Thursday, April 30, 2009

Baby Eli and Baby Elsie

Baby Elsie was born this morning at 4:41 am and weighed 4 lbs 7 oz. Baby Eli was born at 4:43 am and weighed 5 lbs. 5 oz. Both babies were crying loudly when they were born, which is always a good sign!

The hospital's policy is that any baby born before 37 weeks go directly to the NICU for a minimum of six hours. But before they were taken there Scott and I got to hold them both, which was fabulous.

Right now both babies are in the NICU and will be for awhile. Elsie is doing just fine, but we're waiting until tomorrow to see if she can feed with the suck/swallow/breath reflex. Elias has a few more problems. He is on a C-pap machine because his lungs aren't developed yet. He is also receiving oxygen, though only at 28% (normal room air is 20%) Once he gets off the machine and oxygen, then he will also need to show that he has the suck/swallow/ breathe reflex.

Both of them are just perfect! What a great gift from God?

8 comments:

Jenny said...

Congratulations to you both. I can't wait until you have a chance to post some pictures. I'll be praying for them.

Margaret said...

Congratulations! Can't wait to see some pictures! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers :)

duble-u said...

come on scott, time for photos

Meesh Hays said...

LOVE!

Grandma Mary said...

Grandma Mary's heart and eyes filled with love and tears! So excited!!

Anonymous said...

Can't wait for pics!
Much love to all 5 of you..
Grandpa Paul & Grandma Mary

Anonymous said...

Congrats. I am so happy for you. Elsie is just Julie's size and they are the same 36 weeks. I will be praying for you all.
Debbie

edluv said...

congrats you two. can't wait to meet them some time.