Walter - 1:41pm, 3lb 10oz, 17.52"
Gordon - 1:42pm, 4lb 7oz, 18.31"
Adele - 1:43pm, 4lb 3oz, 17.91"
Walter was pulled out, butt first, and started crying immediately. I couldn't see him yet around the sheet, but the sound brought tears to my eyes. The nurse brought him around for a quick 'hello' to Jeff and I before whisking Walter next door for assessment and cleaning. Gordon quickly followed the same path - out, cry, hello, and next door. Adele was the same, except when she came out, every doctor and nurse in the room "Awwwed".
Walter was brought back into the room as I was being stitched up. He was swaddled tight and I got a quick snuggle with him before he was taken upstairs to the NICU Jeff went next door to watch them work on first Gordon, then Adele, who needed a little more time with the respiratory therapist. Jeff came with the NICU team as they wheeled Gordon & Adele back into the O.R. where I got a quick 'pet' before they were taken upstairs also.
I was then taken to recovery and then back to L&D where I was kept on bedrest for 24 hours so they could pre-emptively treat my preeclampsia/kidney issue with an magnesium drip. It was no fun, but I survived and was finally able to go up and see my babies today, Oct 5 around 3:30pm.
I visited with Walter first where I also met the nurse who was taking care of Walter and Adele. She explained everything they were doing, including the various sensors and monitors. At some point, Walter had his eyes open and was looking around. I started to talk to him and he turned his head to look right at me. My wide-eyed little boy.
Next was Gordon, who was sleeping on his stomach. He responded to touch and you can see how tiny he is compared to my hand.
Finally, I visited my little girl, Adele. She was very reactive to touch and sound. And a complete doll.
.Thank you for your continued prayers. The babies look great now, but they are still very premature and the NICU is a bumpy ride.
How wonderful. I'm sure that you were so thankful to be able to spend more time touching them and talking to them. You will continue to be in our prayers.
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Aw - such sweeties. I think I adore Gordon all rolled up in a little baby ball. As always - prayers for their continued growing and getting stronger time. While they are doing that, you concentrate on getting healed up and all ready for them to come home.
ReplyDeleteThey are wonderful! Roberto and I got to see them today and my heart got all warm and fuzzy and I was like ok Ledda don't cry because you are going to have to fix your mascara and have to go thru the whole scrubbing process again :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hold them and get my baby fix. Walter and Gordon have a lot of hair, Adele had a nice hat with a bow on it that the nurses made for her, Joey you have to keep those. She is beatiful!
Titi Ledda :)
Aw-w-w-w great pictures. Can hardly wait to get there to help you take care of them. What beautiful babies--you and Jeff did good. Get yourself strong and the NICU will get the babies strong. Love you Mom
ReplyDeleteYay! They look like babies and everything! Sooo glad to know everybody is launched and on their way. (A minute between each one? Those docs work fast.) We'll keep the healing thoughts coming.
ReplyDeleteAwww indeed! Of course Walter responded to your voice ... when not kicking and punching his siblings, he's been listening to your voice for 7+ months.
ReplyDeleteThought about you this afternoon while we were up at Doernbecher for Daniel's checkup, and chatted with the mom of a preemie who is now 6 weeks old. Ahh, the memories!
We'll be waiting to hear estimates of when you can go home (or at least get wheeled out to a courtyard for fresh air!) and how the babies are progressing. Rest up, mom!
Shirley
Oh Joey, they're so beautiful! I'm so happy for you and Jeff. I can't wait to meet them all.
ReplyDeleteDear Joey & Jeff--
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pictures. They are all beautiful little ones. We're keeping them in our prayers and hope that their homecoming will be soon and their time in NICU uneventful. Love to you all.
Aunt Minge & Uncle Morris
Congratulations you 2...now 5! So glad everything went well. We are sending love and prayers for your quick recovery so you can be with those babies as they stablize! Amy and Bob Martin
ReplyDeleteAwww - babies! So glad it all went well - and they look really good. Time to rest up and take care of you for a while now - you did the cooking, let the baby chefs finish them off while you recover. You'll have them home keeping you up all night in no time. :))
ReplyDeleteLove, Jay.
Amazing photos and beautiful, healthy babies. Cute, cute and cute! We are so glad everything has gone well. Hope you feel better fast and get to spend lots of time with your sons and daughter.
ReplyDeleteWish we could all just reach out and pick up every one of them and hug them. Take care and enjoy. Congratulations again.
Steve and Mary
What dolls, I am so glad you all came through so well. I'll be keeping all of you in my thoughts & look forward to the updates & pictures..
ReplyDelete(((HUGS))) Linda (RBL)
Beautiful little ones! Congrats to you and Jeff, and we hope you recover quickly!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Joy, Chih-Cheh, & kids
Snuggles and cat purrs and guinea pig nuzzles all around. Love you.
ReplyDeleteThey look beautiful. I can't believe how pink they are! I know it will be a long road, but i have faith those little tigers will roar. Congratulations again. It's quite amazing to see these little people in the world.
ReplyDelete--Liz
Omigosh what a dolt I am, sitting here with big ol tears! But what gorgeous gifts you've received Joey ~ so precious, truly little miracles. Take care of YOU, sweetheart, and THANKYOU so much for taking us along on this truly incredible journey. If everyone feels like I do, then Walter, Gorden and Adele have a LOT of aunties & uncles all over the country! ((HUGS))
ReplyDelete~Vic~
(Oh. Well. How "auntie-like" to have misspelled a name already! Geesh! How embarassing! Hopefully GordOn will forgive me if he know's I'm typing this at 3:30 a.m......Go back to bed aunt Vic! Haha!)
ReplyDeleteJoey and Jeff, your babies are beautiful. I will continue to pray for their health and your recovery. Thank you for sharing with us and inviting us on this beloved journey. You did real good. Welcome Walter, Gordon, and Adele!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tonia
Your babies are precious. We are very happy that the delivery went well. Great job. I am sure that you are ready to enjoy your family at home. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
ReplyDeleteGary and Darlene
Oh Joey--my eyes are leaking just seeing the pics of your sweet babies! I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers for them to be healthy and able to go home soonest! Sending you and Jeff a HUGH Hug!
ReplyDeleteMich "-)
xoxo
Congrats Joey! So happy for your family! Continued prayers for you and the babies' health. God bless!!!
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Lucy
Joey and Jeff --
ReplyDeleteGood job on that baby-making task!!
They're all super cute!
Take care and rest up.
love,
Betty and Robert
Oh wow...they are finally here and they all look just beautiful!!! So happy for you and Jeff.
ReplyDeleteWould love a post pregnancy picture of you Joey. I still can't believe 13.5 lbs of baby was in your belly :-)
XOXO
Michelle
WOW, what a beautiful site, those little babies. I'm glad we'll be able to see photo's A LOT via the computer-it makes me feel like we're part of the whole family ;) Hope you're healing well and Walter, Gordon and Adele keep growing stronger every day. So happy, happy, happy, for all five of you! Thoughts and prayers continue coming your way. Hugs and kisses Aunt Anne
ReplyDeleteJoey, this is fantastic! Lots of hugs to you, Jeff, and the little B's!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
ML
Thank you for sharing this with us. How beautiful! I will keep all of you in my thoughts.
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