Three years ago today (09/08/09) my twins Luke and Isaiah were born.  My pregnancy with them was probably one of the hardest things I have had to endure... losing over 60 lbs in the 8 months I carried them and having to be put on bed rest were some of the little things that I had experienced... but nonetheless, they are all worth it.  
Each year as their birthday arrives, I'm reminded of the day they were born.  That day started off routinely, a simple day with normal duties.  I had my Pre-Op appointment that day, because my Cesarean Section was scheduled for Sept. 10th, just under a month earlier than their original Due Date, which was October 2nd.  I drove myself to the Medical Dispensary... not thinking it would be anything different than a few pieces of paperwork and my doctor telling me about the procedure.  

After being in the exam room for an hour while they monitored my blood pressure and the babies... my doctor walked into the room and said: "Are you ready to have your babies today?"  I froze and looked at my Doctor, "What... why, is everything okay?"  I still remember my exact words and my thoughts that day as if it just happened.  She assured me that I should not worry... but that my blood pressure was so high that she worried I would have severe complications to my body if they were not taken out today.  The babies would be safe and fine if we took them out on that day and we proceeded to make arrangements. 
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Isaiah (L) and Luke (R) laying in the hospital Bassinet together. One Day Old.
I had my beautiful babies that afternoon.  Luke was first at 5 lbs. 7 oz. and Isaiah second at 4 lbs. 14 oz.  They were healthy little babies and  so adorably cute.  While my pregnancy was definitely a huge challenge (as any pregnancy is I'm sure) - they were definitely worth all of it.  

The next day - when my doctor came to examine and check up on me... she explained that my blood pressure was so high, she had worried that I may not have made it through the night.  The IV with medicine they gave me was not working... if I didn't take the babies out, I may have had a stroke in the middle of the night - or worst.  She didn't want to tell me the day before in risk of my blood pressure escalating higher, so she wanted to wait till all was in the clear.  As a mother, my heart felt at ease... knowing that my babies were safe and healthy.  But, being told you may have not made it through the night, really made me realize that life could end at any moment, without notice.  I will never forget that day... and writing this down for others to read is definitely emotional for me, but it feels good to get it out. 
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The twins first Halloween 10/31/09
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Luke (L), Isaiah (R) and Big Brother Kevin Ka'eo. Jan. 2011
Now 3 years later and my beautiful boys are thriving.  We have gone through a lot together as a family... having had to see several doctors and specialists to check on the boys growth, testing their brains because of the excess fluid that surrounds it and so much more... but they are happy and doing just great.  

I'm lucky... because in life, each person makes their own path and if they are smart and spiritual, they will allow God to guide them.  My path, while almost always a challenge - is definitely worth the journey.

Happy Birthday Luke & Isaiah!  Daddy, Mommy and Big Brother Ka'eo love you till the ends of the earth and back again - times infinity.
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Luke and Isaiah Aug. 2012
They Shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. 
Isaiah 35:10  

...Nothing is impossible with God.
Luke 1:37 
Arvetta
9/7/2012 09:04:01 pm

Beautiful story of the beginning of two beautiful lives:)

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Lena-Ann Quijano
9/8/2012 02:10:52 pm

Beautiful story. It touched my heart. Happy Birthday to your two twins.

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