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The girls' arrival from my perspective!!!

3:20 pm CST January 20, 2009
Tommy did an amazing job describing the girls'! If you have not read his entry, check it out under "The Eason Girls are Here!" I cannot help but to add my feelings. What a long day but after waiting 37 weeks it was well worth it. I went into surgery at 2 PM, once my spinal was put in, Tommy was brought into the Operating Room. Tommy's Aunt Penny, an operating room nurse, was also there to take pictures. The room was packed with people - 4 nurses for each baby, 3 nurses for me, my OB, a 4th year OB resident, 3 related to anesthesia, Tommy, Tommy's aunt, 5 from the NICU, and me. There was a lot going on. Surgury had already begun when Tommy was brought into the room. Within a couple of minutes, I heard my OB say, I am so glad we did a c-section, these girls are huge. It was immediately followed by the screams of Mary Robert. Within a couple of minutes, Hayes made herself known by even louder screams. After the girls were cleaned up a little they were brought to us. Although I could not hold them, Tommy could, and I was able to kiss them. A few minutes later, Tommy and the girls headed to the nursery, while my surgery was completed and I headed to recovery. After a short time in recovery, I was taken to my room and the girls were brought to us. I was finally able to hold them. The girls nursed well, at the same time, on their first time. Thursday brought more visitors and the emotions of the prior day's events. The girls spent most of the day with us, only going to the nursery while I showered. Friday, we were able to go home. We were thrilled that we were able to all go home toggether. We left the hospital about 4:30 PM and only had to stop once to the 3 mile drive home to check on the girls. Since we have been home, we have done lots of adjusting. The girls are eating about every 3 hours during the day and 4 hours during the night. Last night, everyone slept well. Today we are hanging out at the house - watching it snow. The girls like it when baseball practice is canceled and they get to hang out with thier Dad all day! We really appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and well wishes. Check back soon - we will add more pictures in a few days.