Tuesday, July 31, 2007

5 Healthy Babies are Here!!

Well Rachelle and Jayson are a little busy right now so I (Cassi- Rachelle's cousin) am posting a quick update on the babies for them. The delivery went well and all 5 babies are healthy. The biggest baby is already in the nursery and the other 4 are in the NICU and doing really really well, they are hardly hooked up to anything, only 2 of them even needed oxygen masks!
WAY TO GO RACHELLE!!!
Rachelle is also doing well. Here are the weights of the babies from smallest to biggest, and then I'm sure Rachelle or Jayson will be posting again in the next day or so.

Baby B (girl)- 3 lbs 6 oz
Baby E (boy)- 3 lbs 15 oz
Baby D (girl)- 4 lbs 2 oz
Baby C (boy)- 4 lbs 15 oz
Baby A (girl)- 5 lbs 1 oz
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153 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great news! Congratulations.

The Welch Family said...

Congrats on the babies! We have been praying for you for a couple of months now, I can't belive that they are actually here now! We will continue to pray that your babies will get stronger everyday and you will be able to take them all home soon! May God continue to bless all of you!

The Welch Family

Anonymous said...

Awesome news! You all are blessed!

Anonymous said...

Congrats!! We have been praying for you and your babies.
You are blessed. Have fun with them

Anonymous said...

As a mom of five premature baies(not all at once)I know some of the things you've been through.The mag,bedrestand being away from yor other children. They all are worth it!My youngest premie was 28 weeks.She is a healthy normal 13 year old!The other four were 31-34 weeks.They are perfect!I have been praying for you and am so glad all is well!Congrats on having the heaviest combined birth weight!Please pray for me as I am going through one last unexpected,yet blessed pregnancy.CONGRATS AND TAKE CARE!!

Paige said...

Yay!! Congratulations and WTTW, babies! Glad everyone came through safely. Now let the fun begin! ;)

Anonymous said...

YEAH!!! Congratulations! We are so excited for you guys. What a true miracle. If anyone deserves a blessing such as this, it would be you guys. Looks like the cheesburgers and shakes paid off! LOL :) As always, you and your family are in our prayers. L We love you guys and look forward to talking to you soon.

KAT said...

Congratulations!

Becky said...

Very big congratulations!!! I'm glad everyone is doing so well!

Barbara said...

Congratulations! So glad they are all healthy and probably beautiful. Can't stop thinking about the Wilkinson's.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!! Was SO excited to see this post!! I'll continue to pray for you and your family...

Congrats again!!

Anonymous said...

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!

Reesh said...

Congratulations!!!!!!!

Mama M said...

We have all been checking the blog all morning! This is such HAPPY NEWS! Some of the Lord's "tender mercies" come in little ways, and some show up needing balloons, confetti and fireworks! (Not to mention a few cases of Huggies!)Please know that we will offer up our prayers of gratitude today with all of your family and friends. WOW!

Del and Tina said...

Way to go!

Malone Quads said...

U did it!! Congrats from the MaloneQuads.Can't wait to see the babies!We are up next.(31wks)
Kelly and Michael

Anonymous said...

Well done Rachelle and Jayson!!!! We can't wait for pictures and to eventually meet these new little people. Hopefully you will both get some much needed rest once you come down from the clouds. You all remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Love
Victoria and Ken

Kelly said...

Yay! Can't wait to see pix!! Congratulations!!

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS X 5 !!!!!

WTG Rachelle & Jayson.

Melissa said...

It's so amazing that they are all here. To think that so many doctors didn't think it was good idea. Congratulations to you, and what a great doctor you have.

Anonymous said...

congratulations X's 5!!!

Kristie said...

I have chills! I was linked to your blog from another blog and I've been following your story. Congratulations on your healthy family!!!!!

Tori :) said...

Oh wow. Congrats!

Anonymous said...

I am HAPPY for ALL of us! Congratulations to you on five healthy babies! So Exciting! Stay healthy and strong........

