The girls - Loren and Alyssa - got there about an hour and a half before the surgery so they were able to go and see Bethany - both were very excited to see her. They took her back a few minutes before 9pm to get started on the c-section.
Emma Grace was born at 9:25 p.m. and weighed more than they thought at 1 lb 6 oz. She was 12 inches long.
Olivia Michelle was born at 9:27 p.m. and weighed 2 lbs 9.4 oz. She was 14 inches long.
They were crying when they came out and pink which was good.
Neither one of them needed ventalators but they did put masks on their faces to help them breathe.
They did ventalate them later to give them some medicine and they had to give Emma a blood transfusion.
Bethany didn't get the regular epidural because it gives her a very allergic itching reaction but because of that - the meds they gave her weren't as strong and wore off quicker so she felt lots of pressure during the surgery and she was in excruiciating pain towards the end and afterwards. It took an hour to get more medicine - it was horrible. They finally got something that would work and she is doing better this morning. Because of the pain last night she did not see the girls - so she will see them this morning.
Mike was able to see both of the girls.
She is at OSF - St. Francis hospital in Peoria, Illinois if anyone wants to know.
They were born the day before Bethany's b-day which is today. Very exciting. I'm sure there will be pictures coming at some point and I will pass them along.
Please continue to pray for recovery for Bethany and for growth and health for the little ones. Also for Loren and Alyssa as they have been so patient and good while their mommy has been away.
I'll send more updates as I get them.
Love, Auntie Alison
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