I had an appointment this morning and all three babies continue to do great. My cervix is strong as always and the doc really thinks I can make it to 36-37 weeks. The doc said I didn't need to get my cervix checked anymore and can just do growth ultrasounds every 3-4 weeks. I asked if I could have one more cervix check in 2 weeks just to reassure me and she said that was fine. My blood pressure is looking good. I am now going to start having office visits to monitor everything since I am getting farther along. My belly is measuring at 40 weeks if I was having one baby..no wonder people keep asking me if I am due any day now! I have gained 45 lbs. total!
Baby A (girl): 3 lbs. (55th percentile for a singleton)
Baby B (boy): 2 lbs 5 oz. (25th percentile for a singleton)
Baby C (boy): 2 lbs 6 oz. (28th percentile for a singleton)
I asked if we should be concerned that the girl is so much bigger and the doctor said that we can't compare them and they are all looking healthy.
Your babies are growing rapidly now. This week they weigh about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. Their muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and their heads are getting bigger to accommodate their growing brains – which is busy developing billions of neurons. Every day, about 200 milligrams of calcium is deposited in your baby's skeleton, which is now hardening. With this rapid growth, it's no surprise that your baby's nutritional needs reach their peak during this trimester.
Yeah good to hear the babies are still cooking away!
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