Monday, December 10, 2007

The Birth of a Family







Well, it has finally happened. On December 5, 2007 at 6:01 and 6:03 PM Kessler Xelis Weaver and Caulder Richard Weaver were unceremoniously "yanked" into this world, they weighed 5 pounds 5 ounces and 5 pounds and 6 ounces respectively. Their arrival was probably a little before they were ready and as such things were not ideal in the start, but we're glad to report that all seems very positive now. They are working on there fifth day of life in the NICU and are doing very very well, they are both breast/bottle feeding now. They seem to be leap frogging each other as to whom will be ready to go home first (competition from the start apparently). Caulder is already off any breathing support but is a little behind in feeding. Kessler on the other hand is still receiving a little bit of help breathing (hopefully off the nasal cannula soon), but is already eating like a true Weaver. We hope that they'll be ready to head home as soon as they are done with their antibiotic regiment (three more days yeah).

Danielle is also doing very well and is working on making a smashing recovery from the c-section. She is home now and already traversing our mountain of stairs three times a day to visit the babies.

We couldn't have made it though our ordeal with out the help and visits from friends and family. Especially Dick and Dee Dee who have given us invaluable support.

Thank you all.

3 comments:

Unknown said...

So finally I will eventually have some decent climbing partners from the Weaver family.

I want to see more pictures of the babies! Oh and try to get one of the cute nurse that works the night shift.

Sami Mathews said...

I am so excited to hear about the babies progress. As someone who also had to leave a first born at the hospital, I know how hard that can be. I too would like more pictures of the babies but not the nurses. Take care.
Love,
Aunt Sue (Sami Mathews)

Unknown said...

I am with Chad, more pictures of the cutest babies in the hospital. I am glad they are doing better. I can't wait to see the Weaver clan all together.