I remember the day as if it were yesterday. Scott and I had gone to Target earlier in the evening to look for accessories for the babies' room. We had finally ordered furniture to match the cribs and we needed a bookcase and lamp or something to put in that room. I had picked up my bedding from Javis Davis earlier that morning and it seemed as if the nursery was finally coming together. We were still 8 weeks from our due date and we settled in for the night feeling quite proud of ourselves after a long, productive day.
I remember telling Scott in Target that my back was really hurting and how I couldn't wait to get home and rest. Little did I know that I was having back labor! Rookie mom...I had no idea.
So, about 10:30 pm as I got ready for bed, my water broke. And so began the journey of motherhood. Two precious babies were born during the wee hours of November 7, 2004. My life has never been the same.
Matthew weighed in at 5lbs. 4 ozs
Macy weighed in at 4lbs. 1/2 ozs
Because they were so early, sweet Macy began having trouble breathing. She was put under the oxygen tent and we were not able to hold her. Matthew was being monitored as well, so instead of bringing them to me in my room, they had to stay in the nursery. But my awesome nurses rolled me right into the nursery after the c-section:
This is me holding Matt for the first time :) It would be another week and a half before I held Macy. She was transferred to Women's and Children's hospital within 24 hours of birth. Here's a few pics of her in the NICU:
Macy was on a ventilator for about 2 days. She stayed a total of about 3 weeks in the NICU. We are so thankful for that hospital.
A little over 3 weeks later, we were all in the same house. What a blessing!
Holding hands...
From that tiny to this:
To say that we are overwhelmed is an understatement. God has truly blessed us with a beautiful family. We are eternally grateful for his gifts.
Every good and perfect gift is from above. James 1:17
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