My big boys are here! Birth story

On Dec 26, my babies Daniel Stephen and Ryan Patrick were born by scheduled c-section at 37 w, 1 day. Although they are fraternal they had identical weights and measurements...each was 8# 9 oz, 19"! My U/S estimates were accurate! I am beyond thrilled and grateful that both boys are healthy and had no NICU time...the hospital was filling up and I agreed to be discharged after a three day hospital stay and we all went home together. (Before I forget Daniel's middle name was after my FIL...they were born on his 70th birthday.)

First of all I cannot believe how much I love them. To have two at once and the instant, attendant overpowering love is more than I can describe. All of you dear pregnant ladies I promise you in the end your misery is sooo worth it. This pregnancy was the absolutely, positively the most miserable 9 mos of my life. But looking at my boys' dear little faces, holding them and feeling their soft newborn skin and smell is the best thing in the world! You truly have to be a twin mom to understand the happiness I'm attempting to explain.

Also it is completely amazing to me how DIFFERENT they are. At less than a week old they look totally unique and have such individual temperaments, it's hard to believe they both came from me and were 'cooking' at the same time!

Last, the c-section was surreal. With my 4 yr old DS, I had to be knocked out as they cut his cord because I felt the pain so I did not 'experience' his birth. This time around everything went fine...felt nothing but tugging and pulling, no pain whatsoever, and to hear my OB announcing each of their arrivals and them crying as I'm lying there on the table was out of this world. As soon as they were cleaned/evaluated they were brought over to me so we could look at each other and I got to kiss them. It was weird to walk into the hospital, know that in a few hours my sons would be born by planned birth, etc. But it went great!

I have tears in my eyes thinking about how wonderful and supportive you all have been. I don't know how I would have survived the past 9 mos without this site. At first it seemed an odd concept that I (any of us) would connect so deeply with virtual strangers but you all know what I'm talking about...this community is one in a million and I really cherish it.

Best of luck and lots of love to everyone!

Meighan

 

On Dec 26, my babies Daniel Stephen and Ryan Patrick were born by scheduled c-section at 37 w, 1 day. Although they are fraternal they had identical weights and measurements...each was 8# 9 oz, 19"! My U/S estimates were accurate! I am beyond thrilled and grateful that both boys are healthy and had no NICU time...the hospital was filling up and I agreed to be discharged after a three day hospital stay and we all went home together. (Before I forget Daniel's middle name was after my FIL...they were born on his 70th birthday.)

First of all I cannot believe how much I love them. To have two at once and the instant, attendant overpowering love is more than I can describe. All of you dear pregnant ladies I promise you in the end your misery is sooo worth it. This pregnancy was the absolutely, positively the most miserable 9 mos of my life. But looking at my boys' dear little faces, holding them and feeling their soft newborn skin and smell is the best thing in the world! You truly have to be a twin mom to understand the happiness I'm attempting to explain.

Also it is completely amazing to me how DIFFERENT they are. At less than a week old they look totally unique and have such individual temperaments, it's hard to believe they both came from me and were 'cooking' at the same time!

Last, the c-section was surreal. With my 4 yr old DS, I had to be knocked out as they cut his cord because I felt the pain so I did not 'experience' his birth. This time around everything went fine...felt nothing but tugging and pulling, no pain whatsoever, and to hear my OB announcing each of their arrivals and them crying as I'm lying there on the table was out of this world. As soon as they were cleaned/evaluated they were brought over to me so we could look at each other and I got to kiss them. It was weird to walk into the hospital, know that in a few hours my sons would be born by planned birth, etc. But it went great!

I have tears in my eyes thinking about how wonderful and supportive you all have been. I don't know how I would have survived the past 9 mos without this site. At first it seemed an odd concept that I (any of us) would connect so deeply with virtual strangers but you all know what I'm talking about...this community is one in a million and I really cherish it.

Best of luck and lots of love to everyone!

Meighan

 

Congrats I am so excited for you and happy it went so well!

 

Congratulations! Your post brought tears to my eyes! I am positive you will find the same support in The First Year with Twins forum!

Don't forget to take care of yourself!

 

Oh congratulations on those big healthy boys!!!!!!!!!!!!



