Many people have asked how we came up with the babies' names. So I thought I would take a minute to explain their origins.
The babies names are:
Dorothy Kayden Kite
Bradley Kasen Kite
Kamden Bee Kite
The babies K-name are names that Kip and I came up with. Kayden and Kamden were in my journal from the year 2000 when Kip and I started dated. Yes, I wrote a list of our possible baby names even way back then. They were also accompanied by a lot of signature practice of Katie Kite. Don't laugh we all did it at some point. Kip came up with the name Kasen after much debate over the possible use of the name Jim Bob Kooter (Over my dead body.)
The other names come from family. We thought it was very important for them to know where they came from and to know that they will always have family that loves them. Dorothy was my maternal grandmother's name. She passed away in 2006 and we were very close. I don't know how many times I called her when I was in the grocery store looking for something from one of her recipes. Or the many walks Kloe and I took to her house just to sit around for hours and talk, while she fed Kloe cans of tuna (Kloe loves tuna.) we hope that Kayden gets her great grandmother's kindness and loving spirit.
Bradley comes from Kip. Kip is so excited to have his boys. Don't get me wrong he wasn't upset when we thought they were all girls, but he was elated when he found out that he had boys. Hopefully they will take after their father and be easy going. I also hope they will enjoy hunting and fishing because their dad is so ready for them to get started.
Bee is after Kip's paternal grandfather. Kip is extremely close to his papaw. They talk on the phone at least every other day. They can talk for hours about hunting, fishing, and the Reds. On many occasions they have talked on the phone while watching the Reds game, so that they can review every play and call with each other. I guess my boys better be ready to be baseball fans too. I hope the boys get their papaw's sense of humor.
So there you have it. This is where the babies names come from. I can't wait till they get here so we can see what attributes they have from all of our family members.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Bedrest
On Thursday September 9th, I had a doctors appointment with the high risk doctors at UT Medical Center. The appointment started out well enough. My blood pressure was 108 over 66, which is good for being pregnant with triplets. My weight was good. Then it was time for the ultrasound, my favorite part. I love seeing the babies! We were looking at one of the babies, when all of the sudden I felt strange. I started to get very nauseous. I asked if I could sip water, which didn't help. Then my hearing started to get funny. It was like I had a helmet on or ear muffs. At this point I realized that I was about to pass out. I had to make the technician stop. I sat up and completely lost my vision. I didn't pass out, but was teetering on the edge of it. The technician went and got a doctor, who knew what was going on. The combination of my low blood pressure and the weight of my uterus, wasn't allowing my brain to get enough oxygen. The lesson learned here is that I can't lay flat on my back for any extended period of time.
After all that drama, the rest of the ultrasound went really well. The babies all looked healthy and they were still two boys and girl. We just wanted to have the double check. They are so cute and already are doing such amazing things.
The doctor came in after the ultrasound to go over the results. He said the babies look great. He said my weight looked good and that I didn't need to supplement my diet with ensure or boost, which I am happy of because neither appeal to me. He then decided that I needed to take a glucose text since of the extra mass from the triplets. He also asked about contractions. I told him I was having a few, but not at any measurable rate. This interested him since my cervix measurements had gone from a length of 5cm to 4cm, so he decided he wanted to put me on the contraction monitor, while I did the glucose test.
So we went to the nurses station and I drank this orange drink and had to wait an hour to get my blood drawn. During my hour wait they put me in a recliner with a contraction monitor on my belly. It was cool to watch the numbers move up and down with my contractions. It was a lot more activity than I expected. At the end of the hour the doctor checked my contractions and said I was in preterm labor, which really surprised me. I just thought they were normal braxton-hicks contractions. He told me that I needed to go on modified bedrest and work would be done until after the babies were born. I was in a bit of shock, because I thought I was doing so well. He put me on motrin every 6 hours to stop the contractions.
The glucose test results came the next day. I tested positive for diabetes, which was another bummer. They wanted me to come in for a more in depth test on Monday.
On Monday they checked the babies to make sure that the motrin therapy wasn't effecting them. It wasn't and they were doing very well. Kayden was hiding behind her arms from the ultrasound probe. She finally moved her arms so we could see her face and gave us a big yawn. When they went to check Kamden's heart, the tech just about had a good position when he flipped around and mooned her. So already we know who the clown is going to be.
At this appointment they did a three hour glucose test (my arms are still recovering from all the pokes.) While waiting in between pricks, they hooked me up to the contraction monitor. The doctors seemed pleased with the results from this test. My cervix had also not shortened anymore. They will check the babies and my cervix again in two weeks, so everyone pray the babies stay healthy and happy.
My glucose came back on Wednesday negative for diabetes...WooWhooo! I can continue to eat a normal diet. That is a huge relief.
I will keep you all updated on the babies and bedrest. Just keep us in your prayers and thoughts. It is really all in God's hands and we trust in him.
