I just reread my post about finding out the news, and I am amazed at how much our mindset has changed. We definitely no longer see this as a negative thing. The shock is mostly worn off. We are both actually quite excited to be having triplets, and I am actually very happy that they are all boys!
In the past few weeks, we have started organizing our lives to accomodate three new babies.
First, we had to find a vehicle to accomodate all these kids and carseats. It was a long search (did you know alot of vans do not have the tether anchors for caresats in their back row???) but finally we found the Honda Odyssey and traded in our beloved truck for it. I apparently am very sentimental about everything, so this was quite upsetting for me. So much so, that we actually took a family picture in front of the truck right before we drove it to the lot. Once I got the new van, I was in love with it. Vans truly are the most family friendly vehicle out there. Rylen loves that he can get in and out of his carseat on his own (with the help of a stepping stool....so cute!)
I also am done working now. My last shift was Aug 29, I was 19 weeks. The doctor said I am suppposed to be "resting", but with a 2 year old at home that isn't the easiest. Being off work was hard at first, I really didn't want to be. But Mark was totally against me working because he saw how tired I was after a shift and he is feeling very protective of these little guys inside of me. I had to remind myself that I have a different job now: to keep growing these babies as long as I can! Now that I have been off for awhile it just seems normal. I miss my coworkers like crazy, but am enjoying being able to get organized around the house and take a nap everyday (who doesn't like naps??)
My new favorite reality show is Making Room for Multiples on TLC. Although, not very realistic at times (the last one I watched, the crazy mom took her 3 year old triplets and newborn twins grocery shopping by herself, pushing a cart, and pulling the stroller.....OMG) it does help to see how crazy everyone's house is once the babies come home and makes me feel so lucky to have lots of great support around and a husband who actually knows how to change a diaper!
Rylen now knows there are three babies in there....well sort of. When asked how many, he just starts counting, and I think we have stopped him at three so many times that it is just habit for him to say "one, two, three". He likes to kiss my belly and is learning that he is only allowed to wrestle with Daddy, not Mommy.
As far as I go, I am feeling alright. I have good days and bad days. I get tired easily but the last few weeks the pain in my pelvis and groin has been a little bit better. I am taking iron supplements which has really increased my energy level. This came at a great time, because Mark has been on exercise in Shilo for a week and a bit (he has to sleep there, cannot come home) so I have been on my own with Rylen. I feel similar to how I did at the end of pregnancy with Rylen, except I have awhile left to go with these guys. It scares me a bit, I can't imagine how I will look and feel at the end of this pregnancy (OMG, I googled: Triplet Bellies and just about fainted).
The days go by so fast and I am excited and nervous that in potentially 10 weeks (but hopefully longer) our family will be doubling in size!!!
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