Wow. Many huge, enormous thanks to those who came forward and let me know who you are in my last post. I am heartened/shocked/amazed/humbled by the comments, and am especially glad to see how many mothers/about-to-be mothers/women going through
fertility treatment to become mothers there are reading here. I guess it helps me feel like I'm not a total crap mother, because if I was surely you'd have rung the
on me instead of reading along.
So thank you.
And as a thank you, we have something to share (a something small) that will be on here for a short while only as I remain a bit twitchy (although I am twitchier about Flickr than I am about my blog site), so check it out while it lasts.
If that doesn't make you smile, then I got nothing.
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They are so perfect Helen! Thank you for sharing with us.
abs x
Posted by: abs at January 21, 2008 09:32 AM (Qcs4B)
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They are absolutely perfect
Aren't gummy grins just the best thing, ever???
Posted by: justdawn at January 21, 2008 09:44 AM (ipu+7)
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Beautiful, just beautiful! I second Abs - thank you for sharing them with us.
Posted by: Suzie at January 21, 2008 10:14 AM (weSjv)
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Awwwwww how could those faces not make you crack a smile. They are delicious.
Lucy
Posted by: Lucy at January 21, 2008 10:35 AM (eh3BD)
Posted by: lily at January 21, 2008 10:37 AM (Y8m4l)
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Very cute indeed. Delurking today as couldn't reply comment from work. Only began reading last year - cant re,mmber how I got to you but I came and stuck around!
Posted by: Betty M at January 21, 2008 11:11 AM (cHsw3)
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Priceless.
Thank you for sharing, and for starting my day out right!
Posted by: Angela at January 21, 2008 12:23 PM (DGWM7)
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Absolutely adorable! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: patndixie at January 21, 2008 12:34 PM (atQwv)
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Nick's hand! Hairy and very grown.
Posted by: stella at January 21, 2008 01:17 PM (sFS+Z)
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Now I'm sure they bring you lots of happiness
Posted by: Mei at January 21, 2008 01:24 PM (Vq5kw)
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Yeah, they made me grin, too. I imagine that makes it all worth while - and what defined characters they both have, even now.
Delurking today, I'm reading you from Scotland, have been for the past year or so, got here from your other blog (and got to that via a comment you made on someone else's blog, I think). I read you because I like you, and I respect your honesty (and your grammar. Sigh. Shallow, me?).
Posted by: alchemilla at January 21, 2008 01:32 PM (X9q8K)
Posted by: Teresa at January 21, 2008 02:01 PM (SHdM/)
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Must nuzzle top of their heads to get that baby smell. :-D
Posted by: Dee at January 21, 2008 02:25 PM (E2MKw)
Posted by: MsPrufrock at January 21, 2008 02:46 PM (6Mr1k)
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How absolutely delicious! You have an amazing family. Bravo!
Posted by: oddybobo at January 21, 2008 03:11 PM (mZfwW)
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Oh, man. Those are the moments that make you forget all of the screaming.
(ok, MOST of the screaming.)
Posted by: ~Easy at January 21, 2008 03:17 PM (XD24A)
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Damn. They are beautiful, Helen. They certainly brought a smile to my usually sour puss face, LOL! I miss my babies being babies!!!
Posted by: Jill at January 21, 2008 03:35 PM (6MHjx)
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That does make me smile!
And by the way, I tried to comment that day but your site was busy fighting spam and I vowed to go back and try again, but I forgot. But then, you know I'm here so I'm not a lurker....
Posted by: donna at January 21, 2008 03:54 PM (Kco5r)
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I do comment from time to time, but mostly lurk about. Your blog is the only one I read everyday. I don't even remember how/why I started reading, maybe it was infertility as until 30 months ago I never thought I could get pregnant even once. Now Babaganoosch is 21 months and has wayyyyy more energy than I do.
That picture definitely got my morning off to a good start since I got to work.
Posted by: Tif at January 21, 2008 03:58 PM (jCFyL)
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Thanks for sharing this beautiful picture Helen. Although I didn't get a chance to "de-lurk" last week - please consider this my de-lurking message of thanks for all (I can't believe I've been reading since 2005!). I'm a huge fan as you know and continue to visit frequently. You continue to amaze me with your strength and beauty. Please take care of yourself and those precious little ones. All my love, Sarah
Posted by: Sarah from NYC at January 21, 2008 04:00 PM (jtT8p)
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Good god, could they be any cuter? I don't think so.....
Sweetness and light.......
Posted by: Donna at January 21, 2008 04:00 PM (LVxG+)
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful babies. They are beautiful.
Posted by: Cori at January 21, 2008 04:04 PM (wGDlm)
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I love that Nick has mastered the sly grin. Nora's face just squeals HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY! (must be in caps, Ren & Stimpy say so.)
Love it!
Still battling morning sickness and hating those newsletters that come saying "you're well into your second trimester and are full of energy and not praying to the porcelain gods." I am still here, though. Reading but not always commenting. I'm difficult like that.
Posted by: Michele at January 21, 2008 04:08 PM (h1vml)
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I think I might just explode from the cuteness.
Posted by: amber at January 21, 2008 04:18 PM (2uEXJ)
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OH. My. God. They are SO cute. That makes my ovaries hurt...
Posted by: Tracy at January 21, 2008 04:23 PM (zv3bS)
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Toothless grins! Magical!
