Quads Being Raised As Triplets

The Dr. Visit: We had our first Perinatal (High risk pregnancy specialist) visit today. We had an ultrasound they measured the babies and the heart rates. The stats are as follows:

Baby A: Heart rates - 167 beats per minute (bpm), measures 1.76 cm (the size of an 8 week 2 day fetus)

Baby B: Heart rate - 169 bpm, measures 1.69 cm (the size of an 8 week 1 day fetus)

Baby C: Heart rate - 170 bpm, measures 1.77 cm (the size of an 8 week 2 day fetus)

Baby D: Heart rate - 174 bpm, measures 1.34 cm (the size of a 7 week 5 day fetus)

Baby D is smaller so they are going to watch that one a little closer. The Dr. said that since I have had 2 babies all ready that it works in my favor for carrying these guys longer. I asked how early someone with Quads goes on bed rest, generally around 18 weeks, (10 weeks of freedom left), but since I have had 2 babies there is a good chance that most or all of the bed rest time will be at home!! :) Everything looked good today.

How I am feeling: I have been feeling nauseous and very tired. Not hungry at all and have only gained 1 pond according to my home scale. I have also been feeling short of breath, Dr. said that the shortness of breath is completely normal and not to worry, my body is working hard growing 4 babies. I am good spirits, a little less in shock and a little more excited.



Pictures: Here are ultrasound photos from today 4/25/08 at 8 weeks pregnant!!

The four babies

Here is the first look at all 4 together. They are labeled A,B, C, & D

The Appointment: So we went in for our ultrasound. We had high numbers on our blood test, the test showed we were still in the range for just 1 but it could be more than 1. So the Dr. was quite and looking for the baby, I was starting to think "Oh my gosh he can't find the baby". The Dr. said " I see 4 sacks" I sad "What??!!" then he said "Let's see if there is somebody in each of the sacks." Then 1 by 1 we saw each baby and each tiny little heart beating. He referred us to a specialist.

How I am feeling: At least now I know why I have been so darn tired. Just exhausted, also feeling queezy, ughh I hate that feeling. Other than that I feel pretty good, not much different than with Olivia (my second baby), I also think I look like I did with my second pregnancy at this point.

The pictures: Here are the ultrasound pictures from 4/17/08 we are 6 weeks and 6 days pregnant in the photos.


Baby 1:
Baby 2