WDEF-TV News 12 Welcomes Nordia's Twins
Submitted by Dwauna Young on November 1, 2007 - 5:41pm.
News | Twins
Bradley EppsA tune by legendary songbird Dinah Washington once coined the phrase "what a difference a day makes...24 little hours."
A few weeks of bedrest made all the difference in the world for Nordia Epps who gave birth to her twin sons Bradley and Braylon early Thursday morning.
Braylon EppsAfter a consult with her doctors, Nordia and husband Eric made the decision Wednesday evening to deliver the next day.
"It all happened very quickly," said Nordia. "They carried me into delivery at 7:30 (am)...the babies were born around 8 o'clock...and I was back in my room at 8:30 (am)."
Nordia reached Week 31 of her pregnancy earlier this week -- quite a milestone for her after being on bedrest for 7 weeks to allow the boys to get as much nutrition and energy as possible.
The rest apparently paid off for both mother and babies. While doctors and the expectant parents were eyeing a December due date, the boys got an earlier arrival.
Bradley Arrington Epps tipped the baby scales at 4 pounds, 4 ounces.
Younger brother (by about 5 minutes) Braylon Ellington Epps weighed in at 2 pounds, 8 ounces.
Proud father Eric says Nordia and the babies are "doing really well."
Since the boys are preemies, they'll have to stay in neonatal intensive care for awhile until they're a bit bigger and stronger to go home.
Congratulations Epps Family from your WDEF-TV News 12 Family!
Congratulations from another MOM!
Submitted by Holly Sims (not verified) on November 17, 2007 - 2:09pm.
Congrats! I have twin girls that were born at 25weeks, they are now 14 1/2months and as wild and crazy as any other 14 month old! It is so much fun having them! The NICU is a very hard place to be sometimes but keep your head and before you know it the boys will be home....Again Congrats they are beautiful!
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Congratulations Nordia
Submitted by Guest (not verified) on November 9, 2007 - 2:11pm.
Nordia:
Get all of the rest you can, because when they come home you will need it. They will be yours for the rest of your life. God Bless you and your family.
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Blessing from God
Submitted by The Sims Family (not verified) on November 6, 2007 - 7:02am.
Congratulations Mom and Dad,
The Bible cites, "Children are a Blessing from God." They truly are tiny miracles and a visible symbol of your love for each other. The title Mom and Dad will now be your badge of honor. Welcome to the ranks of a very elite group known as parenthood. The boys are precious.
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Congratulations Nordia!
Submitted by Lynne (not verified) on November 5, 2007 - 10:08pm.
Your friends at NBC 29 in Charlottesville are so happy to see your beautiful babies!
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Congratulations!
Submitted by Kristy Hunter (not verified) on November 5, 2007 - 12:18pm.
Congratulations Nordia. The boys are precious! I'm glad to see that everyone is doing well.
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CONGRATULATIONS FROM
Submitted by Sylvia Cannon (not verified) on November 5, 2007 - 1:09am.
CONGRATULATIONS FROM EVERYONE AT METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE!!!!
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The boys look
Submitted by Florence (not verified) on November 3, 2007 - 12:54am.
The boys look wonderful,Nordia. God is good and they are in His Hands. Congratulations to you both.
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Congratulations Nordia!
Submitted by Guest (not verified) on November 2, 2007 - 2:22am.
Congratulations Nordia! We wish you and your new little family all the best! The boys look adorable!
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Congratulations from you Chicago buddies!!!
Nordia, true to form, you have created a masterpiece. Actually TWO masterpieces! The babies are beautiful...Congrats to you and Eric! We will be keeping you in our prayers!