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| Our precocious little Scarlett. Learning to read before she even learns to eat! |
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| I really hate when they interrupt my morning paper with a photo shoot! |
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| The answer is yes, I worked out in utero. |
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| Somebody wake me when my mom gets here! |
We are absolutely bursting with pride to be a part of this worldwide community.
Today, someone asked me what the heck I'm going to do in India for 2 months. In my head I thought, well for starters, I am going to respond to each and every one of the messages we have received and tell everyone individually just how much their words have meant to us.
In the meantime, I'd like to say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU--I CANNOT WAIT TO SHARE WITH OUR CHILDREN SOMEDAY THE STORY OF WORLDWIDE LOVE THAT GAVE THEM THE STRENGTH TO RECOVER!
We know our little ones are feeling the effects of your well wishes, as our Scarlett is now breathing on her own! Now come on Hayden-- you can do it!
They are so precious - you are going to have so much fun with these two little babies. We are keeping you both and your little ones in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteHi Hon
ReplyDeleteI have been praying for Scarlett and Hayden. I hope you feel more relaxed once you are over there with them. Twins are often early and in years to come you will look back and not believe just how tiny they were and how stressed you were. Two months in Delhi is nothing when you have at last become a Mummy and you have two babies to visit, then care for every day xx
I'm so proud of Scarlett!! Yay!! And I just know that Hayden will get there right behind her! We're definitely praying for you all. So exciting that YOU ARE A MOM NOW!!!
ReplyDeleteWell done Scarlett upstaging your brother already! In no time Hayden will be bigger than you. Looks like things are going well which is wonderful. I bet your time in India will go by way too fast with lots to do so enjoy every moment. x
ReplyDeleteHey Girl
ReplyDeleteYou know I am here and Hayden will come too, I think hes the one that will want more attention from you. HAHAHA well you guy have a great night and you are still in my prayers
Michael
Looking good! Grow babies GROW :)
ReplyDeleteK
Way to go Scarlett! Move her a little closer to Hayden so she can show him how it's done!
ReplyDeleteOh they are beautiful!! I cannot wait for you to finally be with them. I am so happy to see that so far, things are going well. I get goosebumps looking at these pics.
ReplyDeleteYou are going to be in heaven once you get there!! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteGreat news ! Wait till those little hands wrap themselves around your fingers....
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and so emotional.
Ps. How is your surrogate doing?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the beautiful photos. I was quite overcome because I know exactly where they are and in such capable hands of Dr Gupta and his team. It brings back memories of another time another era. I can't believe the change that I have seen from then (NICU at Pitampura) and now from go to whoa, from 1and a 1/2 kilos and 2 kgs to more than 7. in about 7 months. Scarlett and Hayden will be there too. Prayers of strength to you and Duanne prayers for strength and healing to your babies and prayers of thanks to G-d because he is so good and prayers of gratitude to Dr Shivani and her fabulous team and Dr Gupta and his wonderful staff. Cant wait for you to get there safely. I have very strong feelings that we should enjoy our time there in India and see it as our temporary home rather than dizzily trying to get home. India is a bewitching country and there is so much to see and do. When the babies are discharged from Pitampura ask Shilpi to get Miriam the very capable nurse or one of her staff to come and help you. It is really very reasonable and you will get precious sleep and support before Duanne comes over. I am so deliriously happy for you. n
ReplyDeleteBless little Scarlett and come on Hayden we know you can do it. Bernadette, see you Tuesday for a massive hug when your ready. Thinking and praying for you all. XX
ReplyDeleteTwo months will fly by in Delhi with your precious babies and I'll be there to support in whichever way I can. Got to go; got a plane to catch, SEE YOU SOON!
I'm holding my congratulations because I'm superstitious like that. But I'm so happy Scarlett is doing well... go, Hayden, go!
ReplyDeleteOHHH, Bernadette!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
ReplyDeletei'm sorry i am just reading your news, but am so happy to be reading this! gosh, you and duane are amazing. and so are your BEAUTIFUL babies!
i am sending prayers galore at this very moment and will keep them coming.
you are one of the bravest women i know in this community.
sending all my love <3
their names are beautiful too!
i will be stopping back often.
XOXOX
huge hugs,
maria
Wonderful news! You will be holding them both in no time Mama.
