Guest guest Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Layci, I am in tears! Congratulations on your girls!!!!! I hope they get to come home very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Congratulations Layci. I'm so happy for you - all the time in bed was worth it now I'm sure! I hope your little girls are home with you very soon. a 36 SU DD July 10, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Congratulations Layci. I'm so happy for you - all the time in bed was worth it now I'm sure! I hope your little girls are home with you very soon. a 36 SU DD July 10, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Layci!!--- Oh my goodness, this is such wonderful news!! Congratulations on the safe birth of your two beautiful little Valentine miracles....Alee and Alyx. I am also glad to hear you are doing okay. It sounds like it was a little hairy.....but you were in good hands, right? You and your family are so blessed by this. And Saylor must be smiling down.... Be well, and I hope you have some help so you can take it at least a little easy. You have been through so much, and shown such strength through it all. These girls are lucky to have you. Keep us posted. > > Hey guys! > > Just thought I'd let you know that the girlies are here! They made > their appearance via c-section on Monday, February 14, 2005. They're > my Valentine's Day sweethearts! > > Alee Klaire (Baby A) was 4 lbs. and 16 1/4 inches long and was born > at 3:57 p.m. > > Alyx Michele (Baby was 3 lbs. 9 oz. and was 15 3/4 inches long an > born at 3:59 p.m. > > I had been swelling a lot the past week before they were born and my > doctor was watching my blood pressure closely for preeclampsia. > Well, at my regularly scheduled doctor's appointment on Monday > morning, we realized that my blood pressure was too high and that I > even had protein in my urine. She told me to get to the hospital and > that we would be having babies that day or the next, depending on > how my blood pressure was while at the hospital. Once I got there, > my blood pressure became even higher and at 3:00 I was told we were > having the babies at 3:30! I was a nervous wreck! When I got into > the OR, my doctor wanted to take my cerclage out first but one of > the babie's heart rates dropped kind of low so they moved on with > the c-section and took the cerclage out afterwards. It seemed like > it took an eternity to hear the babies cry but they did and it was > the BEST sound in the entire world! Unfortunately, I only got to see > them long enough to kiss them on the head before they took them back > to the NICU to be checked out. Because of the blood pressure, I had > to be put back on the magnesium sulfate so I was totally pissed > about that! I thought I was finished with that stuff! So, since I > was on the mag and was at a high risk of seizure because of the > blood pressure, I didn't get to see my babies until Tuesday night. > My husband and I got to hold them for the first time on Wednesday > and give them their first bath. They are both doing GREAT and > neither one of them had to be on a ventilator because they were > breathing on their own right from the start. They have been gaining > weight and have increased their feedings from 3 cc's to 27 cc's > already today! They even amazed their nurse today when they took a > bottle for the first time today without any problems what so ever! > At this point, they are only in the NICU to get better at eating and > then they'll be home. They tell us it could be as little as a week > or two! I was discharged from the hospital today and let me tell > you, it was VERY hard leaving them there tonight, but I will be > there everyday until they leave and I know that they're in excellent > hands. They are just so cute and I am so blessed to have them. I > will post some pictures over the weekend when I get some free time. > I just wanted to let you all know why I've been gone for the past > few days! Hope everyone is doing well and I'll catch up on the posts > later. > > Oh yeah, and we found out a funny thing during the c- > section...apparently I'm BU, not UD! A heart shaped uterus just for > Valentine's day! Ha! > > Layci > My little angel in Heaven, Saylor Kayte, 12-28-03 > Mommy to twin girls, Alee Klaire and Alyx Michele, 2-14-05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Layci!!