Dana and Tracy Trousil had twin boys on January 9, 2007. They were quite premature (25.5 weeks I think), but they're doing well. We got some pics in the ICU when they were just 24 hours old.
Fig. 1 - (Above) Connor celebrating his first birth day. His was the butt trying to force its way out way too early - hips are still recovering from the jacknife "flying-V" position. I think he weighed in at 2 lbs. 7 oz.
Fig. 2 (Above) Rowan trying to get the hang of this "breathing air" deal. Still hadn't broken out of the placenta when the doctors when in to scoop him out, but when they cut it he crawled out on his own which the attending had never seen before. He's the runt, I can't remember for sure but I think he was approx. 2 lbs. 5 oz.
Actually, it's a funny story because Rachelle and I went to visit Tracy on the 9th. We found her lying on her side having mild contractions with parents hovering. Actual labour still looked a ways off (possibly days and days), but we left after 10 minutes so she wouldn't have to deal with pain and visitors simultaneously. Five minutes after we left the doctor came in, examined Tracy for the first time that day, saw Connor's rear end staring him the face, went "meep!" and RAN like hell to get the OR ready for the C-section. We had left at about 5:10PM. They were both born by 6:00PM.
Congratulations, Trousils!
Peter,
Your post about these babies and the photos you are sharing have deeply touched me. Please keep us updated on their health and well being as I am thinking about them.
Believe it or not I am also a preemie. My mother told me that I was purple when I was born. It took me about two months to grow into a healthy baby and most preemies spend about a month to six weeks in the hospital.