Arrival of the twins!
 

Saturday August 13th saw the birth of two new world citizens: DD and DS2.
Since DD was not lying in full breech and the membranes had ruptured, they
arrived by c-section. They both weighed in at just above 3kg. My recovery
is progressing well, DS2 is nursing like a champ, but needs additional
hospital tests for an enlarged kidney. He is doing wonderful otherwise.

After a good start, DD is having problems with fluctuating bloodsugar
levels. She has a hard time drinking even a bottle of EBM, we have had to
force feed her once and saw improvement this morning, but now it seems she
is slowing down yet again. Perhaps this is her normal behaviour, she has
been more sleepy at this time of day since birth, and seems more alert
through evening and night.

At least we have our 'kraamzuster', a specialized nurse who cares for me
and the babies at home the first week. She is on top of things, and so are
we.

--
--I
mommy to DS1 (July '02)
mommy to four tiny angels (Oct '03 - Oct '04)
guardian of DH (age classified)
mommy to twins DS2/DD (August '05)

Ilse Witch mentioned in passing :

Saturday August 13th saw the birth of two new world citizens: DD and
DS2. Since DD was not lying in full breech and the membranes had
ruptured, they arrived by c-section. They both weighed in at just
above 3kg. My recovery is progressing well, DS2 is nursing like a
champ, but needs additional hospital tests for an enlarged kidney. He
is doing wonderful otherwise.

After a good start, DD is having problems with fluctuating bloodsugar
levels. She has a hard time drinking even a bottle of EBM, we have
had to force feed her once and saw improvement this morning, but now
it seems she is slowing down yet again. Perhaps this is her normal
behaviour, she has been more sleepy at this time of day since birth,
and seems more alert through evening and night.

At least we have our 'kraamzuster', a specialized nurse who cares for
me and the babies at home the first week. She is on top of things,
and so are we.

/throws confetti in the air and runs about like a maniac
CONGRATULATIONS ILSE! This is such wonderful news, despite the little
challenges they present now. I'm so glad that they are here! Now, go get
some rest while you can!

-Aula

--
How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be
someone. -Coco Chanel, Dress designer

Ilse Witch wrote:
Saturday August 13th saw the birth of two new world citizens: DD and
DS2. Since DD was not lying in full breech and the membranes had
ruptured, they arrived by c-section. They both weighed in at just
above 3kg. My recovery is progressing well, DS2 is nursing like a
champ, but needs additional hospital tests for an enlarged kidney. He
is doing wonderful otherwise.

After a good start, DD is having problems with fluctuating bloodsugar
levels. She has a hard time drinking even a bottle of EBM, we have
had to force feed her once and saw improvement this morning, but now
it seems she is slowing down yet again. Perhaps this is her normal
behaviour, she has been more sleepy at this time of day since birth,
and seems more alert through evening and night.

At least we have our 'kraamzuster', a specialized nurse who cares for
me and the babies at home the first week. She is on top of things,
and so are we.

I thought this was why you were silent LOL. Congratulations to you, DH
and big brother! I hope DS2's kidney problem turns out to be OK and that
DD's blood sugar problems go away as well :-).
--
Mo (who didn't even get to pace LOL)

Ilse Witch wrote:
Saturday August 13th saw the birth of two new world citizens: DD and DS2.

That is wonderful news, Ilse! Congratulations!!!!! Enjoy your two new
miracles and good luck with the small 'opstartprobleempjes' ;)

Peter

Oh Congrats Ilse!!! And wow good weights for twins! Can't wait for pics and
a birth story!

melissa
"Ilse Witch" wrote in message
...
Saturday August 13th saw the birth of two new world citizens: DD and DS2.
Since DD was not lying in full breech and the membranes had ruptured, they
arrived by c-section. They both weighed in at just above 3kg. My recovery
is progressing well, DS2 is nursing like a champ, but needs additional
hospital tests for an enlarged kidney. He is doing wonderful otherwise.

After a good start, DD is having problems with fluctuating bloodsugar
levels. She has a hard time drinking even a bottle of EBM, we have had to
force feed her once and saw improvement this morning, but now it seems she
is slowing down yet again. Perhaps this is her normal behaviour, she has
been more sleepy at this time of day since birth, and seems more alert
through evening and night.

At least we have our 'kraamzuster', a specialized nurse who cares for me
and the babies at home the first week. She is on top of things, and so are
we.

--
--I
mommy to DS1 (July '02)
mommy to four tiny angels (Oct '03 - Oct '04)
guardian of DH (age classified)
mommy to twins DS2/DD (August '05)

many many congratulations Ilse

Anne

"Ilse Witch" wrote in message
...
Saturday August 13th saw the birth of two new world citizens: DD and DS2.
Since DD was not lying in full breech and the membranes had ruptured, they
arrived by c-section. They both weighed in at just above 3kg. My recovery
is progressing well, DS2 is nursing like a champ, but needs additional
hospital tests for an enlarged kidney. He is doing wonderful otherwise.

After a good start, DD is having problems with fluctuating bloodsugar
levels. She has a hard time drinking even a bottle of EBM, we have had to
force feed her once and saw improvement this morning, but now it seems she
is slowing down yet again. Perhaps this is her normal behaviour, she has
been more sleepy at this time of day since birth, and seems more alert
through evening and night.

At least we have our 'kraamzuster', a specialized nurse who cares for me
and the babies at home the first week. She is on top of things, and so are
we.

--
--I
mommy to DS1 (July '02)
mommy to four tiny angels (Oct '03 - Oct '04)
guardian of DH (age classified)
mommy to twins DS2/DD (August '05)

Oh, Ilse! Congratulations! I so hope things even out with the bubs. I
can't even begin to tell you how happy we are for you and your, newly
expanded, family.

Angela

--
Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat."we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're
mad.""How do you know I'm mad?". said Alice."You must be," said the Cat,"or
you wouldn't have come here.".

Congratulations! I hope the health issues resolve easily.

Sidheag
DS Colin Oct 27 2003

Ilse Witch wrote:
Saturday August 13th saw the birth of two new world citizens: DD and DS2.

Oh, what fantastic news! Congratulations to all of you.


All the best,

Sarah

:-) Congratulations! I look forward to hearing of the wee one's progress
:-))
Teri


"Ilse Witch" wrote in message
...
Saturday August 13th saw the birth of two new world citizens: DD and DS2.
Since DD was not lying in full breech and the membranes had ruptured, they
arrived by c-section. They both weighed in at just above 3kg. My recovery
is progressing well, DS2 is nursing like a champ, but needs additional
hospital tests for an enlarged kidney. He is doing wonderful otherwise.

After a good start, DD is having problems with fluctuating bloodsugar
levels. She has a hard time drinking even a bottle of EBM, we have had to
force feed her once and saw improvement this morning, but now it seems she
is slowing down yet again. Perhaps this is her normal behaviour, she has
been more sleepy at this time of day since birth, and seems more alert
through evening and night.

At least we have our 'kraamzuster', a specialized nurse who cares for me
and the babies at home the first week. She is on top of things, and so are
we.

--
--I
mommy to DS1 (July '02)
mommy to four tiny angels (Oct '03 - Oct '04)
guardian of DH (age classified)
mommy to twins DS2/DD (August '05)