I love this room.
I love that it reminds me of all that was good about India.
I love that it is Scarlett and Hayden's room, and not the admittedly beautiful muraled baby room which came with the house... but was never really ours.
I love that it reminds me of the unending support of friends from afar, many whom we have never met in person, but who have made us feel as if we've known them all our lives.
The beautiful Ganesh and Hamsa paintings were created by our talented friends Mike and Mike.
I love that it reminds me of the incredible spirituality that permeates every inch of India.
I purchased the beads hanging on the paintings-- coral for Hayden and crystal for Scarlett-- in Rishikesh after a jeweler spent time analyzing their names.
I love that it reminds me of our Svelte family and the unforgettable Rm 410, our home away from home, Summer 2012.
I purchased the elephant tapestry at Delhi Haat
as it was the closest thing I could find to the ever popular Hotel Bedroom Painting (which I was sadly unable to fit into my suitcase).
I love that it reminds me of special trips taken with very special people.
I purchased this rug at Village Textiles in Jaipur following a spontaneous tuk tuk tour of the city.
I love that it reminds me of the incredible strength, determination and willpower that our Family of Four Five (sorry, Carlos) possesses.
Remember this poster?
I love that everything in this room-- down to the tiniest of trinkets-- has its own unique story to tell.
Tiny dolls from one of our favorite drivers, Hayden's cricket bat secured on mine and my British mate's 42nd tip to the mall, photos of our babies on their earliest days at Delhi New Born, curtains made in Jaipur, that Shiva deity purchased on our very first trip to India...
I love this room so much that we have decided to bring MC home to enjoy it once he gets discharged from the hospital-- rather than send him back to rehab-- because I know that he will love it too.
He will totally love it.
ReplyDeletewe think so:)
DeleteYou are such an ispiration. One.Strong.Mama.
ReplyDeleteNice room :) Congrats for your babies!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carmen. I just found you blog! I should mention that I think gestational carriers are the MOST AMAZING people ever:) I'll be catching up on your story this weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe room is beautiful!!! I know you can't wait until Hayden gets to enjoy it as well!! Love all the pics...you guys hang in there...was wondering how you guys were doing..thanks for the update...and if you get a chance to talk to your British pal, tell her hello for me!! Good idea to paint over the mural...love it!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Renee. I've been thinking of YOU. Looking forward to hearing about your next trip to India:)
DeleteLove the room, you are an amazing mother and person!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you. I tend to blaze through updates on my phone, but I have been following and I know that you will find the strength to make that next move with no regrets. Keep on, girlie. You will get there. x
DeleteI think this room is beautiful just as your description of it. Hayden will find it calm and wonderful. Love to you all xxxxx
ReplyDeleteI love the room too!!! So special, for two amazing little ones!
ReplyDeleteWow; That's great. Hayden will love the beautiful room, as well as being at home with his mom, dad and twin sister:) He's going to love it all:)!
ReplyDeleteWe think so too! Scarlett said she's thrilled and Carlos seems to be coming around;)
DeleteWhat a wonderful room for the children to enjoy and have stories told to them.
ReplyDeleteLove and miracles is what it is all about. May they fill your lives with joy especially when times are real.
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GORGEOUS room!!! You are such an inspiration to all of us..
ReplyDeleteThank you! I derive my own inspiration from these two incredible miracles. Luckiest mom on the planet, I am!
Deleteit is a beautiful room, full of love and life.
ReplyDeletehas hayden's condition changed in any way to have prompted you to decide to bring him home? please update, keeping you all in my thoughts...
We have decided that it is time for us to be together as a family, and that the benefits of having him home will outweigh the stresses that come along with it-- mainly, having to provide 24 hour nursing care when we are sadly lacking in medical degrees. Nevertheless, so long as he is stable enough to do so, we think it will do wonders for family moral as well as his own growth and development.
DeleteBrings back some amazing memories. A nursery so unique and full of love. Love it.
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DeleteHi Bernadette, I've been following your blog for about a year now but never quite managed to comment before - just wanted to say congratulations on your gorgeous babies! And the room is absolutely lovely and meaningful - I'm sure Hayden will love it!
