Check out Carlos in his new sweater and (reflective) mittens set!
As you can imagine, he was thrilled with the new look. We tried to reassure him that this will likely be the last year he ever has to suffer through the humiliation of wearing matching sweater/mitten sets...
As you can imagine, he was thrilled with the new look. We tried to reassure him that this will likely be the last year he ever has to suffer through the humiliation of wearing matching sweater/mitten sets...
OR
Having his hair styled in bows...
OR
Being toted around in a pink purse...
However, we also told him that he may be begging (pun intended) to return to the good ole' days of pink bows and pink bags (which are simply a product of my having nobody else to dress up and tote around) when he realizes what's in store for him in another seven months.
Hey Carlos, remember how thrilled you were when we took you for a ride in that car at your cousin's house?
Now picture 3 of her.
What's that Carlos? You LOVE your new mittens??? Yep, that's what I thought.
And speaking of our 3 new tenants due to arrive in another 7 or so months, we received news today that Minnie has been released from the hospital. Yay! And with that news, we also received a surprise scan of the twins! Double yay!
At 7 weeks 4 days we have 2 little guys/gals or a combo of the two measuring in at a whopping 9 weeks 0 days! Let's just say that they are either (a) some serious overachievers like their mother, or (b) of the linebacker build like their father. Either way, with heart rates of 146 and 152, we are SO PLEASED and SO GRATEFUL for this incredible news!
For the first time since the Good News began, I have allowed to myself to REALLY GET EXCITED, acting all crazy (literally, waving to the babies on the computer screen) and genuinely smiling ear to ear that I might just get that stay at home mom job after all!
On top of that, it was the first time we've ever received a scan on a weekend which made it extra-super special! Usually, my Monday ritual consists of me opening up a barely readable scan on my smart phone, racing into the bathroom and doing a short jig/cheer of sorts in front of the mirror, plastering on a somber face (lest anyone at the firm guess that I just got news about MY BABIES IN INDIA!), and returning to my desk to forward to Duane, who I can't even talk to about "the news" until we both get off work late in the evening.
Snuggling on the couch this morning and looking at those babies on the "full screen" TOGETHER-- it was pure bliss!
And of course, not to be forgotten, I should mention that our singleton's scan has been moved to Thursday because of the Diwali holiday. Stay tuned for updates on this little guy/gal later in the week!
Fantastic post about the babies! Happy as a clam concerning your good news, and congratulations to you both!! Poor Carlos, though. :)
ReplyDeleteWhoo hoo!!! This is great news! Perhaps you should consider a little doggie therapy prior to the big event! LOL!
ReplyDeleteThat's just wonderful, 10 weeks is great, almost into second trimester! yes, you need children, those doggies are way too well-dressed!
ReplyDeleteMeg
Did I say 10 weeks? Wrong blog, lol - 7 weeks and 4 days is perfect too!
ReplyDelete(silly) Meg
Oh I bet your surrogate was one of the ladies in Dr Jolly's office yesterday! There were about 10 surrogate in there waiting for scans. They all looked like they were feeling great and at different stages of their pregnancies.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the positive scans!
Stacey
I just love Carlos's face!- he looks a little grumpy but I know on the inside he absolutely loves it!. Just wait to see what the x3 do to him over the next few years.... I'm sure this is only the beginning! lol
ReplyDeleteWishing you only the best - and happy diwali! And what a relieve for your dog not to have to wear all this stuff soon! She is beautiful just the way she is!
ReplyDeleteOh I can relate to the dog pampering. Our 55 lb. Rottweiler mutt is going to be pretty nutso when our little one arrives. Not sure how she's gonna take that. What great heartbeats and scan measurements! Woo hooo!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHow cute is your doggie!!! Wonderful news that your surrgate mum has been discharged and babies are doing well. What a special weekend for you both. Can't wait to meet you and your babies next year - it's just so exciting.
ReplyDeleteAveyx
ooh Bernadette, you so deserve to be a mum. i can only imagine your little dances in front of the mirror. i have been so happy and at peace and many times smiling without knowing i am!! God, it is pure bliss
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the 3 club... it is amazing! You are in for the ride of your lives.. I can't believe that our 3 are nearly 6 months old. Will be watching your posts to follow your wonderful journey. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you both! And glad Minnie was able to be released.
ReplyDeletePoor Carlos doesn't know what he's in for, lol.
Carlos is just too adorable! Glad things are going well with the babies ;)
ReplyDeletecarlos is such a cutie!! omygosh, you make me laugh! i seriously don't know what i'd do without my cats. steve and i always say we couldn't live without them...we really couldn't. i love carlos' sweater n' mittens combo! and if i had a dog, you better bet, he'd be in my purse LOL
ReplyDeleteSO SO happy to hear continuing great news on the babes!! makes me smile!
will check back for more great news on thursday <3
wishing you a happy, HAPPY week!
xoxo
maria <3
Glad everything is going well. Carlos may be very relieved when you have children and he can be a dog again! Then again he may be jealous too! Lol!! Take care and enjoy all the updates of your precious little ones!
ReplyDeleteLucylu
LOL. I've been an avid reader now since last year, but today I decided to catch up on your "pre-story". Such a heartfelt journey. (Ok, I was also trying to see what your third beta number was, but I kept reading anyway. :-) )
ReplyDeleteP.S. One of my dogs has the same sweater as the first picture.