Welcome Evan Michael and Nolette Mae
Baby A, Male, "Shock" "Evan Michael" 4lbs 12ozs 17" 1:34pm 3-21-2004
Baby B, Female, "Awe" "Nolette Mae" 4lbs 11ozs 18.5" 1:37pm 3-21-2004
Evan and Nolette entered our lives with strong crying this Sunday afternoon. The birth was an exciting and challenging process. They decided to come a little early (at 33 weeks and 6 days to be exact) and on the day of their baby shower. We were blessed that after the shower (that Kirsten did not attend) the family and friends attending the shower were able to join us at the hospital and lend the support we greatly needed. There are many medical challenges with babies born this early, but they are taking them in stride and surprising everyone with their strength. It was decided to put Evan on a ventilator to help him with his breathing and give medicine to help his little lungs. He has responded well to this treatment and is doing remarkably well. Nolette (who likely decided she had been cramped too long and kicked her brother out of the womb early) is doing very well with her breathing and seems to be coming along wonderfully. Because of their early gestational age, it is likely that they will spend 2 weeks in the NICU at Southern NH Medical Center in Nashua, NH.Kirsten is doing very well and was up and around 2 hours after the delivery. From water breaking to delivery of Evan was 7 hours and 4 minutes with only 1 hour of active labor! Kirsten and I wish to thank everyone for their love and support on this challenging and joyous day. Please check back for further updates Love, C&K