Latest update (with pictures!)

We got another great update yesterday from Mumbai:

Both babies are doing really well according to all the reports - organs, limbs, etc all look great, and they have good cardiac activity and general growth. Naturally this big test (done around 20 weeks) is a worry for expectant parents so we're thrilled with the news.

Below are two shots of our little ones - both sucking their thumbs, seemingly peaceful and comfortable!

Many of you have asked about gender. Unfortunately, Indian law prevents us finding that out during the pregnancy. As much as we would have wanted to know, we are fully aware that we have many surprises in store for us so this will just make two more :)

The surrogate will continue to be monitored by Dr. Tandon every few weeks, but for now we can breathe a sigh of relief with this great news.

Checking Things Off The List!

This Wednesday will be 18 weeks for us - so hard to believe how quickly the time is flying by. We've been hard at work getting things organized and starting to make all our lists... December will be here before we know it.

A major to-do that is almost checked off our list is that we've found a new place to live! A spacious, modern townhouse in Brookhaven, a fun area about 5 miles from where we are right now. It even has a nice fenced-in yard for Edward.  We should have everything signed in the next day or two, and then move prep begins in earnest. We are moving on Friday, August 31st, which gives us about 6 weeks to pack and say goodbye to Midtown. Here is a photo of the front (ours is the one on the left):

We also made great progress yesterday and ordered our baby furniture! Went to a great place called Georgia Baby (www.georgiababy.com) and got two cribs and a nice big dresser:

Other than that, we've been busy with some pre-parenting classes (CPR and Baby Essentials classes will come soon), making appointments to update legal stuff, and generally getting ourselves ready, mentally and otherwise.



Our surrogate is doing very well. She had a check up last week and is feeling great, and the doctor is very happy with her (good weight gain, normal blood pressure, etc). The next big ultrasound will be towards the end of next week, so we'll be sure to post then!  





14 Week Surprise!

The doctor did another ultrasound scan this week (14 weeks), and everything is looking good!  According to our "What to Expect" app, the babies are each about the size of a navel orange now (4.5 inches), and weigh about 2-3 ounces.  We also got an unexpected surprise - two great photos of our surrogate (Zarina), displaying a noticeable baby bump!  Since we didn't meet Zarina when we were in India in April, this was our first time getting to see what she looks like.  This definitely has added a whole new level of 'realness' to this experience...we are actually able to SEE the progress of our babies!  More than anything, it struck us how kind Zarina looks, and that makes us feel so comfortable and confident that the babies are being taken care of by the 'right' person. 

We are actively in house-hunting mode now - we went to see two places this week that didn't meet the mark, so we are going to see a few more places this afternoon with Benjy (Alan's dad).  We'll be sure to keep you posted.  In the meantime, here are the photos of Zarina from this week: