Jason and I went to the hospital Saturday night, January 17th, about 11:30 pm. I was having contractions about 5 minutes apart for 2 hours. When we got there I was still just dilated to 4 like I was on Thursday at my doctor appointment. I knew I wouldn't go into full on labor on my own. I didn't with Derek and my mom never did with her three kids. So after monitoring me for 2 hours with no changes, but still contracting every 5 minutes, they admitted me. I got my epidural right away (YEAH!) and was able to sleep through the night. The doctor seemed to think I still would dilate more on my own. So around 5:45 am on Sunday morning, they finally gave me pitocin to induce labor. About 5 hours later they wheeled me into the operating room to deliver. Even though I was planning on a vaginal delivery, they have to do it in the OR just a case a C-section is necessary. It's quite uncomfortable delivering babies in a room with 2 OBGYN's, 2 labor & delivery nurses, a scrub nurse, an Anaesthesiologist , 2 NICU doctors and 2 NICU nurses... very crowded too! Anyway, the delivery turned out great, but felt HORRIBLE! With Derek I felt absolutely nothing. I didn't even know he was out. But with James I felt like I didn't even have an epidural. It was the worst pain I've ever experienced! I don't know how women have babies without any meds, because it SUCKED! But since he was bigger than Jillian, she just came on out a few minutes after him, without having push. All of the doctors and nurses were very surprised how easy it was. Apparently they were all set on delivering Jillian by c-section. I didn't realize that about 90% of twin births end up in a c-section. So I do give myself and my babies a pat on the back for doing so well.
So far these babies are a lot easier than Derek was! They sleep and eat pretty much at the same time. After they eat they fall right back to sleep for 2-3 hours. It's easier than I thought. But I also have Jason home this week and lots of helpers too. Our first night home (last night) my mom slept on the couch by the babies in the bassinet and took care of all their feedings and diaper changes so Jason and I could sleep all night. It was great, but I still got up a few times to go check on them.
Derek is really acting out. I know he still doesn't feel too good, but he is craving attention. And it's not cute either! He cries about everything and whines and screams and throws things. I'm so glad I have Jason home to get him out of the house. I hope he gets used to his brother and sister soon. He does seem to love them very much though. He wants to help a lot and give lots of kisses. But he also wants to go in the crib and be swaddled up like them and be held all the time. Poor Derek... his life has turned upside down!
And now for what everyone has been waiting for... some pictures!
Jason and I after I got the epidural
Jilli Bean
Little James saying someone please pick me up!
Derek loving his little sister as soon as he meets her
Proud grandparents & Aunts
Our little hospital helper
We had a great nurse who included Derek in everything!
Coming home
11 comments:
They look SOO cute in their coming home outfits!! I love the pictures of Derek looking at them too. And that first picture of you and Jason looks so stinking cute. You can HARDLY tell that you have two babies in there! I'm so glad everything went well. They are beautiful Kelly. Can't wait to see them again.
I am so happy for you. They look great and are so cute. I love how Derek is such a big helper. I can't wait to finally meet them. Take care and use all the help you can get.
That is so awesome, congratulations!! You have so many great pictures, but I love the one of you coming home with the two of them. They are sooo cute, good work!! And they are big for twins huh? I hope you are getting lots of rest and help. I hope Derek comes along, I still have trouble with Riley, I think it's just jealousy. He'll be fine!! Congratulations again!!
They are so beautiful Kelly! I am so happy and excited for your family! Who would have know that you would have had the so easy, so to speak, with twins! I love the names too! I can't wait to meet them in real life!!!
KELLY!!!!! My darn blog did NOT register your post til just now!!!!! I kept checking too. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! They are so beautiful! I can't wait to come see all of you. I have a cold, but am getting over it, and when I do, I will call first and see when a good time would be to come see them. My Mom wants to come too if that's okay.
We are all so happy for you. Derek will come around. That is so normal for the older kids to be out of sorts at first.
You look wonderful.
Love ya,
Kristy
OH my goodness. Kelly they are so cute. It makes me want twins. So precious. Derek will turn around soon...I am glad jason is home to help out. Im proud of you do a vaginal birth with twins...you go girl.
Congratulations to you guys! I have been waiting for your post and my computer didn't post it until right now also. The babies look so perfect and Derrick will be a great big brother. I'm glad to hear everything went so well. I can't wait to meet your babies!Congrats again.
Congrats Kelly! They are beautiful! Yes, I did follow Genny's blog for their delivery! We were all so excited to find out all of the details! I cant wait to see them in person! We are so excited and happy for you and your family!
oh my gosh Kelly they are so adorable! Congratulations! I am so happy for you. Derek is so cute with them too. Take care sweetie.
OOOooooo they look SO CUTE!!!! I love them, wanna hold them, so so so sweet!
Way to go! So glad that you didn't have a c-section to recover from... and that Jillian came out so easily! I"m sure Derek will come around soon... when James was born my mom brought little gifts for William--I think it helped because he felt special. Good luck! And SERIOUSLY those babies are adorable!
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