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...
Great to hear everyone is doing well!!! Lovely photos! What a neat way to celebrate 5 years (and the "journey" starting the evening before sounds unforgettable)!! I hope you're getting some rest in too. :)
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So precious, absolutely perfect! I'm excited to meet them... patiently waiting for August 10!
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You're a trooper, Kate! So happy for you and Nathan. Can't wait to meet your two little sweeties! :)
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Yay! So exciting! I've been holding my breath since Wednesday waiting for the announcement with the big news :) Congratulations on the safe and happy arrival of Baby Liam and Baby Olivia! So happy for you and your families and sending you lots of hugs! What great anniversary presents!
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Congrats!!! Liam and Olivia are adorable. Glad to hear that you all are doing well!
ReplyDeleteYay! So happy for you guys! Congratulations on your beautiful, healthy new additions and for 5 years of wedded bliss. How perfect! Wishing you as much sleep as you can sneak in. :0)
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Congrats! those are some cute babies! love the hats. hope mom and dad are doing well and cant wait to see more pictures! love, Carrie
ReplyDeleteGREAT GRANDMA ENID SAYS HI I LOVE THE PICTURES WAS GOOD TALKING TO YOU SUNDAY EVENING. LAURA CAN HARDLY WAIT TO GET THERE!! AND THE GIRLS HERE AT THE OFFICE WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME MORE PICTURES!!!! AND THEY SAY CONGRATULATIONS!!
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