ReplyDeleteI feel so proud to knoe these babies. i cant wait to hold them. may God continue to protect and strengthen them.xx
ReplyDeleteWahoooooo! Way to go Scarlett! Hayden, you can do it, too! Grow little babies, grow! xxx
ReplyDeleteWay to go Scarlett! Congrats on one baby breathing. Hayden will get there when he's ready. They are both so beautiful. xxx
ReplyDeleteOops, commented twice. Um, now three times. Oh well, that's because your story is worth it. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my, Scarlet is soooo sweet and very very cute! Is that a smile for the camera in the 2nd picture? Hayden is basically being a chilled out dude. Wow, they are both so gorgeous. Big hugs to the cuties. Something tells me they'll be quite the energetic handful with adventurous personalities very soon! Love to all four of you and lots of prayers. xx Ayesha
ReplyDeleteThank God that Scarlett is breathing on her own! Praying for both of your beautiful babies still. You will be fine in India for two months--you'll have mommy time and plenty of company while there!
ReplyDeleteMy gosh, they are absolutely gorgeous!! I am sooooo excited for you to hold those little cuties, I can't imagine how excited you are!! Thanks for keeping us updated so often - I am obsessively checking what it happening with your little family.
ReplyDeleteSending notes back to people - seriously, you will have your hands full gazing lovingly at those cutersons for two months. Don't worry about anyone else, you just take care of your family, it is enough to see you reaching your dreams.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Scarlett, Hayden and their very lucky and brave Mummy and Daddy!!!
She's growing strong! So nice to see.
ReplyDeleteAnd maybe you can get some "Indian" food in India. I hear it's pretty good!
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"What are you going to do for 2 months in India?" - What sort of question is that?!! You'll be with your babies and doing everything you can to be with your babies!
ReplyDeleteYay for little steps forward! I so can't wait to read more.
When you're back in India, just enjoy your babies. Don't think of us more than posting a little update now and then as there are so many who want to know about your family. But really, forget the world, love and feel the glory of being parents. <3
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you all. My wife as been glued to your blog since the babies arrived. Yours was the first blog we started reading once we decided to go this route and all I can say is thank you for sharing your story. We know those two beautiful babies will be fine and in your arms before you know it.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a comfy place to gain strength! (...and catch up on the Bollywood happenings!)
ReplyDeleteYou are just days away from meeting them!!!!
Those pics are great!!! Glad to hear about Scarlett and am sure Hayden will get there soon. Best wishes - so glad to hear the updates!!! K xx
ReplyDeleteGreat news! They both look very comfortable as they wait for mommy to arrive! The pics are beautiful. Two months will fly by and uou of course will be spending much of your time loving on your little beauties. Looking forward to following along on your journey:)
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful pics! Aw, only a few more days till you can see them face to face and then the reality of it will really sink in I guess! Am praying for them both to grow healthy and strong and they are getting there day by day! Checking your blog at least twice daily for any updates, you are all doing sooooo welll! Xx
ReplyDeleteWay to go Scarlett!! Hayden will be there soon, too, I am sure.
ReplyDeleteAnd "what will you do in India?" you'll have 2 newborn babies, I am sure you'll be plenty busy.
Your babies are so beautiful. We pray for you that you hold on to hope and have strength while you are so far away from your babies. God will protect them and give them the strength they need every day. Thanks for sharing your blog and even though it must be so hard you will be with them soon enough and they look very well cared for. They just need their Mommy to give them hugs and kisses!All the best and congratulations.
ReplyDeleteI was happy to see that you used some humor with your captions. The "The answer is yes. I worked out in utero" caption was my favorite. Moving in the right direction...love hearing the news. Keep it coming! Safe travels!!!
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely photos!! I bet you cant wait to give them acuddle!! Have a safe trip and look forward to all the pictures of you all when you get to Delhi!!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
lisa
COOCHIE COO FROM AUSTRALIA CUTIE-PIES XXOO
ReplyDeleteBeautiful babies. Travel safe to India.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I want to tell you to be encouraged by your babies progress. Right now their biggest hurdle is their lungs, right? I've been told over and over again by the NICU staff here that they can fix lungs. Lung issues aren't a big deal. They can fix lungs, hearts and tummies. So if they have problems with those, try and rest easy (easier said than done, I KNOW!) because those things are all fixable. And even if their lungs really suck at first, they will grow out of it. I've been promised this by six neonatal doctors here.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, let this be something to hang on to - I was told by the doctors here that there are three big hurdles you have to overcome while in the NICU
1. Making it past the first 12 hours
2. Making it through the first three days
3. Hitting full feedings
You've already done two of the three!! Your biggest, scariest hurdle left is to get to full feedings. AND if you checked what I wrote first, tummies are fixable, even if they end up with something scary!!
Your babies are beautiful. I can't wait until you get to see them in person :)