Jonathan and Jenna are here!

We're still in absolute shock :blink:
Here's our story: On Friday morning, May 18th, I went to my scheduled OB appt. When my Dr examined me she found that my cervix was 5 cm dilated and 90% effaced. She immediately sent me to Labor and Delivery. I was only 30 wks and 3 days. When I got to the hospital, I was 6 cm dilated but stretched to 8 cm during contractions. Baby A was a footling breech and they were afraid that if my water broke he would fall. So, it was decided that it would be safer for the babies to deliver them by c-section that day. Jonathan Pierce Jr. was born at 3:38pm weighing 3lbs and 5 ozs, 16 1/4 inches long, kicking and screaming. Jenna Maria was born at 3:40 weighing 3 lbs even and 15 3/4 inches long. Her entire left side was bruised by my ribs during the pregnancy. I felt so sorry for her. When they were 3 hrs old, they both started to work to hard to breath, so they put both of them on a vent and transported them to the Children's hospital NICU. 7 hrs later, both came off the vent. Now they don't even need any oxygen suppliment! They are on tube feeds and doing well with that. I'm struggling with the EBMilk, but I hope to be able to supply them fully soon. Our hospital uses a donor breast milk bank, so that makes up the difference for now. Jonathan has been having lots of a's and b's, but we're told he'll out grow it soon and they put him on caffine for a while. Other than this, we're doing AWSOME!!!! I'm so proud of my little angels :yahoo: 2 wks ago I started major pre-term labor and was on Mag, Indocin, Brethine/Turbutiline, and had a negative Ffn. I also was on the progestrone injections since week 16. We did get the steroid injections at 26 weeks, and it has definately paid off. I'll post pics as soon as I can.
Prayers for my babies and our family please

 

Congratulations!!!
I am so glad that everyone is doing so well.

Tiffaney

 

Congratulations!!! I am so glad to hear that they are doing well. This must be such a hard time for you, to be away from your babies, but it sounds like it will only be a matter of time before they are home with you!!!! You should be so proud that you were able to hold out as long as you did!!!!

 

:birthday: SWEET BABIES!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!!

 

Wow -- congratulations on your perfect little ones! I can only imagine what a shock it must have been -- sending prayers that the munchkins continue to grow and thrive, so they can come home with you soon.

Hope you get a chance to rest and recover, too!

 

Congratulations! I hope they continue to do well and come home real soon!

Don't forget to take care of yourself!

 

Congrats....I hope that all goes well for the babies over the next few weeks! Thanks for sharing your news!

Juli

 

Congratulations!! I am glad everyone is doing well and hope they are both home with you soon x

 

Congratulations! They sound like they're doing very well. Enjoy them!

Netty

 

Congratulations, it sounds like they are doing well! My thoughts are with you guys, I hope everything goes smoothly in the NICU and your precious babies are home with you before you know it! :hug99:

 

Congratulations, I am so glad they are doing well, it all sound too familiar. The NICU road will be hard, but hang in there and know that we are all here for you!!!! Also take care of yourself. Enjoy your little ones!!

 

Congrats and glad to hear all is well with the babies!

April

 

Congratulations!!! You are all in my thoughts & prayers... sounds like you have some strong, amazing, beautiful babies! Take care of yourself, and enjoy your little ones.

 

Congratulations! Sounds like those babies are fighters just like their mama!

You'll have them home in no time.

m.

 

Congratulations on the birth of your babies. I know it will be hard right now with them being in the NICU but soon enough you will be home and loving it. Take care.

 

Wow! Congratulations! Great job, Mom!

 

Congrats, glad to hear they are doing well!
I'll keep them and you in my thoughts.

 

Congrats on your little ones I'm glad to hear that you are all doing well. Try not to worry about the breast milk, it will come in!! I had to feed my two little ones on colostrum for 6 days before mine came in and it wasn't fun but now that it's here IT'S HERE!! I'm so happy for you!! :hug99:

 

Congratulations!! I am glad they are doing so well and hope they continue so they can come home soon. Like the PP said about your breastmilk, it will come in dont worry you have been through alot it just might take a little longer than most people. It will happen! Lots of luck and go enjoy your babies!!

 

Congratulations!!! What an encouraging story. I too have been experiencing preterm labor since week 20 so we looked so forward to 24 weeks, then 28, etc. I'm at 32 weeks now and your story really puts my mind at ease. I'm so happy for you!

 

congratulations!!! :birthday: :birthday:

 

Wonderful! :a_smil09: And a warm :sign0016: to your little fighters! What an awesome story. Don't sweat the breast milk, just keep pumping. It is such a worthwhile thing to do for your babies!!

 

congratulations!! i hope everything continues to progress well for you and your babies....way to go!

sandra

 

Wonderful for you!!!!! YEAH...I love the names too!! Im glad you made it far so they have a wonderful chance....

Cant wait for pics...congrats MOMMA

 

congrats!!! Glad to hear that everyone is doing well!

 

Congratulations! I am 30 weeks today and I would be in shock if I was to go into labor right now. I can't imagine what was going through your mind. I am very happy to hear everything is going well. I will keep your babies and your family in my prayers! :hug99:

 

Congratulations on the birth of your babies. I had my two at 29 weeks 3 days - they were 2 lbs 8oz and 2lbs 13oz. We spent 10 weeks in the NICU - it was rough but it gets easier, and my guys are doing great now! If you have any questions a great resource is Preemies: The essential guide for parents of premature infants - it explained a lot of what goes on in the NICU - and don't forget to come and visit us in the NICU forum with any questions you might have - there are a lot of us who have been through the NICU experience!

 

Congratulations Angie! My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Cari

 

Congratulations! adn Happy Birthday to your new babies!

 

Congratulations! :Clap: That's great that they're doing so well.

 

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Here is pics from 2 days old. They aren't very good, they were under billi lights for jaundice. Now the lights are gone and so are the "sunglasses". Things are good for the most part. Still having about 9 A's and B's a day, but we're told to expect that. They did get there feeding increased too. They both have PICC lines, but at least they're not getting new IV sites all the time. Jonathan is full of personallity. He smiles and is very alert. He also lets you know when he needs something, screams if you dont feed him on time
Jenna is sleepier, but also full of expression. I'll post better pics tomorrow.
Keep prayin'!!!!

 

Angie, they are adorable, even with their sunglasses on! I fixed your links, but the last one is still not working. Take care of yourself. I will be thinking of you and your babies. Keep us updated. :hug99:

 

wow, what a miracle and a blessing, they are gorgeous, hang in there!!