--- Oh my goodness, this is such wonderful news!! Congratulations on the safe birth of your two beautiful little Valentine miracles....Alee and Alyx. I am also glad to hear you are doing okay. It sounds like it was a little hairy.....but you were in good hands, right? You and your family are so blessed by this. And Saylor must be smiling down.... Be well, and I hope you have some help so you can take it at least a little easy. You have been through so much, and shown such strength through it all. These girls are lucky to have you. Keep us posted. > > Hey guys! > > Just thought I'd let you know that the girlies are here! They made > their appearance via c-section on Monday, February 14, 2005. They're > my Valentine's Day sweethearts! > > Alee Klaire (Baby A) was 4 lbs. and 16 1/4 inches long and was born > at 3:57 p.m. > > Alyx Michele (Baby was 3 lbs. 9 oz. and was 15 3/4 inches long an > born at 3:59 p.m. > > I had been swelling a lot the past week before they were born and my > doctor was watching my blood pressure closely for preeclampsia. > Well, at my regularly scheduled doctor's appointment on Monday > morning, we realized that my blood pressure was too high and that I > even had protein in my urine. She told me to get to the hospital and > that we would be having babies that day or the next, depending on > how my blood pressure was while at the hospital. Once I got there, > my blood pressure became even higher and at 3:00 I was told we were > having the babies at 3:30! I was a nervous wreck! When I got into > the OR, my doctor wanted to take my cerclage out first but one of > the babie's heart rates dropped kind of low so they moved on with > the c-section and took the cerclage out afterwards. It seemed like > it took an eternity to hear the babies cry but they did and it was > the BEST sound in the entire world! Unfortunately, I only got to see > them long enough to kiss them on the head before they took them back > to the NICU to be checked out. Because of the blood pressure, I had > to be put back on the magnesium sulfate so I was totally pissed > about that! I thought I was finished with that stuff! So, since I > was on the mag and was at a high risk of seizure because of the > blood pressure, I didn't get to see my babies until Tuesday night. > My husband and I got to hold them for the first time on Wednesday > and give them their first bath. They are both doing GREAT and > neither one of them had to be on a ventilator because they were > breathing on their own right from the start. They have been gaining > weight and have increased their feedings from 3 cc's to 27 cc's > already today! They even amazed their nurse today when they took a > bottle for the first time today without any problems what so ever! > At this point, they are only in the NICU to get better at eating and > then they'll be home. They tell us it could be as little as a week > or two! I was discharged from the hospital today and let me tell > you, it was VERY hard leaving them there tonight, but I will be > there everyday until they leave and I know that they're in excellent > hands. They are just so cute and I am so blessed to have them. I > will post some pictures over the weekend when I get some free time. > I just wanted to let you all know why I've been gone for the past > few days! Hope everyone is doing well and I'll catch up on the posts > later. > > Oh yeah, and we found out a funny thing during the c- > section...apparently I'm BU, not UD! A heart shaped uterus just for > Valentine's day! Ha! > > Layci > My little angel in Heaven, Saylor Kayte, 12-28-03 > Mommy to twin girls, Alee Klaire and Alyx Michele, 2-14-05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Layci!!--- Oh my goodness, this is such wonderful news!! Congratulations on the safe birth of your two beautiful little Valentine miracles....Alee and Alyx. I am also glad to hear you are doing okay. It sounds like it was a little hairy.....but you were in good hands, right? You and your family are so blessed by this. And Saylor must be smiling down.... Be well, and I hope you have some help so you can take it at least a little easy. You have been through so much, and shown such strength through it all. These girls are lucky to have you. Keep us posted. > > Hey guys! > > Just thought I'd let you know that the girlies are here! They made > their appearance via c-section on Monday, February 14, 2005. They're > my Valentine's Day sweethearts! > > Alee Klaire (Baby A) was 4 lbs. and 16 1/4 inches long and was born > at 3:57 p.m. > > Alyx Michele (Baby was 3 lbs. 9 oz. and was 15 3/4 inches long an > born at 3:59 p.m. > > I had been swelling a lot the past week before they were born and my > doctor was watching my blood pressure closely for preeclampsia. > Well, at my regularly scheduled doctor's appointment on Monday > morning, we realized that my blood pressure was too high and that I > even had protein in my urine. She told me to get to the hospital and > that we would be having babies that day or the next, depending on > how my blood pressure was while at the hospital. Once I got there, > my blood pressure became even higher and at 3:00 I was told we were > having the babies at 3:30! I was a nervous wreck! When I got into > the OR, my doctor wanted to take my cerclage out first but one of > the babie's heart rates dropped kind of low so they moved on with > the c-section and took the cerclage out afterwards. It seemed like > it took an eternity to hear the babies cry but they did and it was > the BEST sound in the entire world! Unfortunately, I only got to see > them long enough to kiss them on the head before they took them back > to the NICU to be checked out. Because of the blood pressure, I had > to be put back on the magnesium sulfate so I was totally pissed > about that! I thought I was finished with that stuff! So, since I > was on