Lana
Mom to Joshua and Rachel
15mo

 

Congrats - I was anxious to hear what your weights were. My peri will be jealous, she wants to deliver 9 lb pound twins and you were certainly close!

As you said it my thread, it was great being on the same "schedule."

See you on the fy board.

Miriam

 

Congratulations! I'm so glad everything went so well for you! Amazing weights on your boys!! Do you have any pictures to share?

 

I'm getting a little misty too, congratulations to you, you are truly the richest woman in the world!

Daniel! Patrick!

 

Congrats and great weights!

 

Congrats! What great weights for those boys!!!!

 

Congratulations!!!

Sounds like everything went well. I can't believe the size of both them - way to go Mama. I'm jealous.

I will have a scheduled c-section at 37+1 also so it was good to hear that everything went smoothly for you.

Enjoy every minute of it.!!

 

What a wonderful story! Congratulations and , Daniel and Ryan!! Thank you for your encouraging words, too. I'm really struggling with this final leg of pregnancy but my ultimate goal is just what you described of your boys -- big, healthy, pink babies who don't need NICU time. Your story really helped me visualize the goal even more...just what I needed!

Enjoy those precious bundles!

 

Congrats to all of you, thanks for sharing your story with us. I wish you all the best with you new boys! I can't believe the weight of those 2, holy cow!!WTG!!

Juli

 

As if I'm not weepy enought to begin with---your post got me all emotional! I'm so happy for you! You really helped put it all in perspective for me!

Reyna

 

Congratulations!!!!!

 

Wow what great weights!!! Congratulations!

 

Thanks for sharing your great news!!!! I'll think about the great size of your babies as I force feed myself yet more protein snacks! Also, as a first time mom with twins having a rough pregnancy I have been afraid that I won't fall in love with my girls when they are born...and your post really helped me!!!!Thanks!

 

Wow, such big boys!

It´s so beautifull to read about all you ladies I posted with the last weeks now delivering - and especially you, as everything sounds so very positive and perfect! Even the c-section sounded like an easy walk through. Great!

Congratulations to you, I think you do enjoy your time with the boys!

 

Congratulations! Those are impressive weights! I am glad all went well. Good luck with your babies!

 

Wow, amazing! And those weights (ok, how did you do it??) HOORAY for no NICU time and for being a twin mama totally in love. can't wait to see pics of those big boys!

 

Congratulations!! What amazing weights. You did so great!

 

Wow!! Congratulations! You are very blessed!

 

Congratulations!!! What a beautiful story!! Looking forward to seeing you on the FY boards....

 

WOW!! CONGRATS!! What amazing babies you have there! I'm so glad that everything has gone so well to date - and how wonderful that you are all home together and in love! HUGS!

 

Congratulations! Your birth story brought tears to my eyes. What a joy! I'm so happy for you!

 

CONGRATULATIONS! What a moving post - thank you so much for sharing! Your boys are SO lucky to have such a wonderful Mom, too!

Take care of yourself, sounds like your boys are doing fantastic!

 

Congratulations, mama!! What impressive weights!!

 

WOW great weights and congrats on no NICU time. Your story brought tears to my eyes and goosebumps down my arms.

to your big beautiful babies

and

to FY - yes, it's just as great as expecting (plus they don't seem to mind if you pop back to expecting sometimes)

Christina

 

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each was 8# 9 oz, 19"!

OMG!!! Huge twins!! Congratulations!!

 

CONGRATS!!!!!!!

K+B

 

Congratulations x

 

Wow what great weights on the boys. I am so happy everything went so great for you. Enjoy those boys they will grow up fast.

 

Congratulation on big healthy boys

 

Meighan! This is wonderful news! I am so glad that your c-section went so well (as did mine) and that your boys were so big! You cook some great babies there, Meighan! How is your 4 year old handling everything? I bet he loves it to death. I know mine does. I can't wait to see you around more on the FY Board! PM if you need anything!

Oh and I love the boys names! Daniel is a personal favorite of mine- not good with the last name LaCroix though. Sounded like Daniel(le)LaCroix.

boys!

 

Congratulations!!

Your post nearly brought me to tears, too. I know exactly how you feel. Before having them, I wondered how on earth I could possibly love another child the way I love my DD, let alone TWO. Well, it's not only possible, it's completely unavoidable!!

I'm so happy for you. Post pix when you can!