Ridiculously Boring

Today, Sunday May 22nd, we're officially 28 weeks down the tracks of this crazy train. The pumpkins are doing great! Bunny has been more active this week; she's giving payback for Booger kicking her in the head. Buttons is just laid back, over it all and just chilling. They're right on target at 2lbs 10oz, 8oz & 11oz each. Cervix holding stable at 35mm. Blood pressure is excellent and swelling is minimal. Passed the glucose challenge (92 for those interested). Only iron (10.7) was slightly below normal (11), so adding a little more iron per day. *whew*

The perinatologist, Dr. Rinehardt, is happy with our progress. My feeling is he will be the one to to pull the trigger on bed rest/hospital admission. He reviewed the file and checked the sonos and we talked a bit; then he looked at me and said, "This pregnancy is ridiculously normal." Another two weeks between visits, no activity restrictions aside from common sense, and his final advice to me was "Stay boring."

So why was I up painting the nursery wall after midnight and posting blog updates at 3am? Because everything can change next week. Time's up.

We have no more than 7 weeks left. That's six weekends at best. Really? I'll be good for nothing but trying not to complain about being uncomfortable, those last couple few weeks. That leaves me two, maybe three good weekends. Two are already taken: Next weekend is Memorial Day; following weekend, June 4th, is my "Welcome Summer Party" and "Kali Survived 2nd!" and the "Not-A-Baby Shower Drop-In".

Today I bought two bouncers (have 3 total), two playpens (up & down stairs), 3 'entertainment centers' (stand-alone jumper, walker/exerciser, swing), double stroller, single stroller, a Bumbo, another Boppy, couple receiving blankets and a matching boys Christmas sweater set. Have a lead on a triplet activity table which may replace high-chairs for home.

Some people have asked, so here's a short list of key items still outstanding: Playtex Drop-Ins bottle system, bottle steamer, contour changing pad (bolts onto dresser), baby monitors. (Boppy and mattress - check - thanks!) Could use a couple older, smaller rocking chairs for strategic placement through the house. One large and three or six small dry erase boards. Tons of dry-erase markers. Anything is useful and appreciated! always need diapers, always. = )

We have carseats, triple stroller, linens, basic layette & clothes through 6 months. We have some toys and exercise mats. Honestly, we've been extraordinarily fortunate to know several friends and families who have been beyond generous. Thank you!

Anyway... it's 4am and I'm finally feeling smeepy enough to head off to bed. HaPPy BiRThDaY Mom! and night ya'll...