Sunday, April 22, 2012

Sarees, Street Food & Holding Hayden: Delhi Days 17-19

So after a mediocre Day 17 and a below average Day 18, we had a well worth the wait Day 19. I'll let the pictures do the posting!

Thanks to the awesome Avey for capturing my first Hayden hold!
Hayden reminds me that I am only allowed to hold him for 1 minute.  
Scarlett listens intently as I relay Hayden's adventure out of his crib.

Someone told Scarlett that gaining weight is the key to her release. Suddenly, she is my champion eater!
Cotton and adhesive tape wardrobes are all the rage in the NICU.



Gurudwara Sis Ganj


Saree shopping in Old Delhi
Avey dutifully takes pictures as I try on every one in the store.

Across the street to the tailors to have the blouse and petticoat sewn.

An authentic Indian food experience!


Posted by About Bernadette & Duane at 6:08 AM
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39 comments:

  1. Pink is your colour Bernadette. You look beautiful! And Hayden is looking gorgeous and very happy to be in your arms. Love these pics!

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    1. I was loving having him in my arms! Hopefully we'll get another round sometime this week!

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  2. I'm so happy u got to hold Hayden! And Scarlett is looking gorgeous as ever :) May u have many more beautiful days ahead !

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    1. Thank you, Amber! The beautiful days are the best!

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  3. Hello Mummy,loving the pics. Cant wait for H&S to be home with you.still praying

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    1. Yeah well I can't wait for you to get here!!! Avey and I are waiting! Let us know when you've got your plans set.

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  4. Absolutely beautiful - the babies and your saree!!!

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    1. Thank you! I said some extra special prayers at Gurudwara yesterday for all the special dads in waiting!

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  5. HI Bernadette,

    I've read your blog and can't believe all the yuck you have been through! I am so glad that you finally have your twins. You look so happy and I know you will love and appreciate those babies for the rest of your life.

    I struggled with infertility too. We have a wonderful almost 3 year old and are about to start our 2nd round of IVF with a GS in hopes of getting him a sibling.

    Good luck with the rest of your stay in India.
    robin

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    1. Hi Robin! Thanks for the lovely comments! Best of luck on your journey. I'm going to catch up on your story this week. Looking forward to reading!

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  6. I love to read about you experiencing some of the "real India". Of course you must own and know how to wear a saree :) Enjoy and love every day!

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  7. street food, huh? You are a brave soul, my friend! What did you have some pani puri? looks like you ahd a great weekend.

    Hayden and Scarlett are looking so great!

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    1. Ha! Much easier to do when your with a brave mate who walks around like she owns that place! Avey was an excellent companion. The food was delicious... and as a bonus, I am still well!

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  8. Oh how wonderful to see little Hayden in your arms!! I am overjoyed for you!!

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  9. Wow, it is sooooo fantastic to see you holding your darling Hayden, it made my heart warm! Now, your little Scarlett is looking bigger, yayers, so great! I'm loving the pics from India and the Sari is gorgeous! My sister is engaged and pregnant to a first generation Indian Australian, we have already been to the baby blessing ceremony and I am looking forward to a fabulous Indian wedding!

    Let me just tell you how amazing I think you are, tough, compassionate and a fierce mum, those little darlings are lucky to have you.

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    1. Thank you for your beautiful words, however, I must say that they are truly the tough ones. They amaze me every day. How exciting about the wedding-- it's going to be stunning!

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  10. I'm a nosy lurker who can't get my comments to work unless I choose the Anon option, not a creeper, I swear! I recently discovered your blog and I'm so glad both your babies are doing well.

    I was just thinking back on my son's days in the NICU and remembering how children couldn't come to visit. Will you be able to bring Scarlett with you each day if she is released before Hayden is? Or is that when Duane will come?

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    1. I love lurkers and anons and pretty much anybody who is kind enough to send lovely comments! Duane will not be coming for a while because Hayden still has a good deal of time to put in at the NICU. The centre is about 1-2 hours each way from my hotel so I won't want Scarlett traveling that much. Our clinic has excellent baby nurses, so once I'm comfortable, I'll leave Scarlett with a nurse and visit Hayden every few days. Not ideal but as with everything, we are making the best of it!

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  11. you are glowing with happiness - you are a beautiful mommy! Come on Hayden and Scarlett - keep growing bigger and stronger so that your mommy can take you home!!

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  12. Making progress indeed!!! Loving the pictures and I'm glad to see that you are getting out and exploring some too!!! Even moms need a little play time!!! Beautiful babies!! Each day that goes by you get closer to bringing them home!!! Wow, what a journey you have been on!!!

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  14. You look gorgeous and so do the babies. I love how alert Scarlett looks.

    You are a true inspiration.

    Jason

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  15. Lots of lovely photo's and wow you have had a cuddle with Hayden just wonderful!!
    Best wishes
    lisa x

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  16. The look on your face holding Hayden is pure love. Glad they are doing well.

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  17. So nice to see Hayden in your arms and you are looking beautiful in the saree!

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  18. Awesome pictures!! I'm loving seeing you so happy and your babies are just so precious!! That pink saree looks beautiful on you!

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  19. Oh WOW, those beautiful babies are looking so healthy. What a great job Delhi newborn - and mum - are doing !! Overjoyed by the absolute delight on your face Bernadette, your heart must be overflowing : )

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  20. Congratulations on holding Hayden! That is a beautiful pic that you will treasure always. So glad both bubs are progressing so well. You are an amazing mum! xxx

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  21. Such beautiful babies! I'm going to have to go back and read the entire story now. :-)

    You look wonderful in a sari. Pink is a great color for you. You'll end up like me with boxes filled!

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  22. AWWW,they are sooo cute!!Love the comment on their wardrobe in NICU !!Your smiles and you holding them tell a beautiful story..keep smiling!!Pink is definitely your color..you look great!!

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  23. Bernadette, this is such wonderful progress! Hayden and Scarlett are thriving because you are there, loving them and being their voice on a daily basis! Have a wonderful week and I can't wait to see what comes next for your family! Best wishes!

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  24. Bernadette if you are still there in 11 days I will take you out to lunch ok. Just us two girls will go have a nice lunch as sometimes I feel closest to you and your husband. Ilike to know is he comeing over soon to see you and the kids or is he going to wait till its ready for them to come home. Well your babies look like they are doing so well Dr S is taking such good care of them and well, it makes me so much happier that she is like a angel that god has given to us to achive our happiness. Get some rest.

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  25. That third photo of Scarlett looking at you is just amazing. And super glad you got to hold Hayden! And to think that all you are going through and you still look ravishing in that saree! You rock!!!

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  26. Love all your photos! I quickly check-in each day to follow your news. Your precious babes are doing so well..as are you.
    All our best wishes,
    SJ & B xx

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  27. So happy to see little Hayden in your arms! They are both beautiful. Looks like you are making the best of your down time in Delhi.

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  28. You look gorgeous in all the pictures! I can see your happiness shinning through. I am so happy that the progress of Hayden and Scarlett are coming along so well. Best to you all.

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  29. Love this post--and those photos of you smiling with your babies is truly precious and the coolest thing ever.

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  30. Hey, wait, what's this about having clothes sewn??? Are you and Avey having things made or did you rip something over there. If it's the first, I'm totally interested! If it's the second, I'm glad you've found a tailor! My fingers are crossed that you've found a way to use some of those beautiful fabrics to have some things made! Oh, and how cool is it that you went into old Delhi!!! Jealous!

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    1. So you buy the material for the saree and then the tailor makes the blouse and petticoat that go underneath. Avey is the expert-- be sure to enlist her services:)

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