Ready or Not, Here We Come!!!

32 Weeks 4 Days (25-Aug-2008): After making it more than 2 weeks, we were all thinking that it would be a few more until we became parents, but today's growth scan didn't yield the results the doctors were hoping for. This morning at around 9am, they told Kelly that "Today's the day!". She was upset and scared, but was ready to do what was best for the babies. Upon hearing the news I was both excited and scared. I immediately jumped into the car and made my way to the hospital. Only a few short hours later they were taking us in for the c-section. Before we knew it, we were officially parents!!!

So it's my pleasure to introduce to you (in order of arrival):

Kayla Jessica @ 3lbs 15oz 17" (3:54pm EDT)


Tyler Jason @ 2lbs 5oz 15" (3:55pm EDT)


They're both pretty small and look scary with all the sensors and tubes, but both Kayla & Tyler are doing perfectly well so far. They are both breathing on their own (his tube helps get a little MORE air into his lungs with every breath he takes), have good blood pressures and are maintaining good temperatures. Because they were premature they are both going to spend some time in the NICU. Due to his "smaller stature", she will likely come home first in a few weeks while he stays behind to continue developing and growing. The nurses said that they're both functioning like babies born at 34 weeks (about a week and a half further along than they came) so that's great news.

Mom is recuperating in the Labor & Delivery ward getting some much needed rest.

Stay Tuned! This is only the beginning...

~ Proud Daddy Smitty