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(Allie & Harris) Wife, teacher, patient, thinker, friend, worrier, planner, seeker. These are the hats I wear on a daily basis for the roles in my life. Harris and I've been married since 1999 and we have two fur babies of the feline sort. We have a pretty good life, all things considered. But, it's not complete. Seven years ago I received a diagnosis of PCOS, a condition which has taken a toll on both my body and soul. It will not beat me though and we will be parents.

Monday, August 13, 2012

Oh good. Wait, what?!

You could have knocked us over with a feather when we received the notice and scan from SCI this morning.  How in the world?  It's just...wow.  This morning, during the scan, they found a second heartbeat and embryo!!!  TWINS!!!  Can you believe it???  WOW!  Both look to be "normal," and have good heartbeats (150/154 bpm).  The biggest of them ("THEM," WOW!) is measuring at 8 weeks, 3 days. 

TWINS!!

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  1. AleksandraAugust 13, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    OH MY GOODNESS............. what a wonderful surprise. Strong healthy hearts are growing with yours now...... Mantras really helped me through out our pregnancy.

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    1. AllieAugust 14, 2012 at 10:53 AM

      Good advice; I'm working on a mantra. It's something along the lines of "stick, grow, hold, please, God" right now. It'll get better, but that's the essence of it.

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  2. SuzieBenAugust 13, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    OMG!!!! Wow double congratulations!!! How exciting xxx

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    1. AllieAugust 14, 2012 at 10:54 AM

      Wow is right! We are over the moon excited!!!

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  3. MaggieAugust 13, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    That is fantastic news!!! You two so deserve such a happy surprise!!!

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  4. lucyluAugust 13, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    OMG OMG OMG Thats the best news!!!!! I'm so happy for you!!! WOO HOO!

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  5. FGAugust 13, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    What a roller coaster of emotions! This couldn't be a better update for your family. Here's wishing that the rest of the journey is uneventful and 2 healthy beautiful bubbas are in your arms in 2013.

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    1. AllieAugust 14, 2012 at 10:55 AM

      Thank you so much! We'd love an uneventful full-term pregnancy for these babies!

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  6. LeahAugust 13, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Holy crap!! That's awesome! Congratulations!

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    1. AllieAugust 13, 2012 at 9:32 PM

      I am laughing so hard right now, Leah, because I honestly think those were my exact words when I read the email! "Holy crap! That's awesome!"

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  7. AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    What absolutely wonderful news, hooray to you both !!

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    1. AllieAugust 14, 2012 at 10:55 AM

      Thanks, bear! We're still in a bit of shock - but the good kind!!!

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  8. Mumbai BeginningsAugust 13, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Excellent! So excited for you!

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    1. AllieAugust 14, 2012 at 10:56 AM

      Thanks, Rene! We just can't believe it! Such amazing news!

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  9. dancingarcherAugust 13, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    Woohoo for two!!!!!
    Congratulations - such wonderful news!

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  10. Joann and BrianAugust 13, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Oh my goodness - so excited for you! Hooray!!!!

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  11. Kim Hendrix, Complete Surrogacy SolutionsAugust 13, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    OMG! That's the best story all day!!!! Congrats!

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    1. AllieAugust 14, 2012 at 10:56 AM

      Ha ha! It was the best story of the day for me surely!

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  12. TJAugust 13, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Yay! Doubly blessed. Congrats!

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  13. New Year DreamingAugust 14, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    Congratulations Allie and Harris. Crossing fingers for smooth smooth sailing

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    1. AllieAugust 14, 2012 at 10:57 AM

      Thanks! We're hoping for a boring pregnancy followed by an unremarkable and easy birth!

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  14. JohnAugust 14, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    OMG, this is one of the best news in the SCI blogsphere this week. I am thrilled to know your surrogate is carrying two embryos with healthy heartbeats. What a blessing you and Duane have received!
    I think you probably already know, but the other great news is knowing Bernadette and her twins are finally back in their US home after 132 days in New Delhi.

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    1. AllieAugust 14, 2012 at 10:58 AM

      Thanks, John! Isn't it great that Bernadette and her family have reunited!?!? I cried reading the saga and seeing the daddy/daughter picture was so beautiful!!!

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  15. Gcfamily Samoza BabyAugust 14, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    What a great thing to "find"...a baby! Congratulations

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    1. AllieAugust 14, 2012 at 10:59 AM

      I know, right? We are going to have our hands full if there's ever a game of Hide & Seek being played in another 3 or 4 years! Ha ha!

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  16. Tandoori VikingAugust 14, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Whoooaaaa! this is just fabulous! So excited for you. Grow, babies, grow!!

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    1. AllieAugust 14, 2012 at 10:59 AM

      Thanks, Anu! It's going to feel like the longest 2 weeks ever until that next scan!

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  17. lisaluAugust 14, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    wonderful news!!!

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  18. GeeAugust 14, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    yaaay what fab news, so exciting, congratulations on twins!!

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    1. AllieAugust 14, 2012 at 11:00 AM

      Thanks, Gee! It's an amazing development for sure!

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  19. Delhi DreamersAugust 14, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    What a great surprise!!! That is wonderful news!!!

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    1. AllieAugust 14, 2012 at 11:01 AM

      Who would have thought that this could even be a possibility? Not us! It's such an amazing gift!!!

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  20. SKhanAugust 14, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Amazing news! I can't even imagine the excitement your magically appearing baby has in store for you as he/she grows up. Congrats!

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    1. AllieAugust 14, 2012 at 4:24 PM

      I hadn't even thought of that! How exciting!!! I wonder what life holds in store for them??!!

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  21. Brent and CharlieAugust 14, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Wow, how crazy! I've read that it happens, I've just never known anyone for it to happen to! That's incredible news guys. Very happy for you!

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    1. AllieAugust 14, 2012 at 4:25 PM

      Thanks! I'd never heard of anything like that before!

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  22. DouglasAugust 14, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    YAY! YAY! YAY! We are cheering here in Delhi for you!

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    1. AllieAugust 14, 2012 at 4:26 PM

      Thanks, Douglas! When we come for baby pick-up, we'll have to do a double twin picture with the boys! They'll be over a year by then!!! Amazing how time flies!

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  23. UnknownAugust 14, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    OMG! ... when you were wondering about the one, you are bless with extra-love ... jajajaja! CONGRATS

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    1. AllieAugust 14, 2012 at 4:28 PM

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    2. AllieAugust 14, 2012 at 4:30 PM

      Thank you very much! We feel like God has given us such an amazing surprise and gift. These babies will be loved so much!

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  24. Doug and BillAugust 14, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Oh that's just awesome. Congratulations! Woo hoo! Lots of love out here for those two bubs. Take care and here's to an uneventful pregnancy.

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    1. AllieAugust 14, 2012 at 7:52 PM

      Thanks, guys! "Uneventful," "boring," "routine," and "normal" are going to be my favorite words for this pregnancy!!!

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  25. Kerrie and MarkAugust 14, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    What a wild start to this!! YAY!! TWINS!!!

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  26. Robbie + AllenAugust 15, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    Woooooo Hooooo !!!!!! So happy for you both!

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  27. MichaelAugust 15, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    So happy for you. Praying for great news like this for the rest of the pregnancy.

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  28. Ryan and RubenAugust 15, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Welcome to the Club!! So happy for you... Sending many congrats your way!

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