Nathanael Bryan arrived at 1:01 pm on Monday, December 8 via c-section; 6 pounds 6 oz and 19.25 inches
Kenna Sophia arrived at 1:02 pm the same day via c-section; 6 pounds 12 oz and 19.75 inches
(Kenna left, Nathan right)
J did an amazing job and having seen the extent of a c-section I am in more awe than ever that anyone would ever do this by choice for another. She and R are absolute angels in our lives. J was able to go home yesterday and is doing as well as can be expected given it was a c-section. It's definitely not an easy recovery and it was just awful to see how much pain she was in.
We came home with Nathan yesterday afternoon. Kenna has been in the NICU since birth with some (so far) normal-for-preemie issues with breathing and sucking. At first she was working way too hard to breathe so they had her on oxygen. The next day she already was off it and doing fine with breathing, but wasn't sucking/feeding well. Last night she had the need for oxygen again and still isn't sucking/feeding well. Our little girl will probably be there a few more days while she gets it figured out and we will be taking turns going to the hospital. The nurses tell us it's very common for early babies (even despite her large size!) and that we have nothing to worry about. It just looks like Nathan was ready to come before his sister. He is doing great and is really alert.
I love them both so much it hurts and just constantly cry from the overwhelming emotions of it all.
I will post much more about the birth story and the last few days, but I wanted to finally get on and post that they are here! We feel like we've been hit by a bus sleep wise so we're working on adjusting. ;) I hope to get a little more settled today and will do a better post with details later today or tomorrow.
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What sweeties!!! They are just beautiful...thanks so much for sharing!!!
They are gorgeous! And what awesome sizes, too! :) Congratulations!!!! I'm so happy for you. I'll be thinking of you as you settle in with at first one and then 2. I hope the back and forth between home and the hospital isn't too overwhelming and that it's short lived!
Congrats, again! :)
They are just precious! I've been checking your blog a million times a day so I'm happy and relieved to see that everything is OK. Congratulations and enjoy your two little miracles!!
Cogratulations.....wow that is such good news! Your surro did an amazing job with growing those 2. They are absolutely gorgeous!!! You can really see the difference in their faces...I could automatically tell which was Nathan...so cute!!!! Take Care of yourself!!!
Congratulations to all of you. And a special one to your surrogate! You now begin the greatest journey of your life.
Oh my goodness! YOUR BABIES ARE GORGEOUS! You guys are going through so much having to have little beautiful Kenna in the NICU. Stay strong Mama - you will have her home with you in no time. B and I are sending you so many congrats. J is a true angel and we are wishing her a speedy recovery. HUGS to all! Yay!
Congratulations you guys!! Wow, how amazing. Those babies are beautiful, what prefect little faces!!!
Can't wait to find out more...
Congratulations, guys!!! WElcome to parenthood!!!!
Yes, we were a little worried. We didnt know if there was something wrong since you post almost every day. But we are elated that all is well!!!
THe kids are beautiful!!! I am sure Kenna will be home soon too!!!
Mark
DOH...and of course a WELL DONE to J!!
So happy for you! They are truly gorgeous! I have tears of joy on my face for you.
Congratulations -- enjoy being a mommy! Hopefully Kenna will join you at home soon. And sending J speedy recovery vibes as well.
I'm so excited to FINALLY see their pics. They are absolutely beautful. Can't wait to hear more!
I was so excited to see the twins, I spelled beautiful wrong in my last comment!
Ooh N I'm so very happy for you!! Both of your little ones are absolutely beautiful! Congrats Mommy! J is a wonderful woman--great job J!! I look forward to hearing the birth story when you get time to post it!
Congratulations Hun!! I'm so happy for all of you. A family at last. Could this Christmas possibly get any better??!
Great news! SO glad everyone is doing ok and hope you can bring Kenna home soon. They're absolutely adorable - I'm sure you're just so overwhelmed with it all right now. I think I cried on an off for the first couple of weeks : )
Wishing J a speedy recovery - she did so great growing those babies!
Hang in there - both babies will be home and you'll get settled into a routine before you know it.
Very sweet babies! I bet you are loving every min! Great Job J! I look forward to all the new pictures.
Alicia
WOW! Congratulations to all of you. J, you did a great job!
N, your babies are gorgeous! Congratulations on your bundles of joy.
Tracy
WOW OH WOW, those babies are just beautiful!!!!
CONGRATS MOMMY AND DADDY, and welcome to the world little ones!
Great job J, wishing you a speedy and painless recovery.
P.S. My surro twins also born just a week early had to have a bit of assistance feeding and stuff for about a week, no big deal health wise, they were just tired little monkies and eating is hard work. She'll be home soon, try not to worry!
I have been following your blog silently for a little while now and wanted to give you my most heartfelt congratulations!!
What a blessing :)
They are beautiful! Congratulations and welcome to the wonderful world of parenthood. Isn't it crazy?
WOW that's such great news congrats to you both
Congratulations! They are adorable. Enjoy them!
WOO HOO! Congrats! This is amazing to see the picture of the two little babies. BIG and strong! AMAZING.
To look on the postive side (about Kenna still being in NICU) is that you get a chance to adjust to having ONE baby at home for a few days before you get fully emerged with two babies at home. I sure hope that does not come across as being mean (as it would have been awsome to have BOTH babies home right now, and I'm not saying it's GOOD Kenna is still in hospital). I am a mother of twins, and as hard as it is some days, it's truly a blessing to see the two of them together!
I'm been a prayer warrier for you the last few days with the lack of posts that either something good or bad happened. But I've been praying hard for you! and will continue to do so.
*Amy*
Congrats, congrats, congrats! I wondered if they had arrived when you hadn't posted all week. I am SO happy for you, N! What a fabulous Christmas present. I hope J has a speedy recovery and that Kenna joins her brother and parents at home soon.
WHOOOOHOOOO!! they are just amazing!! hope that Kenna gets out of NICU soon!! cant wait to see more pics!!!!!!! :) Congrats to you once again!
Congratulations to all of you! (J and her hubby included) The babies are beautiful. J is amazing, what selflessness, it's humbling. You guys have so much support from so many friends, you are very blessed. We are happy for you and are excited to meet the newest additions to the family!
OMG where have I been?!! Way behind on my blog reading that's where! I am so excited for you - they are such cuties!! I hope Kenna gets to come home really soon to be with her brother and mom and dad. I'm so happy for you guys!!! Congratulations!!
And J?... Wow. Amazing and wow. You're incredible!
FINALLY!!! You had worried there,girl! The babies are ABSOLUTELY adorable! I'm so proud of J, she did a fantastic job and gave you all such wonderful Christmas presents. Here's hoping, J, that you're up and around comfortable by Christmas. N, you know Sarah and I have been watching and praying for all of you. CONGRATULATIONS! And welcome to the world, Kenna and Nathan!
Congratulations on your beautiful babies, they are gorgeous!!!! They chose an excellent day to arrive....it is my birthday as well!!! Thank you for sharing your journey....you are truly blessed. Cherish every minute with them, they grow and change so quickly!
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