It's a Girl! .... and another girl!!!

As most of you know, we welcomed our two beautiful, perfect, gifts from God on December 19, 2012.  (As many men have pointed out, we got them in just in time to get the tax deductions! Although we consider them much more precious than a tax deduction.)

I have been incredibly blessed to have a very healthy multiple pregnancy. Any multiple pregnancy is considered high risk, but with the help and support of Jason I ate well (followed a multiples diet-if you are expecting multiples, please ask me about it. I seriously credit a lot of my health and their health to this book.) and relatively exercised frequently. That being said, by the end I had increased my weight be 50%, and I was having difficulty walking, sleeping, breathing, etc. I stopped working after Thanksgiving break at 34 weeks. That gave me 3 weeks of rest to prepare for the birth. The last week of my pregnancy I was HEALTHY (Praise God) but miserably uncomfortable. 

The one sad part was that I had to miss Jason's White Coat Ceremony. I was so proud of all of his hard work he put into his didactic year. His parents came in town and his brother Chad travelled from FL to see him get his white coat. (And he thought the babies would be here by then... We all did.)

The birth itself was very smooth. I won't go into detail. (You're welcome. :) ) The best part was the end... We had two perfect babies! And Jason was the best, most supportive husband. I am seriously so blessed to have him. 

We had quite a full room of visitors. Jason's parents and all three of his brothers (one from MS, one from FL, and one from Nashville), my parents and both of my sisters (from Memphis) all travelled to be here for the birth. It meant so much to have them here. 

Here is the details: 

Dakota Elizabeth Caswell

Born 12.19.12 at 6:19 pm

Weight: 6 lb 7 oz

Length: 21 inches

Kiley Rose Caswell

Born 12.19.12 at 6:33 pm

Weight: 6 lb 8 oz

Length: 20.5 inches

Both were able to stay with us in our room the whole time. They came home with us after a standard 2 days. Now a month later, I am happy to report that they are growing well and keeping us entertained and exhausted- as new babies should. 

And now what you really want: The pictures!