Saturday, August 30, 2008

Two Beautiful Girls!

Ahem... a drumroll, please?

I am so sorry it has taken so long to update everyone. I had NO idea life would be in such an uproar after the twins' arrival. It has been mostly a good uproar (you know, outside of sleep deprivation and hormones swinging wildly), but WOW, how wonderful it has been!

This is a quick update to let you know that the twins have arrived safely and soundly. After weeks and weeks of praying that they wouldn't come too soon, I began to wonder if they were coming at all.

They were born Friday evening, August 15, at exactly 38 weeks gestation.

Baby A  ~  6lbs. 12 oz., 19 inches long

Baby B  ~  7 lbs. 6 oz., 21inches long

Summer 2008 101

 About 20 minutes after Baby B was born. I'm smiling as I realize that it is really over... we made it.


Summer 2008 110

 My beautiful reward after a long wait. Baruch attah Yahweh! Thank you, Abba!


 


I think I have finally emotionally processed the birth story enough to be able to write it out... I'll try to post it soon. But then again, if the dating of this announcement is any indication... don't hold your breath.

Posted by Julie at 3:02 PM
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32 comments:

  1. HollyAugust 30, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    Hey, that only took two weeks to post! NOT BAD AT ALL!

    Julie, your dear face and their dear faces are so beautiful!

    I am so thrilled at your blessins!

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  2. julieAugust 30, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    Julie,
    They are beautiful, and you are too!!!! Congratulations! You are a blessed woman of Abba!!!
    grace and peace, (and sleep),
    julie

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  3. AnnetteAugust 30, 2008 at 5:49 PM

    Oh they are SO beautiful! Congratulations and thanks for sharing the exciting news we've all been waiting for so (ahem) patiently. It looks like the three of you are healthy and well. I am so happy for you!
    Looking forward to hearing your birth story.
    Take good care of yourself and those sweet little girls. I'm looking forward to hearing the names you have chosen. Good job on a healthy pregnancy and nice sized twins!!! YOU DID IT! God is so good; a beautiful reward indeed.

    ((((hugs)))
    Annette

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  4. sara mcdonaldAugust 30, 2008 at 5:54 PM

    Yay! I've been checking regularly. I am so happy for you. Your girls are so sweet. Congratulations.

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  5. Tammy LAugust 30, 2008 at 7:03 PM

    Praise Yahweh!! :)

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  6. Lisa WAugust 30, 2008 at 7:41 PM

    Oh Julie!!

    Thank you for the update and the pictures!! What a beautiful trio. May these two beautiful young ladies be shining stars for Yeshua's kingdom, may they be like Abigail and Esther. May you be blessed by these two remarkable young ladies. I know you are already.

    Blessings to you - all of you!

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  7. aliAugust 30, 2008 at 7:46 PM

    You are such a beautiful momma - and those babies...there are no words for how precious they are!!
    Thank you so much for sharing the WONDERFUL news!
    ~ali

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  8. Amber R.August 31, 2008 at 4:07 AM

    Congrats! What beautiful blessings you have been given. They look great and so do you! God is so good!

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  9. Kelley KroekerAugust 31, 2008 at 9:28 AM

    Praise the Lord! I've been looking forward to receiving the good news. Beautiful girls and you look amazing!

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  10. AmyAugust 31, 2008 at 10:09 AM

    Yeah! All praise to YHWH! We are so elated to read your post. Congrats to you and Phil and all your family. You did great! Can't wait to here the story. The precious babies are so sweet...I love those cheeks! Wow, they are just so beautiful!
    ~Amy

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  11. CatherineAugust 31, 2008 at 11:58 AM

    They're gorgeous babies! Been checking and was so excited to see your post today. Rest when you can.

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  12. BethAugust 31, 2008 at 3:57 PM

    Congratulations! They are absolutely beautiful! I had my baby girl in July and have been eagerly checking your blog for baby news. So glad all went well. God is so good!

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  13. JulieAugust 31, 2008 at 5:34 PM

    Praise God! What fantastic news, I pray that you can rest when the little ones rest and that peace will fill your home through the next few weeks!

