On September 25th our family welcomed the newest members, Maxwell George and Lincoln Thomas with open arms and wet eyes. I went into the clinic because I was having more contractions and discomfort. After being on the monitor for 20 minutes and being checked again, the doctor said I was having contractions and dilated to a 6! She then sent us over to the hospital with orders of a c-section asap (b/c baby b was still breech). We made a few phone calls and made our way over.
We were prepped and ready to go 35 minutes after arriving. My parents and sister Christina got there with Charlie before we went in and Tim's mom Linda was there after the boys were delivered. Maxwell was born at 4:59, weighing 5 lb 8 oz, with light brown hair. Lincoln was born at 5:00, weighing 6 lb 6oz, with dark brown hair. Both came out screaming and pink! I got to see the babies for seconds and then they were taken to the nursery with their Daddy for bathes and check ups.
After surgery I was taken to recovery for an hour and sat there worried and questioning everyone that came in. Finally they brought Lincoln to me and told me that Max was getting extra oxygen and his heartrate was a little fast. Lincoln immediately began nursing and we bonded instantly. After my hour of "isolation" they wheeled me into see Max in the nursery. It was so hard to watch as they poked him several times, testing for all sorts of things, knowing that I haven't held my son yet. They finally gave him to me and my heart sang.
We could see the grandparents, Auntie Tina, and new big brother Charlie in the window watching. Because Charlie had not been able to see them yet we didn't have them named, that was his job. The nurse allowed him to come in and see them and he told us right away - "There's Max and that's Linx!" And that was that, our boys were named and of course knew their big brother immediately.
After another hour or so they cleared Max and he was able to come to our room. It was great to have Linda there to help us understand what they were telling us about his condition. Tim and I very much appreciated her knowledge as a nurse and their grandmother. They stayed with us everyday all day in my room - I'm the type of Momma that doesn't let go even after they cut the cord! :)
We appreciate the visitors that we had and unfortunately didn't get pictures with the boys and all of them. We were also grateful for all the phone calls we received from our siblings and emails from family and friends.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT EACH BABY BOY...
Our little peanut Maxwell is named after my grandmother and grandfather (Maxine was my grandma Helen's middle name and my grandpa George was her husband). I never got to meet my Grandfather but have been told my whole life that I look like him. The funny thing is that Charlie told us that was Max AND he actually looks like my Mom's brother Jim (who looks like their dad). The name suits him well. He is very quiet and mellow, which is how he was in the womb. When we left the hospital yesterday he weighed 5lb 3oz and in great shape.
Our tough guy Lincoln has a name that Tim and I both loved and his middle name is my dad's Grandfather's name, my Grandfather's middle name, and my brother Gabe's middle name. He looks very much like Charlie did when we was born. He was the wild one on the inside and continues to be that way now - temper like his Mommma. The funny thing about this babe is that he was the biggest BUT he can't sleep if Max isn't right next to him. He needs to know where he is at all times but Max could care less where Lincoln is. He weighed 5 lb 13 oz yesterday when we left and eats like a champ.
Charlie was extremely fortunate to have Papa and Grandma here over the weekend. I had called them Thursday and told them about my doc's appointment and knew they had to get in the car. An hour lately those two were on the road and here 8 hrs later! It was wonderful to not worry about Charlie because he was having so much with them. They came to the hospital everyday with him and helped get him use to the idea that these lil babes were going to be living with him very soon. :)
The boys are both doing wonderfully at home and had to sleep together last night because of Linc's need to be by Max. Feedings are going good and we are working very hard to feed them at the same time so we can have a break inbetween. Tim is THE MAN when it comes to caring for the circs - poor babies :(
Enjoy the pictures and I apologize now for not getting pictures of the boys with their Nama and Auntie Tina. We have plenty of time to capture moments with everyone. (Pictures are in no order)
Charlie visiting his Great Aunt Colleen (They brought Charlie a Thomas puzzle - Thanks guys)
Great Uncle Terry and Great Aunt Teresa holding the boys (They brought the boys gifts and Charlie got M & M's and Thomas undies - thanks so much!)
My first picture with all of my sons! Couldn't have been a happier day for me.
Charlie's first time holding Lincoln with Grandma's help
Our First Family Picture right after I came out of recovery - Nice scrubs Timmy!
My first time holding Max - they took a break from the tests so I could "introduce" myself to him
Papa says "I'm a grandpa for the 6th and 7th time!!" Charlie says 'I'm finally a big brother!"
Maxwell and Lincoln after delivery
My last day as a pregnant woman - very nervous and anxious
Our youngests, Lincoln Thomas and Maxwell George
Proud Grandparents with their newests grandsons and Charles T.
The count is now 3 granddaughters and 4 grandsons for my parents, 3 granddaughters and 3 grandsons for Tim's mom
Papa and Charlie with Maxwell (Tim took this picture and I love how it turned out)
Max and Linx (as Charlie calls them) connected for life
