Monday, November 9, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Baby Videos!!
We have A LOT of baby videos up on YouTube. Please check them out at the link below! If you'd like to subscribe to Nathan's channel on YouTube, you will be notified every time he uploads a new video. :)
www.youtube.com/spidy207
www.youtube.com/spidy207
Saturday, July 11, 2009
London and Lyla: Pictures
4 Month Photo Shoot:
3 Months:
11 Weeks:
8 Weeks Old: First trip to the park!
Happy Babies:
7 Weeks Old! We are good eaters, look at our chubby cheeks!
London looks so concerned!
6 Weeks and Lyla smiles!
Birth Announcement (5 Weeks):
4 Weeks:
London after his bath:
Lyla after her bath:
London sleeping in his bouncer:
Lyla sleeping in her bouncer:
3 Months:
11 Weeks:
8 Weeks Old: First trip to the park!
Happy Babies:
7 Weeks Old! We are good eaters, look at our chubby cheeks!
London looks so concerned!
6 Weeks and Lyla smiles!
Birth Announcement (5 Weeks):
4 Weeks:
London after his bath:
Lyla after her bath:
London sleeping in his bouncer:
Lyla sleeping in her bouncer:
Saturday, June 27, 2009
They're Here!!!!!!!!!!!
June 20, 2009
Together
Back at home!
London Parker: 5lbs 5oz, 18.5" 10:30AM
Lyla Jane: 5lbs 6oz, 18" 10:31AM
Lyla and Mommy:
London and Daddy:
On Friday night around 11:00, I got a burst of energy and decided to get some more things organized in the nursery. I finally felt more energized and comfortable than I had in a long time. I should have known that I was nesting!
Saturday morning at 6:00AM I got up to use the restroom and that's when my water broke. I was so surprised and excited! I heard that only 20% of women experience their water breaking, so I had assumed I wouldn't experience that and would go all the way until my scheduled c-section on June 26th.
I woke up Nathan to tell him and he got up right away to call the doctor. When the doctor answered Nathan said, "Hi, this is Nathan Elliott and my water broke!" I had to say... "No, MY water broke!" It was pretty funny! I needed the comic relief!
We left for the hospital right away and I was feeling the contractions come on. When we got there they looked at the babies and saw that the boy was still breech. They immediately started prepping for my c-section.
I was very nervous, but very excited that we'd soon meet our little ones! The nurse wheeled me into the OR at about 10:15 AM. They sat me on the operating table and gave me a spinal. It was the weirdest, yet best feeling ever! They laid me down immediately and I went numb from my chest down. It felt really good not feeling all that pressure and pain of the last few weeks. I started to get nauseous and as soon as those words left my lips, the anesthesiologist gave me something in my IV that took it away. London Parker arrived at 10:30 AM and Lyla Jane followed right behind him at 10:31 AM. They sure had a good set of lungs on them! I've never been so moved and happy to hear babies cry. They both looked great and were very healthy.
The nurse saw that London was breathing somewhat fast so they decided to run some blood tests on him. They found he had a very minor blood infection. They could have opted not to give him anything for it because it wasn't bad and would probably clear up on its own, but they decided to fail conservative and put him on 7 days of antibiotics. This meant our little guy had to spend 7 days in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit).
We hardly ever missed one of his feedings, so we got to see him at least 5 times during the day and we each took turns going to his feedings throughout the night.
Since they had him on monitors 24/7, they saw that his oxygen levels would dip every now and then. Since the monitor showed this (even though it'd probably say the same of any baby), they had to give him an oxygen tube.
London also had to have a spinal tap to make sure the blood infection didn't get to the spine and cause Meningitis. Thankfully that came back negative!
Now, London's blood infection is totally gone and he's still on oxygen, but will be off of it soon. It's really only there for hospital rules, but even they said he'd be fine without it. We are so happy to have him home!!!
Lyla is doing great. She had her first Pediatric doctor visit yesterday and she passed all the tests with flying colors. London's appointment is Monday and we should find out then when we can totally remove the oxygen.
