Twins!

First we need to apologize for the long time between posts, we have been a little busy! Our Christmas post will have to wait until we get more time, we need to get some pictures of the babies up. So here is the story:

Aleese was hospitalized on Dec 15 for pre-term labor. She spent 6 days at NNMC in Bethesda and was released after they were able to calm her down (only took them 6 days haha). She spent the next few days about as miserable as I have ever seen her! She was very itchy and uncomfortable but was still a good sport about Christmas.

On the 26th she went in for a check-up and was once again hospitalized for possible pre-eclampsia. She had been feeling dizzy and had funny changes in her vision and her blood pressure was through the roof! So she spent another night in the hospital. Barrick and I went to pick her up on the 27th and while we were there her doctor told her she should spend one more night just to be safe. She cried. Yeeeah, she was bawling. Who could blame her? She spent 8 days of her Christmas break in the hospital worrying about her two children at home making a mess of things!! But it was a good thing she stayed one more night!

She called me at 2:00 AM on the 28th. Her exact words were "Scotty get in here now! I am bleeding and going to have these babies!" Sooo, I called a friend to come sleep on the couch and listen for Barrick while I drove to Bethesda. Two hours later......

Lilly Anne Stewart came first, 4:28 AM weighing 4 lbs 13 oz. Following her was Liam Walter Stewart at 4:32 weighing 6 lbs 3 oz. Initially they were both doing fine but then Liam started having a difficult time breathing. They were both taken to the NICU but Lilly was given back to us a few hours later. So I will start with Liam.

Liam Walter Stewart

Most of Liam's pictures were taken with cell phones since we didn't take the camera into the NICU with us. He was put on CPAP and after two days of little improvement was given surfactant. He is currently eating fine but still needs high flow oxygen.

What a cute kid!

His first good eyes open picture

Liam on CPAP, guess he wanted to wear a Darth Vadar mask like his Grandpa Stewart (wink wink!)

Most recent picture of Liam, taken Jan 1st

Lilly Anne Stewart

Since coming home Lilly has been eating well and is just a joy to have. She is a little more needy than either of the boys have seemed to be, especially when she is not getting the attention she thinks she deserves!

Grandma Nelson was able to come out and help. Lilly loves to cuddle her Grandma!

As you can see Barrick loves his baby sister! He was hesitant at first, but now he hugs her every chance he gets!

This morning we found Barrick lying next to Lilly watching TV. Now we just need Liam to come home so all the kids can hang out together!