Today was my 15 week checkup with the MFM group (perinatologists who specialize in high-risk obstetrics), and the doctor continues to be absolutely THRILLED with all four of us.
The ultrasound technician spent a lot of time measuring different parts of each baby, but you guys – I was in such a haze. I asked if I could record video of the scan, but it’s against hospital policy. Poor Rob had to miss the appointment, and I tried my best to remember every single detail, but the ultrasound was able to spy the sexes of PB&J.
And so my mind went a little foggy because all I could see were bits and pieces.
I do know that all three babies are measuring right on time – absolutely perfect. All three weigh approximately 4 oz. They all showed off their hands and feet, and we were able to see six kidneys, three bladders and three stomachs. All their cords look good, as do their placentas and amniotic fluid levels. Babies B and C have anterior placentas (and both are hanging out on my right side), and Baby A has a posterior placenta.
Speaking of placentas – the two anterior placentas mean I won’t feel those babies for quite some time. But Baby A? I felt Baby A tap, tap, tapping for the very first time this morning. It felt almost like how your pulse feels inside your arm when they check blood pressure, only not quite so strong. There was one tap, then nothing for 30 seconds, then another tap, nothing for about a minute, and a third tap before all fell silent.
It was 5 a.m. and I was awake to pour water up my nose (aka the blasted Neti Pot), and I had just gotten back into bed. I was trying to go back to sleep when I felt the first tap. My eyes flew open, and it was impossible to sleep once I felt the second tap.
Today has been amazing.
What, have you had enough rambling? Well, hold onto your britches. I’m almost there.
Back to the ultrasound. Baby C, who you might recall is the elusive Ninja Baby who tricked us into thinking it had expired back in my seventh week of pregnancy only to make a miraculous comeback a week later, well, Baby C is STILL elusive. The tech was only able to get a between-the-legs picture and a photo of ONE foot. What a stinker.
In addition to the babies looking great, I am looking great, too. My cervix is long and closed, and the doctors are thrilled with my progress so far. I will be monitored weekly because I’m at risk of an incompetent cervix, but so far, all has been more than well. Hooray!
Here’s the first set of photos, which includes a group shot showing the top of Baby C’s head, Baby A’s belly and Baby C’s belly along with profile shots of Baby A and Baby B.
Cute, right? I love seeing their little faces.
Now, the information/photos that so many have been waiting for. I tried to cover up the important parts to preserve the modesty of my tiny offspring, but, well, you can still see it somewhat. I’ll let the ultrasound technician’s notes do the talking this time.
In case you have a hard time reading the notes, PB&J are GBG triplets – two girls and one boy. The ultrasound technician said she’s nearly 100 percent sure all three are accurate, but the doctor said he’d wait to officially OFFICIALLY call it until the next appointment. The boy parts were mighty clear, but girl parts are usually more tricky. Both girls had the telltale three-line look, but you never know, right?
Can you believe our sneaky Ninja Baby is a rotten little girl? She is going to be a HANDFUL. It’s a good thing her daddy knows all the tricks of the trade – I was too much of an angel to catch any shenanigans she’s going to try to pull. YOWZA.
So there you have it, folks. My next checkup with the MFM is in three weeks, which is when they’ll do that big anatomy scan. I thought they got a lot today, but apparently there’s a lot more to measure – times three.
AAH congrats!! I am so excited that they wiggled enough for you to see!! Now onto names, right?
So wonderful !!!
Seriously when I got the e-mail I scared Sophia I squeeled so loud. I couldn’t be happier for you!!!! It was good I got advanced notice or I wouldn’t have been paying any attention tot he 782734873 words you put before the important news! 😛
TRIPLETS!!!
<3<3<3
woooo hoooooooooooooooooooo
okay now let me go read the post now that I’ve looked at the pics 234 times!
FABULOUS! Congrats!!!
Congrats!!!
CONGRATS!
Love you all! I’m glad you are doing so well
YAY!!!!! Now to go read all the details.
