They're Here!!!

August 18th, 2013 at 8:48am we welcomed Lauren Hallie and Tinley Corinne. Lauren is 2 lbs and 5.5 oz and Tinley is 2 lbs and 5 oz both 13 1/2 inches long. They were born exactly 3 months early. I woke up early Sunday morning with what I thought was Braxton hicks. I decided I would go up to the hospital hoping they would tell me it was no big deal and go home and rest. Not the case, I was already at a 5 and no turning back now. They slowed the contractions down so they could get 2 transport teams flown in. Once the Bend team arrived they took the girls via C-section. Next the OHSU (panda team) arrived. The hospital and teams were amazing. Their excellent care gave the girls a better start. Both girls received serfactin (sp?)to help their lungs. Once stabilized they life-flighted them to Bend. The Medford Nicu was full, so they sent them to Bend. We are so glad to be in Bend where my parents live. More to follow...