Introducing our new arrivals on July 22, 2009:
Simon Francis
5 pounds, 3 ounces
18 inches
8:59 p.m.
&
Oliver Amos
7 pounds, 1 ounce
19.3 inches
9:10 p.m.
Simon Francis
5 pounds, 3 ounces
18 inches
8:59 p.m.
&
Oliver Amos
7 pounds, 1 ounce
19.3 inches
9:10 p.m.
Now that I've had 7 hours of sleep since midnight, I have some energy to post.
The boys arrived on Wednesday July 22nd, 2009. From first contraction to Simon's delivery was 2 hours and 15 minutes. I don't recommend attempting such a quick labor alone! :) A more descriptive birth story will be coming soon.
All the stars aligned for having a natural twin deliver with minimal intervention (babies both head down, no epidural, no IV (until after deliver), no cesarean and my back-up doctor on call). St. Luke's Hospital delivers twins in the operating room, which tells you a little bit about the way most twin deliveries go.
Here are some photos:
Simon after he'd been cleaned up
Oliver after he'd been cleaned up
Proud mama with Oliver & Simon (all looking a little beat up)
Bea's first interaction with Oliver
Bea's first interaction with Simon
Proud Clay holding his two boys (Oliver & Simon)
Leaving the hospital on July 25, 2009
Simon nursing on Oliver's hand
Oliver & Simon nose to nose
15 comments:
Congratulations!!!! cute photos and I'm glad to know the stars aligned.
Carol
OMG! So cute....and SO MUCH BABY inside of you! 7 pounds!!! 5 pounds!!! Wow! I am in awe of your baby making capacity! :)
- mary
THANK YOU so much for this post, your babies are soooooo cute, so adorable! Loved Bea's inquisitive look on her little brothers. I so wish I was there to get to hold them while you get some sleep. Congratulations again. Lots of love from all of us here.
Oh, Sunshine! Clay! Bea!
What amazing babies, and what a super birth story. The Cliff's Notes were great, and looking forward to hearing the details when you are ready. Yippeee! Charlotte and I loved the pictures.
Rest well....
Meredith & Charlotte (& Ethan)
Sunshine! They are beautiful. Congratulations to you on what sounds like an amazing birth.
Jessica :-)
This makes me so happy! I am in awe of their sizes, you are Wonder Woman! Been thinking about you all, and wishing you well! Love, Rebecca
Sunshine-they are beautiful and look just like B. so happy for you all and can't wait to visit
lovejodi
Congratulations -- I'm so happy for all 5 of you! And glad you were able to birth the way you wanted.
The boys are beautiful, thanks for sharing the pictures.
Jill
Wow, what a cool story! They look like they'll be best friends forever. Lucky family! Congratulations.
-Sarah and Dan McCourtney (DBC)
Congratulations to you all!! Love the names and the pictures - thanks for sharing. Bea the big sister -- I'm sure she's lovin it!
Congrats! Love the names!
Jessica M
Clay & Sunshine (Bea too!)
How exciting. Congratulations!! We can't wait to meet Simon & Oliver. We're glad everyone is healthy and that everything went well during labor.
We Love You, Patrick & April
Nice work Sunshine, the boys are beautiful! Congratulations to you all. I'll pass the news around the Library here in Ames. For goodness sake, get some rest!
Sandy
Sunshine, Clay, Simon and Oliver
Thank you for taking, posting, posing for, the pictures. Wow what a beautiful family.
:) :) :) :) :)
Jo
Linda June adds: Felicitaciones! Bea if you need any tips on little brother training let me know.
Paul (15 year expert on having a sister 3 years older then him) says: "Simon and Oliver don't EVER let your sister dress you up as a girl if your mom has a camera handy. When your sister starts bossing you around just agree with whatever she says then steal away and do whatever you want -- it makes for a more peaceful existence.
wow July 22
same as my Bday lol
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