Stella's POV; it's been a couple weeks since Kelly and I take each of the kids on a special day and they loved it. Also a couple weeks ago the twins were able to be taken off the oxygen for good so they have just been gaining weight since then. The kids have been really good throughout this all, tomorrow is mine and the girls birthday I think tomorrow me and Kelly will spend the whole day with them right now me and Kelly are hanging out with Kinsley and Karter
K= they have gotten so big
S= yes they have they are becoming so strong which is amazing
K= oh yeah
MG= ( knocking) hey guys how are we doing today
K= we are doing pretty good
MG= that's good to hear
S= hey Dr. Green can I ask you something
MG= sure you can what's up
S= so we know the NICU has rules about only people over the age of 18 can come in here to visit but tomorrow is mine and our twin daughters birthday can I maybe come visit and see their brother and sister for their birthday
K= just for a couple hours
MG= wow that special to have twins born on your birthday
S= yes it is
MG= but to answer your question I think I can make that exception for you guys
K= thank you doctor
MG= however I have some good news for you guys
S= you do what is it
MG= how would you guys like to take your twins home tomorrow to celebrate your birthdays and your daughters birthdays
K= Wait what
S= are you serious
MG= yes I am after they passed a car seat test tomorrow you can bring them home
S= oh my god that's amazing
MG= oh yeah they are healing up nicely from their surgeries and they gained enough weight they are able to go home tomorrow
K= wow way to go babies
S= thank you doctor
MG= it's no problem your babies are such fighters
K= yes they are just like their mom
MG= well I'll let you enjoy that news I'll check in later or tomorrow
S= all right see your doctor
MG= see you guys later ( she leaves )
K= wow that's amazing news
S= yes it is
K= The kids are going to be so happy to hear this
S= and also finally get to see the baby sister and baby brother
AS= ( knocking) hey
K= hey April
AS= so I just ran into Dr. Green and she told me the good news but you guys can go home tomorrow with the twins
S= oh yeah we can't believe it
AS= I bet so I guess starting tomorrow if I ever want to see them I'll have to come over to your guises house to visit
K= you're welcome to come over anytime April
AS= Why thank you Kelly I might take you up on that offer
S= The kids will love to see you and also your kids
AS= oh we will see so I'll let you get back to snuggling your babies I'll be back to check in on you guys later or tomorrow before you guys leave
K= all right April
AS= see you guys ( she leave).
We stay at the hospital with the twins for a couple more hours then we say goodbye One last time to them. Once we leave the hospital we go and grab something at the store for when the twins get home about an hour and a half later we get home
K= hey kids we're home
SG= daddy's home
SM= so how was Karter and Kinsley today
S= they were good
LM= so mom, dad since it's our birthday tomorrow is it possible for me and sailor can go and see our brother and sister for the first time
K= it's possible
SM= wait that's not fair I want to meet them also
S= well that brings us to our great news we have for you guys
LM= it does what is it
K= well while we are spending time with your brother and sister today
S= The doctor came in and told us that everyone will get to finally meet their brother and sister finally
SM= so we all can meet them at the hospital tomorrow that's awesome
K= well son you can go to the hospital tomorrow to see them but
S= they aren't going to be there
LM= wait where are they going to be
S= they will be home
SM= wait for real
K= yes for real Karter and Kinsley are coming home from the hospital tomorrow
SG= oh my god the best news ever
S= yes it is salior bug
K= how about this we get the babies car seats into the car and then we all get some food to celebrate the babies are coming home
SM= sounds great dad
S= all right let's go ( at the car)
K= so how should we arrange the kids in the car now
S= well first of all shay,salior and Luna well all have to sit in the back in the third row
K= oh yeah
SG= I want to sit by Shay
LM= so do I
S= how about this we have shay sit in the middle of your girls how does that sound
SG= sounds good
LM= works for me
K= Great so moving to the second row that has Grayson and the twins in it how should they go.
S= my thought process is Grayson to sit in the middle of the twins and have the twins on each side so it's easier to grab the twins out
K= that makes sense let's do it.