We are so in love with these babies. They are both so sweet and very easy going. We couldn't have asked for anything more!!
Together
Back at home!
London Parker: 5lbs 5oz, 18.5" 10:30AM
Lyla Jane: 5lbs 6oz, 18" 10:31AM
Lyla and Mommy:
London and Daddy:
On Friday night around 11:00, I got a burst of energy and decided to get some more things organized in the nursery. I finally felt more energized and comfortable than I had in a long time. I should have known that I was nesting!
Saturday morning at 6:00AM I got up to use the restroom and that's when my water broke. I was so surprised and excited! I heard that only 20% of women experience their water breaking, so I had assumed I wouldn't experience that and would go all the way until my scheduled c-section on June 26th.
I woke up Nathan to tell him and he got up right away to call the doctor. When the doctor answered Nathan said, "Hi, this is Nathan Elliott and my water broke!" I had to say... "No, MY water broke!" It was pretty funny! I needed the comic relief!
We left for the hospital right away and I was feeling the contractions come on. When we got there they looked at the babies and saw that the boy was still breech. They immediately started prepping for my c-section.
I was very nervous, but very excited that we'd soon meet our little ones! The nurse wheeled me into the OR at about 10:15 AM. They sat me on the operating table and gave me a spinal. It was the weirdest, yet best feeling ever! They laid me down immediately and I went numb from my chest down. It felt really good not feeling all that pressure and pain of the last few weeks. I started to get nauseous and as soon as those words left my lips, the anesthesiologist gave me something in my IV that took it away. London Parker arrived at 10:30 AM and Lyla Jane followed right behind him at 10:31 AM. They sure had a good set of lungs on them! I've never been so moved and happy to hear babies cry. They both looked great and were very healthy.
The nurse saw that London was breathing somewhat fast so they decided to run some blood tests on him. They found he had a very minor blood infection. They could have opted not to give him anything for it because it wasn't bad and would probably clear up on its own, but they decided to fail conservative and put him on 7 days of antibiotics. This meant our little guy had to spend 7 days in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit).
We hardly ever missed one of his feedings, so we got to see him at least 5 times during the day and we each took turns going to his feedings throughout the night.
Since they had him on monitors 24/7, they saw that his oxygen levels would dip every now and then. Since the monitor showed this (even though it'd probably say the same of any baby), they had to give him an oxygen tube.
London also had to have a spinal tap to make sure the blood infection didn't get to the spine and cause Meningitis. Thankfully that came back negative!
Now, London's blood infection is totally gone and he's still on oxygen, but will be off of it soon. It's really only there for hospital rules, but even they said he'd be fine without it. We are so happy to have him home!!!
Lyla is doing great. She had her first Pediatric doctor visit yesterday and she passed all the tests with flying colors. London's appointment is Monday and we should find out then when we can totally remove the oxygen.
We are so in love with these babies. They are both so sweet and very easy going. We couldn't have asked for anything more!!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
12th (ish) Ultrasound: Healthy Babies!
I'm starting to lose count of how many ultrasounds I've had. I have them once, sometimes twice a week now.
I'm now 36 weeks, and have pleasantly shocked all the doctors that I've made it this far. Two more weeks and our babies will be here!!!! I have a scheduled c-section for June 26th, that is unless the babies decide to come before then. I'm having them via c-section because the boy is still breech.
Both babies are still doing fantastic. They love to show off breathing and wiggling around. The doctor said that it looked like they were holding each others hand. I hope they continue to stay that close throughout life!
The boy is very squished and has his legs folded, so it was hard to get really accurate measurements. He measured to weigh about 5lbs 4oz. However, the doctor suspects he's much more than that. The girl weighs in at about 5lbs 6oz. No wonder I'm starting to feel so uncomfortable! I can't imagine how big these babies will be if I actually make it to 38 weeks!
They are just so precious and Nathan and I are very excited to meet them!