Posted by: Shannon at January 21, 2008 04:34 PM (xhdBU)
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They are so adorable.I love their smiles...
Posted by: Erica at January 21, 2008 04:58 PM (AZFra)
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I think my heart just melted a little bit.
Posted by: Lisa at January 21, 2008 05:05 PM (rD4OW)
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They are so beautiful.
Posted by: Jill at January 21, 2008 05:08 PM (zbbET)
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Thank you. Wow. What a great way to start the day.
Posted by: Lisa at January 21, 2008 05:36 PM (EcHBm)
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just lovely. definitely made my morning.
Posted by: megan at January 21, 2008 05:59 PM (1O5Qi)
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Yeah!! Woo hoo!! Was back at work today after 4 weeks off sick and felt SOOOOO sorry for myself! To see the little gorgeous fantastic smiling faces of Nick and Nora (next time I'll say Nora and Nice - no bias here!) really did cheer me up and make me smile right back at you! Thanks!
)
Posted by: Mas at January 21, 2008 06:07 PM (UGBIN)
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Sweet, sweet, sweet. Enough said.
Posted by: stacie at January 21, 2008 06:45 PM (dZ+qK)
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Hi Helen!
I tried to comment on the other post, but it got lost along the way.
I've been reading your blog for a very long time.
I can't relate to the infertility or twins, but I can relate to depression, anxiety, happiness, sadness...
I can also relate to dates being important. As you track the first needle prick, first sonagram, first everything else, I can relate to one year ago being very sick, the date of my hospital stay, the date my heart beat too fast, christmas coming and going without me.
This year was much better, but I found myself living the holiday season by milestones. Much as you will find yourself living this year.
Oh and lastly, your babies are WAY too cute. I'm honored that you would be willing to show me the pictures on your blog. It makes you and your story that much more real.
grace
Posted by: grace at January 21, 2008 07:45 PM (8OGiU)
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your babies are beautiful, as is your story on how they came to be. I have a daughter that's 20 now and I can still remember they way her hair smelled when she nursed. Those truly are the BEST times.
Posted by: hawgtied at January 21, 2008 07:49 PM (0lRDf)
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Hahaha, beautiful smile there Nora, but I LOVE the look on Nick's face!
Posted by: stephanie at January 21, 2008 08:18 PM (eEi99)
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Cute as hell.
I'd be looking for some little baby feet to tickle.
Posted by: diamond dave at January 21, 2008 08:21 PM (StMrk)
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You did it! I'm smiling! What a great picture, and thank you SO MUCH for sharing it.
Sorry to have missed the mass delurking. I always seem to be a day late and a dollar short.
Posted by: Donna at January 21, 2008 09:58 PM (xCl77)
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I also missed delurking day...but here I am now! I really enjoy reading your blog. The writing is great and the real voice on motherhood is a relief to hear. Your babies are beautiful.
Posted by: Amy at January 21, 2008 10:16 PM (QHL86)
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JUst looking at the twins and the look on your face define, for me, the biblical concept of "Grace' They are obviously loved because they are.
Nick, Nora and Helen are beautiful- in a true state of Grace. It shows- obvious to the casual observer.
Posted by: Foggy at January 21, 2008 11:10 PM (gHAtb)
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I've commented only a few times, but am a regular reader from Canada (in fact, you were very close during your holiday...). This picture most definitely made me smile - thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Leanne at January 21, 2008 11:26 PM (6hS/5)
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hello!
Regular reader in Delaware (moving to Oregon soon!)
We have a B/G twin set by a surrogate.
My heart condition wouldnt let me carry them, but 6 tries later we have our angels!
Thanks for the pics!
Posted by: annie at January 21, 2008 11:29 PM (d/RyS)
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they are so beautiful ... thank you so much for sharing with us!
Posted by: joy at January 21, 2008 11:44 PM (KllT5)
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2 cute
thanks for sharing
Posted by: kate at January 21, 2008 11:58 PM (aYyQx)
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They are just so darn cute. Love the smiles!
Posted by: Erica at January 22, 2008 12:50 AM (D6tE/)
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They are getting so big!
Beautiful.
Posted by: Veronica at January 22, 2008 01:07 AM (wcEVs)
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They. Are. Amazing!
And so are you.
You're blocked at my work again, but I'm still reading just as faithfully as I can.
Your babies, they are the sweetest!
Posted by: Serena at January 22, 2008 03:01 AM (LfElj)
Posted by: awatersign at January 22, 2008 03:15 AM (XzQfe)
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How precious! I love this one. That smile is infectious!
Posted by: kenju at January 22, 2008 04:47 AM (yvCMb)
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Aw Helen, they are so cute -- what utterly infectious smiles!
(I'm puzzled why you would even entertain the thought for one second that you're a crap mother. You sound like a great one to me, and those kids are quite obviously adored.)
Posted by: Kath at January 22, 2008 04:34 PM (lWt74)
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They are too cute! Their little faces are pure joy. Thank you for sharing this precious pic.
Posted by: angel at January 24, 2008 01:46 AM (UZtDr)
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They are too beautiful for words. Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Michele at January 24, 2008 04:51 PM (x+SRz)
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They really are gorgeous.
Posted by: ewe_are_here at January 27, 2008 01:45 PM (+Tzor)
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