18 Weeks with Quads

(July 3, 2008)

The Dr. Visit: Well today was a quick visit. I went in for an ultrasound to measure cervix length. My cervix is at 3.5 and when pushed has some give and goes down to 2.5. The Dr. said this is normal for someone at 28 weeks and my body thinks I am at 28 weeks. She was hoping it would be longer but not concerned. She said I am right where I should be for someone pregnant with quads. Just looks like I will be going in weekly to have it measured now. Dr. wants me to get to at least 28 weeks (only 10 weeks away) but said it will be great to make it to my goal of 32 weeks!! Please keep praying for October 10th!!!

The Ultrasound Tech quickly glanced at the babies all are well and kicking. I did not get any pictures of them today. And no heart rates. :(

I get to go back next week, July 11, 2008,for a quick Ultrasound, and my next big ultrasound/appointment will be on July 18th at 20 weeks. So the next time I will update will be after that appointment.

How I am feeling: I have still been feeling good. I did end up in the hospital last Thursday (June 26th 2008), I was having too many contractions, they were stopped with a shot of Turbutalene and I was sent home with some pills to stop contractions if needed. I haven't had to use them. I think I should not have went out looking at Garage sales on Thursday.

The Doctor put me on some more restrictions. My take it easy has turned into not going anywhere that I have to be on my feet. So with a 2 year old that is pretty much house arrest, because if I go anywhere I have to chase her. I can go out to eat though. No bed rest yet but I am close to it.

Pictures: No Ultrasound photos this week just a couple of my giant belly at 18 weeks pregnant!!