Yay!!! So excited for you! Ninja baby is totally going to be the handful of the group!!
LOL the tiny fetus modesty patches are cracking me up! So excited for you and for Babies Girl-Boy-Girl!
Congrats! Our friends are also expecting 2girls and 1 boy – she’s about 13 wks.
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
So much fun!
Yay!!!! Congrats, big huge congrats.
I had a feeling baby C was a girl!! Only a woman could pull off those stealth moves!!
congrats!!!
Congrats Jenny!!!
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Congratulations!! I can’t believe they were able to tell so soon!
Congratulations!!! How exciting!
YAY!!! Oh my gosh, how FUN!!! Those girls are gonna beat up on that poor little boy
CONGRATS and hooray for healthy PB&J!
I am thrilled for you and hubs, Jen. So so so so beyond happy for you. I needed something to smile about and PB&J and your exuberance and love just did it, thank you
Eeeeee!!!! Congratulations!! 😀
Congratulations – so glad you are all doing so well!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Times 3 million! So exciting!
Congratulations! So happy to hear that everyone is doing well.
<3 <3 <3 How sweet! Congrats on your babies
How special and exciting!
Jessica
GBG! GBG! GBG! Congratulations! I had my money on Baby C being a boy, though. Dammit! There went my retirement. So happy for you!
So exciting!!! Congrats!
Congratulations! So freaking excited for you & your healthy babies.
AHHHH!!! Congratulations!
Yay! Congratulations 3 million times over!!
congratulations!!! This is such an exciting day for you:) I am so impressed that with all the body parts & sneaky nature of those three that the U/S tech was able to get such good shots- amazing =D
CONGRATULATIONS!!! A variety pack of babies! I am so happy for you!
Yay Jenny!! Congrats on knowing (tentatively at least) the sexes of your little ones. How exciting!! Do you think you’ll share names with us at some point, or will you keep that private? TJ is dead set on having a baby Charlotte if its a girl. Wouldn’t that be sweet for Grandma? He keeps hounding me to ask your names so we don’t end up with two Charlottes. LOL
AMAZING!!! Congrats Jenny- this is so stinking exciting! I am thrilled for you and Rob!
Congrats! It doesn’t get any more perfect!
Daddy & baby boy are going to be tight in a house full of hormones LOL! What a nice little family you are both going to have Jenny!!!
So frikin exciting!! I just read and my nugget is kicking up a storm. I think it’s excited that there is a possibility for a date somewhere in there. We’ll find out next Monday and then we’ll have to figure out who will be betrothed to whom. Keep up the amazing work Momma!!
WOOHOO! Awesome!
Hip hip horray!!!!! I’m so happy for you!!!! 3 beautiful, healthy babies!! Two boys and a girl! So exciting. Watch that little girl! As a momma of 5, two boys and three girls: my girls are always giving me a run for my money!!
This is just wonderful news!! Congrats momma and dadda!!!
congrats, I have no words for my excitement for you. girls, boys, puppies, it wouldn’t matter the sex because they’re all so much fun and you’ll love every minute of it!!
Omygosh. My head? It just exploded. I was SO close to callin’ it. That sneaky little boy! I love it!!!! I couldn’t be happier for you two! ALL FIVE OF YOU!
Aaaahhhhh!!!!! This is EXCELLENT!
Woohoo!!! Congrats!!! I’m so excited for you
& so happy they are all healthy.
I do have to say … I called it right –> 2 girls & a boy
Wow. Two girls and a boy. That has a sweet ring! Congrats
So exiting to find out the genders! Congratulations! And great news on the health of all. Keep up the good work :-).
Ahhh yay! Glad to hear everything is coming along great
Continued thoughts and prayers for great health for everyone!
Congrats! Congrats! Congrats!
My guess was wrong, but still happy to hear that each little behbay & you are doing great!
How exciting!!!! 2 girls and a boy! YAY!!!!!
oooooh fun!