My mom happpened to be watching Avery for me on Friday afternoon so that I could go to Ashlynn and Aaron's school for their Halloween parties. She called me as I was on my way to her house to pick up Avery and said that my sister Candy had called and said that she was at the hospital. A little while later (around 3:00 in the afternoon), my brother-in-law Brandon called and said that they were going to do a C-section at 4:00. So, our plans changed a little...we at first had decided to go to the square in Murfreesboro to trick or treat, then I had promised the kids that we could go to Toys R Us to spend gift cards that they had gotten, and then we planned to go to Chuck E. Cheese. Well, we ended up going trick or treating on the square and then we went to Toys R Us. I had planned to leave then and go on to the hospital to see the girls. Well, I got the call that they were here, and I believe this information is pretty accurate...Anna was 5 lbs. 3 oz. and 18 1/2 inches long, and Lauren was 5 lbs. 1 oz. and 17 3/4 inches long. At 35 weeks, they were a really good size.
I was a little concerned that they might have to be transported to a hospital with a NICU, so when I got the call that everything was going well, I decided to wait to go up there early Saturday morning. I'm glad I waited, because Lauren had a little trouble breathing, was put on oxygen and stayed in the nursery the entire night. She actually improved a great deal and was released to the room while I was there on Saturday.
They are both absolutely beautiful!! Candy was pretty nervous about holding them and feeding them, but so was I as a new mom. It will all come together, and I know they will do a great job!
I will post a few pictures of both the girls and of my own sweet trick or treaters...the proud new cousins. They were so disappointed that they couldn't go see them with me. Hopefully, Candy will get to take the girls home this week, so we may make a trip up there this weekend or so.
I'll try to keep you all posted...you know how that will be, though. You may get a picture when they start first grade! :)
4 comments:
Oh Christi!! I have been thinking about these little babies all weekend! I am so glad they are a healthy five pounds and doing great!!! I love these pictures of them. They are beautiful and so precious. I know you all are going to have such special Thanksgiving and Christmas memories of this year with these new little ones! Congradulations to you and your family. :)
Also, your little trick or treaters are too cute! You are so blessed to have such a sweet and beautiful family.
(I love it that you updated your blog with this very special post!!)
Those babies are adorable. I love the picture of your mom holding both babies. Could her smile be happier? Thanks for posting these photos of your beautiful family.
Oh my!! Tell Candy I said congratulations! I bet she is so excited to have 2 sweet girls! I am sure your mom was thrilled too. I hope everyone is doing good. Your kids looked so cute in their costumes!
What a sweet Halloween treat! Congratulations. I know they will be loved and you will be a great aunt to them and help for your sister! We miss you guys!
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