Which One of Them is Not Like the Others?

My boss's daughter came into the office today.
She's pregnant.
20+ weeks.
With twins.

My other boss's daughter called the office today.
She's pregnant.
20 weeks.
With a singleton.

My coworker in the office next to mine is not pregnant.
But she has twins.

Not surprisingly, there was a whole lot of discussion in the office today about being 20 weeks pregnant and having twins. Discussion, which I am totally qualified to participate in, but can't.

Why? Well,

1. Nobody knows I am 20 weeks "pregnant."
2. Nobody knows I am having twins.

As a result, my asking if they were aware that babies are measuring roughly the size of a banana at the moment would have would have been completely out of line.

Of course, add to the situation that another coworker who is aware of my infertility (but not our News) was giving me a pitiful "so sorry you have to sit through this conversation look" and I was too busy worrying whether my deceitfulness might result in my bursting into flames at any given moment to be concerned about what I could contribute to the conversation.

And while I do intend to share our News in roughly one month or so (I just need one more ultrasound to feel a wee bit more confident), as my weekly BabyCenter email  reminded me today, I still will not have anything  to contribute to the whole "pregnancy" portion of the conversation.

No, my ligaments are not aching this week, my palms are not red, and though my facial skin tone is a bit uneven, I can assure you that this is the result of one too many summers spent lying on the beaches in Aruba and not, our little May miracles.

Yes, surrogacy in India is a whole different ballgame. Indeed, it is one with a very unique set of "signs." For some dead giveaways, see below:

Top 10 Signs Someone You Know is Pursuing Surrogacy in India

1. They shower with their smartphone.
2. They have an uncanny ability to divide by 44 on the fly. 
3. They start using phrases like "only $30,000.00."
4. When asked their OB's name they say Dr. Google.
5. Lakshmi and Gupta have made their top 10 baby names list.
6. Their "hospital bag" consists of 7 suitcases, 400 diapers, 30 bottles and several weeks worth of onesies.
7. They celebrate a positive pregnancy test with a bottle of wine.
8. When labor begins their doctor calls them.
9. When asked their due date they give a 2 month range.
10. Upon entering the bank, the wire transfer rep hides.

anyone else?