the mag and was at a high risk of seizure because of the > blood pressure, I didn't get to see my babies until Tuesday night. > My husband and I got to hold them for the first time on Wednesday > and give them their first bath. They are both doing GREAT and > neither one of them had to be on a ventilator because they were > breathing on their own right from the start. They have been gaining > weight and have increased their feedings from 3 cc's to 27 cc's > already today! They even amazed their nurse today when they took a > bottle for the first time today without any problems what so ever! > At this point, they are only in the NICU to get better at eating and > then they'll be home. They tell us it could be as little as a week > or two! I was discharged from the hospital today and let me tell > you, it was VERY hard leaving them there tonight, but I will be > there everyday until they leave and I know that they're in excellent > hands. They are just so cute and I am so blessed to have them. I > will post some pictures over the weekend when I get some free time. > I just wanted to let you all know why I've been gone for the past > few days! Hope everyone is doing well and I'll catch up on the posts > later. > > Oh yeah, and we found out a funny thing during the c- > section...apparently I'm BU, not UD! A heart shaped uterus just for > Valentine's day! Ha! > > Layci > My little angel in Heaven, Saylor Kayte, 12-28-03 > Mommy to twin girls, Alee Klaire and Alyx Michele, 2-14-05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Oh, and regarding your BU---wow--talk about how commonly misdiagnosed we all are----whoa!! > > Hey guys! > > Just thought I'd let you know that the girlies are here! They made > their appearance via c-section on Monday, February 14, 2005. They're > my Valentine's Day sweethearts! > > Alee Klaire (Baby A) was 4 lbs. and 16 1/4 inches long and was born > at 3:57 p.m. > > Alyx Michele (Baby was 3 lbs. 9 oz. and was 15 3/4 inches long an > born at 3:59 p.m. > > I had been swelling a lot the past week before they were born and my > doctor was watching my blood pressure closely for preeclampsia. > Well, at my regularly scheduled doctor's appointment on Monday > morning, we realized that my blood pressure was too high and that I > even had protein in my urine. She told me to get to the hospital and > that we would be having babies that day or the next, depending on > how my blood pressure was while at the hospital. Once I got there, > my blood pressure became even higher and at 3:00 I was told we were > having the babies at 3:30! I was a nervous wreck! When I got into > the OR, my doctor wanted to take my cerclage out first but one of > the babie's heart rates dropped kind of low so they moved on with > the c-section and took the cerclage out afterwards. It seemed like > it took an eternity to hear the babies cry but they did and it was > the BEST sound in the entire world! Unfortunately, I only got to see > them long enough to kiss them on the head before they took them back > to the NICU to be checked out. Because of the blood pressure, I had > to be put back on the magnesium sulfate so I was totally pissed > about that! I thought I was finished with that stuff! So, since I > was on the mag and was at a high risk of seizure because of the > blood pressure, I didn't get to see my babies until Tuesday night. > My husband and I got to hold them for the first time on Wednesday > and give them their first bath. They are both doing GREAT and > neither one of them had to be on a ventilator because they were > breathing on their own right from the start. They have been gaining > weight and have increased their feedings from 3 cc's to 27 cc's > already today! They even amazed their nurse today when they took a > bottle for the first time today without any problems what so ever! > At this point, they are only in the NICU to get better at eating and > then they'll be home. They tell us it could be as little as a week > or two! I was discharged from the hospital today and let me tell > you, it was VERY hard leaving them there tonight, but I will be > there everyday until they leave and I know that they're in excellent > hands. They are just so cute and I am so blessed to have them. I > will post some pictures over the weekend when I get some free time. > I just wanted to let you all know why I've been gone for the past > few days! Hope everyone is doing well and I'll catch up on the posts > later. > > Oh yeah, and we found out a funny thing during the c- > section...apparently I'm BU, not UD! A heart shaped uterus just for > Valentine's day! Ha! > > Layci > My little angel in Heaven, Saylor Kayte, 12-28-03 > Mommy to twin girls, Alee Klaire and Alyx Michele, 2-14-05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Oh, and regarding your BU---wow--talk about how commonly misdiagnosed we all are----whoa!! > > Hey guys! > > Just thought I'd let you know that the girlies are here! They made > their appearance via c-section on Monday, February 14, 2005. They're > my Valentine's Day sweethearts! > > Alee Klaire (Baby A) was 4 lbs. and 16 