Monday, December 22, 2008

Our Girls Are Here!



Well, after a very eventful week in the hospital we found out today that the doctors felt it was time to deliver. This morning we had a growth scan to see how well the babies have been growing. Here the doctors found that Baby B had not been growing as she should have and the babies have also been having some heart rate decelerations. After further tests and considering all the information, the doctors felt that we had to act today.

So, this afternoon Reagan Noelle Carter (a.k.a. Baby A) and Cameron Hope Carter (a.k.a. Baby B) were born. Reagan weighs 1 pound 12 ounces and Cameron weighs 1 pound 6 ounces. Both babies came out crying and are doing well.

Reagan is the first picture and Cameron is the second.

After delivery we were told that Cameron's cord was extremely thin and there were several knots in between the two girls cords (the doctors said that they were like surgical knots). We now know that God definitely had a purpose in us being in the hospital so soon. We just didn't know what that was until today! All grandparens and uncles have been in to see the girls and I am hoping to get down to see them tonight.

Thank you so much for your fervent prayers. Please continue to keep us in your prayers. We are not out of the woods yet and have quite a long road ahead of us. I pray that the Lord will continue to give us peace and the doctors wisdom. We will try to keep you posted on new updates as we get them. Thanks again for all your love and your prayers.

16 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday, sweet babies!!! I've been up and down all day with you!!! Brings back memories. I'm so glad to hear that they are doing well. These pictures I know don't show how tiny they really are. They're miracle babies!!! I hope that we get a chance to at least come visit you. If you need anything, you let us know!

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  2. Congratulations sweet friends! I'm glad your babies are here and doing well. I'll be praying for you all and please don't hesitiate to let me know if there's any needs I can take care of for you. Love to all FIVE of you!

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  3. wow! sure is good to know that the Lord was looking out for ya'll when you went in to the hospital so early. love you guys and praying for you from way over here! - sarah

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  4. Oh Leslie and Seth! Reagan Noelle and Cameron Hope, what beautiful names! We are praying continuosly for both precious angels.

    What a Christmas present for Aubrey!

    David, Jenni, Cassidy, Catherine and David Michael

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  5. Leslie and Seth, we can not even fathom how you must have felt to hear Reagan's and Cameron's first cries. I am praising God that you were in the hospital and God gave the doctors the wisdom to deliver the babies. I will continue to pray for their wisdom as they provide care to your precious little miracles. I absolutely love their names. Give our love to the big sister, Aubrey! Don't hesitate to call if you need anything!!

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  6. Praise the Lord! Your daughters are beautiful! Fearfully and wonderfully made! We are praying for you and we love you. We are here if you need anything.
    Fred,Kim,Andrew and Amanda

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  7. Congrats on the birth of your baby girls! Your hospital has an amazing NICU. You guys are in a great place. You guys will be in our thoughts and prayers. I look forward to reading the updates.

    (Emily Jacobs' mom)

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  8. Wow! What an unexpected beginning to your week. We are praying for growth and strength for your sweet new baby girls and for wisdom and tender loving care from their care givers. Keep the updates coming. We're all anxious to hear more and get specific prayer requests from you.

    Rachel and Matt Dickens

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  9. Congrats on the Girls Leslie and Seth. Kristi and I are praying for their Protection. Leslie, I dont think "all" the Uncles have seen them yet???

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  10. Congrats on the Girls Leslie and Seth. Kristi and I are praying for their Protection. Leslie, I dont think "all" the Uncles have seen them yet???

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  11. God bless you all! Your faith and strength has been a testimony to many and I am sure you are a blessing to all those who minister to you in the hospital. We shall continue to pray for Reagan and Cameron.

    Claudia and Tom

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  12. Congratulations Leslie and Seth!
    They are beautiful! We are praying for all of you. I'm glad my friend Jennifer was able to check on you all yesterday. You are truly in amazing hands: God's hands working through those at Duke. We hope to see you all soon. Until then we will continue to pray for healing for Leslie, growth and wellness for the babies, and strength and peace for all of you as you travel down this road.

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  13. Sorry, Jordan, I stand corrected. I was very medicated and Seth was telling me what to write! That just means that you have to come and visit soon and then it will be true!

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  14. Leslie,
    You, Seth and the precious babies have been in our thoughts and prayers throughout the entire day. Thank you for the updates and pics as we walk this journey with you.

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  15. I just showed Wyatt their pictures. He said, "Baby Reagan go night night." He thought they were sleeping!!!! So sweet!

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  16. Congratulations Seth, Leslie and Aubrey! We are so happy to hear that the twins are here and doing well. We will pray that they will continue to grow and develop so you can bring them home soon! I know it's not an ideal situation, but it's definitely the Lord's plan. He'll take care of all of you! These difficult days will soon be a distant memory and replaced with lots and lots of happy times! Congrats and Merry Christmas!

    Brian, Kathy, Parker & Garrett

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