Madelynn Christine
3 lbs. 14 oz.
16 1/4 inches
11:15 AM
Claire Elizabeth
3 lbs. 14 oz.
17 inches
11:16 AM
Natalee Lynn
2 lbs. 13 oz.
15 3/4 inches
11:17 AM
Madelynn was born first, I heard her cry first; tears instantly. Tim looked at me and we smiled. Our first daughter is born.
Claire was born second, she did not want to breath on her own at all, but came out the easiest. Never heard her peep. She is fine though, Tim said. Beautiful and pink.
Natalee was the hardest to get out, and caused her Momma some problems pretty quickly. Never heard a peep from her either. She was clearly the strongest in the beginning. Breathing on her own right away. Such a big girl for such a tiny miracle.
Tim watched all of his daughters take their first breath. He is so strong. He was in love instantly. More tears.
I didn't get to see any of them until they were wheeled out, and then I only saw Madelynn through the incubator, and Natalee for a minute, I gave her a quick kiss. She was perfect. Oh my baby girl. I never did get to see Claire, because she went straight to a ventilator.
Things went downhill.
Things went downhill.
I didn't get to see my beautiful loves until Christmas morning, nearly two days after they were born. But it was the perfect packages to open up for the first time. No words can describe the thoughts I felt.
What better Christmas presents to open on Christmas morning than your own brand new children?
Oh, God and His glory.
Oh, God and His glory.
My daughters. Our daughters. Our family.
More tears.
These are our children. The children we dreamed about. The children we prayed for. The children that will be forever a part of our lives and family.
I cannot thank God enough for his blessings. Do I deserve this honor? To be their Mommy? So many emotions. These days are hard.
How do you separate your love? How do you divide your time.
These are all things I will learn.
God didn't give us anything we can't handle, but these days are tough.
There are a lot of emotions...or I am just a hormonal new mother.
Maybe both...indeed both.
Holly, I'm just checking in for the first time since a little before Christmas...and you've had your babies!!!! Wahoo! They are so beautiful and seem to be doing so well. And girl, I am so jealous that you are already 138 pounds. My weight dropped quickly and then I've plateaued with 15 more to go!
ReplyDeleteI remember with my first set of twins, having to leave them in the NICU, and I can relate that it was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. But, I just kept reminding myself that they were in good hands, and that God was giving me that time to heal and recover (and rest) before being their 24/7 caretaker. And though each day seems to drag on, looking back when they are at home, it will seem that they weren't there for long at all!
You are a great Mommy already! Prayers and hugs to you!!!!