A House Divided

The verdict is in and we are expecting two boys and girl!  We are very excited to say the least.  For those of you that are wondering, yes we have a few names in mind, but they likely will not be revealed until the babies make their appearance.

With two boys and two girls growing up in the Kamp household we know we are going to be busy, busy and might be lucky to have Sunday nights be a family night, not spent on a field or court.  :)
We are positive there are many amazing experiences ahead of us.

Here is the best picture from our last appointment.  You are able to see all three of their heads together.

Since I last posted about the babies we have seen the Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) doc and our OB.  Both were very pleased with how the babies and myself are doing.  My OB did tell me I was 15 weeks this past Tuesday when I thought I was 16.  However, the babies are measuring 16 weeks.  She was also quick to tell us that this would not continue to be the trend for too much longer.  They will no longer try to measure the babies from crown to rump, but will instead check head circumference, femur length etc. to monitor their growth.  The babies are approximately 5 oz.  At this point mommy, daddy and the doctors are very happy with how things are going.

On a side note, I know it can be overwhelming when either Michael or I tell people we are expecting triplets.  But does the first thing out of peoples mouth need to be are they 'natural' or the best yet, 'are they artificial'?  No they are not artificial humans and yes, they are very natural.  To answer your question, yes we needed some assistance getting pregnant, which put us at a higher risk of conceiving multiples.  Thank you for asking!  The other side of this is when I was conversing with a complete stranger, the triplets came up and he asked my first name so he can keep our family in his prayers.  I've had a couple of these similar experiences and they just about bring tears to my eyes.

Our little monkey,  Taylor, continues to be full of life.  It was close to 60 degrees today in Indy so Taylor and I went on a walk to the park and then came home to blow bubbles in the back yard.  Who would think we would be doing these outside activities on Jan. 6??  We both enjoyed every minute of the fresh air and look forward to the next break we get from Old Man Winter.  Taylor has also had me cracking up the past two times I've put her down.  Michael and I rotate putting her down every other night.  She got a couple new books for Christmas that have bananas in them and there is one that when she sees the banana she automatically starts signing for 'more'.  I think since we just had dinner and are trying to relax before bed is what makes it funny to me.  If she thinks she needs a banana before bed she truly is our monkey.  In the past couple days I've been talking to her more about the babies in mommy's belly.  So now when she is asked, 'What is in mommy's belly?' she'll answer, "baby."  Little does she know there are three, but I'm not sure we'll be able to get that across to her in the next five months.  :0)

All for now from the Kamp Ground and I'll be sure to post updates as we get them.  Take care and do something nice for yourself.

XOXO