We went for our ultrasound at 9am last Tuesday morning and by 905 we knew we were going to have the babies that day. We had to wait for the doctor to come in and look but Monica the nurse said she was sure it was going to be their birthday. Sure enough we were sent right to the hospital. Rachael's blood was flow was reversing and she was very low on fluid. We went right across the parking lot to the hospital and i was prepped for a csection. We got there about 10 am i guess it was and they had said the csection would be at 2 because i had eaten breakfast but they had to move it up till 12 because she was getting sicker. I did great with the spinal and did not get sick. Lucas was born at 1239PM and Rachael was born at 1240PM. Lucas had a cpap machine for alittle while after birth but was taken off of it that night and has not needed it since. Rachael did not have one.
Lucas weighed 4 pounds 4 ounces, 17 inches long
Rachael weighed 2 pounds 14 ounces, 14 3/4 inches long.
Both are in the NICU but doing good. They were moved to the step down part of the NICU on Tuesday because they are considered not critical anymore. They are just about back to their birth weight now. They took out their iv's Sunday morning and now they just have their feeding tubes in, and of course their heart monitors. They both have had a few brady's but they said that is normal because of them being preemies.
Lucas is now eating 35 cc's every 3 hours and Rachael is at 25cc. They started Lucas out at 5 cc's and Rachael at 2 cc's and they have gone up everyday.
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That is so great to hear that they are doing well. What a whirlwind it must have been to have gone in for a check up to then learn that they will be born! Congrats on their increasing healthiness! You must be so relieved and even relieved when you'll be able to take them home. Way to go mommy!
They are so darn cute! Look at that hair that they have! How wonderful! I am so happy for you to have them out and safe. Rachael was quite a bit smaller than Lucas wasnt she. Your u/s estimate was really close. How are you holding up? They really are adorable!!!! Congratulations!!!
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