I believe the phrase o’ the day is HOLY SHIT.
Yes, you read that correct. TRIPLETS.
Rob and I went to the RE today for my first ultrasound. I’ve been keeping a dirty secret from you guys for nearly three weeks now.
Let’s pause to congratulate me on keeping my lips (mostly) zipped for NEARLY THREE WHOLE WEEKS. I can keep the secrets of all my friends, but if I have my own secret, it’s torture to stay quiet. It’s terrible.
Anywho, you want details?
The doctor came in and asked how I was feeling – nervous, I said. She was asking more about being tired or nauseated, though. Check on the first, and, just yesterday, check on the second. Today was absolutely insane on the anxiety level, though, so my anxiety trumped everything else, and I really didn’t feel any of my previous pregnancy symptoms.
Hence the nervous. I was terrified that we’d go to the doctor today and get awful news again.
Well, it didn’t turn out like that.
I let loose a huge sigh of relief when my doctor spotted a healthy heartbeat of one little baby. And then another. And then another.
She announced the third, and I shit you not, I said, “NO.”
Sorry, Baby C. You scared your mama.
After four amazing beta hCG tests, I was expecting twins (well, if all was well), but I never once suspected three. Only a few teased about the possibility of three (LESLIE), but I’m pretty sure all were joking.
The joke’s on us, apparently.
According to the date of my last menstrual period, I am exactly 6 weeks along today.
Baby A is measuring a bit ahead at 6 weeks, 4 days and has a heartrate of 116.
Baby B is measuring right on the money at 6w1d with a heartrate of 119.
Baby C, our little peanut, is measuring a bit behind at 5w6d with a heartrate of 104.
All measurements match up with their heartrates, though it’s a bit puzzling why Baby C is lagging behind a little. It could be that we have a little bit of a late bloomer, or Baby C might not be as strong as his/her siblings.
For now, it’s triplets. Our doctor advised us that it’s possible one or more might not make the long battle to the outside world, but for now, it’s triplets. My estimated due date (although a bit of a moo point when considering multiple babies) is Valentine’s Day.
I go back for a second ultrasound in two weeks.
Oh, how do we feel about this?
1. SHOCKED.
2. Scared.
3. SHOCKED.
4. Excited.
Internet, say hi to P, B & J. 
p.s. For those interested, my beta numbers were:
10dpo: 53.6; 12dpo: 222; 15dpo: 706; 18dpo: 2,175; 23dpo (checked due to spotting): 13,154
oh my WORD lady! many, MANY congrats to you! what an amazing beginning to motherhood following a long-fought journey towards it. beyond excited for you. you’re going to do AMAZING. much much love coming your way! CONGRATS and CHEERS!!!
xoxoxoxo.
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!! Praise God!!! YEAH!!!!
after getting this excited, I realized how invest I am in an internet “strangers” reproductive story. Oh Well! CONGRATS!!!!!
Jenny, that is just AMAZING! A lil scary (sorry, hope you don’t mind me saying that) but the AMAZING totally outweighs it- haha! & on a side note, I guess I better get busy b/c I was going to crochet the babe(s) some things but now that I have x3, it may take a while! Congrats to you and Rob and the whole family!
Yay! So, so happy for you…especially with all the internet baby-fever going on around you right now…it was so your turn! Enjoy the experience (times 3)!
I know what you call this: A Miracle x3
After so long, and so much heartache, you have three reasons to celebrate. I am so damn happy for you.
Girl, I KNEW you had at least twins in there because your betas were higher than mine…but three? Man, I wish I could have seen your face when you got that news. You totally should’ve had Rob record it. Then again, he may have dropped the video camera.
Oh, per your tweet, that’s ok, you can one-up me. Show off. :p
(oh, you’ve got to now join the Multiples board. They need more trip moms over there, and some of those ladies are a wealth of advice when it comes to shopping and caring for three.)
been lurking here for a while, congrats on your great news! I look forward to reading more on this incredible journey!
Oh.My.Heavens.
THIS IS SO AMAZING! I AM SO INCREDIBLY THRILLED FOR YOU!!!!
I don’t have better words right now. I need better words.
HOLY CRAP. you’re having a pack of kids, lady!!!!!!!
Love.
I love them already! YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!
jenny~
im beyond thrilled for you and rob! i follow your blog religiously just like h2b. We are friends on twitter also, i havent had a chance to catch up as ive been ghostly on the webs getting ready for house guests. But this is insanely great news, and i believe with out a doubt in my heart that all 3 babies will be here . ill keep praying to my special angels to have them make sure this goes easy on you. and i think there will be no issues for any of the wee ones, its common for one to be a chunk and then the others to be a bit smaller. EVERYTHING IS GREAT MOMMA! yay yay! so so great. congrats! congrats congrats! remember to rest and take it easy and if your feeling nauseated to get up slowly and maybe nibble on a cracker before getting up. and my dr always told me to eat smaller meals thru out the day instead of bigger ones.
Still squealing!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow! After reading about your struggles for a while now, I must admit that this brought tears to my eyes. Tears of joy for you – finally expecting not 1, but 3 babies (tears are probably odd since we don’t really know each other, but I’m emotional today). You have been truly blessed and I will be routing and praying for happiness and healthiness along this entire journey.
I love P, B and J so much already! So happy for you and Rob, just so very happy!
So I’ve been following for a few months and have been inspired by your journey … and literally started crying in my cubicle when I read your post this morning at work!! MAJOR CONGRATS!! I look forward to following along through this journey with you and thank you for sharing the wonderful news! It sounds like you two are going to be amazing parents!
