Going home.

Jacob holding Luke for the first time

Sean holding Luke for the first time






Jacob sees his brother for the first time

Wanted to let you know that I'm packing up our room and looking forward to taking our new family home. My mom and dad came up yesterday with the boys and we had a great visit. The boys were excited to see Rebecca and Luke, and mommy too, of course.

Everyone seems to be doing ok. Luke is a bit jaundiced, as is Rebecca, but nothing a little supplement won't fix. Last night was a long night for everyone. It seemed as if every time you'd get "comfortable" where you were napping, someone would fart, poop, pee or cry. At one point Danel put them together with her in the bed and they slept for 3 hours!

Note to self...

Anyway, I'm sure Danel will blog more when we get home.

First photos (click photo for larger version)

Right before we left for the hospital



Luke William


Rebecca Christine


One amazing woman

They're here!

Rebecca was born at 5:39, weighing in at 6lbs 1oz and 19 inches long. Luke followed 6 minutes later at 5:45, weighing in at 6lbs 7oz and also 19 inches. Mom is doing fantastic! The babies are in ICU right now, their breathing was a bit labored but nothing to be overly concerned about.

I'm sure that Danel will have much more to write when she can.

Things moving along

They just finished with the epidural...

Rebecca is on her way!

This is Eric. Danel wanted me to update everyone on what's going on: We're at the hospital and they just broke her water (or Rebecca's water, depending on how you look at it) and that should speed up the delivery process. Honestly, it seems like everything has been moving pretty quickly, but there's quite a bit going on.

Will post with more updates later...

And Waiting

I am feeling kind of strange today and not feeling great, but still no trips to the hospital. The days seem to be dragging but I think it is because I am feeling worse and I am so anxious to see Luke and Rebecca.
Thanks for your continued prayers.

Still waiting

It is Sunday afternoon and I am still waiting on babies to arrive. It seems like the past few months have flown by and now each day is taking forever. I can't wait to hold Luke and Rebecca in my arms.

Waiting

Just wanted to let you know that the babies did not come last night. I am going to try to update everyday with a yeah or neah so that everyone knows what is going on.
Today we are going to Jaocb's soccer game and it is 44 degrees outside...bbbbrrrrr.
Maybe if I jump out there and score a few goals the babies will decide to come :)

Now I'm Ready

I am sorry that I did not update yesterday. I was exhausted after my appointments and actually retired to my room before 8 last night. I know a few of you have already called me to make sure I wasn't in the hospital.

First Eric and I went for my ultrasound and praise God--Little Luke has decided to follow his sister's lead and be head down. But Rebecca is not letting him take all her glory because she is down and ready to come out first. Luke will have to settle for being baby #4. So even though he is estimated at being 7 pounds 6 ounces and has his sister beat out by a full pound and a few ounces he will be the little brother :)

So with that wonderful news we headed to see Dr. Galvan. All is well and I am scheduled to be induced next Thursday the 11th. But after my exam, I am not sure we will make it that long. I was dilated to 4cm. So it may be this weekend. If my legs were not so painful and swollen, I would be walking a marathon right now to get things going.

I am just so humbled and blessed at how well this pregnancy has gone. If I make it to next Thursday I will have carried the twins as long as I did Jacob. Isn't that amazing! I am just tired and swollen and ready to see my feet again-but it will not be as long as it has been. Thank you for keeping me in your prayers. I promise I will have Eric update as things happen.

On a side note, a friend was in a motorcycle accident last night and in ICU. His name is Rick. Please pray for his healing. Thank you.

I made it!

I have made it to the official 36 week point. I know some didn't think I would make it this far, and the last 2 weeks have been a little up and down, but overall ok. Eric went on his hunting trip and made it home safely. My mom and step-dad came down and spent Thanksgiving with me ane the boys, which was great and they have made it home safely. We are expecting Eric's parents to arrive on Tuesday. So we have been busy in the guests department.

Jacob and Sean are doing great and enjoying having grandparents around to play with. As for me and the babies we are also enjoying the extra hands around to help out. I had a touch of a stomach bug which was not fun and my feet are swelling horribly now, but beyond that I feel good.

I have an ultra sound scheduled for Thursday morning. The main reason for the ultrasound is to see if Luke has cooperated and turned all the way down. He has been laying sideways for most of the pregnancy and we really want him to turn completely so I can try and avoid a C-section. Then Thursday afternoon I have an appointment with my Dr. He will have the results of the ultrasound and hopefully I will have some news to share with you regarding Rebecca and Luke's arrival :)
I really can't believe it is here. We are all so excitd.....and nervous. I promise that even though the past few weeks I have only updated a few times that once things start happening Eric or I will update often...and hopefully have pictures.