Category Archives: Love and Gratitude

Month Four– The Season of Change

Month Four I do believe we moved from crisis mode to finding our own sweet little rhythm … and then back to crisis mode. Even though it’s still a ton of work I don’t think it’s anything like those first … Continue reading

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The Birth

   

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Month One

My Miracle Babies It’s hard to believe that today (I wrote this Monday, December 5th) marks 4 weeks from when I went into labor. The day at the Kennedy school and that night when my waters broke…I remember it like … Continue reading

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The Beginning

Well, little did I know I was in early labor when I sent my last post. I knew my plug was gone and that I was having contractions but still thought they were just Braxton Hicks. Such is a first-time … Continue reading

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An exciting day today!

Indeed an exciting day…I lost my mucus plug! And then promptly threw up. 🙂 The Set Up Pema is moving to SF. We have a history of 20+ years of tandem events in our lives. This time it’s of dreams … Continue reading

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Dancing Naked on the Tables Day!

36 weeks!!! We did it!!!  We hit the golden mark for twins! This is the day our doc told us that if we made it here, we’d be dancing naked on the tables (and we reminded her of that today to … Continue reading

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Nearing the Finish Line

I feel a bit embarrassed about how long my last post was. I think this one will be much shorter… we shall see. I keep reminding myself that this is my place to process, journal and share and those who … Continue reading

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My Turning Upside Down

Thirty four weeks yesterday (10/19/11). Holy Crap! That is just amazing. A few non-pregnancy highlights.  Gina is still working her tail off. I miss her and it’s hard to be without her so much, emotionally speaking. That said, she has, … Continue reading

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This Perfectly Imperfect Life

Remember when you were a kid and you kept a journal? Well, I did anyway. I kept many. In fact, for the past few decades I’ve toted around boxes full of journals (across the country and back– more than once) … Continue reading

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Love Love Love

That is exactly what we felt this past Sunday at our Baby Shower, hosted by the Poker Gals. The morning started off teary given it was the ten year anniversary of 9/11. Gina and I were somewhat tender and open … Continue reading

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