On Valentine’s Day, our daughter Erin and her husband Dave magically turned Greg and me into grandparents with the births of their identical twins. Robin Magdalena (named for Dave’s mother and my mother) was born first at 4 lbs 8 oz. Two minutes later, Etta Lyn (actually Henrietta, because Dave’s recently deceased “uncle’s” middle name was Henry, and he was born on Valentine’s Day; Lyn was Dave’s grandmother) emerged, weighing in at 3 lbs 14 oz.
Though Mom was released four days after delivery, the babes are still in the Special Care Nursery (NICU), although they may be home by the time you read this. They are all doing well.
Before they were born, Erin thought she might paint the babies’ toenails different colors to tell them apart. I suggested that an unobtrusive tattoo might be wise. She nixed that idea, even though she has at least one tat that I know of (a Fibonacci spiral on her shoulder–she has a degree in mathematics). Last week I asked her if nail polish was still the plan, and she told me no, because she knows who’s who. I can’t tell. Robin’s 11 ounces heavier, but that will change.
As you can imagine, we are over the moon with joy.
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Congratulations, Andrea, to you, Greg, Erin, and David. I think my grandnieces are just beautiful, and they look like they’re getting active, too! What a couple of cutie pies!
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Congratulations Andrea…..they are GORGEOUS!!!!
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Congratulations!
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How exciting and auspicious!! Such beautiful and alert baby girls!!! Congratulations to all of you!! Enjoy this new phase of your life as grandparents. May their birthdays always be celebrated with much love, and throughout each year.
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Thank you for your kind words, Ken.
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You’re most welcome, Andrea. Enjoy this new phase of your life. I hear it’s very special.
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Sweet, sweet baby girls. How much fun is coming down the pike.
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How can two such tiny humans give such immense joy? It’s one of God’s best mysteries! They are beautiful. Congrats to you and Greg, and of course, Erin and Dave, too!
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Such adorable little girls. Happy for you all. 🙂
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How wonderful! A grandma of two in one fell swoop. They are precious. You are going to have so much fun!
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Thank you, everyone, for your good wishes.
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What a blessing! Congratulations. 😊
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They are beautiful! And they couldn’t have picked a better grandma to share life with! 🙂
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Aw, thank you, Gwen!
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