We are proud to announce that Liam Nathaniel and Olivia Lauren were born via c-section on Friday, July 23, 2010 at 3:00 and 3:02 am respectively. Liam came out weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz. and measuring 21.5 inches long. Olivia followed quickly after at 6 lbs. 15 oz. and 20 inches long. Coincidentally, July 23, 2010 was our 5th wedding anniversary... what a great gift!
After inducing labor on Wednesday evening it was eventually decided with our doctor that a c-section would be the best option. It was a long battle - one doctor tripped and nearly tore the IV out of my arm, another one knocked the IV stand over on me, the epidural took 8 or 9 tries (I guess I have tight vertebrae), one medicine didn't work and another gave me severe shaking. By about 1:00 a.m. on Friday I had been stuck at 8 centimeters for several hours and it was time to get the twins out. We were a little nervous, but mostly excited to finally meet them! The surgery went great and only lasted about an hour from start to finish.
The babies did great and after getting weighed, measured and cleaned up they were able to come with us to recovery. They are both happy and healthy and we are so proud to be their mommy and daddy. We love them sooooooo much!
More photos coming soon...