1/4 inches long and was born > at 3:57 p.m. > > Alyx Michele (Baby was 3 lbs. 9 oz. and was 15 3/4 inches long an > born at 3:59 p.m. > > I had been swelling a lot the past week before they were born and my > doctor was watching my blood pressure closely for preeclampsia. > Well, at my regularly scheduled doctor's appointment on Monday > morning, we realized that my blood pressure was too high and that I > even had protein in my urine. She told me to get to the hospital and > that we would be having babies that day or the next, depending on > how my blood pressure was while at the hospital. Once I got there, > my blood pressure became even higher and at 3:00 I was told we were > having the babies at 3:30! I was a nervous wreck! When I got into > the OR, my doctor wanted to take my cerclage out first but one of > the babie's heart rates dropped kind of low so they moved on with > the c-section and took the cerclage out afterwards. It seemed like > it took an eternity to hear the babies cry but they did and it was > the BEST sound in the entire world! Unfortunately, I only got to see > them long enough to kiss them on the head before they took them back > to the NICU to be checked out. Because of the blood pressure, I had > to be put back on the magnesium sulfate so I was totally pissed > about that! I thought I was finished with that stuff! So, since I > was on the mag and was at a high risk of seizure because of the > blood pressure, I didn't get to see my babies until Tuesday night. > My husband and I got to hold them for the first time on Wednesday > and give them their first bath. They are both doing GREAT and > neither one of them had to be on a ventilator because they were > breathing on their own right from the start. They have been gaining > weight and have increased their feedings from 3 cc's to 27 cc's > already today! They even amazed their nurse today when they took a > bottle for the first time today without any problems what so ever! > At this point, they are only in the NICU to get better at eating and > then they'll be home. They tell us it could be as little as a week > or two! I was discharged from the hospital today and let me tell > you, it was VERY hard leaving them there tonight, but I will be > there everyday until they leave and I know that they're in excellent > hands. They are just so cute and I am so blessed to have them. I > will post some pictures over the weekend when I get some free time. > I just wanted to let you all know why I've been gone for the past > few days! Hope everyone is doing well and I'll catch up on the posts > later. > > Oh yeah, and we found out a funny thing during the c- > section...apparently I'm BU, not UD! A heart shaped uterus just for > Valentine's day! Ha! > > Layci > My little angel in Heaven, Saylor Kayte, 12-28-03 > Mommy to twin girls, Alee Klaire and Alyx Michele, 2-14-05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Layci!!! Congratulations! Oh, that is great news they're doing so well. I was just thinking about you yesterday and wondering if they'd made their appearance. I hope you hang in there while you have to wait for them to come home. That's interesting news about you being BU, too. Congratulations again! Jasmine SU, resected 7/29/04 currently 10w2d pregnant 1 m/c, 17 weeks, 2/12/04 1 m/c, 4w4d, 11/7/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Layci, Congratulations on your double bundle. Hope they're out of the hospital soon. I can't believe they're " all done " already! Beth SU resected x 2 Teddy 12/3/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Layci, Congratulations on your double bundle. Hope they're out of the hospital soon. I can't believe they're " all done " already! Beth SU resected x 2 Teddy 12/3/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 CONGRATULATIONS LAYCI!!!!! You did great Momma, making it so far! I'm glad they are OK Give a holler if you need any advice, I'm just full of it these days :) hugs Mikki http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/n/nathanryan/ <- updated 02/15! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 CONGRATULATIONS LAYCI!!!!! You did great Momma, making it so far! I'm glad they are OK Give a holler if you need any advice, I'm just full of it these days :) hugs Mikki http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/n/nathanryan/ <- updated 02/15! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 CONGRATULATIONS LAYCI!!!!! You did great Momma, making it so far! I'm glad they are OK Give a holler if you need any advice, I'm just full of it these days :) hugs Mikki http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/n/nathanryan/ <- updated 02/15! