Summerfun-I have a question

I'm sure you've already been asked this a million times, but I saw on your ticker that your twins are 10days apart! How does that happen? I bet you were irritated that the other one didn't come out

 

Yes, I do get asked the question millions of time. To tell you the truth it was shocking that Trevor didn't come out with Emilie, but in the end I was glad because they were too early. Anyway here is my story, the short version at least :lol: :



Everything going fine until a routine appt. at 23w6d and at that appt. it was found that my cervix was short (it was nice and long 3 weeks before that) and that I was dilated to 2cm and there was a foot there, yikes!! So they sent me to the hospital to see if I was having contractions, which I told them I wasn't as I felt great and didn't feel a thing, hooked me up to the monitors and sure enough it was picking them up. :unknw:

So I had an emergency cerclage the next day and was told that should take care of it. I was released from the hospital 5 days later and they told me I was not having contractions, except by this time I was feeling something. I was sent home on total bedrest, that was Sunday. That week saw my reg. OB and high risk OB and was told everything looked great. Saturday, yes not even a week later, Emilie pops out at home feet first. :icon_eek: I was 25w3d.

The paramedics arrived to fully deliver her, as I was not having contractions, and said the other baby was fine. I just kept saying "what do you mean the other one is not coming, twins come together". So I get to the hospital, of course totally afraid I'm going to have the other on in the ambulance, and was told they were keeping Trevor in as long as they could. I could not believe what they were telling me. I was on total, I mean not get out of bed for anything, hospital bedrest, and couldn't even see Emilie in the NICU for 9 days!!!

10 days later they checked my white blood cells, Emilie's placenta was still inside as they were afraid it could be attached to Trevor's, and was told they were on the rise and would have to take him via c-section, he was born on Valentine's day, at 26w6d.

Emilie weighed 1 lb. 10 oz. and Trevor was 2 lbs. 7 oz.

Emilie was on a vent for 4 days and Trevor NEVER went on one. I totally credit this to me receiving the steroid shots when I was in for the cerclage and thank God my OB had them done. I think this made all the difference in the world.

They both came home together on April 14, 2006, 5 weeks before their due date.


Now at 27 months you wouldn't even know they were preemies, let alone mico-preemies. They have absolutley no lingering issues at all of being 3 months premature. They are where they should be for 27 months. We know we are very very lucky and they truly are miracle.

 

Oh wow! Every time I Read this it shocks me! Glad they have no lingering effects! They are adorable!

 

Amy, I have never heard the full story before. It gave me goose bumps. :wub: What little miracles you have. Thanks for sharing!

 

Wow! Amy, your birth story is such an inspiration.

 

That is truly amazing!!!

 

that's so amazing! i always wondered what the story was!

 

Everytime I read this Amy I get goosebumps. Amazing! :wub: :friends:

 

Wow that is quite a story

They were so tiny. I'm so glad your experience had a happy ending. That is great, thank you for sharing your story.

That will be a good story to share with them someday

 

I've always wondered as well, thanks for sharing your amazing story.

 

That is a great story!

My friend is a micropreemie Mom and her son does have a lot of the preemie issues. You are SO lucky that your two are so healthy!!

 

i have always been wondering about that!! that is absolutely amazing-a true miracle!!

 

Wow. Your family is lucky. Thanks for sharing your story.

 

I get goosebumps too when I hear this story. You are so blessed! :hug99:

 

Thanks to OP for asking, I was always curious.

Amy, Wow what an experience! Glad to hear everyone is doing so great.

Erica

 

hey amy...you need a link just to that story

so amazing they are in good health...they are so adorable!!!

 

Thanks for the sweet comments ladies. I don't mind sharing my story at all.

 

Wow amy ... i guess i should have just looked for a post before sending you a message about this this morning...

I really did come to tears though just thinking about what you went through!

Like i said ..... Thank God they are healthy

 

What an amazing story! It is so encouraging to see your little ones thriving and doing so well!!

 

:wub: I never realized Emilie was born at home - I thought she came in the ambulance!

 

Amy. what an experience. You truly have 2 little miracles there!! It is great that they are so healthy!!

Thank you for sharing your story with us

 

Thanks for sharing that Amy! It's SUCH an amazing story!

 

WOW! that is quite an experience!!!
Thanks for sharing the story

 

What an amazing story!!! You have two little troopers Many blessings to you & your family!

 

I had always wondered but wasnt so sure how to ask. That is such an amazing story. It is great they are doing so well.

 

Wow. What a great story! I'm glad everyone is doing well.

 

I get goosebumps every time I read it. Thanks for sharing it again Amy. :wub:

 

Thank you ladies.

 

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Amy, I have never heard the full story before. It gave me goose bumps. :wub: What little miracles you have. Thanks for sharing!


Diddo!

 

THat is an amazing story. Sounds like someone was looking out for them. What a blessing to have no long term effects.

 

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Sounds like someone was looking out for them.

I totally agree.

 

QUOTE(Tammy Fine @ May 22 2008, 01:34 PM) [snapback]787228[/snapback]
I had always wondered but wasnt so sure how to ask. That is such an amazing story. It is great they are doing so well.


Me too, but I am glad that I finally know! What an incredible miracle.

 

I agree amazing story. I still think about her birth story all the time...

:hug99: Amy.