The Rest of the Story

So, you've most likely noticed a large gap between the 33 week update and the announcement of the arrival of Parker and Emma. Now that we are little more settled, I can fill in the blanks.

We had two wonderful showers on March 15! Thank you to Lori, Susan and Teresa for such a beautiful brunch. The food and cake were amazing.

Stephen and Mary also hosted a great evening gathering. The food was amazing and I enjoyed the casual get together!

Just a few days later, my blood pressure started to rise. I knew the inevitable had arrived and I was put on full bed rest. There aren't words to describe how hard it is to lie down all day and night, but I knew it was what was best for Parker and Emma.

Larry was wonderful and I appreciate that his parents and my mom ate dinner in our bedroom night after night so I didn't feel left out. Lori mailed magazines...I especially loved the J-Lo and twins edition. I knew what I had to look forward to, minus the million dollar nursery! Mary loaned me movies and texted all day. Thanks to everyone who played a role, large or small, in keeping me going those last few days!

Here is a pic of what I looked like on Monday, March 24 (at 35 weeks) before heading to my doctor's appointment. This day, my belly measured 45 centimeters...whoa!

At 36 weeks and 3 days, Sunday, March 30, Larry and I decided it was time to pay a visit to Labor and Delivery at St. Edwards because my blood pressure had been high all day. To be honest, I was happy to go on a car ride. Spring had sprung...it's my favorite time of year. Upon arrival to the hospital, we learned that I was having contractions and dilating. We were so excited! I was admitted to the hospital and monitored over night.

On Monday morning, Dr. Bell came by to visit and decided to do a C-Section because of my high blood pressure and Parker being breech. I was scheduled for 9 a.m. Here is the last picture of Larry and I together before we became parents. You can see how excited and anxious we both were.
It has been an exciting time around our house. Emma and Parker are doing great! There's lots more to come, so keep checking back.

Our Little Blessings...Welcome Parker & Emma Ellis

After much anticipation, we finally welcome Parker and Emma Ellis into our lives. They were born on March 31, 2008. We have been richly blessed by God!

Emma Ellis
Born: 9:56 a.m.
Weight: 6 lbs., 1 oz.
Length: 19.5 inches

Parker Ellis
Born: 9:57 a.m.
Weight: 6 lbs., 0 oz.
Lenght: 19.5 inches

Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers throughout the pregnancy and now. We have been so blessed to have such wonderful and supportive family and friends. THANK YOU!

Here is a picture of our two perfect little blessings. We are thrilled to be parents. I can't remember what life was like without these two!

Here are the links to the pictures of Emma & Parker that were taken at St. Edwards and posted to the web nursery.

Thanks for sharing our joy!