Because Moms Put the “Labor” in Labor Day

In honor of Labor Day, I’m sharing our “Labor Day” story again for any of you who missed it in February.  I didn’t really go into labor on February 2, 2007, but I’ve been laboring ever since, so that counts, right????!!! Our Quadruplets’ Birth Story Part 1 {The Day We Found Quadruplets/Mono-Amniotic Twins} Part 2 …

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This Boy…

This is the boy who wasn’t expected to survive the pregnancy due to cord tangling with his monoamniotic twin. This boy wasn’t expected to live past his second day, when I met him for the first time to possibly say “hello” and “goodbye” in the same breath. This boy gave us five weeks of scares …

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To My Four Boys Turning 6 {Your Birth Story Part 4}

{Part 1} {Part 2}    {Part 3} Let’s see where am I in this epic tale of your birth… Oh yes, it’s late January, I’m as big as the Mega Bus, and you are about to make your grand entry into our world. I’m not going to sugar coat it, the last few days before your …

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To My Four Boys Turning 6 {Your Birth Story Part 3}

{Part 1} {Part 2} On December 29th, we reached the incredible milestone of 28 weeks. Aside from complications due to the risk of a cord accident with Brooks or Clark (the mono-amniotic twins), your probability of survival rose significantly. We were elated, yet with the celebration came the packing of bags to move into the …

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To My Four Boys Turning 6 {Your Birth Story Part 1}

Dear Henry, Brooks, Clark, and Isaac, You all turn the age of six this week. {SIX, How in the world is that possible?} I’ve shared bits and pieces of your miraculous birth story, but it’s time I try to write it all out as best as I can. It might take me a little while …

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