Introducing Mitchell and Nina!

Last Thursday (May 31st) I was sprung from my bedrest temporarily to go to the twice-weekly NST at my local hospital. There, my little boy's heartrate was a little elevated so the doctor (knowing my history of PIH and preeclampsia) ordered a blood test. It showed that my liver enzymes were elevated and my platelets were dropping putting me fully into preeclampsia and also at a risk for HELLP. They shipped me by ambulance to the high risk hospital 45 minutes away where it was determined to deliver the twins via C-section that evening.

Nina Yvette was born at 11:43 p.m. weighing 4 lb. 7 oz., 18 inches long
Mitchell Edward was born at 11:46 p.m. weighing 3 lb. 5 oz., 16.5 inches long

Picture links are attached underneath.

Nina and Mitchell are doing REALLY well for 33 weekers. Those steroid shots I got at 32 weeks really worked well! They have both been on room air from the beginning and started taking bottles when they were about 18 hours old. They are still in the NICU but we are hopeful to have them home in a couple weeks. They have progressed every day and the set-backs have been minor. Mitchell is still in an isolette but Nina graduated to a crib a few days ago. They started breastfeeding and I've been pumping like a fiend - or trying to. Luckily, with the help of the lactation consultants we've had some success the last couple days with both of them and breastfeeding. They are actually doing a lot better at it than my daughter did. Their bottle feedings have increased each day and other than size (just barely 4 pounds and 3 pounds right now) they seem to be remarkably healthy. We are truly blessed. I'm having a tough time emotionally with leaving them in the hospital every day and driving the hour home. UGH. I know it will all be over soon though.

Thanks to everyone here for your support over the last 7 months! I'll see you on the FY forum!

Here are the photos. I hope I did this right. I've never used Photobucket before.

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Congratulations! Sorry to hear about the pre-e but it sounds like they are doing well! Don't forget to take care of yourself!

 

Oh how sweet. They are both cutie pies. I know you are ready to have them at home. It will happen soon. Your little babies sound like they are doing very well. My oldest was in NICU for a week and it is very very hard to leave without them and go home and sleep at night. I am glad that they are coorporating with the breastfeeding. Take care.

 

congrats on your babies!!!

 

Congrats!! They look great!

 

What sweet little ones! Way to go, momma. Hope you heal fast, and that they are able to come home to you real soon.

 

Congratulations! Your babies are beautiful! Thanks for sharing the pictures!

 

Congrats! Your babies are beautiful!

 

So cute and they are doing so good. I love their names. We call my cousin Daleena, Nina and my best friend 's name is Mitchell.

 

Congratulations on you precious babies!! They are adorable.

 

What sweet little things! Congratulations on your new additions

That's great that you have been breastfeeding - sounds like the lactation consultants are helpful. I you need any advice/support, please come visit the breastfeeding forum!

Michelle

 

Congrats on your little ones...theya re beautiful! I hope that they will be able to join you at home very soon.

 

TOO CUTE - Congrats! My cuties were born at 34 w due to pre-e and, like yours, did very well from the beginning (i think also b/c of the steroid shots I'd gotten). They only needed 6 days in the nicu so hopefully yours won't need very long!

 

Congratulations, good to hear all is going well. They are beautiful!!

 

They are adorable! Congratulations!

 

congratulations! Their beautiful!

 

COngratulations on your beautiful babies! They look great! I am sure it is a struggle to leave them in the hospital, but hopefully they will come home soon! It sounds like they are doing so well!

 

Congratulations! They look great and so happy that they are doing okay!! Way to go mommy!!

 

Congratulations!! Your babies are gorgoues x

 

congratulations!!

 

Congratulations on your babies!! Looks like your LC is doing a great job at giving advice! I know pumping is time consuming but know that YOUR milk is EXACTLY what your babies need! YOur milk is richer than anything else that can be given to them! Please join us in the breastfeeding forum when you get a chance! I hope they are home with you as soon as possible!

 

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you that they are doing so well. It is quite encouraging to see 33 weekers do so well. Thanks for sharing!

 

Congrats!!!!!! The babies look great!! Go MOM!!!!!!!!!!

 

oh they are beautiful. Looks like they are doing great!!

 

Congratulations!!!! They are GORGEOUS!!!!

 

Congratulations on your babies arrival! They are adorable and hopefully will be home soon!!

 

They are beautiful! Congratulations! I hope your NICU stay is a short one and your sweet babies are home soon! :hug99:

 

Congratulations Beth! :Clap: That is so wonderful how great the babies are doing. They'll be home before you know it so make sure to get some rest while you can. Congrats again!

 

Congrats! I hope that Nina and Mitchell come home soon. :sign0016: to FY!