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Congratulations Layci! Fantastic news. I hope all is going well and the babies will be home with you soon. Cheers! Sylvana > > Hey guys! > > Just thought I'd let you know that the girlies are here! They made > their appearance via c-section on Monday, February 14, 2005. They're > my Valentine's Day sweethearts! > > Alee Klaire (Baby A) was 4 lbs. and 16 1/4 inches long and was born > at 3:57 p.m. > > Alyx Michele (Baby was 3 lbs. 9 oz. and was 15 3/4 inches long an > born at 3:59 p.m. > > I had been swelling a lot the past week before they were born and my > doctor was watching my blood pressure closely for preeclampsia. > Well, at my regularly scheduled doctor's appointment on Monday > morning, we realized that my blood pressure was too high and that I > even had protein in my urine. She told me to get to the hospital and > that we would be having babies that day or the next, depending on > how my blood pressure was while at the hospital. Once I got there, > my blood pressure became even higher and at 3:00 I was told we were > having the babies at 3:30! I was a nervous wreck! When I got into > the OR, my doctor wanted to take my cerclage out first but one of > the babie's heart rates dropped kind of low so they moved on with > the c-section and took the cerclage out afterwards. It seemed like > it took an eternity to hear the babies cry but they did and it was > the BEST sound in the entire world! Unfortunately, I only got to see > them long enough to kiss them on the head before they took them back > to the NICU to be checked out. Because of the blood pressure, I had > to be put back on the magnesium sulfate so I was totally pissed > about that! I thought I was finished with that stuff! So, since I > was on the mag and was at a high risk of seizure because of the > blood pressure, I didn't get to see my babies until Tuesday night. > My husband and I got to hold them for the first time on Wednesday > and give them their first bath. They are both doing GREAT and > neither one of them had to be on a ventilator because they were > breathing on their own right from the start. They have been gaining > weight and have increased their feedings from 3 cc's to 27 cc's > already today! They even amazed their nurse today when they took a > bottle for the first time today without any problems what so ever! > At this point, they are only in the NICU to get better at eating and > then they'll be home. They tell us it could be as little as a week > or two! I was discharged from the hospital today and let me tell > you, it was VERY hard leaving them there tonight, but I will be > there everyday until they leave and I know that they're in excellent > hands. They are just so cute and I am so blessed to have them. I > will post some pictures over the weekend when I get some free time. > I just wanted to let you all know why I've been gone for the past > few days! Hope everyone is doing well and I'll catch up on the posts > later. > > Oh yeah, and we found out a funny thing during the c- > section...apparently I'm BU, not UD! A heart shaped uterus just for > Valentine's day! Ha! > > Layci > My little angel in Heaven, Saylor Kayte, 12-28-03 > Mommy to twin girls, Alee Klaire and Alyx Michele, 2-14-05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Congratulations Layci! Fantastic news. I hope all is going well and the babies will be home with you soon. Cheers! Sylvana > > Hey guys! > > Just thought I'd let you know that the girlies are here! They made > their appearance via c-section on Monday, February 14, 2005. They're > my Valentine's Day sweethearts! > > Alee Klaire (Baby A) was 4 lbs. and 16 1/4 inches long and was born > at 3:57 p.m. > > Alyx Michele (Baby was 3 lbs. 9 oz. and was 15 3/4 inches long an > born at 3:59 p.m. > > I had been swelling a lot the past week before they were born and my > doctor was watching my blood pressure closely for preeclampsia. > Well, at my regularly scheduled doctor's appointment on Monday > morning, we realized that my blood pressure was too high and that I > even had protein in my urine. She told me to get to the hospital and > that we would be having babies that day or the next, depending on > how my blood pressure was while at the hospital. Once I got there, > my blood pressure became even higher and at 3:00 I was told we were > having the babies at 3:30! I was a nervous wreck! When I got into > the OR, my doctor wanted to take my cerclage out first but one of > the babie's heart rates dropped kind of low so they moved on with > the c-section and took the cerclage out afterwards. It seemed like > it took an eternity to hear the babies cry but they did and it was > the BEST sound in the entire world! Unfortunately, I only got to see > them long enough to kiss them on the head before they took them back > to the NICU to be checked out. Because of the blood pressure, I had > to be put back on the magnesium sulfate so I was totally pissed > about that! I thought I was finished with that stuff! So, since I > was on the mag and was at a high risk of seizure because of the > blood pressure, I didn't get to see my babies until Tuesday night. > My husband and I got to hold them for the first time on Wednesday > and give them their first bath. They are both doing GREAT and > neither one of them had to be on a ventilator because they were > breathing on their own right from the start. They have been gaining > weight and have increased their feedings from 3 cc's to 27 cc's > already today! They even