WHAT??? BABIES ARE HERE!!!

Funny how I finally updated my page on Sunday and then went to bed and my water promptly broke. And that's how it happened! I had a terrible time sleeping, turned on one side and it was like a waterfall. I had to call to Matt who had been sleeping in the other room to avoid my snoring and he was a bit frazzled. No bag packed, no preparations made seeing as I was only 32 weeks.

So we threw some stuff in a bag, headed to the hospital and two hours later my children were born.




Alaina Madison, born 2:27 am 3 lbs 12oz, 16 3/4 inches long





Ryan Porter, born 2:28 am, 3 lbs 151/2 oz, 17 1/4 inches long


Both are doing quite well in the NICU and working on gaining some weight so we can bring them home soon. It has literally been a whirlwind of emotion because we are so glad to meet them, but we want them to do well and be healthy. Luckily neither one of them need anything besides some monitors and IV's. We are allowed to change them, hold them, take their temp. They are being tube fed so far, so eventually they will get bottles. I just take them mommies special formula until we get to that point.

So that's the update! I stayed in the hospital for about four days after my C-section and we have been visiting them twice a day. Matt had already planned some time off, so he's been with me since I can't drive:( Each day I feel better and I'm able to get good rest since there are no crying babies at home yet!

We are especially thankful to all of our family and friends who have really stepped up to support, love and be there for us and the babies. It was unexpected for everyone, but we could not do it without everyone:)

I will keep things updated as much as possible-I am at home for the next 12 weeks!