Wow. What a difference a year makes, or two, or three. Last night as we drove home from the hospital, our usual route was blocked by a crafts faire, and I was reminded of walking through that faire on in the midst if the worst ivf ever. But here we are, 2 years later with children. My husband and I marvel at that word at least once a day. Children. Children we talk about, children whose diapers we change, childen we hold against our bodies, children who respond to our voices and our touch. It is an ineffible experience.
For those of you struggling to get pregnant, or wrestling about whether to move on to donor gametes, I hope you find some peace today.
I know, even amongst the dinging and binging of all the monitors in the nicu, two little boys are growing, and changing and waiting for their mama and daddy, and that fills me with such joy.
(baby A cuddling against my chest).
So sweet! It's the best thing ever having your baby on your chest!!! Sending lots of love'
Posted by: Tireegal | December 25, 2010 at 09:51 AM
I am so happy for you...just catching up after the last few months. This will be a happy new year indeed.
Posted by: Lisa dg | December 25, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Summer | December 25, 2010 at 02:34 PM
beautiful! What lovely gifts you have this year. I could not be more happy for you. xoxo
Posted by: Calliope | December 27, 2010 at 08:57 AM
Merry Christmas. :) And what a sweet year it is.
Posted by: Michele | December 27, 2010 at 03:51 PM
Such Beautiful Blessings! Much love to you four... kiss their sweet little heads for me.
Posted by: Katie B. | December 27, 2010 at 05:57 PM
Hello,Again~ I was just thinking about all your "fun" pumping, and trying to increase your milk supply... I found that taking Fenugreek helped me, when I needed it. You can get it in capusules. Take enough of it each day, till your skin smells like maple syrup (really!)
:)
Posted by: Katie B. | December 29, 2010 at 10:39 AM
Happy Holidays girl, I am so glad you have your sweeties and I hope that you all get to be home soon.
((HUGS))
Posted by: meinsideout | December 30, 2010 at 04:25 AM
Yes. Yes. Yes. How lovely!
Posted by: Eva | December 31, 2010 at 12:38 PM
I'm just getting caught up...what yummy, sweet, precious little boys you have! Congratulations! You are doing a GREAT job - pumping and traveling and getting used to being mommy. Soon those sweet babies will be home with you and daddy and you'll be settling into a wonderful new year!
Posted by: BWUB plus one | December 31, 2010 at 10:57 PM
He is precious. Enjoy the ride. Enjoy the ride. I know you are shuttling back and forth between the hospital but find a way to truly take it all in b/c Savannah just turned 6 months and I can hardly remember the first few weeks...
Posted by: Jessica | January 06, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Stopping by after a very long haitus from blogland. Just sending you soooooo much love and care and heartfelt good wishes. I was there. Starting out being a mom in the NICU is hard, constant worry and pumping and trying to figure out what is your own new normal is confusing and tough. Please contact me if you ever need to talk or rant or rave or just have someone who has been there listen to you.
Posted by: IF Optimist (Traci) | January 09, 2011 at 09:31 AM