Friday, August 19, 2011

"Hand me the knife!"


Today we had an appointment with Dr. Bruce, our perinatologist (a doctor specializing in unborn babies). I really enjoy our appointments with him - he's a character. He likes to begin appointments by walking into the room and abruptly ordering the nurse to, "hand me the knife!" Of course, perinatologists never use knives to do ultrasounds, so the statement is really very funny after you realize that he's only joking (emphasis on the AFTER part).

Dr. Bruce had fantastic news for us today. Our babies are growing like weeds! Two of the babies are estimated to weigh 3 pounds, 4 ounces, and one of the babies is slightly outpacing the others at 3 pounds, 5 ounces. These weights are EXCELLENT for any baby at this gestational age, and especially for triplets! We're also really happy to hear that their weights are close together - no runts! A higher birth weight will really help the babies do well once they're born, and every little ounce counts.

Overall, Dr. Bruce was happy to be able to give us such encouraging news, and he concluded our appointment in his usual comical fashion by saying, "Congratulations! You're pregnant!!!"

4 comments:

  1. SO exciting! :) We continue to pray for you guys and praise God for every day your sweet little ones stay in the womb and every ounce they put on. Asking for continued health for momma and babies! LOVE the blog - thanks for allowing us all to partner with you in this journey. We will continue to pray as you walk each day by faith - thank you for bearing up under pressure and making God look good as you seek to do life His way. xxx -E&B

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  2. Bruce and Erin - thank you so much for your prayers and support. We love you guys, and really appreciate you. It's a little delayed (sorry), but CONGRATULATIONS!!!! We're so excited for you and can't wait to meet the new little one! -Tom and Shannon

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  3. Tom & I are so happy to hear that Momma and the babies are doing well!

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  4. I am so glad that you have this blog, I was wondering about you all summer and kept texting Alex. I am pretty sure he's glad you have this too. lol!

    Please let me know if there is anything I can do or if there is anything I can bring you!

    Miss ya,
    Yvonne

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