Ethan and Kendall Are Here!

Kendall Ellen (6 lb 4 oz) and Ethan Weston (6 lb 1 oz) made their appearance at 37 weeks and 3 days on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 3:30 and 3:32 p.m. respectively. I am so thankful to say they are happy and healthy. At my doctor's appointment Thursday morning I was 5 cm and deemed in active labor. Went down to Labor and Delivery and had epidural... planning for vaginal birth as both were head down. When doctor came back to break my water, we had an immediate prolapsed cord on Baby A (Ethan). Doctor climbed up on the gurney and we were wheeled to OR for emergency c-section. It was pretty scary with doctor riding with me, but he was able to hold Ethan's head up off of the cord - a true blessing!!!! Due to the need to get the babies out ASAP, I ended up with a vertical incision and they had to completely knock me out. These minutes were some of the scariest I've had. Thanks to a fantastic doctor and OR staff, from the time water broke to when the babies were out was only 12 minutes. I will never be more thankful!!!!!
Both babies are fine - went straight to the regular nursery and are ready to come home with me tomorrow. Recovery has been a little rough - in addition to vertical incision, I had a vaginal laceration from the infamous gurney ride. Friday was hard, but today I could get up and around more, have less pain drugs and was able to spend more time with ds (who came to visit) and the babies. It may be a few days before I can actually pick them up, but I can absolutely cuddle them while sitting in a chair.
This is one time where I was thankful to be at the hospital already - I refuse to imagine what it would have been like to be at home when Ethan's water broke. I feel nothing short of blessed. :yahoo:

 

Congratulations Momma!! :woo: Welcome to the 1st year with Twins!! :yahoo:

 

OH MY!!!! CONGRATS momma! What a scary whirlwind! I am so glad that they checked you! So glad the babies are doing well, Can't wait to see pics!

 

Congratulations, and thank god you were in the hospital and got such good care, enjoy your babies momma and hope your recovery continues quickly.

 

Congratulations and welcome Kendall & Ethan!!!

 

So scary! My cousin had the cord prolapse with her son, pretty scary stuff. Glad you're all ok, and congratulations on your wonderful new babies!

 

OMG, congratulations on your little ones. And thanks for sharing your story, so glad to hear everyone is ok!

 

Wow! That birth story brought tears to my eyes! Glad you had such great care and everyone is healthy! Welcome to the First Year!

 

:Clap: Congrats Momma!! :Clap:

 

:banana: Congratulations Momma :banana: Glad everyone is doing well!

 

Oh how scary I am so glad everyone is doing great! Congratulations! Welcome to the world Ethan and Kendall!!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
Wow, what a scary time, but i am delighted that you are all doing so well, well done you!!!

 

Congratulations Lorie!!! So happy to hear that everything went well. Sounds like the delivery was a little rough on you but you handled it like a trooper, just as you have this entire pregnancy. :bow2: So pleased that your reward is two beautiful, healthy babies!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

 

Also glad everything worked out! How fantastic is it we have these safety-nets in place! Hope you have a fast recovery and continue to get stronger to hold your little babies.

 

:Clap: Congratulations! I'm glad everything worked out.

 

WOW! So glad that you and the babies are all OK :hug: That must have been scary!
Congratulations on your little boy & little girl :wub: :wub:

 

:welcome: Kendall and Ethan.

 

Wow...scary stuff, how wonderful that they are healthy and you are on the mend. Congratulations and great job on your big and healthy babies- I am in awe!

 

What great weights, congrats! Great work from your doctor, hope your recovery continues to go well!

 

Congratulations and thankfully you and the babies are all doing well! I am happy that they get to come home with you!

 

Congratulations on your babies!!!
Glad to know that you are all okay!!!

 

Congratulations on your delivery and on the fact that you will all 3 be discharged tomorrow. You were in the best place to have a prolapse happen, if there ever is such a place. It was a blessing indeed that you weren't home. I wish you a speedy recovery!

 

Congratulations on the birth of your babies! :yahoo: I'm glad to know everyone is doing okay.

 

Congratulations! x