The Twins Arrival

I was convinced that the babies were never coming. I was HUGE and uncomfortable (as you can imagine with two) , but I knew I wanted to and needed to keep them in (and cooking) for as long as possible. My doctor said they wouldn't let me go past 38 weeks, and I really didn't think I could carry them that long, but 38 1/2 weeks rolled around, and I was still pregnant. So, my doctor scheduled a c-section for Feb. 6th at 11 a.m. I was supposed to be there at 9 a.m. On the morning of Feb. 6th, I awoke around 7 a.m. to a very strong kick, got out of bed and realized my water had broke, so of course I told Tad. We both showered and dropped Dallin off at the neighbors and headed to the hospital. By this time it was about 8 a.m. The contractions were about every 5 min. and medium strength. The hospital is about 25 min. away (with no traffic). It was a weekday and very heavy traffic, in addition, it was sprinking rain. We had been traveling about 15 min. and gone only a few miles. By this time, my contractions were very painful and about every 1-2 min. My very sweet and concerned husband called 911 and asked for a police escort. They told us to drive on the side of the road with our flashers on and meet them at a certain exit. At this time I am thinking we will just get a police escort to the hospital. We finally arrive at the predetermined exit and wait a minute, then FOUR police cars show up and AN AMBULANCE. I told Tad that I would not go in the ambulance, and that he should just drive me, and we would be fine. He insisted and the paramedics insisted. Next thing I know, I am sitting in the back of an ambulance going to the hospital. The ambulance even had a police escort, which the paramedics told me that I must be pretty special because they never get a police escort. That only adds to my embarrassment. I was glad no one could see who was in the back of the ambulance. Tad followed along as best he could, but arrived soon after I did to the hospital. When I got to the hospital, my doctor arrived shortly and said I was dilated to a 7. She said we need to get you to the OR now. We had already previously decided I would have a c-section because baby #1 (Ethan) was breech. Ethan was born at 9:23 a.m. and Gavin at 9:24 am. Both were healthy with no problems. No NICU time either. Yeah! What a way to enter life. I guess I should probably be prepared for surprises with them for the rest of my life.

If you notice, the O.R. room personnel are holding up one finger in front of one baby, and two fingers in front of the other baby. The baby with one finger is Ethan. The one finger means he was the first baby born. The baby with two fingers is Gavin, indicating he was the second baby born.

Ethan Grant Teeples

6 lbs. 8 oz.

19 in.

Gavin Kade Teeples

6 lbs. 14 oz.

20 in.

A very proud daddy

Gavin and Ethan were born Feb. 6, 2008 to two very delighted parents and a very excited brother. We feel very blessed to have two more little boys in our family.