amazed their nurse today when they took a > bottle for the first time today without any problems what so ever! > At this point, they are only in the NICU to get better at eating and > then they'll be home. They tell us it could be as little as a week > or two! I was discharged from the hospital today and let me tell > you, it was VERY hard leaving them there tonight, but I will be > there everyday until they leave and I know that they're in excellent > hands. They are just so cute and I am so blessed to have them. I > will post some pictures over the weekend when I get some free time. > I just wanted to let you all know why I've been gone for the past > few days! Hope everyone is doing well and I'll catch up on the posts > later. > > Oh yeah, and we found out a funny thing during the c- > section...apparently I'm BU, not UD! A heart shaped uterus just for > Valentine's day! Ha! > > Layci > My little angel in Heaven, Saylor Kayte, 12-28-03 > Mommy to twin girls, Alee Klaire and Alyx Michele, 2-14-05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Hi Layci, Thats fantastic news glad that your babies arrived safe and sound. Please let as no when you go home and we are all here to help if you need any advice. Talk to everyone soon Mother to wonderful baby girl Stella Jade 07/10/04 UU > > Hey guys! > > Just thought I'd let you know that the girlies are here! They made > their appearance via c-section on Monday, February 14, 2005. They're > my Valentine's Day sweethearts! > > Alee Klaire (Baby A) was 4 lbs. and 16 1/4 inches long and was born > at 3:57 p.m. > > Alyx Michele (Baby was 3 lbs. 9 oz. and was 15 3/4 inches long an > born at 3:59 p.m. > > I had been swelling a lot the past week before they were born and my > doctor was watching my blood pressure closely for preeclampsia. > Well, at my regularly scheduled doctor's appointment on Monday > morning, we realized that my blood pressure was too high and that I > even had protein in my urine. She told me to get to the hospital and > that we would be having babies that day or the next, depending on > how my blood pressure was while at the hospital. Once I got there, > my blood pressure became even higher and at 3:00 I was told we were > having the babies at 3:30! I was a nervous wreck! When I got into > the OR, my doctor wanted to take my cerclage out first but one of > the babie's heart rates dropped kind of low so they moved on with > the c-section and took the cerclage out afterwards. It seemed like > it took an eternity to hear the babies cry but they did and it was > the BEST sound in the entire world! Unfortunately, I only got to see > them long enough to kiss them on the head before they took them back > to the NICU to be checked out. Because of the blood pressure, I had > to be put back on the magnesium sulfate so I was totally pissed > about that! I thought I was finished with that stuff! So, since I > was on the mag and was at a high risk of seizure because of the > blood pressure, I didn't get to see my babies until Tuesday night. > My husband and I got to hold them for the first time on Wednesday > and give them their first bath. They are both doing GREAT and > neither one of them had to be on a ventilator because they were > breathing on their own right from the start. They have been gaining > weight and have increased their feedings from 3 cc's to 27 cc's > already today! They even amazed their nurse today when they took a > bottle for the first time today without any problems what so ever! > At this point, they are only in the NICU to get better at eating and > then they'll be home. They tell us it could be as little as a week > or two! I was discharged from the hospital today and let me tell > you, it was VERY hard leaving them there tonight, but I will be > there everyday until they leave and I know that they're in excellent > hands. They are just so cute and I am so blessed to have them. I > will post some pictures over the weekend when I get some free time. > I just wanted to let you all know why I've been gone for the past > few days! Hope everyone is doing well and I'll catch up on the posts > later. > > Oh yeah, and we found out a funny thing during the c- > section...apparently I'm BU, not UD! A heart shaped uterus just for > Valentine's day! Ha! > > Layci > My little angel in Heaven, Saylor Kayte, 12-28-03 > Mommy to twin girls, Alee Klaire and Alyx Michele, 2-14-05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Hi Layci, Thats fantastic news glad that your babies arrived safe and sound. Please let as no when you go home and we are all here to help if you need any advice. Talk to everyone soon Mother to wonderful baby girl Stella Jade 07/10/04 UU > > Hey guys! > > Just thought I'd let you know that the girlies are here! They made > their appearance via c-section on Monday, February 14, 2005. They're > my Valentine's Day sweethearts! > > Alee Klaire (Baby A) was 4 lbs. and 16 1/4 inches long and was born > at 3:57 p.m. > > Alyx Michele (Baby was 3 lbs. 9 oz. and was 15 3/4 inches long an > born at 3:59 p.m. > > I had been swelling a lot the past week before they were