My Babies are Five!!!!!

Five years ago today two little, teeny, tiny babies were born, and our lives were changed forever.  Gavin, the most resilient fighter ever, came into the world first at 6:09 am and weighed a whopping 3 lbs 14 oz and was 15 1/2 inches long.  One minute later at 6:10, Cierra silently followed and weighed 5 lbs 2 oz and was 17 1/2 inches long.  They were beautiful.  They bundled them up, gave me one peek at their faces, and whisked them away to the NICU.  After I recovered from my C-Section and was moved to my room, they handed me two polaroid pictures of my gorgeous babies.  This was the first real look I had at them.  Gavin was so tiny, but had so much red hair that stuck up in all directions.  Cierra was a little chubbier but in the picture she was in an open warmer with an IV and nasal cannula for oxygen.  I got to touch Cierra about 12 hours later, and Gavin that night.  All in all, Cierra stayed in the hospital for 7 days, and Gavin came home just 2 days later.  

Gavin

Cierra

Cierra with all her tubes

The first time Mommy got to hold Cierra.  She was one day old, and it was wonderful!

Gavin and his wires

This is Gavin holding Bryan's wedding ring.  This shows just how small he was.

Ashley helping Bryan feed Gavin his very first bottle.  She was thrilled!  He ate about a quarter of an ounce, then was too tired to eat any more.

Now, it is five years later, and what an adventure it has been.  These two little spirits have enriched our lives so much, provided us with laughter, love, and so many hugs and kisses.  Gavin and Cierra, we love you so much, and we are so, so happy that we have been blessed with you.  Happy Birthday!!