One Year (and a few days)...

Yep, the twins are officially ONE! They celebrated their first year a few days ago on March 20. I still hear from C often; the twins are doing fabulous and are so stinking cute. I'm thankful that C shares photos with me, especially since I know she's super busy with having 3 little ones under feet. :)

On a personal note, we're all doing well over here. I am of course 100% completely healed and back into the full swing of life, as is expected. I wish I could tell you that I've lost all the babies-weight, but sadly, a couple of pounds have decided to stick around. Besides, does a woman's body ever go back to "prepregnancy?" Maybe it can, but I believe it is (even in small ways) forever changed. It's a small price.

Since this is a short post, I want to take a moment to plug my agency that I worked with during this surrogacy: Worldwide Surrogacy. I really can't say enough good things about them: they are kind, caring, and professional with a wealth of knowledge and resources. If any of you readers are considering surrogacy, I'm pointing you to them.

That's a wrap, folks! I may be back on here with other news in the future, but until then, keep on keepin' on, friends. :)

Going dark

The blog here will be going dark for a time as there's nothing new in my surrogacy world to report. Should I get the opportunity to help C & M grow their family in the future, my faithful blog readers will be the first to know. Well, perhaps not the FIRST, but you get my point.

The twins are almost 7 months old and doing well. C & M have a fabulous crew of kiddos and life is moving along as it should.

In the meantime, the world is still turning over here, and I'm actively pursuing my own interests and activities while I wait to see what the future holds for me in the surrogacy world.

Thank you all for following along and for offering all the support you have. It was truly encouraging and appreciated. Until next time?...

Some things to think about

or "some thing about which to think." Sorry for introducing the post by ending with a preposition. And I'm sorry for just revealing my inner-nerd, but really if you didn't know that about me already, I suggest you read through the blog again...

Ok, I'm going to let that rabbit get away and bring this post back together:

A couple of things have been on this post-pregnancy brain as of late, and whilst thinking of such things, I thought they'd make a good blog post. Hopefully, I'll be right.

The hubby and I have decided that a little bit plastic surgery could be in my future. (Think this means I could end up looking "plastic?") Nothing too fancy of course - just a little tuck to take care of this tummy. I'll spare you a photo of the tummy that's delivered 6 children in 13 years - you'll thank me. While this may seem like a vain thing to think about in light of those 6 beautiful lives, let's be real: clothing designers don't make clothes differently for women who've had a half-dozen babies. Call me vain if I want my clothes to fit how they should. But since I like to take my time researching and getting all my ducks in a row before I jump into anything serious, any sort of nipping and tucking won't take place for several years. Maybe I'll blog about that too --- hmmmm. Thoughts on another decision has also made me think that this event could be delayed for a time too...

As time is passing and I'm beginning to heal and feel more like my old self again, I confess that I have been seriously considering whether this last surrogacy was my last. Two months ago, my feelings were different but time can change those, I suppose. And of course, not being on a crazy hormone roller coaster helps. Did I mention I think I'm returning to normal?

Recently, C said (ok- texted, because between us, we have 7 children = no time to actually talk, ha!) something that very slightly indicated to me that they may be interested in another surrogacy. Just to clarify before I continue, she said nothing definite/concrete in any capacity at all whatsoever. It was just something that made me think about the possibility of doing another surrogacy for them. The hubby and I have also talked about this. If C & M asked me to carry another child for them, I would be so honored; I would do it again - in a heartbeat. That's on the record. ;)

Helloooo out therrrrre...

*chirp chirp* Those are the crickets you all probably hear if you ever swing by from time to time. I make no apologies; life's busy. ;)

But I thought I'd jump on over and throw a quick update your way while I had a few minutes of free time, ha!

It's been almost 3 months since the twins' arrival - 12 weeks and 4 days, if you're counting. What that means for them is they are just shy of 3 months old and have been out of the hospital and home for about 8 weeks now. What that means for me is, despite the arguing hormones, that I am well on my way to returning back to my normal.

So, let's get this part out of the way now:

4-6-8-10 weeks, left to right

Eh, it doesn't look like much of a change in photos, but some of my clothes tell a different story. I'm still waiting for the rest of them to agree. :P

My little (and it is little, measuring only about 5 inches in length) scar is doing well, as far as I can tell. But this was my first section, so I'm just guessing on this one.

Life is most definitely back to normal for me. I assume C's has gotten rather interesting over the last few months though, hehe! Our correspondence has dwindled considerably but it is to be expected as we have accomplished what we set out to do. I confess it's a little different not hearing from her as much - not strange different, just different.

I am still on the fence about whether I will do another surrogacy (crazy how much I get asked this). For reasons I choose to keep off this public venue, I may not be going into detail about my complete feelings on that matter -at least not anytime soon.

I could chat at you about a TON of other feelings, but like me, you all probably have some other blogs to get to reading...far more interesting ones than mine, I'll bet. So, while you do that, I'm off to get my Pilates on (gotta pull in this TWIN core of mine!). See you not so soon.

A look back

Hi, stalkers! (But do you really even stalk ye olde bloggie anymore? I mean, what in the world is left that you might be hoping to see? Photos, perhaps....)

That was fun, wasn't it! Photos start at top left at 13 weeks and carry on near weekly to the end, 3 days before delivery, just shy of 34 weeks. Look at that thing grow! Seriously, if someone had warned me how GINORMOUS I looked, I might have put myself on house arrest much, much sooner. Isn't it scary to think what 40 weeks would have been like on me?!

But of course, you all have seen those photos along the way. You were probably hoping to catch a glimpse of the twins. My procrastination demons finally relented and I am able to share some sweet photo love with you all:

This photo is the largest size blogger will allow me to publish - Boo!



That was more fun, ya think?! Ok, so it's not the best photo, but trying to fit all 6 of us plus two tiny individuals on one hotel lobby couch was a feat we could not master well. Add in 2 temperamental boys of mine, and it was downright near impossible.Take what you can get, right. You'll have to squint to catch a peek at Baby Girl. But hey, at least sweet Baby Boy (formerly known as Baby A) was kind enough to give you all a wave. *Whassuuuuuuuuup*

That's all I got for you for now. Be on the lookout for another progess collage of post-partum belly pics, as soon as I get off my lazy bootay and snap one for this week. It's a work for sure!

Thanks to all you loyal followers who still check in on me ever so often; as for the rest of you, I can only assume you've found a life outside the blogosphere. I'm jealous. ;)