Sunday, May 3, 2009

The Twins Have Arrived!

We are so thrilled to announce here on our blog the long-anticipated birth of our twin daughters, Emmeline and Elizabeth, on April 22, 2009.  I (Andrea) can't seem to get the pics in the order that I want but oh well, here they are anyway!  So I will share a bit of the birth story...

I went in to the OB Tuesday, April 21st in the morning to find out I was dilated to a 3, 75% effaced.  The OB told me if I wanted to she could break my water the next morning.  After discussing it with Jordan we decided to make the appt and get the show on the road.  I was much relieved though to go into labor on my own that night at about 11:00 PM.  With each kid my labors get longer so I was not worried about getting to the hospital anytime soon.  My contractions continued all night and we went in at 8:30 AM where I learned I was dilated to a 4.  I kept laboring as they hooked me up to the monitors and IV, etc, then learned I was at a 6 and 100% effaced.  At that point they broke my water and I got an epidural (only my second one with all the kids I have had).  It was great!  Before long I was ready to have these babies and was wheeled to the OR in case they had to do an emergency C-section.  The nurses were so intrigued I was opting for a vaginal birth with twins they called in their buddies, thus bringing in an audience of 15 people to watch the birth!  By this point I could care less though, anxious to meet the babies.  They came easily, 4 minutes apart and beautiful.  Let me introduce them...
Tired MamaBorn first...Emmeline Sue, 5 lbs, 7 oz 19.5 inches, born at 4:58 PM.  Elizabeth Anne, 6 lbs, 3 oz, 19 inches long, born at 5:02 PM.  

Pic taken before getting into the car to go to the hospital.  Ahhh, what a relief it is not to be pregnant anymore!

The ladies all bundled up. Lizzy on the right, Emmi on the left. 
Proud Daddy, already in love with his ladies. 
The nurses let Jordan bathe the babes in the nursery.  He loved it!

I stayed at the hospital for 2 days after the babies came.  My mom stayed with me both nights to help with the babies while I tried (quite unsuccessfully) to get some sleep.  It is so wonderful to have my family here!!  We are so thrilled to have these babies here and are absolutely in love with them, as are the other children.  What a blessing it is to have them.  

12 comments:

SweetAbbs said...

Congrats congrats! Such dolls. You are a trooper. I can't believe you did it without a C-section. Amazing girl!

Maren Hansen said...

So wonderful and they are truly good-looking little women. Good on you, Mama, you did a great job baking!

Selene said...

Awwww! They are so cute. I'm so glad everything went so well! I can't believe your labors have gotten longer. Mine are so fast, we worry about getting to the hospital. Of course when ever I am IN labor, it is HARD labor. I can't wait to meet those cute little girls

Laura said...

Andrea you and the girls look great! The babies are such cuties!! I'm so glad everything went well and the twins are healthy and strong. Congratulations! We are happy for all of you. Love ya!

DTR said...

Beautiful, one and all! Lucky girls, to get sent to such a family. Congratulations!

Leah said...

Congrats! Love the names too! And what a GREAT day to have some babies (we share the same birthday).

Leah said...

False alarm. Apparently you did not have them the day you blogged, what were you busy or something?

Brad said...

Many congratulations to you! What a wonderful family you have!

stephanie said...

Congratulations Andrea & Jordan! Yeah, we are so excited that the girls have arrived. They are beautiful. You are going to love having twins. Enjoy!
Love, Jeff & Stephanie

Ditto Family said...

I'm so glad I checked your blog today. So wonderful news!!! Love the names you decided on. They don't look identical but are they? I've heard the next two years are exhausting so I'm SO glad you have family nearby to help out. By the way, for being such good size girls I can't believe how small you were. I bet it is heaven having all that weight on the outside.

Can't wait for all the future updates!

Heidi said...

Oh how I love to hold these two sweet babies. Andrea you look so good and I'm so proud of you and all you've accomplished. You too Jordan, I know you're a big part of it too. Love you guys!

Bridgette said...

They are so beautiful! Congratulations. I'm so glad everything went well.