The Parnell Family: April 2007

4.17.2007

Level IV Ultrasound, 29 weeks 3 days

We had a great appointment with the fetal-maternal specialist. I really can't believe how lucky we have been throughout this pregnancy. Things have been going so well and we are so thankful.
The twins are HUGE!! Bennett was 4lb 7oz and is the 98% for a single pregnancy! Dr. Pridjian was thrilled. Lila was 3lb 14oz and also measuring big, even for a single pregnancy. So, assuming things continue to go well and I am able to carry close to term, the Dr. thinks that these will be some 6-7 lb chunky, healthy babies!
Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers! Love, Nicole and David

4.02.2007

April 2nd Ultrasound- 27 weeks, 3 days

The babies are doing great! Bennett now weighs 2lbs 13oz, and Lila 2lbs 10oz. We are very blessed; our Doctor seems really happy with the way everything is going, and I am so thankful that I am still able to do most things! It is getting closer and closer and it is hard to believe TWO babies will be here before we know it!

Elise

Elise Laurent was born at 5:00 p.m. on July 19, 2005. We did not find out her sex during my pregnancy and we were thrilled to tears (and slightly shocked) to meet our beautiful baby girl. She was a big baby at 8lbs, 8oz, and David and I couldn't take our eyes off of her. Elise is an old French name that David and I have always loved. Laurent is both my paternal Grandfather's name and my Dad's middle name. We always dreamed of having a daughter and were so thankful and overwhelmed to be given such a blessing.
Elise is a true first born. She likes structure, likes to fully understand everything, likes her questions answered to her satisfaction. She loves to be challenged and to challenge. She is also highly sensitive and independent.
She is a wonderful big sister to Lila and Bennett....

Lila and Bennett

It would be an understatement to say that we were shocked to learn on November 11, 2006 that we were not expecting baby #2, but baby #2 and #3!! In just shy of two years we would have created quite a family!
But, on June 1st, 2007, at 36 weeks exactly, we were thrilled and completely overcome with joy and gratitude as we welcomed two big, healthy babies into our family. First, Lila Sue, named after my Mom at 7lbs 0.6oz, and secondly, Bennett Raymond, named after David, David's Dad, and my maternal Grandfather, at 7lbs 10.4oz.
Lila has been the vocal one from the start and to this day is still pretty much running the show. She is the life of the party, the entertainer. But she is also the most compassionate, most giving of our children.
Bennett is a true boy. He is active and rough and loves to tackle and throw. He also adores his sisters and his Dad and gives the best hugs around. His big baby blues get me every time.