Vivi Peterka said...

Congratulations!!!!!!

Words are not enough to express how happy we are for your family!!!!!

Now we want to see some pictures of the little ones....oh well, not so little.... :o)

*We are just waiting for your green light to buy the stroller! Let us know when!!!!

With our love,
Viviane and Peter

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, you did a wonderful job!!!

lltanderson said...

congratulations, wilkinson family! so glad to hear that mom and babies are all doing well!

-lori

Leslie said...

What an incredible, incredible blessing!!! Congrats to you all!! Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with your families as we continue to wish for strength and growth for the babies and for Rachelle...rest for everyone and...and a smooth adjustment for sweet big bro and sis, Riley and Kaiya. Love from Wisconsin,
The Jensen Family

Anonymous said...

Rachelle send photos to those reduction doctors We think this is the birth (5) of the centery...
Love Pete & Eileen Nelson

Anonymous said...

Congrats! What a healthy weights they have! You are in my prayers!

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad to hear that everything went so well!!!!

Can't wait to see pictures. Congratulations! You must be exhausted, but so proud of yourselves for getting them all to this point.

holmesfamily8 said...

Oh I am so happy for you all! Congrats on making it to 34 weeks, you deserve a medal of honor! Hope the days in the NICU go quickly and you will be home and settled with your family of 9.

Linda Lundström Bunn said...

All the way from Sweden/England, Congratulations to Your lovely family! All the best for the future!

Love
Ian & Linda Bunn

Christoffer, Carolina, Cevin, Cameron, Caitlin & Angel Cieran

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! What an amazing feat! Best wishes in the days to come! We're all looking forward to helping in some way!
-Kim K.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations from Austin! Been watching your developments. What an awesome gift from God! I pray the new family will have a smooth transition as you all grow together. Lorie

Meridith said...

Hooray! Congratulations on healthy babies and a healthy mom.

marian said...

Congratulations, healthy babies all around! Yay!

Anonymous said...

Congrats, Congrats, Congrats. Those are some amazing weights!
Kimberly and the GA guinn trips
www.guinnfamilyhome.com

Unknown said...

PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!!!

Tiffany said...

Congrats! I have been reading your blog for a couple months now! How exciting for you!!!! Glad mom, babies & dad are all doing well!

-Tiffany

The Murray Crew said...

WOW - ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! The Murray Quads are pumped for all of ya!
Blessings,
The Murray Crew
www.murraycrew.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Congratulations!!! May God continue to bless you all!
The Brandes Family

Alison said...

Congratulations! Can't wait to see photos and find out what name belongs to what baby!

Heather Guymon said...

Woohoo way to go Rachelle!!!!

Kage said...

WOW...way to go. Did you break the record?

Anonymous said...

WOW, I balled. Congratulations Wilkinsons!!

DaddyB said...

Just wanted to congratulate you!!!! That's awesome!!!! My wife and I are expecting quadruplets, and live in Evansville where the quints you linked to were born. We're at 30 weeks, and are targeting 32 weeks, so you really did awesome!

Congratulations, and God bless... we look forward to keeping up with your progress!!!!

Kathleen said...

I can't even tell you how excited we are for you guys! I couldn't hold back the tears as I read about their arrival, it is seriously a miracle and you two are going to have so much fun with all these cute babies! We love you guys, keep us posted!
love, - Chris & Kathleen Thompson Family

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! We are so happy for you and look forward to the day when you'll all be back home. Love the names-unique and cute. Hope all continues to go well and that you are feeling much lighter:)

Leo said...

Congratulations to the proud parents. Thanks for sharing your story with all of us.

Anonymous said...

We are so happy everything went ok fo your guys you are always on our prayers . We can't wait to meet the little ones .
Way TO GO Girl! You did Great
Congratulations *5
The Ecklunds

Mama B said...

CONGRATS!!!! Can't wait to see pictures!

Jessica said...

Major congrats being sent your way!! Get some rest while in the hospital, you're really going to need it!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! Had a quick peek on Jayson's blog, and they're all beautiful. You're so lucky!

