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TWINS ARE FINALLY HOME

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James and Jacquelyn just wouldn't wait any longer. All Saturday and Sunday I had contractions on and off. Nothing I couldn't handle but they were getting stronger by Sunday night. They'd start for a few hours and then stop for a few hours more. I was chatting the whole time, saying when I had them. No worries I kept joking just big brackston hicks. But I did warn Shane and Sami that things were close.

Monday I woke at lunch time. They were definitely stronger, a lot stronger. Not with any consistency, so I just ignored them for a while. Stopped again for a few hours as well. Then, just as i was still chatting online hehe they came back with a vengeance. I said I might ring the hospital just in case knowing that the twins were transverse and I couldn't deliver them naturally. Yes, they suggested i come in straight away.

When I got to the hospital after a leisurely one hour drive, I was 3 cm dilated. No need to panic they said but i had to have a cesarean within the hour. Within the hour! Now i started to worry.

But i needn't have as things went very smoothly, even joking with the nurses in the theater. Although it did seem very surreal.This was my greatest fear for this pregnancy, yet here i was almost looking forward to it as the labour pains started to bite.

Not fair to have labour pains AND a c- section!!!!

Jacquelyn and James were born on the 14th April at 7:28 and 7:30 at 34 weeks and 5 days. Unfortunately i didn't get to hold them straight away as they were off to the neonatal intensive care unit (nicu).  I was in recovery for a few hours until i could get to see them. Yes thats the attractive photo that Shane uploaded. Kill him for that later.

the twins spent 7 days in the unit. the first 3 in a humidicrib. It was very hard to see them so small and fragile. I practically willed them to get better. I was told it could be a few weeks before they could go home at first. Everyday was different news, depending on how they went in the night. Well, they proved little fighters!! They soon learned how to suck and wonderfully put on weight. I was very lucky.

Once they were out of the unit, they wanted to see if i could cope with two premmies that needed 3 hourly feeds. I haven't slept much since lol. The feeding does seem almost constant sometimes. Feeding them fast seems to be the only way hehe

Finally we were given the all clear to come home. YAY. and a decent cuppa as well lol.

The feeding continues around the clock. Premmie babies must be kept warm at all times and if they dont put on enough weight they might have to go back to the unit. I'm to ring 24/7 if I need to.

Keiraleah has decided she loves them and has already given them a kiss. Sami has given one a bottle and is chief nappy helper.

Yes I'm busy but loving it!!!!!

A special thank you to dannii17 for the bulletin announcement

This was the first pic we took at home. Jacquelyn on the left, James on the right.

 

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Kristen
April 28th | Kristen
Re: TWINS ARE FINALLY HOME

the babies are BEAUTIFUL!! Congratulations.



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Tammy13
April 26th | Tammy13
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CONGRATULATIONS AND ALL THE BEST!



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      cathbusymum
April 26th | cathbusymum
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Thank You!!!!



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momof8gr8kids
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | momof8gr8kids
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Oh Cath, they are so sweet, congratulations on the birth of your beautiful babies. It kind of makes me wish I could have another baby, but then again, the grandbabies will start pouring in before long. I get spoil them and send them home. LOL.

I am so happy that your little blessings arrived safe and that you were able to bring them home so soon. Congrats again, hugs to you and your family.

     



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      cathbusymum
April 24th | cathbusymum
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LOL yes it would be nice to spoil them and hand them back!! Then again its nice to keep them too LOL.

I was definitely lucky to come home so soon.

Thamks, Cath



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janicepovey
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | janicepovey
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 Congratulations Cath, on the birth of your beautiful twins, the photo  of them is beautiful.   Yes it wasn't fair to have labour pains then have to have a C-section, but you have 2 adorable babies, who will fill your life with many memorable, amazing and loving memories.

Rest every chance you get Cath, your going to need all your strength to keep up with those feeds.

Love Janice



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      cathbusymum
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | cathbusymum
Re: TWINS ARE FINALLY HOME

 Thanks Janice,

I do feel very blessed to have the twins and the fact that things went so well.

Resting as much as I can, Keiraleah does keep me on my toes!



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cazza
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | cazza
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congratulations5.gif  on the safe arrival of your gorgeous babies....You take care of you as well..

xx cazza



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      cathbusymum
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | cathbusymum
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 Thanks Cazza,

I'm taking it easy!



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Marglr
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | Marglr
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Wow,oh wow! I have tears for you! I am so glad all went well. What beautiful,beautiful babies! You did good Mom!!! I hope you are healing fast and what a wonderful time you have ahead of you.  Maybe not the next few months while you have the feedings ongoing! Make sure you take special care of yourself..the best you can and get naps if you can. Daughters are so wonderful but son's are rather special too. Hugs to you dear Lady and congratulations,look what you did! You must be so proud,all babies are so special but beautiful little ones with that special tie to each other are rather special in thier own right.Take care!