We get the car seat set up within 10 minutes then we all load up and head off and grab some pizza. Then later on we all grab some milkshakes to celebrate the good news about the twins coming home. We all head back home and go to bed. The next morning I wake up first for once probably because I couldn't sleep much so I get up and get the last few things we need for the twins together, after I get everything together I go and make so much for me and Kelly, about ten minutes later I feel two big Hands coming around me
K= good morning birthday
S= morning and thank you
K= you are very welcome so I guess you didn't sleep well last night
S= not really I couldn't sleep because I was so beyond happy about today also A little nervous
K= don't blame you there I'm so ready for the kids to come home but we are trying to start from scratch with them
S= oh yeah because these babies are a little more fragile because they have heart conditions
K= oh yeah it's going to be a long and hard journey for sure for all of us
S= that is for sure but we got each other to get through it all
K= yes we do so has any of the birthday girls or the boys gotten up yet
S= no they are still asleep
K= that's good then more food for me
S= i'm actually glad the kids are not up yet
K= you are why is that
S= because I want to leave here as soon as possible so that we can get all the information we need for the twins before we leave the hospital
K= yeah that's a good point
S= also I want to ask you a question
K= you do what is it
S= do you want to call your family and tell them the news about the twins coming home today
K= yeah I think I'll call them here in a few minutes
S= that's good oh I almost forgot our nanny texted me last night said she had a family emergency so she can't watch the kids today
K= so what are we going to do with the kids today
S= well luckily for you Kelly you married a smart woman who found a back up plan last minute
K= oh I know how lucky I am for marrying you such a smart woman
We eat her breakfast while Kelly calls his family to tell them that good news about the twins coming home today they were also happy they said they will visit whenever they can about 30 minutes later I was getting dressed when someone came knocking at the door
S= hey Kelly can you get that
K= yeah I can ( opens door) hey... Brett what are you doing here
SB= well I'm here to watch my God kids
S= hey Brett thanks again for doing this so last minute
SB= it's no problem I love my godchildren
K= so this was your back up plan
S= oh yeah is that a problem
K= not at all did you tell her why you needed her to watch the kids because the nanny is busy
S= no I didn't
SB= is there any reason why I'm watching my children today
K= do you want to tell her
S= sure so me and kelly have some very good news to share
SB= you do what is
S= well when we leave the hospital today will be able to bring the twins home with us
SB= no way are you serious
K= oh yeah finally
SB= i'm so happy for you guys does the kids know yet
K= yes we told them last night that they love The news and can't wait to see them
S= especially the girls since The twins will be coming home on our birthday
SB= oh my I forgot it was your birthday that's exciting to have them come home on your birthday that's super special
K= oh yeah after all they were born on my birthday
SB= so happy birthday Stella
S= why thank you Brett
SB= you're very welcome
K= well we better get going
S= oh yeah see you later Brett and thanks again for watching our crazy kids
SB= it's no problem go see my other god children and bring them home already
K= all right Bye brett
We leave and head toward the hospital to see our babies
Brett's pov: last night as I was laying in bed I got a text from Stella asking if I could watch the kids today for a couple hours I didn't take a second to say yes to her, I love spending time with my godchildren today when I shut up I learned that reason why I was watching them besides that the nanny was busy was because they were going to be bringing home the twins finally. Which is so special because they get to come home on Stella and the girls his birthday so once I leave I start thinking of something me and the kids can do for when Kelly and Stella come home with the twins about 20 minutes later the kids wake up
SM= good morning ( wipes his sleepy eye)
SB= good morning buddy
SM= wait what aunt brett what are you doing here salior Luna look who's here
LM= who's here Shay
SG= Auntie brett is here
SB= hey guys happy birthday girls how did everyone sleep
SM= I slept great
LM=me too hey auntie brett I think Greyson it's up and waiting on someone to go get him
SB= all right thank you lulu be right back
SG= all right ( 5 minutes later)
SB= look everyone is awake
SM= so aunt but what are you doing here
SB= well your mom texted me last night saying the nanny had a family emergency to attend to so she asked me and I of course said he has to come and watch you guys for a couple hours
LM= well I'm happy you're here auntie Brett
SM= same here
SB= why thank you guys
SG= so aunt Brett did mom and dad tell you the good news
SB= yes I did that's so exciting
SM= yes it is
GA= i'm hungry
LM= same here
SB= how about this you guys get dress and we go out for breakfast
SM= sounds good to me
LM= same here
SG= oh yeah
SB= also why we are out we should get some things to decorate the house with two welcome your siblings home how does that sound
SG= sounds great to me
They all get dressed while I send out a group text to the whole fire house about the news about the twins coming home today. Once they were all dressed we headed out to get breakfast first I like a diner. About two hours later we headed to a store to start buying some decorations for the welcome home party that we will throw we spent an hour to an hour and a half at the store and getting things to celebrate the twins coming home.
