Arrival of the twins!

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

It is with much love that we welcome you to the world, gorgeous girl and
beautiful boy. Your Mummy, Daddy and Big Brother have been waiting for you
to arrive for the longest time.

...and Ilse... congratulations sweetie...its been such a hard road to get
here, but I hope everything just gets easier and better from now on.

X Amanda

--
DD 15th August 2002
1 tiny angel Nov 2003
DS 20th August 2004

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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.

Congratulations! What good weights too! Best wishes that their little
problems are quickly resolved.

--
Chookie -- Sydney, Australia
(Replace "foulspambegone" with "optushome" to reply)

"In Melbourne there is plenty of vigour and eagerness, but there is
nothing worth being eager or vigorous about."
Francis Adams, The Australians, 1893.

WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Praying for quick recovery for everyone! wtg!!


Caroline
"Ilse Witch" wrote in message
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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)

Aw that is brilliant news!!!!!

Congrats!

Andrea.

Congratulations times two!

Samantha in Ooooklahoma

"Ilse Witch" wrote in message
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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)

Fantastic news. Congratulations to you all!

Jeni

Congrats to the whole family. Glad everyone arrived safely and hope the
couple problems are soon resolved. Take care

Lynn

"Ilse Witch" wrote in message
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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.

Congratulations, Ilse!!! Wonderful news that the babies have arrived! I
hope the testing for the enlarged kidney turns out well.

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.

I hope your DD's situation is improving and her bloodsugars have stabilized.
This has to be a bit frustrating!

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.

Sounds good and much congrats!

--
Joy

Rose 1-99
Iris 2-01
Spencer 3-03
# 4 Sept 2005

Ilse Witch wrote:

Hartelijk Gefeliciteerd on the tweeling!

Well done Ilse, you rock :-)

Andrea

It's been busy busy busy, but at the same time, it's been a marvel and
enormous joy to have *two* such little creatures to care for. I haven't
even had time to read all the replies to the birth announcement, but it's
been truly amazing to see so many people have been following my story. I
feel blessed to have found so many friends here and I wish I had time to
reply to each of you in person.

DD has recovered from her dip and is gaining strength day by day. She
was back on her birthweight this monday. Today she nursed with me like she
has never been bottle fed! She is finally starting to wake up for her
feedings and drinking enough, so we are going to switch her to nursing one
by one feeding.

DS2 has been tested for reflux in his urinary tract, and nothing was
found. The cause of his enlarged kidney is still unclear. We've not heard
from the u/s scan whether it is getting smaller or not. He is on a low
dose antibiotics to prevent infections, but has no problems with it so
far. Next week both kids are due for a check-up with the pediatrician,
and in another week they will test him for kidney damage. In spite of
everything, he is doing very well.

I have caught up with the milk production and both kids are off formula
since yesterday. It is a matter of pride that no matter what, the twins
will grow on mommy-milk for at least 6 months. I am starting to build a
small supply, so I don't have to pump in the middle of the night. Only
one downpoint: my backproblems have returned with a vengeance and today I
was seriously frustrated that I couldn't even lift my own babies from
their crib. Luckily DH is home for the week, and things are improving
quickly,

DS1 is dealing with things wonderfully. He is totally in love with his
new siblings, after denying everything to do with the pregnancy, I am
happy to see him so accepting. We make time for him whenever possible, and
amazingly, we find ourselves with some spare time every now and then (like
now). We are tired, but not exhausted (yet) and thoroughly enjoying every
spare moment we have. Children are such miracles!

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