Anonymous said...

the video on jayson's blog is unbelievable. i'm amazed. congratulations!

-kinsey

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS Rachelle,Jayson, and family on the Safe arrival of 5 babies. We wish them a speedy trip through the NICU to their new home,

Can't wait to see some pics

Take Care

Anonymous said...

You have to let us know if you hit the record! It seems like you might have been just a half a pound shy. We also need names! Congrats!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow, you had almost 21.5 pounds of baby in there. You have to update us on your weight loss. I bet you go home from the hospital 45 pounds lighter!!

Anonymous said...

Don't know if you have been over to the Triplet Connection, but we have lots of higher order multiples and would love to have you guys join us. I just saw the video on your husband's blog. You guys are so blessed. To be bottle feeding already is just amazing. Congrats,
Kimberly and the GA Guinn Trips
www.guinnfamilyhome.com

The McFersons said...

The fun has officially begun! Congratulations. Now put us to work. Oh!

God Bless.
Jayd

Anonymous said...

wow, give this poor planet a break and stop contributing to overpopulation

Anonymous said...

Incredible! Congratulations. You must have worked extremely hard to make such a high risk pregnancy a success. Our twins (only two!) were also born at 33 weeks, but they were size of your smallest, although they are thriving now at a year old. You're an inspiration!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing - we have been checking in all day. There is no way anyone can say these kids aren't Texans 'cause everything is bigger in Texas! :) All our love and prayers from Ohio.

The Allens

Anonymous said...

Well done and congratulations... YAY for making your due date...
Thinking about you all from Western Australia.

Liz said...
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Liz said...

Congratulations! Hope your babies have a smooth ride through NICU and are home with you soon.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Rachelle and Jayson!!! I'm sooo happy for ya'll!

Casey's trio said...

Congraulations on 5 healthy babies! I am in awe of you and your family. I've been following your site for a few weeks now and an so happy that you were blessed with these kiddos:)

Misty said...

I am a late commer to your blog and just sat and read through the whole blog tonight and I just wanted to say how amazing you are!! I don't know you from the man in the moon but I am so proud of you!! :-) Congratulations on doing such a wonderful job!!! I saw the video on Jayson's site and they are BEAUTIFUL!!
CONGRATS again!

Courtney said...

Congratulations x 5! What an exciting day for your family. He next few months will be overwhelming but try to enjoy them because the time goes way too fast.

Everyone Has a Story... said...

YEAH!
I went out of town and came back to hear this great news!
I am so happy to hear that things are going so well! The babies are huge!
You did such a great job!
Congratulations!
Your Stranger-Friend...

Kim

Michele S said...

Congratulations on your new additions. What an absolutely fantastic pregancy. You are remarkable. God Bless you guys.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! Those are five beautiful babies. We are so proud of you and have been touched by your faith throughout this process. We can't decide who is the luckiest- you for having five beautiful new babies (and two great kids on top of that already) or that those 5 babies get the two of you for parents.

Ryan and Brittany

Melissa said...

Congrats from California~!!!

Melissa said...

Congrats from California~!!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations all the way from Sydney, Australia!
Glad to hear all babies are doing well and mum is recovering nicely.
I understand the NICU journey and hoping it is a short as possible for each baby

Unknown said...

WoooHooo!!!!!

What else can we say, but hurry and get those kids home so we can play with your babies!!!

The Hortons

Hailee said...

I know you already have a ton of messages and no time to read them, but i just thought i would add my two cents!

Congrats!! I'm so happy for you guys!!

Hailee
Victoria, BC
Canada

Anonymous said...

What a tremendous effort - congratulations and enjoy your five beautiful new additions. We loved watching the YouTube video showing the birth. Well done!

Kerry and Paul, Donvale, Victoria, Australia

Anonymous said...

our congratulations and prayers come all the way from the Netherlands. you two are amazing people.

