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We had our ultrasound yesterday- Everything looked wonderful and signs indicated that we may go a few more weeks. Then Jenell’s urine test came back and it showed a high level of protein- this along with the fact that her blood pressure was higher than normal means should could have preeclampsia.

Click here to read about preeclampsia –> http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/pregcomplications/257.html

Jenell stayed the night at the hospital as they monitored her blood pressure and urine.  They are running some tests today to determine the next steps. If she has severe preclampsia which could lead to seizures- the only solution is to deliver.  Hopefully it wont be severe, because besides this the babies and Jenell are doing great and we could probably go a few more weeks. If we’re forced to deliver- we are at the average date for triplets to be delivered- actually in 6 hours based on the countdown timer I have on the website.

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Hi everyone, I just wanted to write a quick post on how I am doing since I know a lot of you are following this blog! I am counting down the days for these precious baby girls to arrive. Wednesday I am going to be at 32 weeks which is when most triplet moms deliver, but the way I am going, I might make it until 36 weeks…. lets pray for that!

The babies are doing great, they are constantly moving around and bruising my insides. We have a Dr appt tomorrow and I will be sure to update on hpow it goes. I am constantly growing and so are they, hopefully growing more and more each day! I am more than sore and tired than I can ever describe. Lilly and Kerry have been so helpful to me each and every day.

I am going to try to hold out as long as I can but right now I understand why the other triplet moms beg for a c-section! I don’t know how much longer I can last, its just hurting so much more and more each day, its getting so hard for me to walk and stand, I think if the Dr doesn’t put me on bed-rest, I will do it myself or beg for a c-section soon!

That is how I am doing today, we will see what the ultrasound and the Dr says tomorrow. Pray for the best. Thanks everyone for all the support and care packages. Talking about care packages, our Aunt Mary’s co-worker, who we don’t even know had sent us a care package for the three girls, three beautiful onesies. Thank you so much for thinking of us, we appreciate it! Well good bye for now, I will update how the apt goes tomorrow.

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Hello everyone, I have been so busy and very tired and sore that I haven’t been able to get on here and update you on how our last Dr appt went.

We went in Tuesday (we go in every week now) and the first thing the Dr said was “How is my superstar triplets mom?” Hewas surprised on how well we are doing. Everything looks great! We even got to see Baby B & C try to take breaths of air. The tech told us they practice and you can watch their chest move in and out. That was so neat to see.

The babies grew ! The sizes aren’t exact, but Baby A and Baby B grew a pound a piece, little peanut baby C grew about 3 oz. So they now are A 3#6oz B 3#8oz and peanut C is 2#13oz. The Dr says everything looks great and if I keep up what I am doing we will hopefully go until 35 weeks, which would be Aug 4th or so. So lets hope for close to that date.

I didn’t sleep really at all last night so I better try to take it easy, right now all three are moving around in there! Weird feeling, I am so blessed to be able to feel that. I will update next week as we have another Dr apt. Take care!

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Prior to our latest checkup, we met with a family who has triplets. The mom, Holly learned of our website from her mom. They gave us 14 containers of formula ! Holly said she wanted to help out another triplets mommy. Thank you so much to Holly and her family- this formula will be put to good use. Along with the formula Holly and her mom had some great triplets advice. Holly had her triplets at the same hospital we are having ours at.

I plan on staying in touch with Holly- and I hope to pass on some triplets goodness to another triplet mom some day like Holly did for us.

It was so nice meeting her and her family. Her triplets are just beautiful. She has boy,boy, girl.  Lilly had fun playing with the little ones in the sand box. It gave us an idea of what to expect. Thanks again Holly !

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We went to the Dr yesterday (Tues) for an ultrasound and check up. I’m so happy to say we made the 29 week point, today!

The Dr. is amazed on how well the babies and I are doing. Thank you everyone for the comments and prayers, keep them coming! The Dr. said I am doing as good as can be expected, and that I couldn’t be doing any better.

The babies weigh 2.6 , 2.8 and 2.10 lbs.

My only ongoing issue is the swelling, my feet and legs are terrible…

We go in again in two weeks then every week until they are born, hopefully not soon! I will keep you all updated!

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I went to my 27th week ultrasound yesterday. It was nice, my Dad and Sue came all the way down from Minnesota and took me there. Lilly was so good the whole way there and during the appt.

The Dr. said the babies are doing great. Their heartbeats are really strong and the fluid around them is good. They couldn’t tell me how big they are- next appt they will tell me. They are very active, all of the time.

When they were doing the ultrasound everyone could see how active they were. Baby A-Alyssa (maybe) is at the bottom with her head to my left, baby B and C Emma (maybe) are head down with there bottems directly in the middle of my chest area, hence all the pain. I feel them all the time.

Kerry and I are saying I wonder if they are hurting each other in there, if I can feel this much they must be kicking each other too! Oh and baby C was posing for us she opened her mouth a few times as to say “Hi, I see you” So, they are doing perfect and so am I besides all the pain all over and so over swollen feet.

Its all worth it, I hope they stay in there as long as possible, lots of women tell me I am doing great for 27 weeks, most of them are were on hospital or drs orders 100% bedrest! God is surely blessing the Mann Family!

After the ultrasound we went to see my Aunt Elayne- it was great seeing her.

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