Last Monday I received the first bill from the radiographer for one of the babies' x-rays.
It's the first time ever I got excited about a bill because it said "Baby _________"
Then we registered the babies on our medical aid and received an emailed letter with confirmation of all the details, and it had their names on with the dates of birth - too cute!
Miss Kendra ________
and Mr Connor ________
Some other non-official instances...
on Friday the gate people came to the house because the gate motor’s not working (so many expenses – I don’t want to think about it) and I said to the guy to please come back and fix it quickly (in Jhb we are BIG on security!) because “our babies are in ICU and we visit them at night, and it’s not safe having the gate on manual”.
It just felt so right saying “our babies”.
There's another baby in the ICU who's been there a day longer than our two so we're friendly with her mum.
The other day we left together and I walked her over to maternity on my way out.
She then says to her mother (who was on a couch waiting for her - only the parents are allowed to go into ICU), "this is the twins' mother".
I smiled because I realised, "that's right! I'm a MOTHER. A mother of TWINS"
Just think - a year ago, I felt hopeless and I wasn't even sure that this would ever be me.
I'm so, so privileged to finally be a mother and I praise God every day for my tiny little miracles.
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That's right, you ARE a mother! :)
ReplyDeleteHope that gate gets fixed soon... that doesn't sound very safe @ all!!
Enjoy motherhood! I have people who ask me how "Mommy" is doing, and I smile and respond, and I think about the fact that I'm going to have a son, but I don't think it'll really hit me for awhile- definitely not there yet. Your babies are such a gift from God, though, and as I think about how many people I know who are going through adoption or facing BFN's again after years of infertility, I can't help but feel an extra measure of gratitude for my baby. Treasure it!
ReplyDeleteYay!!! Sounds to me like you've found your mojo :) Fantastic. Yes, you are a MUMMY to two beautiful little people. Isn't that amazing?! :)
ReplyDeleteLove it :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a totally awesome post and I am so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteWell done my friend you deserve to be a mommy C & K are proud to have you as their mommy!!
ReplyDeleteoh by the way that anonymous was Robz!!
ReplyDeleteHI Leigh!
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping by my blog, and thanks for sharing your thoughts on balance, I appreciate it.
I LOVE your daughters name =). It's a name I am happy to have!
I love stories like yours- infertility with a happy ending. My husband and I have been trying for 3 years and just started seeing an RE.
I also see they are in the ICU, my niece was extremely premature (26 weeks!!) and had a long NICU stay. But she is a happy healthy almost 2 year old today!!
I will be praying for your babies, and for you and your husband strength and patience.
Looking forward to reading more about you, but it's after midnight here in Oregon...will have to "catch up" tomorrow!
=) kendra
HI Leigh!
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping by my blog, and thanks for sharing your thoughts on balance, I appreciate it.
I LOVE your daughters name =). It's a name I am happy to have!
I love stories like yours- infertility with a happy ending. My husband and I have been trying for 3 years and just started seeing an RE.
I also see they are in the ICU, my niece was extremely premature (26 weeks!!) and had a long NICU stay. But she is a happy healthy almost 2 year old today!!
I will be praying for your babies, and for you and your husband strength and patience.
Looking forward to reading more about you, but it's after midnight here in Oregon...will have to "catch up" tomorrow!
=) kendra
YEAH!!! :o)
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