Friday, March 02, 2007

31 Weeks 5 Days

Got a tearful call from my mom this morning that my sister had a seizure - foaming at the mouth, loss of consciousness, etc. The babys' daddy happened to be at her house when it happened.

She was taken by ambulance to the hospital and the twins were delivered soon thereafter.

Baby Girl made her appearance at 12:25 pm. 3 pounds 7.5 ounces, 14 1/2 inches long.

Baby Boy came at 12:26. 3 pounds 7.5 ounces, 14 1/2 inches long.

The babies are in the NicU and are expected to stay 6 - 8 weeks.

My sister is in intensive care and they are watching her for another seizure. She'll probably be hospitalized for the next 4 - 7 days.

Until the weather clears, I will be unable to visit. A foot of snow here, and the roads closed between the two of us have left me in a snit. Dammitalltohell, why did we move so far from family?

Thoughts and prayers for all are appreciated.

14 comments:

joansy said...

Damn. I'm so sorry Gretchen. Best of wishes to your sister and the babies. Please keep us updated and know that our thoughts are with all of you.

Anonymous said...

That's horrible!!! I'm so sorry. I'll keep your family in my thoughts.

yerdoingitwrong said...

oh wow. I'm so sorry to hear that! You are yours are most definitely in my prayers!!

Tanaya said...

Oh, Gretchen, I'm so sorry. I'll be thinking of your family today.

Steph said...

Gretchen - ((((HUGS)))) to you.....I know this has got to be hard, but PV's and prayers on on their way!! Update when you can!

Mitzi Green said...

jesus h. call me if you need to let it out--i promise i'll actually answer the phone.

Terri@SteelMagnolia said...

Oh no...
that is awful news...
my thoughts and prayers are with your sister and the family....

I'll be back to check on them...

I'm so sorry!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Thoughts and prayers coming in everyone's direction.

Rachelle Jones said...

how frightening for you and your family...

prayers sent

Unknown said...

oh god, Gretchen, I am so sorry. And I had a panic attack just reading that seeing as there is almost exactly where Declan was when he was born. I sure hope thinking about my healthy 4 year old guy gives you all hope that all will be OK in the next few weeks. Call me if you need to talk OK? Sending big big big hugs and positive thoughts for everyone. XOXOX

Becky said...

Sending good thoughts for your sister and her babies.

Anonymous said...

How frightening. Its good to read that you were able to get there and everyone seems to be hanging in. I'll be thinking about you and your family! (Have another shake if they make you feel better!)

Multi-tasking Mommy said...

Oh wow. That is awful.
My thoughts are with all of you!

Tree said...

((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))) to the momma and family and lots and lots of PV's to the itty bitty baby girl and itty bitty baby boy. They are going to be good. I just know it.