Kelly's pov The last month has been a whirlwind with the twins being born and making sure we spend enough time with the older kids. They have been pretty great kids during this whole time. Yesterday me and stella got some great news from the doctor which is we can finally take Kinsley and Karter home today which today happens to be Stella and the girls birthday, last night when we told the kids they were all so happy to finally be able to meet their brother and sister, we also got everything ready for them to come home this morning we left to head to the hospital once Brett showed up. About a couple hours later
S= they look so tiny in their car seats
K= oh yes I do April how much longer do they have to stay in there until they can pass the test
AS= about 15 minutes more
S= all right
K= I wonder who will the kids want to hold first
AS= they might fight over holding the babies
S= oh yeah but I have a feeling sailor Will want to hold Kinsley first since she has been wanting a baby sister for the longest time
K= that is for sure
AS= all right time is it
MG= they pass
S= so now can we take them home
MG= here in the next hour
AS= i'll go get the discharge papers started for you guys
K= thanks April
AS= it's no problem
MG= your kids are such fighters I didn't think they would leave here for another couple weeks at least
S= why thank you doctor
K= I think they get that from their mom
MG= oh yeah so since your kids are leaving the NICU today we have a little presents for you guys
S= you didn't have to
MG= it's no big deal besides every baby that leaves the NICU get these ( hands over a present)
K= all right ( opens them) a onesie
S= that said ' I graduated from the NICU today'
K= those are cool
S= they are so cute let's put them on them
K= all right
We put the onesies on the twins
MG= so before you guys leave make sure you set up an appointment with their pediatrician and also you need a follow up appointment with their cardiology
S= we will they will see them soon
K= we will schedule the appointments tomorrow when the twins are napping
MG= that's good to hear
AS= all right The papers are ready and you guys can go home now
K= all right i'll go pull the car up
S= all right i'll meet you there
AS= I'll help her
As I can grab the car and pull up front April help Stella get the twins and our stuff together and meet me out front
S= here he is
K= are we ready
S= yes we are
K= so are you going to sit in the back with the twins or just sit in the front
S= I think I'm not going to sit in the back this time around
K= all right
AS= i'll put their stuff in the back
S= okay.
As I put both of twins into the car April puts things into the back of the car for us
K= The babies are all loaded up
AS= and I got everything in the car for you guys
S= thank you April
AS= it's no problem if you guys need anything just call me
K= we will thanks April
AS= you're welcome see you guys later
K= are you ready to have the whole family home now
S= oh yeah let's go
We leave the hospital with the twins after a long month-long journey. We arrive home within 20 minutes each grabbing a baby and heading inside
All= welcome home
K= wait what
S= Brett you didn't tell everyone that good news did you
SB= maybe I did
H= of course she did we are so happy to finally see the newest candidate of firehouse 51
O= oh yeah so can we start training them now and also to take care of cooking duties
K= haha very funny Herman and Otis they aren't ready for firefighting just yet
S= and I don't think they will like to cook food anyways Otis
M= oh man i'm hungry ( everyone laughs)
SG= daddy ( runs to him)
SM= mom ( runs to her)
GA= momma
LM= mom, dad where is Kinsley and Karter I want to see them and hold them
K= they are right here Lulu
S= what are you guys good for auntie Brett today
SB= yes they were
K= that's good to hear
CB= i'm calling dibs on holding one of those babies
H= I called Dibs on the other one
S= all right ( they set the car seat down on the countertop and grab them out)
K= and here they are finally I have Karter and Stella's has Kinsley
GD= oh they are so tiny
S= yes they are they both are only about 5 1/2 pounds right now
SB= I love their onesies where did you get them
K= we actually I didn't buy them
S= the NICU doctors gave it to us they give these onesies to every baby that leaves the NICU
MC= wow that's cool
CH= before you hand them off how about a family picture of everyone
S= yeah that works
K= let's get on the couch kids
SM= all right dad
cindy takes our first family picture together as a family of eight, and then we start passing the twins after everybody so they can hold and meet them. A couple hours later everyone leaves we decide to order pizza since neither of us want to cook after we ate all the kids took turns holding the twins until it was bedtime. While I put the kids to bed Stella Took care of the twins about 30 minutes later
K= how is it going in here
S= not too bad they both just got done eating can you maybe burp Karter
K= of course I can come here buddy ( he picks him up)
S= so how did it go with the other kids tonight anyone give you trouble when it was time to go to sleep
K= The only one who did it was salior which is surprising she just wanted me to wait one more story
S= oh wow ( gets up and looks outside the window) do you think since the babies are here she might be a little jealous of them
K= it's possible ( notice Stella being a little sad) hey babe are you okay
S= oh yea I'm fine
K= come on Stella what's wrong
S= ( Kelly comes closer to her) I'm so happy The twins are home but
K= but what
S= I wish we could have brought baby Sutton home too ( tears up)
K= oh Stella come here ( she does) I get what you mean but Sutton wasn't meant to be here on earth so he sent Kinsley and Karter to us to complete our hearts fully
S= they are our little miracles
K= that they are we will meet Sutton One day soon
S= yea I know
K= okay to cheer you up more my mom sent you a birthday present
S= she did what was it
K= I don't know open it ( hands it toher)
S= all right ( she does) it's a little certificate for a local photographer that I can take family and newborn pictures so that we have a nice photos around the house of the whole family
K= that is so nice of her
S= yes it is I'm so happy the whole family is home now
K= me too
We finished burping the twins and then we put them to bed a few days later we do the newborn and family pictures that My mom sent it was a great day with us and the kids
