Sunday, December 18, 2011

18 weeks!

Wow, can't believe we're almost five months...and I'm being just terrible about this countdown to the Big Gender Reveal thing.  Don't ever try to post every day leading up to Christmas...it's impossible with all the holiday parties and shopping.

But who cares because one week from tomorrow and we find out the gender!

We received the two packages from our surro "M" and she'll call us and let us know which one to open.  My sister-in-law Sherri is having a Christmas Day open house and she's already sent out an email saying they'll be a "surprise announcement"...should be fun...though all we ultimately want is a healthy baby.  Though there's something about knowing the sex for me because it just makes it more "real".  I think this is a common issue with an expecting parent or parents with surrogates who don't live nearby (as I'm sure all of you who are working with surrogates in India understand very well)...we wait and cling on to every email, text, ultrasound photo, video and phone call with all the gory details because it's all we really have. Though "M" has been amazing about communicating everything...from belly shots to doctor's appointments to what the latest craving of the day is...including the packages she sent.

One heart. Two heart. Wonder which one we'll open on Christmas Day???

Happy Holidays everyone!

12 comments:

  1. It's so exciting! I am thinking a little girl....either way you better start getting ready because the last half of the pregnancy speeds up!

    Happy holidays!
    Stacey

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  2. Such a cute idea! Can't wait to hear the results!

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  3. OMG! I am dying! I am so excited for you guys!! Before you know it you will be holding your little baby!!!

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  4. Can't wait for "the big post." Your surrogate sounds just wonderful. Happy holidays to you guys. May 2012 be your best year ever!

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  5. Can't wait for "the big post." Your surrogate sounds just wonderful. Happy holidays to you guys. May 2012 be your best year ever!

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  6. Oh man I would so rip that thing open right this second. You guys are strong!
    K

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  7. How exciting! Can't wait to hear the results. You should post a video recording of the reveal!!

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  8. Hi guys! CONGRATS!!! Wishing you all the best. Can't wait to hear the news!

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  9. That is so sweet! I love the secret presents idea. I wish I would have thought of something cool like that, but I guess it was enough to surprise them with a gender ultrasound a few weeks earlier than they expected! Congrats on 18 weeks. It's especially fun for me to follow you guys and see how things go from the IF's standpoint at the same stages of pregnancy!

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  10. Congratulations and All the best... I hope you are enjoying your pregnancy...

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  11. SOOO excited you guys are 5 months!! woohoo....i cant stand the wait, lol.

    I hope the next few days FLY by :)

    Merry Christmas guys :)

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