Chapter 7: Christmas Babies
Okay I jumped 2 months because I really want to introduce Lexie, Ellis, and Amelia's daughter.
It was Christmas Eve morning, both Amelia and I aren't in good moods. Amelia is 38 weeks pregnant along with me and we just want these babies to come. Today is my last day of work until the twins are 3 months old. Derek has been understanding by taking Marley, Zola, and Bailey for a walk while I rest. Tonight is one of those nights that you hope you don't go into labor as children need their parents on Christmas. It was about 2:30 I started to get back pain but I didn't think I was in labor I still had a surgery to do. The surgery that I'm doing is with Amelia while Derek takes the children to go see the Christmas lights.
During the surgery my back pains became more frequent while Amelia was starting to get stomach cramps. After Amelia did the last stich her water broke. "Um Meredith this little girl is coming now can you call Derek" said Amelia. I was panicking when I called Derek I told him that his niece was on her way. After I called Derek I felt another strong pain in my back and the next thing I remember was having Dr. Bailey pushing me in a wheel chair to a dual room so I could be with Amelia. When Derek finally arrived with the children I was in active labor along with Amelia. "Meredith I thought It was just Amy" asked Derek. "Derek honey I've had back pains for the past 6 hours and after I called you I guess that's when these little girls were going to decide to come'' explained Meredith. I felt bad for Zola and Bailey as they had to go into day-care on Christmas Eve ad they don't even get to watch for Santa like they would normally.
It was about 10:00 when Amelia started to push. I was only 8 cm so I wasn't ready to push. Amelia started to push until Callie came in with Owen who came home earlier than expected. He was shocked to find out that he was going to be a father and that she didn't even tell him she was pregnant. Amelia was happy to have him home, it was another 3 minutes and I could hear my niece crying like a little angel. Amelia named her little girl Olivia Ann Shepherd Hunt. Olivia had red hair just like her father but had her mother's eyes. It was about 45 minutes later that I actually started to push. Derek was there for every moment. The next thing I remember is hearing one of my little angels crying. We decided to choose who is who after they are both born. After the first baby was born it was just 3 short minutes before the second one came.
Both Derek and I got a Christmas surprise when we were told that the girls were identical twins. The First baby that was born we decided on naming Lexie, and the second one Ellis. This was a Christmas Eve nobody could forget as I got what I wanted for Christmas which was to finally met Olivia, Lexie, and Ellis. It was 8:30 am when Zola, and Bailey got to meet their cousin and their sisters. Bailey was happy to see the babies but asked where his toys from Santa were. Derek explained to Bailey that Santa's toys were at the house and that Derek would bring them to the hospital when he takes Marley out. I was extremely tired when Derek brought Zola and Bailey back up to day-care.
Olivia Ann Shepherd Hunt
December 24, 2015
7 pounds
19 Inches long
Lexie Caroline Grey Shepherd-
December 24, 2015
6 pounds 8 ounces
19 inches long
Ellis Marie Grey Shepherd-
December 24, 2015
6 pounds 6 ounces
19 inches long