On September 5, 2008 I gave birth to 4 beautiful babies Samantha, Bridgette, Theodore "Teddy" and Madeline. Nine days later on September 14, 2008 Madeline was called to Heaven. So begins my journey of raising my Quadruplets as Triplets. They will always be my Quads!!

Friday, April 25, 2008

8 Weeks with Quads

The Dr. Visit: We had our first Perinatal (High risk pregnancy specialist) visit today. We had an ultrasound they measured the babies and the heart rates. The stats are as follows:

Baby A: Heart rates - 167 beats per minute (bpm), measures 1.76 cm (the size of an 8 week 2 day fetus)

Baby B: Heart rate - 169 bpm, measures 1.69 cm (the size of an 8 week 1 day fetus)

Baby C: Heart rate - 170 bpm, measures 1.77 cm (the size of an 8 week 2 day fetus)

Baby D: Heart rate - 174 bpm, measures 1.34 cm (the size of a 7 week 5 day fetus)

Baby D is smaller so they are going to watch that one a little closer. The Dr. said that since I have had 2 babies all ready that it works in my favor for carrying these guys longer. I asked how early someone with Quads goes on bed rest, generally around 18 weeks, (10 weeks of freedom left), but since I have had 2 babies there is a good chance that most or all of the bed rest time will be at home!! :) Everything looked good today.

How I am feeling: I have been feeling nauseous and very tired. Not hungry at all and have only gained 1 pond according to my home scale. I have also been feeling short of breath, Dr. said that the shortness of breath is completely normal and not to worry, my body is working hard growing 4 babies. I am good spirits, a little less in shock and a little more excited.



Pictures: Here are ultrasound photos from today 4/25/08 at 8 weeks pregnant!!

The four babies

Here is the first look at all 4 together. They are labeled A,B, C, & D





Baby A Measurements


Baby A measures 1.76 cm, you can see baby B & C in the photo too



Baby A Heartrate


Baby A heartrate is 167 bpm



Baby B

Measures 1.69cm

Baby B Heartrate


Baby B heartrate is 169 bpm





Baby C

Measures 1.77 cm



Baby C heartrate


Heartrate is 170 bpm




Baby D

Measures 1.34 cm, you can see baby A in the photo too. Baby D is hiding.


Baby D Heartrate

Heartrate is 174 bpm

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