I am a serious rollercoaster enthusiast, but I had already signed off on the idea of riding any coasters this summer thanks to finally being pregnant. One summer without my bunny hops and G forces isn’t bad.
Except I didn’t account for emotional rollercoasters courtesy of the little fetuses (no longer embryos!) I’d be carrying.
Because seriously? Whoa. This last week has been the biggest rollercoaster of my life. Cedar Point should hire my brain. No, really. Cedar Point? Let’s talk.
The long story of this week’s lows can be found here.
The short story? We had three good embryos and three heartbeats. A week later, I started bleeding. An ultrasound the next morning showed two good embryos and one that was a week behind with no heartbeat. The doctor said that baby had expired.
Fast forward to Sunday night (July 4). I had another bleeding scare and went into the doctor the next morning (yesterday). The on-call doctor wanted to check me out even though I had an ultrasound scheduled with my doctor for today.
For those who like the gory details, Sunday night’s bleeding wasn’t nearly as bad as last Tuesday night’s. It only lasted 10 minutes and wasn’t as heavy. I didn’t have any cramping, but the doctor still wanted to see me just in case. Blood can be nothing, but in my experience, it never had been anything but bad news.
So in we went.
The nurse set up the ultrasound machine to record three babies, and when I asked about it, she said the doctor was checking to see if the bleeding I had Sunday night was due to the expired baby passing through my system.
OK. That makes sense.
The doctor came in and found the two babies we were expecting right away. Then he said, “Yep, you’ve still got triplets.”
Once again, the third baby shocked the hell out of me. Instead of saying, “NO.” this time, I said, “WHAT?”
He told us to watch the baby he had labeled as “A” (their labels are all different now thanks to multiple doctors and multiple ultrasounds), a view from which we could see the sac of the baby currently labeled “B” and that when he moved the wand a tad, the third baby would pop into view.
Hello again, Baby C.
All three have fabulous heartrates (I can’t remember specifics from yesterday or today because, um, MY BRAIN WASN’T REALLY WORKING), all above 170, and all are measuring ahead of my LMP, ranging from 8 weeks, 3 days to 8 weeks, 6 days.
Rob made me keep my lips zipped yesterday until we met with our own doctor today and had another ultrasound. Let’s just say he was demanding a recount. We all know the scandal Hanging Chads can create. Plus, can this story BE any crazier?*
So. We went in again today and saw our own doctor, who also found three healthy babies with three healthy measurements and three healthy heartbeats.
The big question, “Quadruplets?” No one has said anything about quadruplets and maybe losing one with a hiding babe in the wings. Right now, our doctor’s best guess is that last week’s Baby C, the one declared gone, had itself in a funky position that made it measure a little off with no heartbeat easily detected.
Her other theory is that there may have been a development issue, but for Ninja Baby (since the labels are different) to be behind a week last week and then make up two weeks of development in less than one week’s time – well, that’s a little hard for me to believe. Much more difficult than believing we have a big, fat faker on our hands.
The biggest problem with their different labels right now? We don’t know for sure who to point fingers at and tease for being mean and sneaky once the babies are on the outside.
Our doctor is still erring on the side of caution and going with the “triplets today, who knows tomorrow” theory, which, from where we stand, is pretty freaking accurate.
Internet, may I present, on their comeback tour, PB&J:
(186/365)
p.s. The bleeding I’ve had is being explained as being caused by the fact that I have three babies digging in and am building three placentas. Apparently I should expect to see it off and on throughout the pregnancy.
*”Friends” reference for my friends who insist we name one of the babies Chandler.
Yea!!! Great news!
Such good news Jenny. I am just so happy for you.
This is awesome! Super awesome!
GO NINJA BABY!
WOW! A ROLLER COASTER FOR SURE!! Welcome back Ninja Baby and I can’t even imagine what you’ve been through this past week. I am so thrilled for you!!!
I’ll go for who the heck cares, you are carrying some rockstars! So happy that your little (soon to be big) family is all in tact and measuring so well!
Hugs
Ho-ly shiz-nit! That is amazing! I’m still in complete SHOCK, although I can’t even begin to imagine how shocked you are!!
And for that, may I just say: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8MDNFaGfT4
What a beautiful, awesome, amazing miracle! I have been smiling for you, your hubby, and PB&J all day!
It is still all I can do not shout “Get outta here!”
Also, Chandler’s BACK, BABY!
So happy for you! You’re doing a great job. I can’t fathom the emotional toll this must take on you and Rob – no matter how wonderful the news. It must be so hard to go through this as often as you have.
Many thoughts and prayers your way. As you get bigger
and sicker – keep in mind, the end result is totally worth it. x3 in your case.
WooHoo! Ninja babies rule! So happy for you!
Yay for a comeback tour! Glad you four are doing all right
Let’s hope you’ve seen the last of the bleeding for quite a while…
That is incredible! Wow!! Best wishes to ALL of you!
Holy freaking craziness Jenny!!! I will continue to keep you guys in my thoughts, but congrats again!
Freaky roller coaster ride!!!
