The ultrasound was great ~ we got to hear heart beats... see them having hiccups and sucking thumbs... At one point they got a really great profile shot of one of the twins ~ already beautiful! They definitely put a good show on for their Makua! They placed their hands on my tummy to say "hi" to their Keiki and it was just really awesome to get to be a part of this... The test we were there for, so far looks really good. They were looking for signs of chromosomal abnormalities but everything looks perfectly normal ~ hooray! My boys LOVE having the Makua here. BabyDaddy is an artistic Lego genius and Tyler had a hard time going to school today because he'd rather play and see what BabyDaddy creates! Gavin was drawn to BabyMama and quickly overcame his shyness with her. He wanted to sit by her at dinner and I think BabyDaddy might have some competition as Gavin's trying to move in on his woman. ;) It's quite obvious, seeing them interact with my boys, how fantastic they are going to be as parents when their Keiki come into this world. I feel so lucky to get to experience this with them... and it's even better that it's been such a fun experience for the boys as well.
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I probably won't make it online much the rest of the weekend as we'll be busy having fun!! I'm at work right now, trying to stay motivated but clearly that's not happening... but we have another doctor's appointment this afternoon so I'm just here for a few more hours. I'll fill you in on the rest of our visit later...
Oh, and on your way out, would you stop by Ria's and send her some birthday love? She's quickly nearing the end of her pregnancy and starting to not feel so hot (though she is still a hot Mama!) ~ I know she'd appreciate it. :)
10 comments:
Wonderful news, Amy. So glad that they got to see their keiki and that everything looks good.
I also just want to tell you how lucky I feel to be with you on this journey through your blog. Thanks for sharing and keep it coming :)
Enjoy your weekend,
Heidi
Thanks for including that picture in your blog today. I've always wondered where the vagina was!
I am so glad you are getting this chance to hang out and get to know them! What a great experience this must be!
I am just so terribly excited for them. I, too, am just thrilled to be along for the ride.
Have I thanked you lately? THANK. YOU.
And have hubby take some shots with that fancy new XT already! :)
How wonderful that they are great people. I heard a surrogate mother story once where the couple divorced just months before their baby was born. How sad!
This is such a lovely happening and I'm glad you are sharing it with all of us. It must be wonderful knowing that you are saving a fellow woman from the sorrow of not being able to conceive.
again and again i think what an incredible gift.
This is about as good as life can possibly be. To share in an such an adventure and have a 'window' into a genuine expression of loving growth and living is beyond description.
I am very blessed and grateful! Thank You, again.
Wow, lime-size!!
Hope you're enjoying the Makua's visit. :)
what a great relationship you have with the parents!
My Darling Friend, please forgive this intrusion … but knowing your compassionate Heart, I am compelled to send this to you. Please read it, and follow your Heart’s leading. I have unwavering trust in that. I Love You, Your Servant, John-Michael
Oh my darlings, you sure know how to make a girl cry. I have just come home briefly to check in, there are too many messages to answer but I appreciate each and everyone one of then so very much.
Unfortunately, I have been given a bit of a bum steer in terms of Jack being able to stay in Hospice with me. That is actually not the case, apart from a night here and there, so the woman that told me it was possible has really got a lot to answer for as I pinned all my hopes on this. Anyway, Jacks Dad came down and can stay at my place this week at least but that's it. After that who knows and yet they are saying I need to be in Hospice for a lot longer yet.
The pain last night, defied description I have never felt such pain in my life including child birth, I was a sobbing mess, eventually they had to knock me out and I finally got some rest. Anyway they are comparing scans and trying very hard to work out what is best to do. I know I desperately need chemo, the longer I go without it, the bigger the tumour is growing and pressing further on the nerves. So now not only do I have megga pain that is not responding to treatment, I have a child not welcome at Hospice and my life is completely screwed.
I spent the night in tears and most of the day too, I don't have think I have any left but who knows, I will let you know how tonight goes. I am a broken woman.
There is talk about Jack having to move up with David to Warragul and change schools and everything. I said NO WAY I am not giving him up when I am not ready to die and I am not giving him up twice. I will work something out. There is no way he needs to go to another school, he needs the security of his local school here and his friends and having close contact with me.
Anyway my friends, it is a lot to contemplate tonight, I will do my best and I will not be letting my son go away from me no matter what. Please keep praying and sending me your love and care, I need you all so desperately right now. I hate to have to go, but I must leave now to go back to Hospice as they need to medicate me there, it is too dangerous to be on the medication I need to be on at home.
I will be thinking of you and I will post again either tomorrow or the next day, I promise.
Love to you all, my heart is full of you love and hugs to each and every one of you. Xxxx
posted by Jen Ballantyne at 18:40 on 9/04/2008
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