What's in a name?

It has been a hectic couple of weeks with finishing up things at work and preparing for the holidays.  Last Tuesday I ended up visiting the doctor because of some serious tightness in my tummy.  The doctor informed me that is what is going to happen when I am on my feet too much.  Lesson learned. I was really surprised at how soon the doctor wanted me off my feet but as the time has gotten near, I am fully aware of why that is.

Christmas was awesome and I was very happy to spend it with family.  I have also felt myself relaxing and unwinding for the first time this whole pregnancy.  Being off of my feet has made a tremendous difference with how I feel.

I had my 19 week appointment today.  Everything is looking good.  Babies have great heart rates and it is still appearing there are two boys and a girl.  The doctor received the report from my UAB anatomy scan.  She said according to the report everything looks good, which is what they told me.   I asked about to what extent I am having to be off of my feet.  She said that it would be ok to take little bit to school and pick him up, but she wants me off of my feet, with my feet up, for six continuous hours a day. If I need to do a quick errand before or after that time, it would be ok, but outside of that I'm  not supposed to do much.  No grocery shopping on my own, no house work, etc. Lucky for me I have an amazing husband who does everything and then some.

I've enjoyed the down time this week, but I know from experience, that four walls get very small, very fast.  Hoping to catch up on reading and planning and figuring out how to be better organized.

And the question of the century....have we thought about names.  Yes, yes, and yes.  Do we have them set in stone....no. For the girl we are pretty sure her name will be Caroline Elizabeth. One boy will be Gabriel Elliot and will be called Gabe.  The third little boy...not one hundred percent sure but are leaning towards Austin Thomas.  Each name has family and sentimental meaning.

That is all I know for now.  We go back next week to the OB and the following week will be my follow up anatomy scan at UAB.  After that I will see my OB weekly until D-Day!! Keep us in your prayers that these babies will bake as long as possible!!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!