I'm now 36 weeks, and have pleasantly shocked all the doctors that I've made it this far. Two more weeks and our babies will be here!!!! I have a scheduled c-section for June 26th, that is unless the babies decide to come before then. I'm having them via c-section because the boy is still breech.
Both babies are still doing fantastic. They love to show off breathing and wiggling around. The doctor said that it looked like they were holding each others hand. I hope they continue to stay that close throughout life!
The boy is very squished and has his legs folded, so it was hard to get really accurate measurements. He measured to weigh about 5lbs 4oz. However, the doctor suspects he's much more than that. The girl weighs in at about 5lbs 6oz. No wonder I'm starting to feel so uncomfortable! I can't imagine how big these babies will be if I actually make it to 38 weeks!
They are just so precious and Nathan and I are very excited to meet them!
This is the girl's feet. We didn't get any pictures of her face this time.
See that line above her feet? That's my left rib, and her feet rest right against (sometimes under) it. My ribs are so sore!!!
Boy
Boy
Boy
Just for fun, here's a picture of me lounging with my (very swollen) feet up!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
10th Ultrasound: Pictures!
I think I've had about 10 ultrasounds so far. I'm down to weekly appointments, so I figure I'll only post a blog when there's something worth posting about!
I am now 33 weeks along. The babies are still doing great. They are each at about 4.5 lbs! The doctor was very excited to see fat rolls on both babies and it seems as though both babies have a lot of hair! I guess the old wives tale that heartburn = a full head of hair is right, because I have had a bunch of heartburn throughout the pregnancy.
I have finished my iron infusions, thankfully, although they weren't that bad. Otherwise I'm feeling OK. My feet are pretty swollen, and I run out of breath easily. I'm having a hard time sleeping at night because of hip/back pain. All in all I think it's just regular pregnancy stuff.
Since Baby A - boy - is still breech, the doctor is saying I will most likely have a c-section. They won't even let me attempt a natural birth when the lower baby is breech, it's too risky. It's rare for a baby to flip again this late in the game, especially being in such tight quarters. The doc is so impressed at how healthy the babies are and how well we're doing, that he'd love to see me make it to 38 weeks, at which time I will probably have a scheduled c-section. Obviously, I could go into labor beforehand, but if not they will take out the babies the last week in June. I can't believe that's only 5 weeks away!
Nathan and I thought it'd be fun to post a baby picture of each of us on here. It might be a glimpse at what our little ones will possibly look like:
I am now 33 weeks along. The babies are still doing great. They are each at about 4.5 lbs! The doctor was very excited to see fat rolls on both babies and it seems as though both babies have a lot of hair! I guess the old wives tale that heartburn = a full head of hair is right, because I have had a bunch of heartburn throughout the pregnancy.
I have finished my iron infusions, thankfully, although they weren't that bad. Otherwise I'm feeling OK. My feet are pretty swollen, and I run out of breath easily. I'm having a hard time sleeping at night because of hip/back pain. All in all I think it's just regular pregnancy stuff.
Since Baby A - boy - is still breech, the doctor is saying I will most likely have a c-section. They won't even let me attempt a natural birth when the lower baby is breech, it's too risky. It's rare for a baby to flip again this late in the game, especially being in such tight quarters. The doc is so impressed at how healthy the babies are and how well we're doing, that he'd love to see me make it to 38 weeks, at which time I will probably have a scheduled c-section. Obviously, I could go into labor beforehand, but if not they will take out the babies the last week in June. I can't believe that's only 5 weeks away!
Nathan and I thought it'd be fun to post a baby picture of each of us on here. It might be a glimpse at what our little ones will possibly look like:
| Tara | Nathan |
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Here's some new pictures of the babies from this past ultrasound:
Girl
Boy
Girl
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- Tara
- Albuquerque, NM, United States
- I am a proud mother of twins, a wife, and an 'all things girly' enthusiast. www.pinupkitt3n.blogspot.com will be more about me and my personal hobbies/interests; vintage, shopping, baking, dancing, makeup, etc. If you'd like a glimpse into my family life, please visit my other blog - www.elliottwins.blogspot.com. :)
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