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  14. TracyAugust 31, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    oh ~ they are just beautiful!!! Congratulations!
    and you look far to good to have just delivered 1 baby, let alone 2!!!

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  15. HEATHErAugust 31, 2008 at 7:35 PM

    Oh Julie! How wonderful! I have checked your blog every day waiting for the news! The girls are so beautiful! You are so blessed. I can't wait to see them!

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  16. KeeperatHomeSeptember 1, 2008 at 12:18 AM

    Congratulations on the birth of your two new blessings! In Christ, Talya

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  17. April SalvantSeptember 1, 2008 at 5:29 AM

    Congrats! my, my, my- what precious girls! they look identical? you look great, too. giving thanks for their arrival.
    in Jesus-
    ape

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  18. kathy lawsonSeptember 1, 2008 at 6:54 AM

    Julie,
    Congratulations!!!! Please let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do for you.
    I love you,
    Kathy

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  19. momanna98September 1, 2008 at 10:58 AM

    Congrats! They are absolutely GORGEOUS!

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  20. KristaSeptember 1, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    Oh, they're beautiful!! Congratulations and congratulations!!! Praise to our Father for bringing you all through safe and sound.

    ((((Big Hugs!)))

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  21. Heart at HomeSeptember 1, 2008 at 3:48 PM

    Beautiful! So glad to know that babies arrived healthy and that you are recovering. Please let me know if you are in need of clothing-I have boxes and boxes of girls clothing from my 4 1/2 and 6 year old daughters and it appears that my baby days are over so I would love to share clothing if you need it.
    Praising YHWH for His goodness!
    Michelle

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  22. HollySeptember 1, 2008 at 5:34 PM

    Um, er...that should say "blessings," not "blessins." Yes ma'am, I guess I DO live in the south now. :)

    Julie, that is OVER 14 POUNDS OF BABIES!!!!!

    WOW! Aren't you the WOMAN!?! :)

    Are they identical? (Get ready to hear this question for the rest of your life.) :)

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  23. HollySeptember 1, 2008 at 5:35 PM

    And I really MUST know there names. No rush. :)

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  24. SusannaSeptember 1, 2008 at 6:22 PM

    Hurray! They are finally here! I am sooo thankful! And nice healthy weights - good job, mama! I can hardly wait to hear your birth story! (But not instead of sleeping when you can!)

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  25. SusannaSeptember 1, 2008 at 6:26 PM

    Oops - I forgot to say that your twins were almost the same weights as mine - 7 lbs. and 6 lbs. 13 oz. - and I'll never forget how much lighter I felt after their birth! :-)

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  26. KateSeptember 2, 2008 at 9:03 AM

    They are beautiful! And I just love their names. I Hope to be able to meet them sometime soon! Congrats and many blessings.
    Thanks for posting pictures.
    ~Kate

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  27. MelissaSeptember 4, 2008 at 5:52 AM

    Beautiful babies! And good weights too, praise God! Congratulations :o)

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  28. PlainJaneSeptember 8, 2008 at 4:27 PM

    Oh, they are BEAUTIFUL!!! Praise Adonai! Wow, you were carrying a lot of baby there, each of your twins weighed more than either of our babies, singally. They look so healthy. Can't wait to read "the story". (((Hugs)))

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  29. FaithseedSeptember 9, 2008 at 2:30 PM

    What a blessing!!

    Congratulations!!

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  30. Naomi O'DonovanSeptember 12, 2008 at 5:25 AM

    Julie,

    Heartfelt congratulations on your twin girls. They are gorgeous. Can't wait for the name announcement and birth story.

    Hope you got our email a few months ago--we'd still love to help out in any way we can with your future plans regarding Israel.

    Blessings to you all,
    Naomi & family

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  31. Spring in NashvilleSeptember 13, 2008 at 10:27 PM

    Congratulations! I am overjoyed to see pictures of you three beautiful ladies. :) I can't wait to hear the story of your birth experience and hear in what direction prayer is needed most. I am so very happy for you! Giant grins in Nashville, Tennessee, right now.

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  32. beth @ brew*crewOctober 24, 2008 at 8:04 PM

    You look absolutely radiantly beautiful Momma and so do your little baby girls. CONGRATULATIONS!

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