Friday, April 11, 2008

Morning Report of Ro-ro and Evy

Good morning all, I have no idea how coherent I will be, running on 3 hours of sleep and some truly horrendous Hospital Coffee (Are they saving money by finding other was of reusing medical waste?).

The girls had a big night, while Rowan came right out of the starting blocks with a big hunger, Evelyn wins the prize for 1/2 hour of solid eating and then going to an angelic slumber. Ro-ro on the other hand was more of a foodie, taste-savor-relax-repeat. She would fall asleep on the teat, and when we tried to lay her down to sleep would wake up for more. Sigh, suddenly I see what my foodie-ness has wrought!

I will let Mrs. Mono relate the entire birthing story, I will just leave it at the basic facts:
  1. started at 7am, done around 10pm. Total of 15hrs, 3hrs of pushing
  2. Epidurals are god-sends, especially for twins (even if the first one fails, and you need a second at go time)
  3. Foreceps are scary looking implements, but great when 15hrs have taken their energy toll
  4. all signs point to fraternal twins
  5. did I mention how horrible hospital coffee is?
That about does it for now, while we are at the hospital we are an all hours visiting situation, come on by! We are in room 214 of Seaton, snacks and good coffee/tea is welcome.

Little Rowan
"Ro-Ro, the Famously Finicky Foodie"















Little Evelyn
"Evy, Just Glad Ro isn't kicking me anymore"

6 comments:

Mrs. K said...

Whew.! What a long day!! Your girls are beautiful. That's usually pretty hard to say about newborns, but it's true in this case. I stayed home because of a cold, so I won't be going there to infect everyone with disease. I'll wait until I get over this. So, I guess the Schrutes aren't the only ones who produce very thirsty babies. We've signed up for food duty. I can't wait to see the girls (and you two...too).

Alison said...

Wow, your babies are absolutely beautiful. I am in awe of Leigh. 15hours and two babies! Congratulations.

Lyzzard said...

Leigh, you cooked up some cuties! Can't wait to see 'em :)

Anonymous said...

Words cannot describe how much I love my new nieces. You brought angels into the world! And I couldn't be more honored to have been at your bedside. Thank you for letting me be a part of your miracle. I love you...all four of you!
Aunt Laura

Mitraillette said...

Squeeee! Congrats! They are beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Andre and Leigh:
Thanks for the updates, makes it feel like I am not so terribly far away.
I love the pictures of my beautiful, darling granddaughters.
Cant hardly wait to hold, hug, kiss and generally spoil my two precious angels. Till then, keep the fotos and updates coming!
I continue celebrating the arrival of your little ones,together with all your aunts, uncles and cousins. We all love you and send... "todo nuestros cariƱos".
Congratulations and much love,
mom