Sunday, March 18, 2012

Happy Due Date!

Since today is my official due date, it seemed like a good time to FINALLY check in. As usual, apologies for the silence.

I'll post a birth story soon, but the twins (Eleanor and Nicholas) arrived, as scheduled, almost six weeks ago. And similar to Kate's birth, it was fast and med-free. Well, I had Pitocin for the induction, but I didn't have any meds for pain relief. Long, err, short, story.

Eleanor was born crying, and I was able to spend a few minutes with her before they took her to the NICU. Nobody could predict what condition Nicholas would be in, and he surprised us all. I was able to hold him, have him baptized, and then, say goodbye.

After almost two weeks in the NICU, Eleanor is home. Unfortunately she had to come home on an apnea monitor, but overall she's doing really well. Big sister Kate is adjusting beautifully, likely because Nana is still here, so she has plenty of love and attention. My husband was also here for three weeks, yet another reason for my blog absence.

Oh, and then there was the plague (flu) that took over just two days after I brought Eleanor home. I honestly don't think I've ever been that sick in my entire life. And yes, I had the flu shot last fall. Fever of 104, body aches, chills, sore throat, can't get out of bed, flu. Oh, except I had to get out of bed because I had a newborn to take care of, needed to pump every 2 1/2 hours, and all the usual fun. Despite the increase in our already OCD hand-washing routine, my mom and Kate also came down with the flu. As a 'Welcome to America' gift, we gave it to my husband when he arrived the following week. Everyone has since recovered.

It's time to feed my sweet baby girl, so goodnight. I'll post the birth story soon. Thank you very much for the continued thoughts, prayers, and emails!

10 comments:

  1. Congrats and my sympathies. I had a friend that went through a very similar situation (having to say goodbye to one of the twins right after birth), and she still calls her now 5 year old the "miracle baby." I can't even imagine how hard that all is, having such a happy moment along with such a sad one. My thoughts are with you!

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  2. Happy Due Date! I'm glad to hear that Eleanor is doing so well and that you were able to have the moments you did with Nicholas.

    Look forward to reading more when you can!

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  3. I'm so sorry that such a happy time was also very sad for you and your family. I can't even imagine going through something like that. I'm very pleased to hear how well baby girl is doing, though. That's awesome news! And yay for Nana and Husband being with you during your illness and transition home. It's too bad everyone got so sick but I'm glad that you are all on the mend. I can't wait to hear more about the birth. Thanks for updating!!

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  4. Welcome Eleanor!! I am so glad she is finally here safely. And I am so sorry that at the same time, you had to say goodbye to Nicholas. Really wonderful to read your update. Thinking of you and sending you many thoughts and well wishes!

    Mo

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  5. Thanks for the update and welcome to the world, little Eleanor!

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  6. So so happy to hear from you, and really happy it all went well (though I'm sure it must have been really difficult having to say goodbye to Nicholas...). Welcome to the world baby Eleanor!

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  7. Sending you many good wishes. Glad to hear that your little girl is doing well and of course sending condolences about your little boy. I hope things go well for you.

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  8. Yay! I was so, so worried when you didn't post for a long time. Welcome baby Eleanor.

    Continued condolences on the loss of your son.

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  9. I have been checking back often to see if you had posted an update! Congratulations!!

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  10. So very glad to hear that you are well, that Eleanor is thriving, and that you had a moment to hold and say goodbye to Nicolas. Such joy and heartbreak. To know your husband and mom could be there to support you, despite the flu doing its best to take you all out, is wonderful. Hoping that you are resting and recovered and getting ready to be all together again as a family.

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