Joel on the Neonatal Breathing Ride - He's off this machine now and doing much better. We miss him.
Proud Sister Elizabeth with Leah
Loving Sister Hannah with Leah
Bigger Strong Micah with Leah
Daddy playing Dress UpFriday, January 23, 2009
Additional Photos
Joel on the Neonatal Breathing Ride - He's off this machine now and doing much better. We miss him. Proud Sister Elizabeth with Leah Loving Sister Hannah with Leah Bigger Strong Micah with Leah Daddy playing Dress Up
They're Here - Yah!!!
Joel Thomas Long - 6 lb 2 oz, 18 3/4 inches long came into the world at 5:21 p.m. on 1/22/09.
Leah Hope Long - 6 lb 1 oz, 18 3/4 inches long came into the world at 5:23 p.m. on 1/22/09.
As you can read from Rebecca's last posting, we decided to do a c-section based on the information we received from the ultrasound, midwife, and doctor.
We arrived at the hospital around 3:00 p.m. They prepared Rebecca for the delivery/surgery. I got to play dress up. Then we went to have these babies delivered.
They did the final preparation for Rebecca in the operating room as I waited outside. While waiting, I could see Rebecca through the window. She looked so beautiful. She was smiling, laughing, and joking with all the people taking care of her. I admire her strength, humor, and faith beyond words. I am so thankful to be married to Rebecca and to have an amazing family with her. As I prayed preparing for the c-section, I was struck with the words, "You can rest now." I felt the peace of God and new everything was going to go well.
Joel and Leah came into the world with great cries and looking very healthy. The doctor and midwife encouraged us that the c-section went very well.
As they cleaned up the babies, we discovered that Joel was having a difficult time breathing. He wasn't filling the lower air sacks and gasping from breath. He was still getting plenty of oxygen, but having to work extra hard. They decided to move Joel to the neonatal care unit. They had to put a breathing devise in his nose, an IV in, and a tube in this throat. He is in great hands. Throughout the night, I went to visit Joel. Each time I visited, he was doing better and better. As of this morning at 8:00 a.m., he was progressing well. He is still on a breathing devise that is much less invasive. The nurses and doctors all feel like he will get through this well. They haven't told us any time frames on when he will move over to the regular nursery.
Leah is doing very well. She is a peaceful little girl. She is sleeping well, breast feeding well, and filling her diapers.
Rebecca had difficulty through the night. She was very nauseous, tired, and uncomfortable. This morning, she is feeling much better.
I'm feeling fairly rested. I learned to sleep on this lovely chair/bed.
I have posted several photos. Enjoy!
Leah Hope Long - 6 lb 1 oz, 18 3/4 inches long came into the world at 5:23 p.m. on 1/22/09.
As you can read from Rebecca's last posting, we decided to do a c-section based on the information we received from the ultrasound, midwife, and doctor.
We arrived at the hospital around 3:00 p.m. They prepared Rebecca for the delivery/surgery. I got to play dress up. Then we went to have these babies delivered.
They did the final preparation for Rebecca in the operating room as I waited outside. While waiting, I could see Rebecca through the window. She looked so beautiful. She was smiling, laughing, and joking with all the people taking care of her. I admire her strength, humor, and faith beyond words. I am so thankful to be married to Rebecca and to have an amazing family with her. As I prayed preparing for the c-section, I was struck with the words, "You can rest now." I felt the peace of God and new everything was going to go well.
Joel and Leah came into the world with great cries and looking very healthy. The doctor and midwife encouraged us that the c-section went very well.
As they cleaned up the babies, we discovered that Joel was having a difficult time breathing. He wasn't filling the lower air sacks and gasping from breath. He was still getting plenty of oxygen, but having to work extra hard. They decided to move Joel to the neonatal care unit. They had to put a breathing devise in his nose, an IV in, and a tube in this throat. He is in great hands. Throughout the night, I went to visit Joel. Each time I visited, he was doing better and better. As of this morning at 8:00 a.m., he was progressing well. He is still on a breathing devise that is much less invasive. The nurses and doctors all feel like he will get through this well. They haven't told us any time frames on when he will move over to the regular nursery.
Leah is doing very well. She is a peaceful little girl. She is sleeping well, breast feeding well, and filling her diapers.
Rebecca had difficulty through the night. She was very nauseous, tired, and uncomfortable. This morning, she is feeling much better.
I'm feeling fairly rested. I learned to sleep on this lovely chair/bed.
I have posted several photos. Enjoy!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
WOW!
We went for a routine visit today and came away with a scheduled C-section just hours away. The sonogram showed two over 6lb. babies. Joel was head down, but Leah has flipped and is now breech. Then, we discovered I am dialated to a 4 already. After some tears and prayers and consultations with our midwife and the doctor, we decided to go ahead with the recommended C-section. This way, I don't risk both a vaginal delivery and a C-section and we will avoid an emergency C-section. It feels very strange to know in a few hours we will be holding our 2 little ones. My faith is again stretched to release control to the One who created all of us. I am so grateful for His grace and mercy. We appreciate your prayers. We'll post pictures and info. soon. The delivery is scheduled for 4:30 this afternoon.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Micah's blog
It's been a loooooooooong time since I last wrote. I hope you had a great Christmas. I'm so exited about the twins (Joel and Leah) coming.
I don't think I told you that I like to write stories. If you want me to write them tell me on comments.
-Micah out
I don't think I told you that I like to write stories. If you want me to write them tell me on comments.
-Micah out
Saturday, January 3, 2009
33 weeks 2 days- but who's counting?
Wow! We received a great report at our OB appointment yesterday. Both babies are doing great. According to the measurements from the sonogram, Joel is 5 lbs. 12 oz. and Leah is 5 lbs. 7 oz. Both of them are head down- ready to make their debut. My prayer is to avoid a C-section and to bring home 2 healthy babies when I am released. My midwife Kimberly is supportive of me trying a natural birth- provided they stay in this position. She expects to see them in the next 2-3 weeks. I'm good with that as long as their development is on track.
We are in the process of washing and sorting clothes, preparing bedding and decorating the nursery. If the twins' nursery if finished before their arrival, it will be a first in our family! It's a goal I'm working towards- we'll just see how much time they give us.
I am getting excited to meet these two little people. What an incredible blessing God has given to our family.
We are in the process of washing and sorting clothes, preparing bedding and decorating the nursery. If the twins' nursery if finished before their arrival, it will be a first in our family! It's a goal I'm working towards- we'll just see how much time they give us.
I am getting excited to meet these two little people. What an incredible blessing God has given to our family.
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