You guys have followed my pregnancy (and some of you from even before!)...so I wanted to share our story...
We had a scheduled c-section for week 38, but I had a feeling I wasn't going to make it....the two days prior to Sunday the boys were moving like crazy! I thought they were just going to break the skin on my belly and come out. My doggie had also been acting a little weird all week (very needy and following me everywhere)...so we had a feeling that it may be close..
Sunday, at 36 weeks and 3 days, my water broke at 7:30 am or so (the boys are so nice they decided to let me sleep a full night before telling me they were ready to come out!).
I had been sleeping in the guest room, since I was so uncomfortable that I needed a whole bed for myself!!. I use the word sleeping lightly, but anyway, back to the story!. I ran into the room were the hubster was sleeping and announced to him..."baby, my water just broke!!! we're having the boys today!!!". I can't explain how exciting it was to say those words....I can't explain the look on my husband's face. It was so surreal and special!. We started to get ready, both of us with a huge smile on our faces!. We kept saying to each other "we're having the babies TODAY!!!"
I wasn't in any pain and called the Dr...she said to head on over to the hospital. We took our time to get ready -- well, the hubs took his time, he even shaved!!...I was anxious and ready to get in the car, but was still calm and just with a smile that didn't fit in my face!. All the way to the hospital we were giddy and excited.
We got there and all the prep started to get ready for the c-section. I hadn't had any contractions, but they surely started after they put the catheter in (this I think was the worst part of the whole procedure!). The c-section itself was not bad....I couldn't contain myself and broke down a bit when they started..(happy tears). I was minutes away from meeting my handsome little ones!.
At 11:53 am, Alexander was born. He was just beautiful, so perfect. A few seconds after he started crying and that was the best sound I have ever heard.
At 11:54 am, Lucas was born. He has the most precious little face, so perfect (I thought again). This one came out crying, eager to see the world!.
Alexander weighed in at 4lbs 12 oz and Lucas weighed in at 5lbs 5 oz. They got great Apgar scores...8,9 and 9,9!. My boys were doing well and were healthy...I was (and still am) in baby love heaven :) They didn't need any NICU or anything like that.
The hospital stay was not great (to not say horrible!)...but we made it home on Wednesday. Things here and going really well!!. We had a bit of problems breast feeding but are getting the hang of things now...
They are just precious...they are great boys and most importantly they are healthy!.
So that's the story!! :)
I feel so blessed to be their mom and thank God every day to have them in our lives.
Ok...dinner time! (for me, the boys are napping!). Thank you all again!!!
Andreina...proud mommy of Alexander and Lucas :)
11 comments:
My 36 week 3 day girls (how crazy is that?!) are still struggling with the latching bit. I'm more or less exclusively pumping with 1-3 feedings off of me with nipple shields to help them latch. It's a rough road but we're all doing better each day. Stay close to a Lactation Consultant; they are indispensable.
How are you recovering? Can you get out of bed yet without wanting to cry? Let me know if there is anything I can do to help! Wishing you the best.
Wow, I love your story. And I'm so happy that they don't required "the services of NICU".
Have a great weekend.
I am 35w with my first child and I simply cannot wait to run in to tell my husband, "IT's TIME!!!"
How exciting and special!
Yay and congrats, congrats, congrats!
Great story! I'm so happy for you guys :)
Great story! I am glad everything went smoothly.
What a wonderful story!!!!!
Muchas felicidades Andre!!!!!! Que emocion...ya debes de entender porque tengo 4...!!! Muchos besos ;)
Oh, I just love reading birth stories! Congratulations!! How are you feeling now?
I love hearing about pregnancy and birth! Its such an amazing time in everyones lives! I love your blog and you have such a beautiful way of writting! You should write a book!
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oh yay!! How awesome that your water just broke & you were so calm. Congrats!!
Congratulations on the birth of your big strong boys. Good luck with these crazy first days.
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