After all that drama, the rest of the ultrasound went really well. The babies all looked healthy and they were still two boys and girl. We just wanted to have the double check. They are so cute and already are doing such amazing things.
The doctor came in after the ultrasound to go over the results. He said the babies look great. He said my weight looked good and that I didn't need to supplement my diet with ensure or boost, which I am happy of because neither appeal to me. He then decided that I needed to take a glucose text since of the extra mass from the triplets. He also asked about contractions. I told him I was having a few, but not at any measurable rate. This interested him since my cervix measurements had gone from a length of 5cm to 4cm, so he decided he wanted to put me on the contraction monitor, while I did the glucose test.
So we went to the nurses station and I drank this orange drink and had to wait an hour to get my blood drawn. During my hour wait they put me in a recliner with a contraction monitor on my belly. It was cool to watch the numbers move up and down with my contractions. It was a lot more activity than I expected. At the end of the hour the doctor checked my contractions and said I was in preterm labor, which really surprised me. I just thought they were normal braxton-hicks contractions. He told me that I needed to go on modified bedrest and work would be done until after the babies were born. I was in a bit of shock, because I thought I was doing so well. He put me on motrin every 6 hours to stop the contractions.
The glucose test results came the next day. I tested positive for diabetes, which was another bummer. They wanted me to come in for a more in depth test on Monday.
On Monday they checked the babies to make sure that the motrin therapy wasn't effecting them. It wasn't and they were doing very well. Kayden was hiding behind her arms from the ultrasound probe. She finally moved her arms so we could see her face and gave us a big yawn. When they went to check Kamden's heart, the tech just about had a good position when he flipped around and mooned her. So already we know who the clown is going to be.
At this appointment they did a three hour glucose test (my arms are still recovering from all the pokes.) While waiting in between pricks, they hooked me up to the contraction monitor. The doctors seemed pleased with the results from this test. My cervix had also not shortened anymore. They will check the babies and my cervix again in two weeks, so everyone pray the babies stay healthy and happy.
My glucose came back on Wednesday negative for diabetes...WooWhooo! I can continue to eat a normal diet. That is a huge relief.
I will keep you all updated on the babies and bedrest. Just keep us in your prayers and thoughts. It is really all in God's hands and we trust in him.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Nursery
Kip has been working very hard this week on the babies nursery. We picked out paint colors on Monday. We figured turquiose and brown would work for a boy or a girl. Kip taped the room off on Tuesday and started painting on Wednesday. He finished up the touch up and moldings on Thursday. Then he assembled the cribs today Friday. It is very pretty. I am so pleased with our beautiful nursery. I will post more pictures as we add more furniture and accessories to the room.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Joining the Mini Van Clan
Kip and I have officially joined the Mini Van Clan. After looking at all of our options, we decided the best vehicle for us would be a mini van. Although the van does insult Kip's masculinity, he agreed that it will be much easier getting the babies out of a van rather than a third row equip SUV.
We went and looked at both options the mini vans and the third row equip SUVs. Looking at price and features we decided on the KIA Sedona. We were able to get a top of the line van with sun roof, dvd player, heated seats, etc at a very reasonable price. We will be able to pick it up tomorrow or Thursday. I am very excited, but will feel weird driving it without the babies here yet. Such a big car for just me.
We went and looked at both options the mini vans and the third row equip SUVs. Looking at price and features we decided on the KIA Sedona. We were able to get a top of the line van with sun roof, dvd player, heated seats, etc at a very reasonable price. We will be able to pick it up tomorrow or Thursday. I am very excited, but will feel weird driving it without the babies here yet. Such a big car for just me.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Fertility Drugs
Lots of people have asked, "Did you use fertility drugs?" The answer is, yes. I know lots of people don't like to talk about these things, but as a person who went through fertility problems it helped just knowing I wasn't alone. It seemed like my friends were getting pregnant left and right. They would say, "We weren't even trying" or "It happened the first month we tried." Well, for us it didn't.
If you don't know me well, I am the type of person that does my research and tries to be as effective as possible. So from the very beginning, I used ovulation tests and basal body temperature charts. It would have helped if I had a normal cycle, but that didn't happen. Some would be around 47days others upwards of 120+ days. I bought ovulation tests in bulk because I was not going to miss that egg when it dropped. Needless to say, I never once had a normal basal body temperature chart or a positive ovulation test the whole time we were trying on our own. Other strange things started happening too. My hair started falling out and getting super thin. I started getting facial hair and my acne was in full blown attack. So not only was I not getting pregnant but I also felt like I was turning into some kind of monster. Kip just loved this time (sarcasm.)
After a year of trying, I made an apt. with my doctor. I took the body temp charts, my calander of ovulation test results and my cycle information. After some consideration, and blood work to check my hormone levels, I was diagnosed with Polycycstic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS.) This is when my body doesn't produce female hormones that mature and egg to release it. Instead I produce a lot more male hormones, which explained all the strange side effects. The doctor then told me that it would be very hard to get pregnant and that if I wanted to have a baby we needed to start some fertility meds.