ReplyDeleteDear Veronika, Thank for taking the time to stop by and share a congrats! It is a very meaningful room and we are anxious to get Hayden home to enjoy it!
DeleteIt is so-so beautiful, I really love it. And I love all the Indian textiles. I'm so happy to read that Hayden gets to come home. I think it will be good for him and make him more balanced.
ReplyDeleteHugs of strength from Sweden, I so admire you!
Fantastic nursery, so many great memories, when you look round the room they will be beautiful bed time stories for MC and Princess :) xx
ReplyDeleteThat is the best news to wake up to this morning, you will do an amazing job looking after him at home & he will love the calmness that his family brings....
ReplyDeleteI admire your courage & am not sure that too many people would have coped as well as you have under these extreme circumstances......Love all your updates on how the kids are going, thanks for sharing it with us.....From my family to yours we send you lots of love.....
Leanne
Sydney, Australia
Beautiful room - you can "see" the amount of love in the room. Look forward to seeing the little one at home!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful amazing news. I'd feel calm in that room and I've only watched your journey. Hope MC gets well enough to come home very soon.
ReplyDeletex Bridg
Hayden will love being part of his family 24/7. It is amazing what that love will do. My friends little girl with the same diagnosis laughed this past weekend just shy of her 1st birthday and it brought tremendous joy to her parents.
ReplyDeleteWow!!Love Scarlett and Hayden's room!!Soooo inspirational and full of memories for you all!!Gives me some ideas when we are ready to decorate!!We are so happy to hear that Hayden can finally come home!!You have a beautiful family!!Enjoy every momoment
ReplyDeleteP.S Amy misses hanging out with Scarlett at the pool!
K+D
Bernadette, the nursery is beautiful and full of so much love, many memories, and now most importantly, will be truly complete when Hayden comes home. As always, sending you our love from Perth xxx
ReplyDeleteMade me cry. Again! Your story is an amazing one but I know you take it in your stride. Because "amazing" is part of your stride. You are one hell of an inspirational woman to me. Even though I don't know you, I sure do love you. xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Bernadette, what fantastic news, this is one big step that Hayden is making, nothing like being in your own home. Scarlett has some to play with 24/7, she must be very excited too.
ReplyDeleteI&D xoxo
Beautiful bedroom. I love that everything in it is filled with so much meaning and I am sure Hayden will love it too. Happy to hear your little man will finally be under that same roof as the rest of his family.
ReplyDeleteThat will be so sweet when he gets to come home!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to read this. Love is an amazing thing it can do wonders and I know it will in MC's case.... and his room is ready and waiting for him to be home.....cant wait to see those pics of his real homecoming. Lucky bubs!!
ReplyDeleteThere was only one thing missing from that beautiful room when we saw it - Hayden. So glad you are going to bring him home, even though it means others in the house, your family will all be in one place. Love to everyone!! Our prayers are with you!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, so much love in there room, from a country that opend there hearts to help you have your family/
ReplyDeleteSuch great news! I can't wait for pictures of your two little loves enjoying their room together!
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful room, and it's great that Scarlett and Hayden will grow up seeing so much from their beginnings all around them (and hearing about it from you, I'm sure). It does sound like bringing Hayden home would bring some semblance of normalcy to your lives, at least stop all the driving back & forth. Will you be able to get any home-based care? Best of luck with the next step!
ReplyDeleteVery awesome room, but even more awesome is the fact that Hayden finally gets to see it! Congrats on taking him home. Having you two parents to take care of him 24/7, he is one lucky little fella!
ReplyDeleteThis is huge news. I remember one of the replies that Duane wrote (way back) along the lines of you being up all night, every night researching to be able to cure Hayden yourself. Medical degrees/understanding is paramount but love and dedication are equally so, which you guys have in abundance. Rock on !
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet post. Your memories are traveling through cyperspace and I feel connected to them, too. We all do, I'm sure. Hope Hayden gets to spend some time enjoying this room and you can be a family of four (whoops, sorry Carlos, I mean FIVE). Take care...
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome room for two awesome kids!
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