Well here is the beginning of our already eventful week. I went on Monday to the ultrasound clinic in Mankato for a routine doppler screening. Before I was released the technician had to call my Perinatal Doctor and give them the results. I was then told that they wanted to see me at Abbott immediately, but didnt give me any details as to why. I rushed home, grabbed a bag of clothes, and Chris and I headed up to Mpls. We checked into the clinic, and they told us to head over to the hospital and go to Labor and Delivery. Now we were terrified. We went to labor and delivery and got checked in and put into a room. It took about a half hour before the doctor came to meet with us. He brought an ultrasound machine right into the room, and told us that they suspected that the bigger baby was showing fluid in his abdomen which would indicate the onset of heart failure. The ultrasound proved that there was indeed fluid in the abdomen, and the Doctor felt that the best option would be to deliver these babies as soon as possible as there would be nothing to do for baby B in utero if his heart should fail. There was little to no chance that this condition would improve if left untreated, so I was prepped for an emergency C section.
On Monday June 30th, at 4:57pm the first baby was born, Baby B named Zander Alan; and at 4:58pm the second baby was born, Baby A named Colin Gregory. Zander weighed in at 2lbs 1oz and 14in, and Colin weighed in at 1lb 2oz and was 11 in.
Both babies were rushed away to the NICU at the adjacent Children's Hospital, with dad in tow. Once they were stablized and once I came out of recovery, I was wheeled over to meet them.
Both babies are currently very critical but stable. We just made our first milestone of 24 hours, with the first 72 hours being the most critical. We felt it necessary to have both babies baptised as soon as possible, so both were baptised today, with mom, dad and Grandma Joanie at their side.
We thank all of you for all of your prayers and thoughts, and hope that you all continue to pray for our little ones while they continue on their difficult journey into this world. We will try to keep updating as soon as possible.
Love,
Sam, Christian, Holly, Alyssa and our two new boys Zander and Colin.
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6 comments:
Sam & Christian
We heard about the delivery when Dan got to work yesterday. We will be saying lots of prayers for you and the boys. Sounds like they are a strong pair and wish you all good luck.
Dan & Julie Sonnek
hey chris and sam,
Congrats on the delivery! you and your little boys have been in our thoughts and prayers everyday. we wish you the best and if we can be of any help just say the word. Thanks so much for keeping everyone updated!
love,
Mandey (John, Diane and Tom too)
Sam and Chris,
I will be thinking about you and your family, especially your new little boys, they are definately fighters. I will keep checking your blog for updates.
Shanna
Christian and Sam-
Congrats on the birth of your new baby boys! ;0)
You are going to be in for a long ride... but just remember you are not alone! If you need anything at all just name it!
Chris and I are proof you can get through this...even though our little man is now 5 and virtually "unbreakable"...it wasn't that long ago you were there for us.
Keep praying and just have faith in the doctors! They know what they are doing and you will soon look back at all of this as a blur in your very busy lives as the proud parents of twins and a busy family of 6!
Good luck! Love ya!
Chris, Nicole, Austin and Spencer Ruedy
Congratulations, Chris, Sam, Holly & Aleysa
Those little guys are so tiny but they look good. Just like little dolls. As always our prayers are with you.
Love always, Barb & Garry
We are thinking of you all! Just saw your blog update. You are in our prayers. We can't wait to meet the boys. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Tanya and Eladio
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