They picked their birthday...

Even though I went to the OB at 30 weeks complaining of increased contractions and cramping, my FFN was negative (I was assured there was a "less than 1% chance" of going into labor in the next two weeks) and the boys passed their NST just fine.

Well I'm not one to go with the majority, and I guess my boys aren't either, because they took that "less than 1% chance" and decided 31 weeks was a fine day to be born!

I had a sharp contraction at 7 pm, followed by a very heavy bleed and a fast increase in contractions. Paramedics arrived at my home by 7:20 pm and I was taken by ambulance to the local hospital. By the time I was at the hospital, contractions were one minute apart, and I was dilated enough that my OB could feel Baby A's placenta. She told me I had to deliver immediately.

I was prepped for a section and just 2 hours and 33 minutes after the first contraction (9:33 pm), Ace Robert came into the world feet first. He weighed 3 pounds 11 ounces and was 16 1/4" long. Nate Karsen followed at 9:34 pm with a little cry and weighed 4 pounds 7 ounces and was 17" long.

Their 1, 5 and 10 minute apgars were: Ace -- 4, 5, 8; Nate -- 5, 6, 8

They were airlifted to Seattle at 1:30 am on October 20th, after being stabilized enough for transport.

I remained in our home hospital for recovery and my husband traveled to Seattle to be with the boyd (2 hours from home). The boys were doing progressively better, but I ended up having my section re-opened on Sunday night due to increasing pain and contractions. After a second "clean out", I re-started my recovery.

They boys have been doing fabulous -- we simply cannot believe how fortunate we have been thus far in our NICU adventure. I have had a lot ofpain due to the two surgeries, but was finally released yesterday and saw my boys for the first time today. It was incredible.

There's so much more to tell, but as you can imagine, days are long and busy and time is short. My husband has posted several wonderful pictures at our web site: http://www.cronck.com and I am working on catching up on my journaling at http://sommer.cronck.com

Delivery was unexpected, fast and very scary, but it's all been worth it. I look forward to the journey ahead.

 

Wow, Sommer! Congrats on your boys!!
Sorry to hear you had to be separated from them but I am so glad you got to see them today.

Your boys (& daughter) are too cute!!

 

Congrats on your boys!!! I hope your recovery is quick, and your NICU stay uneventful!

 

WOW! Congratulations! They look great....so very cute!

 

congratulations!!! i love the birth stories i cant wait to tell mine!

 

Congratulations. They are lovely, what a beautiful family you have!

You've made me think I better get a hospital bag ready though!

 

Wow Sommer, congrats!!! Welcome and happy birthday to Ace and Nate!!!!

I hope your surgeries heal up quick!

 

Congrats on your new additions.

 

Congratulations!! I hope their NICU stay is a short and uneventfull one x

 

Congratulations on your boys! I hope that their NICU stay is short and that you are all home together soon.

 

Congratulations :drinks: . I hope you're all home together soon too.

 

Congratulations - they are adorable! And wow, Nate is huge! Mine were born at 31w0d, at 3lb4oz and 3lb8oz.

Hopefully they have a short, uneventful NICU stay and you recover quickly. Sounds like you had a crazy delivery.

 

Congratulations momma!! I hope your recovery is smooth and the boys spend very little time in the NICU

 

Congratulations on your boys Sommer!! I hope your NICU stay is short and uneventful. Be sure to visit the NICU forum for any support you need during your stay!

 

What a crazy day for you! I am glad everything ended up fine, I hope you are all home together and healthy real soon.
Your boys are precious...good luck to you and your family!

 

Congrats on your babies!! Sorry it was unexpected but it sounds as if everything turned out alright! Hope they are home soon! Take some time to take care of yourself!

Congrats on your babies!! Sorry it was unexpected but it sounds as if everything turned out alright! Hope they are home soon! Take some time to take care of yourself!

 

Congrats on your babies! It sounds like they're great sizes for their age, and that their Apgars went up quite well. Hope you can recover and be with them soon. I know it must be hard being away from them... :hug99:

 

Congrats! They are so cute!!

 

Congratulations and welcome to the "1% club" (I also got a negative on my FFN a week before going into labor at 27.4 weeks). Have you been able to go to Seattle to be with your babies yet? Their weights sound fabulous for being 31 weekers, and I hope they are doing well and have a short hospital stay.

-Rachel

 

:birthday: Ace :birthday: Nate
Wow, what an event. I hope they grow fast and can come home with you soon! Good luck healing yourself, sorry you had to have the surgery twice, not fun!

 

Congrats on your boys!! Your children are just beautiful!

I hope their stay in the NICU is short and uneventful!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Your story made me teary eyed this morning ~ I need to get in gear & get my bag ready just in case my girls come sooner than I think!
I am from Seattle & am sure that whichever hospital your boys are at they are getting GREAT treatment!!
Good luck with everything & thanks for sharing!

 

Wow, Sommer, you are so upbeat! Very ready for twin-motherhood :lol: Congrats on your little guys. I love teh pics! Let us know how they're doing and we'll see you in FY soon!

 

That does not sound like much fun. I am glad everything turned out well though and that everyone is doing well now! I hope they come home soon! Congrats!

 

CONGRATS!!! I am so happy for you. I wish you and the boys well and home together VERY soon.

 

wow what a birth/labour! those 2 were in a huge hurry to come out Congrats on your boys! i hope they dont have to stay long and your recovery time is short too!

 

congratulations! they're so beautiful! i hope they come home to you soon!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :birthday: SWEET BOYS!!

 

Wow what an ordeal. Congrats on your baby boys. I hope their NICU stay is a short one.

 

Congratulations on your baby boys! I'm so sorry you have to be seperated right now though. That must be so incredibly difficult. You all will be in my prayers for a short NICU stay.

 

Sommer, congrats on your boys!! They are so cute and Calista is just adorable!

 

Thank you, everyone. Today was day 8 in the NICU and my 4th day with the boys. I love spending time with them and hope that their stay is not too terribly long.

 

Congratulations! I hope you have a short NICU stay!!

 

Congratulations on your boys and welcome to first year!