Sunday, December 23, 2012

Happy Birthday, Elyse and Jack!

You'll have to forgive my hormone-induced post today; I'm sure my regularly scheduled modestly humorous posting is just around the corner, along with a post about the twin's birth story, but for now, I'm too busy snuggling my Christmas gifts.

Dear Jack and Ellie,

Here's how you got here, by the numbers:

Hundreds of shots...

Dozens of doctors visits...

Countless negative pregnancy tests...

Untold numbers of days of wanting to give up...

Four IVF attempts...

Two perfect pink lines...

Thirty-six weeks...

Forty-three hours at the hospital...

Two perfect babies...

One family complete.

[caption id="attachment_596" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Jonathan (Jack) Blakely...named for his great-grandma...5 lbs 3 oz, 19 inches long, born at 2:37pm on December 14, 2012 Jonathan (Jack) Blakely...named for his great-grandma...5 lbs 3 oz, 19 inches long, born at 2:37pm on December 14, 2012[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_595" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Elyse Rose...named for her grandmothers...6 lbs 2 oz and 19.5" long, born at 2:41 pm on December 14, 2012 Elyse (Ellie) Rose...named for her grandmothers...6 lbs 2 oz and 19.5" long, born at 2:41pm on December 14, 2012[/caption]

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5 comments:

  1. Lauren SmithDecember 24, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    I was reading a blog that I follow and was clicking through the blogs they follow just randomly tonight and fell upon yours. Come to find out I was one of Jack's nurses in the NICU! I had no idea your story and just read this post, I won't be creepy and stalk you further but I just want to say what an incredible blessing these two are for you both.You are amzing parents already! Congratulations on your little christmas miracles,I am so happy for your sweet family.Take care!
    Lauren S.

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  2. sarahhabesDecember 26, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    What a small world! I am so glad you commented! We were blown away by the care the twins got at KU Med..I am glad you can stay in touch with us. Thank you SO much!

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  3. Alison :)December 27, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Congratulations! It's been a pleasure to follow along with your pregnancy! The kids are beautiful, and I look forward to seeing them grow (thanks to facebook, and perhaps your blog?).

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  4. Lauren SmithDecember 27, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Oh You are so welcome! and I am so glad you were happy with your care (and theirs!).That is the most important thing! Please send us christmas cards and come to the NICU reuinion in the spring, we love to watch them grow!!

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  5. PatJanuary 6, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    I can't wait to see them, the miracle babies. As always I love all of you.
    Aunt Pat

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