C-Section Photo Essay

Helping Hands

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Helping Hands

Even though each weighed about 5 1/2 pounds, both babies have minor respiratory distress. They get some help with their breathing before they're admitted to the NICU. I'm not overly worried; the NICU staff and Sean have assured me that this is precautionary and both babies look very healthy.

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