It’s bad that they’ve got the labels all mixed up for you, because you won’t know who’s little bum to slap when they are born! Quite a scare that little ninja baby gave his/her parents… whoa!
It’s incredible. And wonderful. You and your babies are in my thoughts and prayers.
Yay yay yay! I mean seriously the amount of happy I have for you just keeps increasing every time there’s something CRAZY that happens.
I would be even more crazy if baby d came out of hiding! lol
What an amazing story. Hang in there and I will continue to keep all 5 of you in my prayers.
Awww look at the wee little bebe’s! And holy shit. That is effing crazy. Funny Speed mentioned Chandler…I was going to say the same thing. Great minds I tell ya. We are celebrating crafty ninja baby and the great comeback of 2010.
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This is such great news!! So very happy for you!!!
Hi, tiny little penguins!
YAY! Glad to hear you had a great 4th of July, and that Baby C has ninja’d it’s way back into the picture. Sneaky lil’ ninjas.
Yay! Yay! Yay!!! So happy little J decided to hang around for all the fun!
Totally loving the Cedar Point mention too. LOVE!
Oh my goodness! What wonderful news! Go ninja go!
Congrats x3 !!!
That is more than amazing! Wonderful news! Glad to hear this!!
Holy craziness. I amazed at how sane you seem right now
Congrats on the PB&J reunion tour!
I know you’ve stunned the crap out of me because I had to go back and reread to catch the Friends reference. Love it!!!!! <3
OMG! Jenny! What an amazing and beautiful story! Shane and I will keep you, the babies, and oh yah, Rob too
in our thoughts and prayers. Keep us updated, and if you need anything…now or 7 months from now, we are right across the street….literally!
this made me smile!!! hoping for a healthy pregnancy and 3 sticky babes!
……………………………….omg…………………………………..
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY
This is such great news! Amazing! I’m so happy for you Jenny!
OMG what a story! Glad everyone is hanging on strongly. I too had a huge scare at 8 wks and was due to subchronic hematoma caused by the twins building their placentas. Doctor says it is common with multiples. After about a wk the bleeding/spotting stopped. Gl!
JENNY. OMG!
It’s peanut butter jelly time!! I think they deserve a little party for graduating into fetuses. Fetusi?
What is the plural for fetus?
Anyway.
There isn’t a doubt in my mind that C had his/her great big growth spurt because of all the thoughts and prayers sent their way by their mama, daddy, family, and their GREAT BIG interwebz fanclub
Alright Ninja Baby! 😀
I am just in shock! Jaw? Meet floor. And SO HAPPY!!! This is just amazing! GO NINJA BABY!!!
This is such freaking awesome news! The roller coaster has begun! Hang on tight! I’ll be praying for a healthy pregnancy and 3 healthy babies! I just have a feeling they are girls! Super babes!
I saw your tweet earlier today and was so happy I peed a little. Congrats… MAMA
AHHHHH!! So excited + overjoyed for you!! + your 3 little ones!! Cried when I heard the good news!
Love,
Kacia
Amazing! A ninja baby is the coolest thing I’ve ever heard of regarding someone’s uterus.
And I would like to submit Chanandler Bong as an even better name than Chandler.
Amazing!!! So happy for you and I once again got CHILLS reading your tweets! Congrats!
Glad you love roller coasters~ yall have definitely been on one! I’m loving celebrating the high of this one! Yay for the return of PB & J!!!
This just blew my mind so I imagined that your’s is blown all over the place! This is awesome. I think Baby C should be named “ninja”!
my own personal theory? Think of how many people were praying for you and Rob through this? You are blessed!
Big fat faker is right – emphasis on big and fat with lots of growing thrown in! Holy cow, woman, I can’t imagine how your head must be spinning.
So fucking happy for you that I just have to cuss about it. Seriously, that is way, way fucking awesome!
Great news, jenny! Amazing great news! Stick little ninja!!!
Wow- wow- wow!! (notice how I used THREE wows?) I’m SO happy for you but i’m sure you’re exhausted from that roller coaster of a ride. Sending positive vibes for a healthy rest of your pregnancy!
Well, you seem to be handling all this pretty well! I hope the rollercoaster gets a little smoother as time goes on. It’s hard to have your emotions jerked one way, then another – all in the matter of a week or so. And then add pregnancy hormones on top of it all. Wishing you guys the best!!
This is amazing news! I can’t imagine how you must feel. Roller coaster of emotions, in deed! Will continue prayers and keeping good thoughts for you and your little family.
Oh my goodness! What a blessing & Miracle! So exciting! Hopefully this emotional rollercoaster will slow down now! Congrats!
HO. LY. CRAP! I can’t even believe this miracle! I can’t imagine what you are going through emotionally. **BIG HUGS** Maybe you should hop on the train ride now or like the lazy river instead of the craziest roller coaster you can find. K thanks.
Congrats, Congrats, Congrats…again! When I lost baby B during my pregnancy, I always hoped during future u/s that this would happen. No such luck for me, but I am so happy that it actually happens. Sorry about the emotional roller coaster, but I am super happy to hear that P, B, and J are all doing well!