SO exciting!!!! I have high hopes for Baby C! My baby was a twin and he was small and behind, but he is PERFECT today! (Baby A didn’t make it, but it was for other reasons). I bet a million internet dollars that Baby C is a boy and was fertilized and implanted a day or two later than A & B. One day makes such an enormous difference this early on! Congratulations!!!!!!!!
OMG I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy for you.
I don’t even know if I’ve ever commented on your blog, but I read you pretty regularly. & I couldn’t read this one without saying CONGRATULATIONs!!!!
Lisa
Little babies, you are SO LOVED.
ZOMG!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I seriously got CHILLS from reading this post. I don’t even know you for realsies, but I am more excited for your news than I was for people I actually know IRL. I couldn’t be happier for you and Rob. What an amazing blessing! Yayyyyy!
Congratulations!!! That is fantastic! I was shocked when I saw triplets in this post, I can’t even come close to imagining your surprise.
YAY!!!!!
tripies!!!!
SO FREAKIN AWESOME! Congrats!
FREAKING OUT EXCITED for you right now!! Oh my gosh this is awesome news. Lots of prayers of thanksgiving and for PB&J! And you and Rob, too:)
Holy nuts! Congratulations x3!! Wishing you the best for a healthy pregnancy – you deserve it!
OMG Jenny!!! OMG!!! This is such amazing news!! I am over the moon thrilled for you! Lots and lots of prayers that all 3 stay nice and cozy in there and grow big and strong!! They are beautiful already!!
CONGRATS Again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOLY SHIT IS RIGHT!
Hot damn, woman! I am still THRILLED for you! And hey, if early next year rolls around and I haven’t joined you in Club Finally Pregnant, I’ll just have to come visit and spend time with your babes instead. Since you’ll have a couple to spare. lol
I will keep sending you my thoughts and prayers.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations!!!!
I had to look at the pictures a few times to figure out I was really seeing what my eyes were telling me.
Another lurker coming out of the dark shadows. I just want to say a huge congratulations, I have tears in my eyes from the happiness for you!
OHEMGEE!
Sending lots of sticky vibes your way!! YAY for THREE WITTLE BAYBAY’s! :::SQUEEEEE::::
Wow! I don’t know you (outside of this blog), but I just got tingly with happiness for you!
i will pray for you and your sammies (P, B & J is hilarlious by the way) everyday. Congratulations.
OH MY GOD! I am bawling.
Don’t judge me. I’m just so effing happy for you right now that I CAN NOT STAND IT!!!! What do you need? Anything? Someone to hold up your tummy? Someone to massage your feet? WHAT DO YOU NEED! AHHHH! I’m so excited I can’t stand it! Must go buy baby things.
What a wonderful surprise! Congratulations!
Holly BALLS Jenny! CONGRATS!!!!!
So amazing. Congratulations!
Congratulations! My oldest son was born on Valentine’s Day. My mother, my sister, and my aunt – all independently of each other – said, “He will ALWAYS have a party at school on his birthday!” They’re such dorks!
OH MY GOD THAT IS AMAZING!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! YES ALL CAPS ARE NECESSARY BECAUSE I WANT TO SCREAM FOR YOU!! HOOOOOOOOORRRRRRAAAAAYYYYY!!!
ACK! I got on vacation for a week and come back to THIS post?! I’m so happy for you. So, so, so, SO happy for you. Congratulations. <3
Oh.
My.
GOSH!!!!
SO EXCITED FOR YOU! And in awe. Triplets! I would have shit my gown (cuz, you know. No pants during the “up close and personal” ultrasound) if the doctor had told me I had three in there.
And what an awesome EDD. I am so happy for you!!!!
I’m not gonna lie, that gave me goose bumps. I don’t really know you, but I’ve been reading for a while and HOLY COW THREE!!!! it almost made me tear up. congrats, that is awesome news!~
OH MY GOSH!!!!! Congratulations! This is beyond crazy! I will be praying for y’all…. and I love PB&J… so cute. You SO have to name them names that correspond with those letters. I am so happy for you!
Congrats woman! SOOO excited for you
Multiples are a blast!
Holy crap!!! What extraordinary news!! Congratulations!!!!!! So, so excited for you. Will send lots of good vibes on your journey. I had a Valentine’s Day due date, too, and even though my daughter was born a week earlier, that day is still extra-special.
Hip hip hooray for you and P,B and J!!!!!!!!!
holy effing crap! I am beyond excited for you, Rob and PB&J! woot woot woot!
Holy shit about sums it! 😉
A HUGE congratulations though!!! You and the wee ones are in my thoughts.
Loving the nicknames, btw.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I hope all goes well for you and your blessings!
Oh my goodness! I am so happy and excited for you! I got so excited when I saw those photos with the word triplet on them that I yelled out loud in my living room and scared the dog! I pray that you have a wonderful, healthy pregnancy and wonderful healthy little babies!
I am so happy for you lady! Congratulations. Sending good vibes, karma, prayers, etc. your way.
Congratulations. Best wishes to you and your little ones on this amazing journey.
Found you via Heir to Blair…
Holy Shit is right! I can not imagine three buns in the oven! When I was told we were having twins I was at the appointment all by myself because we were no where expecting twins, I thought it was just going to be the confirmation appointment for being preggo. I remember being really scared at first & even had the feeling of not wanting two at one time (mostly because my son was only 16 months old at the time & I was worried for how it would affect him). But all is well now, it was a long hard road to get where we are but we made it.
Please take your pregnancy very carefully & if they even mention bedrest, do it! My girls were born at 29 weeks and spent 48 days in the NICU. Hardest time of my life by far.
Good luck!