So...thank you to those of you who have made a donation or purchased a CD, every little bit helps! We're going to start updating the other blog with how much we've raised and what we're trying to purchase. I will say we've still got a ways to go to buy the nebulizers, pulse oximeters, an oven, and of course diapers and formula. But we should be able to get a good, durable heater, hooray! I have confidence that we'll get there for everything.
Speaking of that, I know you know a lot of fertiles. How do I know this? Because I've read your blogs discussing them :) ! And fertiles have kids, duh. So maybe you can send the http://www.ourbabybots.blogspot.com/ link around to them, as you know they are all dying to be the coolest parents on the block and rock to some Mr. MTL.
In other news I'm in a weird never never land. Shhhhh, I'm having a b-a-b-y s-h-o-w-e-r soon and I'm fairly freaked out. I mean, me? And I don't mean that in an awww shucks sort of way. I just mean, me? Yikes. I don't really like to be the center of attention but alas, I am oozing gratitude from my pores that I get to have a baby shower.
OK just got a little chill writing about that so I'm going to stop now.
And can I just say thank you from the bottom of my heart for the comments on the last post. I know they're beautiful, and I don't think I have my Mom-goggles on. Everyone keeps telling me how lucky they are, but you guys know it's me--I am the lucky one.
I'll never be able to post an immediate post-birth photo, but here's my life-changing moment...right when the nanny handed me our son. Enjoy.
PS Don't forget to send the link around!
Love love love that you are having a shower!
ReplyDeleteOf course you are having a shower! Go for it girl. I am excited about your fundraising enterprise, I am strapped right now, but will pass along the good word...
ReplyDeleteThat's exciting about your shower. I know what you mean about being the center of attention...I'm outgoing but exactly the same way when it comes to things for me.
ReplyDeleteWe bought some of your CD's...that "Our Family" song is so cute...very catchy! I couldn't get it out of my head after hearing it. I hope you guys do well with your fundraiser. It's such a generous thing to do and a great way to support the orphanage. I'll be giving one to my SIL and to my best friend. That song reminds me of "The Macaroni Song" my Dad made up when my bro and I were younger. You've already created such a great memory for your babies/ your family! You guys are going to make wonderful parents!!!
So, I do recall an offer for a blog-shower... will you let that happen now? Pretty pretty please?
ReplyDeleteI'm preparing to post a link on my facebook status right after I post THIS. :) yipee!!
Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteInspired.
ReplyDeleteI facebooked, I ordered 2 CD's and I blogged.
:)
The picture gives me goosebumps! The one thing that keeps me going is that I truly believe we'll each have the children we're meant to have & these two gorgeous babies won the lottery with you & MrMTL.
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Just the Same
ReplyDeleteBy Diana Lynn Lacey
Sometimes-
God sends rain
Straight from the sky
To nourish the young flower
and it grows.
Sometimes-
God sends rain from the sky
To the mountaintops,
Then over hills and through valleys
Until it reaches the flower
and it grows, just the same.
Sometimes-
God sends a child
Straight from His realm
Into a mother's arms
and love grows.
Sometimes-
God sends a child
From heaven to another's arms,
Then over hills and through valleys
Until he reaches the arms of his mother
and love grows, just the same.
My Mother-In-Law gave me this poem this week. (We recently adopted a 5 yr. old) I love it and think it's too perfect not to share.
Congratulations!
Oh, I love your life-changing photo moment!
ReplyDeleteNeed to swing by and pick up a CD...asap.
Enjoy your baby shower. YOUR baby shower. :)
I cannot wait to see the pictures from your baby shower! And this picture, no words, too moving...
ReplyDeleteI just love that photo. Thank you for sharing it with us. I have tears in my eyes now!
ReplyDeleteYes PLEASE to the online baby shower!!!!!
Amy xxx
wow, simply amazing. I am going send the link around twitter again :) You are an inpsiration. Enjoy your shower, attention and all.
ReplyDeleteI've just bought mine! (fyi - the link on this page doesn't quite work, you're missing the final 't' in blogspot).
ReplyDeleteGreat news about your shower! FINALLY it's your turn!
I love your photo too!
ReplyDeleteand yes, I'm so happy for you that you finally get your turn for a shower.
i just get so excited reading your updates! it's really happening for you...albeit, slower than you'd care for, but you're so very close and that's exciting to me who is so very far away. love to hear about the actual purchases being made to, very cool. will you be buying the items here and shipping? if so, could you maybe also get refurbished equipment donated (nebulizer, pulse ox, etc?) i have a lot of connections in the medical world, so let me know if that would be at all helpful to you (you can email me at ebc.adoption at gmail dot com.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, a baby shower!!! That is soooo exciting!! I'll definitely repost the CD info and tell everyone I know about it. Can't wait to see some baby shower pics!!
ReplyDeleteLove love love it!!! I will post the link too for you :) Anything to help!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great picture! I love a happy ending!
ReplyDeleteYour baby shower has been a LONG time in the making. I hope you enjoy every minute :)
Oh my dear friend. Wow. Just wow. Your babies (YOUR babies) are so beyond beautiful and perfect and you and the mister just glow in your last post. I really do think the picture in this post is my favorite though. I can only imagine the emotions and nerves and all those overwhelming feelings you felt at that very moment. Truly amazing. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to hear all about and see pictures from your baby shower. Glow and bask in it all. This one is all yours and I want it to be perfect for you. Can I come? (-;
Even more than that though, I cannot wait until your babies are home, sleeping on their mama and turning your lives upside down in the best of the best ways possible. If I could move mountains and get them here sooner I so would, my friend.
Off to order some cds. Lord knows how many fertile friends I have. LOL. (-;
ps Thanks for the sweetest of sweet emails. Will be responding soon...
ReplyDeleteYour photo is about 100% more beautiful than my post-birth photo. I didn't get to hold my baby first. The doctor did, then the nursing staff, then my friend and then more nurses. I held her hours later in my room. And my post-birth photo is of my friend holding her up next to me.
ReplyDeleteI just don't want you to romantisize the post-birth scenario 'cause your picture choked me up!!!
Speaking of...when I saw the pics of the little ones, I went into a full-on cry. I couldn't even post a comment. This whole weepy state is one thing I attribute to post-pregnancy 'cause I sure wasn't like this before. And I am just SO VERY happy for you. Those babies are precious and adorable.
So happy for your shower. hee hee hee. It's overwhelming, you'll see (I hate attention too!) and you're going to get flooded with tons of stuff for two (like a double stroller).
What happiness - big hugs to you both!
I wish I could be there for your shower! I am posting the link to facebook and sending it around to all my friends that are mommies - which pretty much is everyone!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy every minute of these amazing moments!!
Lot's and lot's of love to you and YOUR beautiful family~
Love all the recent photos! Makes me so happy for you!!
ReplyDeleteWOW - what a photo. And look at that smile from yoru driver - MAGIC. Will be over to the BabyBots soon; I too have many fertile friends. Am smiling about your shower. Lady, stand by it. It's your shower!! Nxxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious keepsake photo to treasure forever!!! I sooo wish I could come to your baby shower, what a fun shower that would be! Will purchase a cd soon!
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