Welcome Pollak Quads!

I write this post with disappointment and hope. This morning I went into labor and they couldn't stop it. Everything moved so quickly and within 5 minutes are precious miracles were born. They did an ultrasound yesterday to check a blood vessle in their heart that may close early due to the indomethacin. They found signs of it closing in 2 of the babies so immediately took me off the medicine. I then received 1 dose of cortisone shot to mature the babies lungs. It seemed that was what was holding off my contractions. After I had gotten to the point of being late for that med, my contractions started a little more frequently and I began to feel pressure. They checked me at about 12:30am and I was 1cm dialted. They hadn't checked me before so wasn't sure if that was new or not. Moved me back over to high risk labor and delivery just in case. I woke up at 3 with more pressure and irregular contractions. After that check I was still at 1cm so Nich left for his training in the morning and we were relieved. They also started me on Magnesium Sulfate to try to decrease the likelihood of cerebral palsy and gave the babies brain a boost to develop. Around 10 my contractions were every minute or 2 and getting stronger. They checked me again and I measured 4cm dialeted. I was officially in labor and they needed to do an emergency c-section. I immediately called Nich to come back to the hospital as they were prepping for surgery. It all happed so quickly! Nich got in back just in time to scrub in and watched 3 babies be born! I am so proud of him! We both did a great job (he even better since he wasn't on meds!).

Brennan Nicholas was born at 10:57 weighing in at 1lb 6oz
Landon James was born at 10:58 weighing in at 1lb 7oz
Katelyn Marie was born at 10:59 weighing in at 1lb 3.5oz
Brooklyn Danielle was born at 11:01 weighing in at 1lb 3oz.

This was bittersweet, they all cried and sounded like little kittens and were moving when they were born, but we knew the odds and what a long journey they have ahead. They are all pretty good size for their age (at least 26 week size) and the NICU staff were all very pleased at how the were progressing. They've had some bumps, but are stable. The two boys are together in one room and the two girls in another. Once there is room they will move them closer together. Their skin looks great (like 24 week babies) and they are all in their isolettes without plastic bags. The bags helped keep their skin moist, now they are able to stand the isolette temps. Tonight I got to hold Brennan's hand and it hardly wrapped around my finger! They are our little miracles. Everyday is a milestone for them. God is in control, the Lord is our strength! Please keep them in your prayers. Pictures to come!