We would like to welcome
Caleb Michael Watson and Cameron Michael Watson
On June 12, 2008 at 9:27pm and 9:29pm respectively they made us the proudest parents in the world.
Our Birth Story:
Ok, so finally I have gotten a free moment to write my birth story. Well, it started last week (June 6th) after being admitted to the hospital for contractions and an open cervix (dilated 3 cm). I was then released from the hospital last Tuesday and told to be on strict bedrest at home and return to the doctor for a follow up visit on Thursday. During the visit the NST showed several contractions that I was not feeling (starting at about 1 every 2 minutes). I then was checked and my cervix was more dilated at 4cm and I was 100% effaced……so the decision was made to admit me, and keep me there until delivery. At this point I was only 31 weeks and 5 days……and nervous as heck about delivery my babies so early. After several attempts the previous week and at this visit to try and stop my labor, the doctor decided to let the body do what it needed to. As the night progressed the contractions got much worse and I began to feel them. They got to a point where they were unbearable and coming about very 5 seconds or so. I had planned to try a vaginal birth, but at 4cm my cervix stopped progressing, and before my eyes the doctor came in and said we have to go to OR and perform a C-Section. It all happened so fast I didn’t know what to think. In less than 30 minutes we were in the OR and had begun bringing my angels into the world. All I remember is thinking how wonderful my husband was and how supportive he had been through this entire time.....he's such a wonderful blessing and my children couldn't have a better father.
On June 12, 2008 at 9:27pm Caleb Michael Watson entered this world kicking and screaming, and most importantly breathing on his own! Just two minutes later at 9:29pm Cameron Michael Watson came out and was not screaming as loud and needed a little breathing assistance, which he only stayed on for 24 hours. Caleb weighed 3lbs 14.5oz and Cameron weighed 3lbs 10.5oz. Both Caleb and Cameron are now in NICU and doing very well. They are both breathing on their own (thank God for the steroid injections and God’s continued blessings), being fed through a tube and ready to begin the process of exploring to eat and gain weight. We are very happy and couldn’t imagine life without our little ones. I know my story isn’t the ideal. Yes, I would have liked to keep them inside for a few more weeks at least, but God had a different plan, and I'm so glad we stop worrying, started praying and left it in his hands!
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