Neil Blythin Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 My wife & I welcomed our twin baby girls, Evelyn & Rachel, into the world this past Monday night... Unfortunately, they decided to arrive a few months early and were born at 28 weeks gestation. They had previously been battling two rare and serious complications with the pregnancy. Evelyn was 1280g (2 lbs 12 oz) and 37 cm (14.5"). Her sister Rachel was only 330g (12 oz) and 24 cm (9.5"). Statistically, Evelyn's chances are good. Rachel on the other hand has a very difficult road ahead of her. She is the smallest preemie they have ever had at this hospital (McMaster in Hamilton, ON) which is one of the largest neonatal units in Canada. We've been told that, if all goes well, they'll be in the NICU for at least 12 weeks. Quote
Jim Coke Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 Greetings Neil, I wish you your wife and your new girls well... With the doctors we have today, well , in a couple of years you will be looking over the anvil at two shiny faces. My prayers for your family Jim Quote
Frosty Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 The girls and family are on the prayer list here. Frosty The Lucky. Quote
Steve Sells Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 My sisters daughter was over 3 months pre, never give up hope. she is doing fine and 8yrs old now, Knee mail sent. Quote
ThomasPowers Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 My daughter had preemie twins too. They are now going on 4 and being scouted by pro football teams being about twice as big as my other daughter's son who is 4 months older than they are. I'm praying for you and would say Take Heart! Quote
Sask Mark Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 I hope for the best for you Neil. Both of my brother's little ones were significantly premature. It's definitely a challenge. Best of luck. Quote
Marksnagel Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 Neil, your wife and Evelyn & Rachel are in my prayers. I pray for continued steady heathy growth in the girls and for patience and peace for you and your wife. I believe in miracles and your girls are miracles. Mark <>< Quote
Bentiron1946 Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Joy to you on the birth of two daughters! Now, I pray for you and your wife to have peace of mind and a soul full of hope that all will go well for them as they continue to mature in the NICU and there will be no undue complications. May God bless you both with strength and peace of mind in the coming weeks. You're in our hearts and minds as we pray for you, Jerry and Eva. Quote
Thomas Dean Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Praying for your dear family. Place them in GOD's hands, HE loves them more then anyone can. Quote
Woody Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Our prayers are with you, your wife and your babies, God bless and keep you all. Quote
Dan C Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 May God bless you & your family, and watch over your twin daughters. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote
Richard V Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 First of all congratulations. Second, we are praying for you and yours on this end. Richard Quote
HIGHSIDER Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 Thoughts & prayers from Ireland. Wishing you and your family the very best. Quote
Randy Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Proud Papa our prayers are with you, the family and the girls. Quote
K. Bryan Morgan Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 You tell us this and then provide no pictures? For shame sir! Congrats on the new additions. Our hopes and good wishes are for you and your family in this early and what must be a trying time for you. Quote
Neil Blythin Posted June 12, 2013 Author Posted June 12, 2013 Right you are Bryan! I've been away from a computer for a bit, mostly checking emails and such from my phone - but I should have posted a few photos before now... Here is Evelyn: And here is her tiny sister, Rachel: Thank you all for your prayers, best wishes and words of support. Cheers, Neil Quote
Dan C Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Your daughters are beautiful Neil! Thank you for the pictures. Don't blink, it won't be long before they are asking to borrow the car and you'll be forging axes to scare away all those teenage boys. Call me evil, but I literally had one young man shaking when he returned my daughter 15 minutes late with a piercing glance and asking if his watch was broke. How are they doing? Quote
Teebs Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Thoughts and prayers from Another Canadian, our daughter came early and quite dramatically and she is now almost 5 and perfectly healthy. Soon you will look back and wonder where the time has gone! Quote
Bentiron1946 Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 Such wee tiny things, May God bless you all and give you and them strength, God holds you in His hands as you hold your girls in yours. Quote
flemish Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 My wife and I are praying for you and your girls, Praying for you and your wife's peace and the little ones health and growth spurt. Quote
Neil Blythin Posted October 16, 2013 Author Posted October 16, 2013 Hello all, it's been a while since I provided an update on the girls... We're about to hit a big milestone, as we're about to have our whole family home for the first time! Evelyn was in hospital for a total of 70 days. And Rachel is about to come home, at long last, after 135 days in the NICU.http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/2013/10/15/mcmasters-tiniest-baby-to-go-home-to-falls Thanks again for all of your thoughts, prayers and words of encouragement. Cheers, Neil Quote
HIGHSIDER Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 Continued thoughts & prayers there Neil to you and yours. A big milestone indeed. That's great news. One step at a time. Quote
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