Sunday, December 13, 2009

They're Here!

I can't believe it but they are actually here! Ali Jan and Avery Sue Walker graced us with their presence on Thursday, Dec 3 at 3:04 and 3:06 in the a.m. We thought we were going to be able to deliver the babies normally but at the very last second Avery flipped around breach so they came C-section. That of course was after I was dilated to a 7 and had gone through most of the labor process anyway! We are so proud of our girls! Ali was 6lbs. 14 oz. 18 3/4" and Avery was 6lbs 4oz. and 19". Big, beautiful, and healthy! It has been somewhat of a whirlwind since they got here and at the same time it seems like they have been here for such a long time. Owen is adjusting to being a big brother. He is a little jealous when Jake is holding the girls but has done pretty good. He seems so big now! My mom is here and we surely wouldn't survive without her. Our life is a little upside down right now but we are SO blessed and wouldn't have it any other way.

38 weeks 3 days- night I went to the hospital


Ali & Avery


Lots of dark hair! (Avery/Ali)


First snuggles with Grandma


Coming home...finally!


Proud Dad of his baby girls


Big bro Owen with Avery...


and Ali

Owen swaddled up just like his sisters (:

My beautiful baby girls!! (Avery/Ali)


22 comments:

  1. They are so cute. Congrats can't wait to meet them.

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  2. Oh my, they are so precious. I will come and visit when they get a little older. I am so happy for you. You look great!

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  3. Congratulations! They are beautiful!

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  4. Gretchen and Jake, your girls are beautiful! Congrats! I am glad all went well with delivery :) Two baby girls! what a great Christmas present:)

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  5. Oh they are so adorable! I am glad everything went OK! I hope you are feeling good!

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  6. OH MY GOSH! They are adorable and I can't believe they are finally here! I love all the pictures and can't wait to see more. My goodness Gretch, Congratulations! I love the one of them with Jake. Oh you guys are so blessed and we wish you the best. Miss you and love you!

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  7. Oh Gretch- they are so sweet!!! Glad things went well with the delivery!!! Thank goodness for moms! What a beautiful family you have! Congrats!!!

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  8. Yay! We're so excited for you. Let us know if we can help!! They are gorgeous.

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  9. Gretchen, this is Taunya-Sorry i'm signed in under my dad's account! just wanted to say they are adorable!! I'm so jealous you had 2 girls!! :) I'm so glad things went good for you at delivery...that's the part i'm worried about the most! I can't wait til my little boy gets here! hope all is going well and i hope you're getting enough sleep! take care!

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  10. Can they be any cuter?! I love their hair and big chubby cheeks! I can't wait to see them! Only a few more days-yes I am counting down the days that I get to come to Wyoming :)! There must be something wrong with me because looking at these pictures made me tear up! I just love the feeling of new little babies! Mia is so excited to see the girls and Owen but we might have to keep her away from the babies because she gets her dolly in a headlock most of the time :)! We miss you guys! Take care of yourself Gretch!

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  11. Oh my word Gretchen they really are SO beautiful!! I can't believe how big they were! That is so great. And I can hardly believe you had TWO babies in that belly! I look about like that with one! I'm so glad your mom is there to help you. My life was total chaos just going from one to two so I can't imagine what it's like going from one to three! I hope you're healing good. Sorry to hear about the c-section. They are so beautiful and I hope things keep going well for you.

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  12. They are beautiful. Congrats. That is amazing how big and healthy they are. They are adorable. I hope you are doing well. I am so happy for you.

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  13. Congratulations!! They are beautiful and so glad to hear they are healthy.

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  14. Congratulations, they are precious!

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  15. CONGRATS...they are beautiful and you look so great for having twins!

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  16. Congradulations! Richard and I are excited for you guys! They are beautiful baby girls!

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  17. Oh my! The whole time I was looking at your pictures I kept on saying " Oh my heck they're so cute!!!" Finally Andrew came in and was like "what's so cute?" He totally agrees that they are so darling and so big and healthy. I'm so glad you went full term and everything is going good. But seriously they are so CUTE! Good luck with everything I'm sure you'll do just fine. Miss ya lots!

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  18. Oh Gretch, they're so cute! I'm SURE it's a whirlwind, I'm so happy for you!!! I can't wait to see Avery and Ali. How fun. Take care!

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  19. Way to go girl. I never would have thought you would have had twins. I am so jealous. I love it. They are so dang cute and sweet. I am so happy for you. You definitely have your hands full. If you are ever in Idaho Falls, please call me. I would love to come and visit your little ones. Love ya girl

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  20. They are so beautiful! We love little girls! Congrats! Gretch you look great! What a great gift this time of year! They are precious!

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  21. Oh my gosh they are so cute hope everything is going good if you need anything I am always home just call. Congrats

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