Day 30 - Thursday, August 21, 2008

Ultrasound Day! Today we had an extra long ultrasound because they measured all the babies and estimated their weights. Measurements are taken of their heads, bellies, arms, and legs. Then they calculate what the weight should be give or take about 5 ounces.

• Wyatt 2 lbs 8 oz
• Grace 2 lbs 9 oz
• Chloe 2 lbs 4 oz

All are measuring at or above their gestational age! I credit that to their mom being a good eater, even though it is getting harder and harder. All my internal organs are getting compressed by babies, so I can only eat a little at a time or I feel sick.

My cervical length looked about the same. So that is good, too!

Some of the nurses still try to monitor all three baby's heart tones at the same time. It is hard enough to do two at a time, but sometimes the nurse feels lucky and gives it a try. This is what I have to endure for at least 30-45 minutes. It is not too bad as long as they don't tie me up like a sausage, and the babies somewhat cooperate. In the picture you can see four monitors, three are for heart tones and one is for contractions. All four are done once a day, and contractions are monitored for an additional two times per day for 40 minutes. So far, still no signs of contractions!

A "real" pet therapy dog and his owners came through this afternoon. It was their first day on the job. Evidently, there is quite a process to go through to be official. The dog even had a picture id! Hope security never asks for Mimi's id!?!

Our friends, Mark and Sara, also stopped in this afternoon. I think they were supposed to be working, but shhhhh don't tell!