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Twin Birth Story: Evelyn and Claire.

Feb 21, 2010 12:54

Evelyn Rose I. (5lb 8oz) and Claire Elizabeth I. (4lbs 10 oz) were born by emergency cesarean at 12:01 and 12:03am on Friday, February 19th.

37 weeks 2 days pregnant with twins. I'd had a mostly-flawless pregnancy, until the start of the 37th week.
( First Cut : The Birth Story )

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Comments 17

estherchaya February 21 2010, 22:19:56 UTC

I'm so sorry things went South so quickly - but so glad that things have turned out just fine. Congratulations on making it past 37 weeks with twins - you did great!

These first few weeks aren't going to be the easiest ones of your life - but it *does* get easier quickly. Don't stress too much about the formula - you have to do what's best for the babies, and you will be able to breastfeed if that's what you want to do. I breastfed my triplets for 14 months, despite being told by many people that it wouldn't be possible.

survivinglove February 21 2010, 23:35:09 UTC

SO CUTE! The nicu picture with Evelyn..it looks like she is assessing your mother:) hehe. Claire is just a cutie!

Congrats and thanks so much for sharing your birth story and pics:)

I'm sorry that it wasn't the natural birth that you had hoped for...give yourself time to grieve for that loss. Whats most important is that *YOU* are getting better and the babies are beautiful and healthy! Being a tough cookie seems to have served you very well! Most peeps I know would ahve been a mess with even the littlest hiccup in their "plan". Good for you!

Can't wait to hear more when you are rested and comfortably settled back at home.

nilmandra February 21 2010, 23:41:19 UTC

That was a lot to deal with, but I think you handled that wonderfully. You've really highlighted to me the importance of dealing with things as they come. Nothing is ever as expected for a birth and it's how you handle the situation and the end result that really matters. Congratulations on your baby girls, they both look beautiful! Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery.

impossiblelight February 22 2010, 03:14:12 UTC

Congrats on your beautiful girls. I hope you recover quickly and make a good transition to breastfeeding :)

__zishbangbooom February 22 2010, 03:28:18 UTC

precious babies! congratulations.