So scared

[missmarls]

Thanks, I guess the nurses are saying they are really long...maybe they just came early because they really needed some space! You can see them stretch their little legs and spread their fingers and toes and relax...almost like they're saying "aahhhh". They are both 16 inches long, so I think it must have been a tight squeeze in there.

 

[rachelle1975]

Hey MissM

Sounds like all 3 are thriving now. Hope the snow clears and you can get to see your sis and little nieces really soon

 

[missmarls]

My sister was just discharged...finally got to see her girls
She's up there now trying to pump some milk for them!! It's going to be a long road for them but they are so loved, I know they'll keep fighting and getting stronger!
Thank you all for your positive thoughts and letting me vent out my worries here!
By the way, I asked my BIL if they wanted to send one the girls to my place for a while since they had two of them...ya know, just to help them out...but he's not budging!

 

[rachelle1975]

I'd keep working on BIL!

Ooh i just found this on the BBC newsite... can't post the link but how very apt! (by the way, Tesco is a supermarket here) xx

Parents who feared the worst for their twins born 14 weeks premature have celebrated their homecoming.

Chloe and Sophie Kerr weighed just under 2lb (0.9kg) each when they were born in Plymouth, Devon, in September.

Doctors at the city's Derriford Hospital were so worried about the twins' fragile skin that they put them in Tesco freezer bags.

But after three months in care, doctors allowed the twins to go home on Christmas Eve.

Parents Neil and Tracy are calling the twins "our little miracle girls".

The doctors wanted us to have our babies home as a lovely Christmas present

Tracy Kerr
Marketing manager Mrs Kerr, 30, has suffered three miscarriages, once with twins, in the past and said a serious urinary infection triggered the early labour.

She said: "Doctors warned us that one or both of the twins might not survive.

"We call them our little miracle girls.

"The doctors wanted us to have our babies home as a lovely Christmas present."

The couple have three sons, Brandon, 12, Mason, seven and Kane, nearly two.

Mr Kerr, said the three months before Christmas were tough as the twins underwent several blood transfusions and were on ventilators until three days before going home.

The 29-year-old electrician said: "It was a miracle Christmas.

"We enjoy our children and doing things as a family.

"Our children mean the world to us."

 

[missmarls]

Wow what an amazing story! It's amazing the work they do in the NICU...I'll have to share this with my sister.

 

[Sinead]

Glad your sis and her girls are ok - Congrats Auntie

 

[missmarls]

Thanks Sinead...and I believe congrats are in order for you too?

 

[pixielou]

Really hope everything is ok and that they can go home soon.
X

 

[chefamy1122]

I just caught up with this thread. Keeping the babies in my thoughts

 

[FJL]

I'm so pleased to hear that your Sis and her baby girls are doing well. Thinking of you all

 

[HAYS]

Very Happy to hear your sis and the twins are doing well hun, bet you cant wait to see the all!!
xxx

 

[missmarls]

Well, I just thought I'd give an update on the girls:
Both of them came off the ventilator yesterday, also opened their eyes today. My sister finally got to hold them today...so all of your positive thoughts helped! Thank you all sooooo much for your support during this rough time, it really helped hearing all the positive stories and encouragement!!

 

[BizyBee]

Your post brought tears to my eyes. I'm so glad to hear that your sister and her babies are doing well.