born and my > doctor was watching my blood pressure closely for preeclampsia. > Well, at my regularly scheduled doctor's appointment on Monday > morning, we realized that my blood pressure was too high and that I > even had protein in my urine. She told me to get to the hospital and > that we would be having babies that day or the next, depending on > how my blood pressure was while at the hospital. Once I got there, > my blood pressure became even higher and at 3:00 I was told we were > having the babies at 3:30! I was a nervous wreck! When I got into > the OR, my doctor wanted to take my cerclage out first but one of > the babie's heart rates dropped kind of low so they moved on with > the c-section and took the cerclage out afterwards. It seemed like > it took an eternity to hear the babies cry but they did and it was > the BEST sound in the entire world! Unfortunately, I only got to see > them long enough to kiss them on the head before they took them back > to the NICU to be checked out. Because of the blood pressure, I had > to be put back on the magnesium sulfate so I was totally pissed > about that! I thought I was finished with that stuff! So, since I > was on the mag and was at a high risk of seizure because of the > blood pressure, I didn't get to see my babies until Tuesday night. > My husband and I got to hold them for the first time on Wednesday > and give them their first bath. They are both doing GREAT and > neither one of them had to be on a ventilator because they were > breathing on their own right from the start. They have been gaining > weight and have increased their feedings from 3 cc's to 27 cc's > already today! They even amazed their nurse today when they took a > bottle for the first time today without any problems what so ever! > At this point, they are only in the NICU to get better at eating and > then they'll be home. They tell us it could be as little as a week > or two! I was discharged from the hospital today and let me tell > you, it was VERY hard leaving them there tonight, but I will be > there everyday until they leave and I know that they're in excellent > hands. They are just so cute and I am so blessed to have them. I > will post some pictures over the weekend when I get some free time. > I just wanted to let you all know why I've been gone for the past > few days! Hope everyone is doing well and I'll catch up on the posts > later. > > Oh yeah, and we found out a funny thing during the c- > section...apparently I'm BU, not UD! A heart shaped uterus just for > Valentine's day! Ha! > > Layci > My little angel in Heaven, Saylor Kayte, 12-28-03 > Mommy to twin girls, Alee Klaire and Alyx Michele, 2-14-05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 CONGRATS LAYCI What wonderful news, it almost made me cry! you have been through so much and have finally got to hold your two babies in your arms. We KNEW you could do it!! WELL DONE & ENJOY MOTHERHOOD. Let us know how you are feeling? and i would love to know how your c- section went and if it was bad/sore I am going to have a planned section and VERY SCARED. Well done again & congrats. Hugs & luvs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 CONGRATS LAYCI What wonderful news, it almost made me cry! you have been through so much and have finally got to hold your two babies in your arms. We KNEW you could do it!! WELL DONE & ENJOY MOTHERHOOD. Let us know how you are feeling? and i would love to know how your c- section went and if it was bad/sore I am going to have a planned section and VERY SCARED. Well done again & congrats. Hugs & luvs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Layci -- Congratulations! You've been such an inspiration to us and now you've got your beautiful daughters to hold! What good news! Congratulations to you and your DH!!! , SU (resected 12/04), 2 m/c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Layci -- Congratulations! You've been such an inspiration to us and now you've got your beautiful daughters to hold! What good news! Congratulations to you and your DH!!! , SU (resected 12/04), 2 m/c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Layci -- Congratulations! You've been such an inspiration to us and now you've got your beautiful daughters to hold! What good news! Congratulations to you and your DH!!! , SU (resected 12/04), 2 m/c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Layci - Huge congrats to you and your family. You are definitely an inspiration to others. You did a great job, Mama!! Enjoy your little ones - I'm sure they'll be home before you know it. And how interesting for them to now say you are BU... Diane PCOS, SU Rected 25w3d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Hi Layci! Congratulations!!! It's such a great news! I want to wish you all the luck with your beautiful daughters!! I cannot imagine a better valentine gift than two healthy babies!!! Good luck and I hope to read something (when you'll be able) about how they are doing... Tessa, 25 UD (altough..?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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