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Its amazing how I sit here in tears feeling personally blessed that Rachelle and the babies are well - and I'm not a relative to the family. I guess that for all of us who are friends to the Wilkinsons, this is as much an answer to our prayers as its been to theirs. The Lord has shown his love for each of us by blessing them. Its not completely logical, but the burning in my heart tells me its true.

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your babies!! The Lord has truely blessed your family... getting to 34 weeks with quints is amazing!! Your family will be in our prayers!!

Christa James
Layton, UT

Megan of Parker said...

Holy Comments Batman! I am so excited to meet my new nieces and nephews.

Happy Home said...

I am thrilled to hear the great news. You did an amazing job and should be very proud of your self. The babies are great weights and sound very healthy.

When do they come home!

Jennifer

Anonymous said...

I came across your blog recently, and was so excited to see that all five arrived so healthy and beautiful! Congratulations x5 and I hope all continues to go so well. I 'only' have triplets and cannot even imagine being that pregnant. Absolutely amazing weights!!!! I hope recovery goes smoothly for you. :-)

Anonymous said...

What beautiful, healthy babies you two have made. It's a miracle all the way. So many good wishes for the whole family. Susan

Anonymous said...

Congrats from Wisconsin!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us. Riley and Kaia are just an adorable big brother and sister! ~~~May the angels keep blessing you all!~~~

Karen said...

Oh wow we are so happy for you all!!!! Finally they are all here, healthy and with their family :) We love you and are looking forward to pictures and final decisions on the names :)
Love, Karen and Brian

Anonymous said...

Your real-life story is far more exciting than the latest Harry Potter! We have loved reading your detailed blogs and watching Jayson's movies. Kaiya and Riley are adorable, and we can't wait to meet the other remarkable R's and kissable K's. We are so thrilled for ALL NINE of you!

Lots of love--The Blacks

Lori said...

Congratulations...they are beautiful. We are so thrilled for you guys and feel blessed that Rachelle and the babies are healthy. What a miracle!
We can't wait for a family reunion!!! Love you all, Phil and Lori

Anonymous said...

Countless blessings for you all, congratulations!!!!

Anonymous said...

HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL! My sister (who had been an OB/Gyn nurse) had her 5 babies individually. However, her next door neighbor had Sextuplets! My sister was instrumental in organizing "the troops" in the neighborhood to assist round the clock with feedings, burpings, and changings! It was truly a community effort. The kids are grown, 5 of the 6 survived - and are now well into adult life! God is Truly Good!!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!! i am glad to hear all are doing well!! I am also a PCH NICU mom (my son is a 26 wkr), and I know D. Elliot also!! So you all were and are in very good hands!! I saw you the day you toured the NICU recently, and hope to meet you soon!! It's always nice to meet the other moms and share experiences and questions!! Good luck and our prayers are still with you all!!!

Anonymous said...

t is just absolutely the most wonderful news I have heard in a long time. Their weights were all remarkable! God Bless your whole family and he will !
Sandy James
York, Pa.

Anonymous said...

How wonderful they are all healthy and BIG!!! I'm in Az and have been keeping up with your blogs and just saw the few pictures of the babies on the local news they are beautiful and according to the report you set a new standard for Quint birth weight! Great job your family is so blessed.

hi my name is mommy said...

Congratulations, that is amazing! The babies are all such beautiful weights for quints!!! You are a truly Blessed Woman!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!! Praying for you and your precious babies!!

Hilary from Nashville,TN

Jared McInelly said...

You guys are on the front page of CNN.com! Now that's cool!

www.cnn.com

Look about 5 links down.

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!
to all of you. God has blessed you. May He keep all of you safe and healthy. You are in my prayers.

-Jill Cordell-
San Gabriel, Calif.

Anonymous said...

I guess this proves it "EVERYTHING IS BIGGER IN TEXAS". Congratulations on your family, I pray that you will have a speedy recovery and that all your children will remain healthy and happy.

Anonymous said...