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      cathbusymum
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | cathbusymum
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 Thanks Marg,

I think twins are special. Holding both of them is an incredible feeling. And a son into the bargain! Poor boy is totally out numbered.

Certainly won't be having any more tho!!!



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pavementcracks70
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | pavementcracks70
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awww! so cute

great photo

thanks for sharing, and like superpo says you are cathsuperbusymom from now on lol

love rue



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      cathbusymum
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | cathbusymum
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 Thanks Rue,

I'm sure to test that name out now! lol



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mcm
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | mcm
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Awww! Congratulations and well done.

Take time to bond and enjoy this special while healing also. Take care.



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      cathbusymum
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | cathbusymum
Re: TWINS ARE FINALLY HOME

 Thanks,

I'm taking one day at a time, or should I say, one feed at a time LOL 



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Arna
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | Arna
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Oh hun, they are just precious!  You have done a wonderful job there!  I can't believe you are all home so soon, but I guess you have some pretty good feeders there! lol.

Must be tiring for you all, and you must rest as much as possible.  Glad the older siblings are warming to them too!  Must be a weight off your mind!



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      cathbusymum
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | cathbusymum
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 Hey matey,

As you know i was worried how Keiraleah was gonna react but I shoudn't have as its been fine.

You were right tho, I ran out of womb LOL



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mumof2b
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | mumof2b
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Hi Cath!

They are just unbelieveably adorable.........I'm so glad things went so well and you got to bring your babies home.

Take care and get as much rest as you can.

Amanda xxxxxx



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      cathbusymum
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | cathbusymum
Re: TWINS ARE FINALLY HOME

 Thanks Amanda,

Things are going well but there's no rest for the wicked LOL



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2BeautifulGirls
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | 2BeautifulGirls
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They are just gorgeous, I love babies.  So glad that everything went smoothly for you and that the bubs arrived safely.  I hope they are treating you well.

Congratulations again.  Remember to take care of yourself especially because of the c-section.

'chelle



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      cathbusymum
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | cathbusymum
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Roger that- taking things real easy LOL 



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Kellzacar
5.00 (Excellent) | April 23rd | Kellzacar
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Hi honey,

OMG they are just the most cutest little bundles  .. I bet you are so glad to have them home . .

Gee - Hubby even thinks they are adorable . . . Although he was quick to remind me that he still isn't clucky . .

Cheers Kellz



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      cathbusymum
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | cathbusymum
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 Thanks Kellz,

hehe keep showing him the pics!!!



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magenta
5.00 (Excellent) | April 23rd | magenta
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How wonderful for you and your family! Reading your blog has bought back so many memories of my twins birth. I am glad to hear that you are all doing well and i hope this continues. Take care and get some rest when you can, even if its only at  5 minute intervals you'll nedd it.

All the best    Maggie



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      cathbusymum
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | cathbusymum
Re: TWINS ARE FINALLY HOME

Hi Maggie,

Twins are special aren't they, but as im finding out, a special challenge as well!!!



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missnickley
5.00 (Excellent) | April 23rd | missnickley
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Oh they are gorgeous! And prescious, and darling, and sweet and innocent and so beautiful!

Congratulations, you have done a fantastic job!



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      cathbusymum
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | cathbusymum
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 LOL yes they are all those things

thanks Nikki



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allyp
5.00 (Excellent) | April 23rd | allyp
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Oh my gosh, they are beautiful.. I love them.. All cute and small!!
So happy that you're home, I was wondering where you've been but now I put two and two together..!!

Enjoy all the wonderful months to come, twins are just amazing.. I want some :) (maybe, just maybe since they are in the family.. TONS of sets of them lol)



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      cathbusymum
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | cathbusymum
Re: TWINS ARE FINALLY HOME

 They are cute and small. But If you want twins tho, be prepared to never sleep for a long time LOL



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Juzzy
5.00 (Excellent) | April 23rd | Juzzy
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Hi Cath,

Thanks for accepting my friends request. A very big congratulations on the birth of your two very adorable babies. I feel your pain going through labour and then having a ceaser. I went through 13 hours of strong labour only to come out with a ceaser. Hope you are getting some rest.

Love Juzzy xxx



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      cathbusymum
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | cathbusymum
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 You know just how i feel about the caeser then lol

No problem with the friend request!



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August88
5.00 (Excellent) | April 23rd | August88
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How sweet! Glad everything went well and how lucky to have such great helpers. Well done to Keiraleah and Sami! Thanks for taking time out of the busy schedule for the update. Hope you are getting some rest, Lynette xx



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      cathbusymum
5.00 (Excellent) | April 24th | cathbusymum
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 Hi Lynette,

Yes, having Sami around is a godsend! Keiraleah has also discovered they have hands like hers. So cute.



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