Nikola's Update!

[Nikola]

Hi. I think I'm referred to as DH round here (amongst other things I'm sure!) Anyway just thought you might like to know....

At 2.19am this morning Nikola and I became parents of the two most beautiful girls in the world!!!!!!!

It was meant to be early next week, but as ever in Nikolaworld nothing goes smoothly and at 1 this morning the heavens opened (I'll leave to your imagination what the reality was!) Anyway a snap decision was made that they had to come out now (well...then, you know....I'm sorry I'm tired and emotional, where's Tracey Sharp when you need her?!) And it had to be a general anathstetic (SP?). Nik had always wanted it to be local whatever the circumstances because she argued we weren't around when they were conceived, so it would be nice to be awake when they arrived. It was decided that this was urgent and could get messy (or messier truth be told) so she was put under, which obviously meant I was going to be pacing up and down outside rather than being there. However, the consultant let me in when he was confident that the real risk to Nik was contained, just in time for these two beautiful babies to be delivered. 4lb 9oz and 3lb 8oz. They're named twin1 and twin2 at the moment. I thought we had all eventualities covered but I was told by Nik YESTERDAY that she'd unilaterally added two names to the girls short list so that meant we couldn't announce today. Anyway I'm rambling...did I tell you how gorgeous...moving on....Babies are fine.Ironically twin 2 is stronger than 1 who had a little trouble breathing today. I was told that it was because 1 had "starved" 2 so 2 was used to fighting, 1 was happy where it was and had no plans to come out. But the good news is that 1 is now off oxygen, and while they are still both in the ICU i was told that if another baby needed a cot tonight in it, our two would be first out on their ears! So they beautiful and healthy.

Nik's had it a bit tougher. I think the shock and the fact the operation was very rushed and big has left her very sore and she's been having morphine all day. (Try discussing name options with a crack addict!) She wasn't physically able to see the girls until 4 this afternoon, and that's been hard on her too. But she's held twin2, seen twin1 and looks like she's made for this mothering lark.
I've just left her and she looks like she's more relaxed and will sleep well tonight, and should be able to see the girls by wheelchair tomorrow.

Apologies for the above, I AM going to bed now, but Nik and the girls are fine, we are the proudest parents ever, the staff at the Airedale General Hospital are fantastic, I'm all emotional and, seriously, this really really does make IVF worth it, everybody who goes through those low points and wonder whether it's worth the financial and emotional strain, anybody who's reading this who does wonder whether it's worth it....please stick with it! Everyone's got to feel like we do (admittedly Nik's off with the fairies due to restricted drugs) tonight. Good luck to you all. And thanks to Tracey for keeping you all in touch.

(No alcohol has passed my lips tonight.)

[phil]

dear nicola and dh,

i am so happy for you all. congratulations on the safe arrival of your beautiful girls. dh i can hear the pride in your writing about your girls and wife. it's lovely.

nicola you really had a rollercoaster time of it recently didn't you! i hope you'll have a speedy recovery. i send all best wishes to your little girls, you and dh.


phil x

[Traci]

You are fantastic!!!
You have made my night
Great speach by the way!!! I can feel the joy in your post well done congratulations to you both , make sure you give Nikola a great big hug from me oh and a kiss to Twin 1 and 2 !!!! sleep well buddy and thanx for letting us know


Trace x

[sue.m]

God, didn't expect to see this........what bloody fantastic news.

Massive Congratulations to you both, I don't think it's just Nikola who's off with the fairies though, as you sound as though you're on a natural high, and long may it last.

I'm really so pleased for you both.......think Nikola will be in some bother though with Tracey S, I'm sure she left instructions for her to keep her legs crossed until she got back!

Take care,
Suzanne.x

[Jules R]

Congratulations to you both! I wasn't expecting to log on to this news but it sounds like your two girls were good weights for their early arrival.

You sound so excited in your post which is great considering the hurdles that you and Nikola have had to overcome, especially yesterday. What a fantastic surgeon to let you be there as the girls arrived - that makes it even more special. Hoping that Nikola is able to get the rest she needs to recover in hospital and to have some time to bond with the babies.

Our love to all four of you and give Nikola and your girls a big hug from us.

Love Jules, Daniel and Charlotte

[GB]

Amazing news Nik and DH!! Huge congrats to you both!
Recover well and enjoy your 2 new bundles of joy!
Lotsa luv
Gila.

[SJ BROWN]

congratulations



I am so please for you both and hope Nikola is up on her feet soon

Lots of love
Sarah
xxxx

[Zed2003]

What an absolutely fantastic post you two!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am grinning from ear to ear AND with tears in my eyes. You are finally a mummy and daddy and you sound like you have two fighters there and they are good weights

Enjoy every second as it's the best thing in the world. Give a big hug to Nik from me and tell her well done. You realise she'll pester you for every single detail....You can always keep her addicted

Big kisses for your gorgeous girls - I bet you can't believe they are here

Zoe, Steve & Sam xxx

[Juliana]

CONGRATULATIONS! I am so happy for you both after all the comings and goings of the last weeks it must be a relief that they have finally arrived. Also, a very nice message - sounds like it was quite a birth but I am glad the twins are good weight and healthy. I hope we will be as happy as you sound when, if all is well, some time in the autumn (seems like forever) our twins decide to come out.
love,
juliana

[DMOYER]

Congratulations Nikola and DH!!!



May your two bundles of joy bring you a lifetime of love, health and happiness. Your post brought a tear to my eye. Thank you for the words of encouragement.

Love,

Denise - NJ

[alisonn]

DH and Nik, what wonderful news to read, it brought goose bumps
all over !!!!!! Hope it wont be long till u are all home, bet u cant wait.
Alisonn

[Dagny]

Oh my goodness Nikola and DH

I am so HAPPY for you both I am crying my eyes out and finding it hard to type. You don't know how relieved I am that your wonderful girls are here safe and sound. Flippin' excellent news, whoooooooooooooooooo

CONGRATUALTIONS

I have been waiting for this news and it has made my day. I bet Tracey is spitting feathers that she is on holiday

Well done DH for your post. We need details us girls so you did very well. The detail we will all be waiting for now are the names..............!!

Take care both of you and give those little bundles of joy and big kiss and hug from their cyber auntie.

All my love Dagny xkx and David too of course

[helenlouise]

FANTASTIC! So pleased for all 4 of you. Pretty good weights and you'll all be home in no time.

Well done!

helen

[SQUEW]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!

Thats fantastic news, love to all of you, and hey when they grow up think of all the fun Nikola can have taking those girls.......SHOPPING!!!

Take Care and I am SOOOOO pleased for you

Squew
xxxxxxx

[gem]

Brill news I'm so happy for you both,your post was so touching we have just had our 4th et today so we are hoping to feel what you have felt today in 9 months time.
I'm going now as the tears are flowing.
Take care
Cant wait to hear the girls names
Love gemxxx