What a precious gift the Lord has given you!!! They are beautiful babies. You are so lucky to have 2 very good helpers also. You have a really neat family---enjoy them every day.

Anonymous said...

Many congratulations!!! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on the safe arrival of your 5 newest angels. I am so happy for you and your family. They are absolutely beautiful babies. I am sure that your two older children will be wonderful helpers. How exciting!!!!
God bless you and your family.

Anonymous said...

i saw the story and wanted to say congratulations! what a blessing. all of your children are beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations I just saw your story on Cnn god bless I wish your family all the best and Mommy needs a very nice spa treatment way to go mommy

Anonymous said...

Congratulations and God Bless!

PureDesign said...

Congrats to you all, and I wish you all many happy memories to come.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to the Big Brother and Big Sister! I'm sure you'll be great helpers and will teach all those babies a lot!

Anonymous said...

What an amazing journey! So glad everyone is healthy and here! Best wishes to all of you as you start the journey home and get settled in.

Namaste
Amber Hunt from MN

Anonymous said...

Congratulations - what an amazing journey!!

ronsusannglenn said...

Amazing! You are an inspritation!

I am a mom of twins (7lbs a piece at birth). I thought we were busy, but you all have your hands full!!

Congratulations. You will be in our thoughts and prayers!

Ron and Susann Glenn
http://glennfamilyupdates.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

wooohooo!!congrats.. love the names!!

Anonymous said...

Congrats! They look wonderful, I can't believe how big they are. That's amazing. Good luck and God bless~

Anonymous said...

Congratulations does not seem to be enough! What an enormous blessing 2 + 5 new, healthy little ones. Relax and Recover and then have a safe journey home. Austin Bergstrom will not know what has hit them :) You will be able to fill the entire plane. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

Anonymous said...

You have a beautiful family. Congratulation to all of you.

Christine

Anonymous said...

I just saw the article about the births on CNN this evening - congratulations! You are in my thoughts now; I'm so happy it has gone so well, and I hope all your children continue to flourish in the future!

Rebecca said...

So glad to hear everything went well and everyone is doing fine. My prayers will continue to be with you, as I'm sure you have quite the adjustment ahead of you. Congratulations!

Kristin C. said...

Wow! I have stayed up late at night taking over an hour to read your blog because it is so amazing (staying up late is no easy task with 4 children-lol). I just wanted to say that it takes a lot of will power and faith to endure all that you did with the patience that you have. What a wonderful story! God has truly blessed you.
-Kristin C., Lewisburg, Tennessee

My name is Tammie said...

Congrats!! Amazing momma! Those weights are unbelievable!! Way to go!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, what beautiful parents you are... and what gorgeous babies. Bless you all, from a triplet mommy in New Zealand

Lucy Stern said...

Congradulations to you and the babies. I'm glad all of the babies were a healthy weight and arrived in good condition....Get some rest, you are going to need it.

Stephanie said...

That is WONDERFUL news. I am so glad to hear that everyone is doing well. Our family will continue to pray for you and your family. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!!!

Stephanie said...

That is WONDERFUL news. I am so glad to hear that everyone is doing well. Our family will continue to pray for you and your family. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your five new blessings in your lives....rest now, you're going to need it :-)

We wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Anonymous said...

We send you our deepest and joyous congratulations from our family. We kept in contact with your mom, Betty Ann, and kept our fingers crosed until you delievered. That day came and all is well. The weights on your babies are fabulous and you will have them home sooner than later.

Anonymous said...

All the way from New Jersey, congratulations on your miracles! I'm pregnant with my first, due in December and I can't imagine the strength it must've taken for you to get through carrying FIVE! I wish you and your family the best. God bless!

Unknown said...

Wonderful news - congratulations! My hubby and I are trying for our first child now, so something like this brings our spirits up even more. I hope you get to bring them home soon!!

Anonymous said...

Great news on everybody! Thank God it seems everyone will be OK. All those healthy babies are a blessing. I will be following your progress. May God bless your family with health and joy!

