Thursday, July 3, 2014

Babies are here!

Sorry for being MIA, things have been crazy and I just now got on my computer since having the babies.

We went in on the 30th for our scheduled c-section at 38w+4d. We got bumped back a few hours for emergency c-sections, but obviously made it back eventually. I was pretty anxious and scared, but everything went, well, perfect. We happily welcomed two healthy baby GIRLS into the world in the afternoon.

Baby A, J.ane, came out first weighing 7lbs and 2oz, and Baby B, Gu.inev.ere, came out second weighing 7lbs even. J came out silently and didn't cry until they started cleaning her up. She was pretty mellow though. G came out wailing and sounding the alarm, as soon as daddy got to hold her she began licking the air and rooting. In recovery J had some issues latching (still does), but G dived right in, so I nursed them both for a good while in there.

Recovery wise it's been rough, but that's to be expected with a c-section. Still, things have been loads smoother this time around though, with V I was still barely able to get in/out of bed. My stay at this hospital has been much more pleasant, the nurses overall have been great, and it's just a nicer place overall. The girls are nursing every hour on the hour, most of the time tandem. I usually just need help getting them in my arms, but can get them latched on my own. My milk started to come in this morning finally, so hopefully they can start regaining some of the weight they lost now. I'll be heading home in the morning.

24 comments:

blueeyedtawni said...

Many congrats and blessings to your girls .I bet big brother will be happy to see you both and his new sisters :)

Unknown said...

Two girls!!!! Congratulations!!! They are beautiful!

Jennifer said...

Wow, they are so beautiful! I've always been terrified of twins - of getting through the pregnancy as much as anything else - but wow, looking at these pictures makes me jealous. And I love the names you've chosen. Congratulations!

MrsSpock said...

Congrats! I LOVE the names!

-gwyn said...

I am SO happy for you! Congratulations!

Jennifer said...

Tried to post a longer comment but it got killed. In short - such beautiful babies & names. Congratulations!

Lollipop Goldstein said...

Congratulations! Here's to happy first days.

Melis.sa said...

Congratulations!!!! Glad that the c-section went well!! Your girls are gorgeous!!

LitterOf2 said...

Yippeeee! I was correct about the girlies' gender and I am Soooo happy for you and your family. I am getting ready to breastfeed my 3rd boy when he comes out hopefully. You go Mama!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! Such beautiful names. And, *wow* 14 lbs of baby, no wonder you were feeling uncomfortable!

Best wishes to all five of you.

Rebecca said...


Congratulations! I've been wondering about you for days. BTW, they are inducing me on Sunday unless I fail today's non stress test.

Dora said...

Beautiful! Congrats, mama. Well done! So happy for you and your family. :-)

Dora said...

BTW, they were each bigger than my 38 weeker. She was 6.1.

An Aspiring Mom-To-Be said...

Congrats on your beautiful girls! I love the names. I'm excited for you.

Lyndsey Davis said...

Congratulations! They are adorable.

Heth said...

I just saw this when I logged into my own blogger acct. this morning. Congrats!!! The picture is great, and they are beautiful! :)

LisaL said...

Amazing. Congrats!! They're beautiful :)

Words Like Swords said...

Congratulations on your baby girls!! They are beautiful!

Momma, PhD said...

Yay! Congrats! Wishing everyone a smooth adjustment and you a speedy recovery!

Glass Case of Emotion said...

YAY! Welcome J and G! So happy they are here safe and sound. Beautiful girls and names!

Jessi Wallace | LifeAbundant-Blog.com said...

YAY!!! How exciting! Twin girls! Oh, how much fun they will be. Congratulations, momma!

Do I Have to Be a D.I.N.K.? said...

YAY! Two healthy girls! Love their names. Congrats!

loribeth said...

Belated congratulations!! :)

TwoPlusOne said...

Congratulations! Your girls are simply gorgeous!