We actually had our C-section scheduled for the next day but they still wanted us to come in to discuss what to expect. Everything went well at the Non-stress test. But once we got the ultrasound, they noticed Baby B only had less than 1 cm of amniotic fluid. They decided not to chance it and wait for my scheduled C-section but rather just do it that same day. It was quite overwhelming for us to take in even though we knew we would be back doing the same thing the next day. The girls had completely switched positions since my last ultrasound 4 days prior. So it was confusing because Baby A became Baby B and Baby B became Baby A.
So on August 21st our twin girls were born. Miss Addison Lee weighed 4 lbs 4 oz and was 18 inches long. And Miss Allie Mae weighed 4 lbs 12 oz and was 17.5 inches long. They were both born within the same minute of each other at 1:42pm.
Miss Addison is doing well and is a healthy little girl. She stayed in the NYI (Nursery Intermediate) due to her inability to keep her body temperature where it needed to be, which is completely normal for a 35 week old baby. She was in the hospital a total of 8 days.
Here's Miss Addison in her incubator. It was hard not having her in our room with us but we were just so happy she was healthy.
Benton, myself and Miss Addison while at the hospital during one of her feedings. She does really well at breastfeeding, which is a relief for me. We love snuggling with our darling little girl.
We were blessed with being able to spend about an hour and a half with Miss Allie before she left this earth and went back to heaven. We were told we probably would only have a minute or two, so we felt so thankful that we had as much time with her as we did. She truly is our own little angel and we know she is at peace wherever she is at
On August 27th we held Miss Allie Mae's funeral at the Clinton City Cemetery. We only invited immediate family to the graveside service. It was emotionally one of the hardest days of our lives, so we kept it really intimate.
It is so nice to finally be home and be all together as a family. Cambree has enjoyed having a "baby ister" in our home. She gives her loves and says "She's SO sweet" almost every time she sees her. I know she'll be a wonderful older sister.
We are so thankful for both our sweet little girls. We will never forget her twin sister, Miss Allie Mae. I know she'll be our own Angel watching over our family from up above.
9 comments:
Melissa...I just want to give you a hug! What a beautiful post and a beautiful baby girl you have. She's absolutely adorable. And Cambree will be such a sweet older sister. Im so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine what you are going through. Im so so sorry. Please know that I think of you and pray that your aching hearts can heal. Thanks for sharing your story.
Melissa. Sweet Melissa. I have been checking this blog daily. You have been in my every thought and prayer. I am so very sorry for your loss, I can't imagine the pain. So glad all is well with little Addison. She is beautiful. You are inspiration to me, a true testament of handling something painful and hard it the utmost beautiful way. Love to you all! Enjoy your sweet family.
Clinton Cemetary is my backyard. Literally. A fence seperates us. I am going to take a little walk and visit your little angel. Sending you a love friend.
Melissa and Benton, I can't imagine the emotion and heartache you've gone through welcoming your sweet little twins to the world, and then having to let little Allie go. It is amazing how strong you are! I am confident that she will continue to bless your lives, and watch over her sisters.
I absolutely love the names you chose for the twins, and am so happy to hear that Addison is doing so well! She is so cute, I love her blonde hair! Cambree is an adorable big sister, and it will be so fun to see her and Addison grow up together and form that bond that only sisters can have!
Your family will continue to be in my prayers. Sending lots of love your way!
I love those little girls! What angels! You can see Cambree's little brain working it's way through this process - LOVED watching Taylor go through this too!
I'm so sorry that there is sadness amongst the blessings and joy but I know you have each other and will be able to work it out.
Just know that you also have so many others who love you, love your girls, and want to help whenever you need it!
You're so good at putting your feelings and words into your blog and I'm so glad you shared some pics so we could see your beautiful face and your precious family.
I love and miss you!
Melissa, I have been checking your blog daily to read your story. I have been thinking so much about you. I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through. I am happy to hear that Addison is healthy and doing well. What beautiful babies you have! Cambree looks like a great big sister.
Melissa, I simply love you. I'm thinking of you always and praying for you to find some peace in all the heart ache. Addison is a beautiful little girl and I know that she along with you, Benton and Cambree will have an amazing guardian angel in Allie. Anything, anytime, anywhere you need me I will be there. All my love!
I too have been glued to your blog the last few weeks....just waiting for a glimpse of your girls. So beautiful....
Congratulations on two little daughters, I am so grateful little Addison is doing so well and now home with her family. What a treasure I am sure she is to you guys right now.
My hear aches so very much for the hurt and sorrow you must be feeling. All of my love to you both, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Melissa... I have been checking your blog hoping to get a look at little Addison. She is beautiful. I love her blonde hair, what a darling girl. I am glad she is home now and all is well with her.
I'm so sorry that Allie had to pass. I can only imagine how difficult this all has been. You have been in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Let me know when Benton goes back to work, I would really like to come see you soon. Love you friend.
I am in awe of the courage and strength you have shown in these past few months. I am so sory you have had to endure such a hard trial. I think about you, and your family all the time. Please know how much I love and care for all of you. I will do anything I can for you, anytime. In the short time Allie was here, she made a big impact on a lot of hearts. She will always be remembered and loved. Love you sister friend.
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