Trish
Athens, AL

Anonymous said...

Congratulations from the Canik family. (from NI) What a handful of miracles you have! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!! My prayers go up for a speedy recovery for both Mom and the little ones. I pray God blesses your family and gives you the strength and wisdon you need to raise your beautiful family.

Tamera Stacey
Vancouver, WA

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!

From Denise in Courtenay, BC, Canada

Anonymous said...

Read your news article online! Contragulations on a healthy family and for breaking the weight record! :) You have been and will continue to be in my prayers and you hopefully head for home soon. God bless you all.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! Each one is bigger than either of my twins was ... amazing! Hope you all continue to do well.

Smooch said...

Congratulations! I have been following your progress and am just amazed. My girls went to 34 wks, were smaller than 1/2 of yours and there were only 2 in there!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations X 5!! What wonderful news that things went so well! Congrats also on making it into the record books.

From the Summers Family in Tennessee

Anonymous said...

Wow! Congratulations Jayson and Rachelle! We were so happy to hear the news and how healthy you all are. Your family will be so blessed with these beautiful children as will the lives of those around you. We'll have to make a trip to Cedar Park again soon to see all of you! Love, Joyce and Gary Anderson & family

Anonymous said...

Hi, My name is Rachel Wilber and Virginia and have been lurking for awhile on you site! You guys are amazing people. Not because you had five babies but because of your believe in God and how wonderful he is. (Five babies is pretty great too LOL) I can't comment on your husband's site but I want him to know that his words of really touched me. I will be praying for your health and Ryder, Rustin, Kaydence, Kassidy and Kyndall's health too.

Claremont First Ward said...

I just found your blog today and wanted to wish you a huge congratulations from Oregon. Amazing!

Anonymous said...

Congrats! A friend of mine e-mailed me your link and mentioned you were pregnant with 5! Imagine my delight when I saw you'd just had them. Congrats to all of you, what an amazing miracle.

Briann said...

Congrats! That's amazing, isn't the gospel great! You can have all the answers at your fingertips!

Mama Knucker Hatch said...

Wow! What a celebration and tribute to life! Many joyous wishes are being sent your way. You did it!!!

The Richins Family said...

congratulations! that is so exciting. mom get lots of rest. your family is beautiful. i found your blog from dan and ashley mascorros. you look great. thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on the babies. Glad to see all is well. We have all been pulling for you and now...finally they are here!!

All our best wishes.

Say hi to Steve C. for us.

John S.

Anonymous said...

Bless you all. I caught this on CNN and said, "My, that name sounds familiar!" Then, I saw the Hill Country News front page today. Unbelievable! I'm so glad the babies' weights, and lungs, were good. We've not seen you guys in here in a while, but wish you all the best. Let me know what I can do to help,anything, really...
Steven K. Foster, MD
Pediatrics and Internal Medicine
Cedar Park, Texas

Anonymous said...

Wow! Amazing!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm so happy for you that everything went well, and the babies sound healthy and strong. You did good!!!

I found your blog through the blog trail.

Mommy of Five

Jeannie said...

That is absolutly amazing! I bet you are glad not to be pregnant anymore! You are truly blessed, congrats!

Anonymous said...

Welcome to the world! We love their names! God bless you all!

M & A
NY,NY

JC said...

I am so inspired!! I am expecting triplets (only:)) and was really just wanting to finish the whole thing up. I'm only 27 weeks, but mentally I didn't think I could keep on going!! Now that I have read about your big healthy babies, then I have a new determination to eat more and hold on for the rest of the 8 week ride!!

Congratulations!

Joyce Green

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS!! GOD BLESS Y'ALL!

Anonymous said...

WOW! Congratulations!!!!!!! (One exclamation mark for each baby, and one for each of their siblings.)

The Kelsey Family said...

Congratulations on the 5 healthy additions to your family. God really does make miracles happen! I am so impressed with their weights! Having had triplets myself, you are a real trooper! Best of luck and well wishes in your upcoming adventures.