28 weeks: Ode to my belly button

We had another doctor appointment this week. It turns out that I lost 5lbs (not good), which isn't a huge surprise being as though I had trouble eating for a good week or so. Even once I was feeling better it takes time to rebuild the stamina to eat as much as I need to each day. I guess I am again in training like people in those competitive eating contests - who knows...maybe I will start a tofu hot dog eating contest :)

In response to my weight loss the doctor suggested that I sit down with a tub of ice cream and 'go at it'. While this seems like a suggestion most would be thrilled about, all that sugar makes the kids go crazy and I am left with a gymnastics competition in my belly for a good hour or so after this consumption - but hey at least we know everyone is doing well by their activity level. We also got an extra (unplanned) ultrasound to make sure everyone was ok - and they were. I'm not sure if it was because this ultrasound was squeezed into the daily schedule or if the tech was having a terrible day, but wow - she was not able to handle the chaos that is my belly very well. She even had to call in another tech to identify which baby was Beta vs. Gamma even though Brant and I were very clear. As challenged as the tech was, at least we got to verify that everyone is doing well.

Starting week 30 (5/12), I will begin going to the doctor every week. At each appointment I will have a non-stress test, a biophysical ultrasound and a doctor visit. I guess this means we are getting close. While I maintain my goal of just getting to June (we can adjust this goal once we get that far) my doctor suggested I schedule appointments out until the end of June which is when I would be 36 weeks. So he continues with his goal for me of 36 weeks. Keep in mind the average gestation for triplets is 32 weeks, but of course Brant and I have no interest in nearly meeting the average goal, we wish to smash it. On 6/2, I will be 33 weeks and while the longer they keep growing the better, I will be thankful just getting to June and for every week thereafter.

On a crafting note, I have completed two of the three blankets that I am making - I will post a picture once I am done with all three. This is about all I can do each day, eat, rest and attempt to craft - needless to say crafting has fallen a bit behind schedule but I WILL finish all three blankets!

sometimes boredom sets in and my mind begins to wonder - this is one of those times
ode to my belly button:

I have never seen inside of you so well before
yet I can no longer see below you
and I wonder what prompted you to transform in this manner

you used to be an innie, round, cute, and firm
but now you are more of an outie, oval shaped and look a bit like a caldera

will you go back to an innie? or will you stay as an outie?
only time will tell
for now, I think the kids enjoy treating you as a 'target' while practicing soccer
and as my days grow less active, I admit I do enjoy the surprise of how you transform as the day progresses
eventually, you will have to make up your mind as to your final state
but for now, as with all part of my belly, enjoy your freedom and flexibility
we will take up this debate again in a couple months.