I can't post about twins without some photos of the little buddies so feast on this...
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| 3 days old |
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| 3 days old - our little country stars |
Twin birth:
Not half bad! I was terrified of having a c-section because after having three the "natural" way, I didn't know what to expect, and I'm a big wuss. I got my sleep deprived self up at the crack of dawn, had a few fear cries and packed up for the hospital. I was met at the door to the L&D wing by my favorite nurse in the world! Sweet Mrs. Sydney has been with me for each of my births in some capacity. We bonded because of my not so great delivery of my first born. Let's just say she gets a Christmas card every year. So, having her meet me there with arms outstretched, literally jumping up and down with excitement for us, made me much more comfortable. Then one by one, another special doctor would come into the room. The Doctors we have chosen have all been encouraging and there for me throughout many years of pregnancies and pediatric care. Mrs. Sydney stayed with me even though she is a night nurse and was already off of work. Our pediatrician was off that day but came anyway because she said these were "her Jackson twins." My OB/GYN had already determined that no one else was doing the delivery other than her. The list goes on and on. With each hug, I melted. The good Lord was showing me, through the people he sent to be with me, that He was there, He was taking care of me, and He was answering prayers. I knew it was going to be alright.
What is my advice for those having a c-section? Enjoy the pain pump. It will be your VBFF. Do not wallow in the pain but get yourself up and stand straight up even though you will want to stay bent at the waist. Most importantly, don't eat a cup full of orange jello right after surgery even though you are starving! It isn't pretty.
Life with twins:
Hmm.... Exciting, daunting, precious, exhausting, special, difficult and everything in between. I just put one foot in front of the other and just as it is when I had one child, I just figure it out, one parenting step at a time. Much more on this later but I have a crying baby to tend to now. With five kiddos, someone is ALWAYS crying. Always.
