THE GARRETT QUADS HAVE ARRIVED!

I am proud to announce that the Garrett Quads have arrived! This afternoon Kate began having some painful cramps and aching which she immediately knew was different than the other contractions she had been feeling. This began around 3pm and continued until the babies were born.

I arrived around 7pm from work and at that time she had been given a painkiller which wasn't working. The doctors came in to examine Kate and determined that she had dilated 4cm. The decision was made to move her from her ante-partum room to the Labor & Delivery wing immediately. It took approximately 5 minutes to roll her down the hall and get into the new room. Kate indicated that she was having some pressure and that it wasn't what she had normally felt. The doctor was called in to examine her and determined that Kate had now dilated 6cm.At this point I was pulled aside and told that if they had to use general anesthesia that I wouldn't be permitted in the room. A few minutes later I was left standing in the hall while my precious wife was whisked away to deliver our beautiful children. She did remarkably well and within 5 minutes gave birth to all four.

Here are the pictures and details.

Broox Gray Garrett, IV
3 lbs 7 oz
16 3/8"
8:19 pm

Elizabeth Jane Garrett
2 lbs 0 oz
13 1/2"
8:20 pm

Virginia Katherine Garrett
2 lbs 10 oz
15"
8:21 pm

James Rainer Garrett
3 lbs 3 oz
15 3/4"
8:23 pm

I would like to thank each and every one of you who has given Kate so much love and support over these past months. It has meant the world to both of us and it has helped her to bring four healthy babies into this world.