent me in for a sonogram and my cervix is "funneling." They monitored me in the office for contractions and said I wasn’t having any (when Dr. S saw the results he said no contractions but some definite "uterine irritability"). Dr. S sent me over to Research to Labor and Delivery. They admitted me and did some tests (including my first catheter!). The nurses said I might be here a week or so and Dr. S will come by tomorrow and I might have a surgical procedure called a cerclage.

August 5, 2004

I had a cerclage yesterday to help "keep the babies in." I am on magnesium sulfate to stop any uterine contractions. I am sore and tired. I can’t get up to take a shower so I took a little bath with a washcloth.

August 7, 2004

This morning they took me off of the magnesium IV and switched me to Terbutaline pills. I get to get up and shower and I might get to go home tomorrow. I will be on restricted activity and was told I should be prepared to come back to the hospital.

August 8, 2004

Went home today

August 10, 2004

I am supposed to be horizontal as much as possible. AVOID GRAVITY!

I am very anxious that there is now no way we will get this house ready for three babies. I am sure everything will work out and our families have been very helpful. The drugs I am on also make me feel very tired and I feel very lazy.

August 17, 2004

We got our "full scan" on the babies today. Baby A [Lorne] is still a mystery but B [Isaac] and C [Sullivan] are both boys! We are both so pumped. My cervix looks the same and the cerclage is basically holding everything together. It is still funneling. I am getting a little bored already of bedrest so it was nice to get out to the doctor today! The side effects of the Terbutaline (speed!) are not as apparent – I am now taking it every four hours.

August 18, 2004

Very nervous and kind-of sad today. I just want everything to be okay.

August 20, 2004

Back in the hospital

August 22, 2004

Last Friday I was having a heavy feeling like the babies were trying to get out. I went in for a sonogram and I was funneling past the cerclage. Dr. S admitted me back to Research and put a second cerclage in Saturday (the 21st). He put me back on the magnesium sulfate and is hoping to take me off Wednesday (25th) and put me on a Terbutaline pump. I will go home with that and home uterine monitoring. I am so much more physically comfortable at home but it makes me feel very safe how closely I am watched in the hospital.

August 28, 2004

Home again! Got home about 9:00 Thursday (26th). I am eating all my meals on an incline. We got a new Expedition yesterday. It is blue and huge. We need it for all of those car seats!

August 29, 2004

Rebecca [my sister-in-law] and Scott went to Target today to register. They got some really cute little boy stuff as well as necessities and toiletries. I wish I could have gone myself but I trust them. Scott and I decided to try and find the bedding on-line because I really want to be a part of choosing that. We all had dinner together after that.

August 30, 2004

Scott went inpatient for rehab today. My mom is going to stay with me all week.

August 31, 2004

The doctor’s appointment went very well today. My cervix is still 2.4 cm long which means the second cerclage is working. Mom took me since Scott is in the hospital. We got a quick peek at the babies, too, and baby A is a boy, too! Scott and I are both pumped.

19w

19weeks

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MY PREGNANCY - JULY

Sep 12, 2006 12:37pm (EST)

This is SO much fun rereading all of these emotions and comments I made. As an aside, we returned the Wal-Mart infant carseats because, seven months later when my four and a half pound babies were ready to come home, they weren't *small* enough for them! Never thought of that at the time. My big nine pound nieces never had that problem and my sister-in-law was the only person I knew to ask these things!!

July 6, 2004

Grandpa Mike’s birthday. We saw Dr. S [the OB] for the first time today. We got to hear the heartbeats today, too. He couldn’t be sure that he found three separate heartbeats so we got an ultrasound, too. Everyone is doing great! After the ultrasound, we talked to the doctor again. He talked to us about the increased risks w/multiples. He said premature babies was the biggest risk. He was very nice and we get to go back in two weeks.

July 10, 2004

Still feeling very sick and throwing up a lot. I get to stop the progesterone tonight and get a lab done on Monday. If the lab is okay, I can go off the pills. Hopefully that will make me feel better! We have also been looking at used baby furniture and furniture on-line.

July 12, 2004

Yesterday, I felt great! Hopefully it was not taking the pills
and I will continue to feel better. Grandma Jackie and I put all of my "skinny" clothes away to make room for new/borrowed maternity clothes!

July 17, 2004

Definitely can see my belly getting bigger. Very exciting! I feel very cute in my maternity clothes. I get worn out and out of breath very easily w/lifting anything or walking a lot.

July 18, 2004

Registered at Babies R Us today

July 21, 2004

Went to Dr. S today. He checked my cervix and said everything looks fine. He said as long as I’m gaining weight the nausea and vomiting is nothing to worry about. I am definitely getting bigger and bigger! The doctor said my belly is the size of 20 weeks (I am 15 weeks).

July 27, 2004

Ryleigh’s birthday party was Saturday at Judy and Steve’s farm in Meriden. We ended up taking a new kitty home! Sydney went to the vet yesterday and has some temporary health problems but nothing *we* can get. She and Murphy haven’t been able to play together yet though. I think I can feel the babies move a little!

July 29, 2004

Tonight, some of Scott’s friends from Scouts came over and brought pizza for diner. It was good to have company and we cleaned up the house before they came.

July 31, 2004

Sean came over tonight and we grilled out. I am feeling very pregnant! I am also having a hard time breathing but I keep reading that that is normal. I can’t seem to sleep through the night and I keep waking up, watching TV for a few hours and going back to sleep.

17w

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