The Waters Family, now a family of 5!!

The Waters Family, now a family of 5!!

Thank you so much for all of you who were praying throughout my pregnancy. It was very apparent that we had lots of support during the labor, delivery, and second hospitalization of the boys. For those of you who didn't hear the story, I was in labor for about 3 hours. Levi was 18 inches and 6lb 1 oz and Ian was 18 inches and 6 lb 11 oz. They both had their umbilical cords wrapped around their necks, but Levi's was much worse than Ian's and had to be cut off directly from his neck. They were discharged in the normal time, however their jaundice levels got to high and they were readmitted for 24 hours the Monday following their birth. The doctor was amazed at how fast their levels went down and said that she didn't expect to be able to discharge them in that short of a time.

Since we've been home, we have had my dad, Darrell, here helping us full-time and what a blessing!! I'm going to be in for an awakening when he leaves at the end of the month. Thanks for your help dad!! The boys are sleeping well and eating every three hours. Ella is in love with them both. She tries to "help" every chance she gets. She has done really well for being almost two and becoming outnumbered for attention overnight.

We feel so blessed to have these two little guys in our lives and can't wait to continue to share with you as they and Ella grow.

Love,
Seth, Maria, Ella, Levi, and Ian