Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 10:05 p.m. 6 lbs. 15 oz. of baby on left was born.Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 10:06 p.m. 6 lbs. 1 oz. of baby on right was born.
Both boys are amazingly healthy. Being born at 35 weeks gestation they were automatically sent to the NICU for observation. Neither one needs oxygen. All blood tests were normal. Right now they're basically being observed for eating to see if they can eat and gain weight. Baby on left is a champion eater and decided to remove his feeding tube to prove it.
The pathology report on the placenta determined it was two separate placentas fused together. Everyday Danny and I change our mind about if they're fraternal or identical. I suspect if their mild jaundice levels returned to normal, if baby on the right's skin was less red, and if they weighed the same, they'd look identical. But that's just my opinion as of this afternoon. Earlier today I thought baby on left looked like Danny and Pookie's birth pictures. And I thought baby on right looked like Bun and maybe a masculine form of Gabbers' birth pictures.
So if they were for sure sharing the same placenta, they'd be identical. There's still a possibility that they are identical if the egg split early enough for them to create their own placentas.
As for me and my adventures in laboring and recovering, that is another post. But as crappy as I feel, I couldn't have been more blessed than I am with these super snuggly healthy boys.
33 comments:
yeah for healthy babies!! They look great. Such a good size. I hope you feel better soon. We will keep you in our prayers. Can't wait to see these babies.
Praising the Lord with you up here in Alaska. I've been checking in wondering if your babies had arrived yet. :) So happy for you!
~Leah in Alaska~
Congratulations Nikki! You did it! :D Now comes the fun part! :P Just kidding...but rest when you can, you're gonna need it! They are such a blessing!
They are super cute!! I can't wait to meet them!!
Congrats! Well done, Mama!
My twins have that whole are they/aren't they identical thing going on, too. We decided we knew they were related and we were okay with that. :-)
Those are some healthy looking 35 weekers! Good for you!
HURRAY! Congratulations, friend. 12+ pounds of baby is pretty awesome, especially for 35 weeks. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Welcome to your lives, guys!
Congratulations! They are beautiful and I'm so glad they're healthy! I hope you get some rest.
I'm so happy that they are here and doing well. Congratulations to you and your family.
Oh my goodness! They look adorable! I'm so very, very happy for you to have two little healthy babies, and to have it over with! On to the raising!
Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations! I'm so happy for you and that you grew such big ones. Way to go for keeping them in so long.
congratulations!many blessings to you.
congrats. they look great. it's funny cuz i don't think they look alike at all. they are both super duper fabulous though. what handsome boys you have. good luck with them.
HOoray! I love little babies. HOw cute. congrats
I'm so happy for you! Could have prayed for healthier twins. My first child, single birth, weighed less than your little guy who weighs 6.15! No wonder you were miserable! I'm sure you feel like a twig now. :)
Can't wait for updates..... months from now when you have figured how to wrangle twin babies and 6 kids. hehe
Congrats Nikki!! They are so cute and good on ya for keeping them in the oven for so long. I can't wait to see more of them!!
Congrats! I had a full-term baby that size--you did great! Enjoy them, they'll be driving before you know it! :)
Congratulations! I'm so glad that they arrived healthy and at great weights. Mine arrived the same time, but lots smaller and they needed the NICU, so congrats on incubating big babies! :) They are adorable, best of luck to you and your family!
Everybody-
Thank you! They really are a good size. And I think that has a lot to do with how healthy they are.
Melony- lol to your comment. I love to look at your blog for advice on what I have to expect. And your girls are darling by the way. :)
Jenny- You are one of the lucky few that actually will get to meet them relatively soon. :) And I promise to return your bins before they turn one. lol
Lora Lynn- It was your words of encouragement echoing in my head about being a super incubator that got me to that 35 week point. Thanks!
Gurr- Thanks for the speedy recovery wishes. I am grateful that at least the boys are doing great. :)
Marcy- Ahh rest. I had a really good rest last night. Possibly the last good night for a couple decades. lol
JoAnn- Thanks. :) Wish you could see them in person.
Susan- I couldn't think of a better example of someone to turn to for good raising advice. Your kids have and are turning out great!
Jane- Thanks. I just can't help but beam when I think about how big they are. Makes me feel like I had a part in that. hehe
Emily- I realize this picture does not really show their resemblence. lol
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Wish I looked like a twig. Unfortunately, I probably am bigger now then Tuesday when I delivered. More on that in a future post.
Bebe- The thought of them driving just now gave me heart palpitations. haha
I can't wait to show more photos and fill you all in on the birth story. Maybe tomorrow. lol
Congratulations!!!!
Congrats Nikki!!! You carried them so long and should be proud of yourself in doing so. They sound really healthy and so beautiful. I can never tell twins apart, so I agree w/the above statement. Agree that they're related, then you're off to raising your beautiful children now of SIX!!!
Renee'
congratulations! I knew you'd make it to 35 weeks! the big pay off has arrived :)
awwwww, Congrats Nikki and family! What cute boys! I'm so glad everyone is healthy and safe.
Oh Nikki they are adorable!!! Congratulations! They are a great size and I hope they are out of NICU very soon. And I hope you are feeling better.
I'm so glad they're here, and so healthy! That is fantastic news. And I'm praying for you to get your body back as quickly as possible. ;)
Yay for babies!!! So glad they are here and healthy. Get some rest girl, you are gonna need it! :)
HOORAY! You did it, Nikki!!!
They are adorable!
Congrats! They are handsome, healthy boys. Great size for twins! Wow, I can't imagine how much energy it would take to do what you just did and what you'll be doing for the future. It makes me tired! :-) You are a champion!
Yeay! So happy for you guys. Can't wai to hear their names instead of right :& left!! ha ha ha They are beautiful!! Wish I could hold them.
Congratulation! They are beautiful!
Aww, what sweet looking boys! Good job Nikki!! (and Danny :))
Congratulations!! You did a great job. They are absolutely adorable. Get feeling better!
So beautiful, Nikki! You are a wonderful bun baker... :)
What sweet baby boys you have there! I'd just like to squeeze 'em! God bless your whole family.
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