I began my first cycle of clomid in March 2010. I took 50mg on days 5-9 of my cycle. On day 24 they checked my progesterone levels. The normal level of a woman, if she ovulated should be between about 10. My levels came back at 0.4. So the first round didn't work. The doctor gave me provera to have a period (because if you don't ovulate you don't get a period.) This round I started in April I took 100mg on days 5-9. This time when I went for blood work on day 24 my progesterone levels were 30. I actually ovulated. Now I just had to wait to see if my egg found a friend to make a baby. On Mother's Day I took a pregnancy test and it was positive. The rest is history.
I feel very blessed that it only took two rounds of fertility drugs. Other women with my disease go through many rounds and usually have to go to other procedures to have babies. God has been very good.
If you don't know me well, I am the type of person that does my research and tries to be as effective as possible. So from the very beginning, I used ovulation tests and basal body temperature charts. It would have helped if I had a normal cycle, but that didn't happen. Some would be around 47days others upwards of 120+ days. I bought ovulation tests in bulk because I was not going to miss that egg when it dropped. Needless to say, I never once had a normal basal body temperature chart or a positive ovulation test the whole time we were trying on our own. Other strange things started happening too. My hair started falling out and getting super thin. I started getting facial hair and my acne was in full blown attack. So not only was I not getting pregnant but I also felt like I was turning into some kind of monster. Kip just loved this time (sarcasm.)
After a year of trying, I made an apt. with my doctor. I took the body temp charts, my calander of ovulation test results and my cycle information. After some consideration, and blood work to check my hormone levels, I was diagnosed with Polycycstic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS.) This is when my body doesn't produce female hormones that mature and egg to release it. Instead I produce a lot more male hormones, which explained all the strange side effects. The doctor then told me that it would be very hard to get pregnant and that if I wanted to have a baby we needed to start some fertility meds.
I began my first cycle of clomid in March 2010. I took 50mg on days 5-9 of my cycle. On day 24 they checked my progesterone levels. The normal level of a woman, if she ovulated should be between about 10. My levels came back at 0.4. So the first round didn't work. The doctor gave me provera to have a period (because if you don't ovulate you don't get a period.) This round I started in April I took 100mg on days 5-9. This time when I went for blood work on day 24 my progesterone levels were 30. I actually ovulated. Now I just had to wait to see if my egg found a friend to make a baby. On Mother's Day I took a pregnancy test and it was positive. The rest is history.
I feel very blessed that it only took two rounds of fertility drugs. Other women with my disease go through many rounds and usually have to go to other procedures to have babies. God has been very good.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Triplets!!!
We found out using a home pregnancy test that we were pregnant on Mother's Day, May 9th. Kip and I were extremely excited because we had be trying for some time. I called my doctor and set up an appointment to confirm the pregnancy on June 6th. At the visit, the exam went well and my samples looked good. Then we were off to ultrasound. We were all set up and the tech said "There we go...and it looks like there are three of them." Kip and I started rolling with laughter. The tech was very interested in our reaction and said, "Well, you are taking this news very well." I explained that we weren't surprised that it was triplets. This is why.....
In July 2009, I went with my family to New Orleans. It was a very fun trip. We saw some gorgeous plantations and visited the city. While in the square, mom and I decided to get our fortunes told. There was a lady set up on the corner reading tarrot cards. Her card table and beach chair with umbrella, made her look very professional. She explained that she could tell you about your past, present or future. I of course chose my future. She gave me the usual information about Kip being my soulmate, us never having to really worry about money, and that we will be very happy. Then she said, "In August you will have some legal issues." This information interested me. I am not the kind of person to get into trouble. She then said that I will start having children in a year and a half. She took my hand and turned it to the outside and said, "You will have three children, right on top of each other."
Now back to the ultrasound. Kip, knowing what the fortune teller had told me, had been teasing me about having triplets since we found out we were pregnant in May. The legal issues in August of 2009 came true, so why not this. Let's just hope the happy, healthy, and fincial security come true too.
Today we went in for our 12 week ultrasound to check on the babies. They did some testing to look for genetic abnormalities. Everything came back great. They are all healthy! They are moving and waving. When they are laying there they put their hands up by their heads. They are all the same exact size and their heartbeats were 160, 161, and 162.
We are very blessed and are looking forward to sharing as many of these moments with all of you! Keep us in your thoughts and prayers because triplet pregnancies are high risk. We are staying very positive and are ready to embark on our journey to being parents.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Anniversary
Tomorrow Kip and I will be celebrating six fantastic years of marriage. We have had many laughs and tears over the ten years we have been together (four years of dating, six years of marriage.) I feel very blessed to be able to have someone like Kip to share my life with. I am sure he feels just as blessed. Even if he did tell Sam, in his speech about dating girls, that sometimes a man just has to lower his standards. I am positive this wasn't in reference to me. I would not be doing my wifely duty, if I let him live it down though.
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