Thursday, July 26, 2012

Things I Love Thursday - Part 45 - Double the Gratitude

The Thing I Love this Thursday is - TWO BABIES IN MY BELLY!  

KABLAMMO!  Times TWO!
Let's talk about twins.  Let's talk about one boy and one girl.  Let's talk about going through CVS testing and finding out that both Baby A and Baby B are HEALTHY.

And, ONE BOY AND ONE GIRL! My brilliant idea is to name them Hall & Oates (the girl would be Hall, NAT.), but I can't seem to get Christopher to commit to that.  YET.

We had pretty much one shot here with the In Vitro. And we have gotten the best possible outcome.  I don't know how or why this happened for us and doesn't for so many others and as happy as I am, I also know the heartbreak that others feel as a result of it not working.  All I can say is, my heart goes out to you, I am teary even thinking about it.  Every time I think about it out loud with my husband, we just keep saying, "We are so very lucky."  And I won't stop saying that or believing that for the rest of our lives.  No matter what happens.  When you've been in the shit, You appreciate every damn gift that is given to you.  And I've been in the shit.  I don't regret any of it.   I am absolutely in awe of what is happening.  We can't quite believe it.   You hope for the best and prepare yourself for the worst.

We've been living in this limbo, as the doctors scared the ever loving shit out of us as we are "older" and twins run more of a risk for something being wrong.  So for these last three months, while we've been ecstatically happy to be pregnant with twins, we've been terrified and walking on eggshells.  We didn't know if we would have both babies with us.  We can safely say now that while we are not ever out of danger until they come out of me - and then there's only the rest of their lives to worry about - we feel much more confident that they are both hanging around for the ride.  

We had so much to be grateful for before finding out this great news.  We are the most grateful little family you will ever hope to meet.  I say this all the time,  I deserve nothing.  Life owes me nothing.  So every single gift I am given, I am so grateful for, it's completely overwhelming.  I don't deserve this. It is only through sobriety and doing the next right thing that I have every gift in my life.  Not quickly either.  It starts on the inside and it manifests in that great big smile and belly laugh you hear from me on a regular basis.  GRATITUDE. 

Now, let's talk about serious business from the front:

Complete and utter nonsense from the side:



96 comments:

  1. I. Fucking. Love. You! I am so excited for you and am more convinced now than ever that Klonnie and I need to be there. Like, now. I think I'll go email her and start planning our trip. You have 2 sofas, right? ;)

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  2. Congratulations!!!!! Twins is scary and exciting! I only got to hold onto the idea of twins for a short time (literally hours) before finding out that only one survived the first trimester... you are SO blessed!

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  3. Did you seriously place an order? Could not be any more perfect. So glad they're both doing well. And you??? Are gorgeous. xoxo

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  4. I am so excited for you! These babies (that's so amazing to put) are very blessed to have you as their mommy. And, you my dear, do deserve this. You have worked so hard & have been blessed & gifted tremendously. I am spaz dancing for you & DH! WOO HOO!!! Hugs & love & stuff...all around! You hot mama, you.

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  5. That is AMAZING! I am so happy for you and glad I found you so I can follow your incredible journey. You rock, mama.

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  6. Fantastic news!!! Double the baby sweetness!!!

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  7. OH MY GOD!!!!! So happy for you:) I am tearing up...that is just perfection. and you look so damn adorable with that bump!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!

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  8. EEEEE!!!! Twins!!! YEA!!!!! :) Congrats!!! That's what I'm hoping for when we start IVF (hopefully in Oct)!

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  9. Oh.em.gee.
    Ermehgerd.
    Wow.
    I am so incredibly happy for you four (see what I did there? *winkie*) & I am sitting here with tears soaking my tablet. I love you Lady, so much. Not only are you & DH blessed but those precious undles are blessed too. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us, and CONGRATS again beautiful. <3 <3

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  10. OH MY GOD!!!!! So happy for you! I am tearing up...that is perfection! And you look so damn adorable with that bump! CONGRATS!!!!!

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  11. Congrats!! I have identical twin girls and have loved every minute they have come into the world. Sure, it wasn't easy, but having two precious little faces looking up at you everyday made it all worth it. So excited and happy for you! Now you'll just have to deal with the idiots that will ask you if they are identical...

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  12. You and me, Katy. You and me, both. I love you.

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  13. Congratulations. That's wonderful news. And they're HEALTHY!

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  14. TWINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who doesn't love a buy one get one deal? ;-)

    I've never been so happy for you!

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  15. Yay for you girl. You deserve it! x2! ;) You look amazing & that cell cover is rockin' too!

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  16. Hold. The. Phone. WHAT????? Hall & Oates?? Two? Two babies?? All I keep thinking of is that commercial from the 70s for breath mints, "Two, Two mints in one."

    CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm throwing you (with all the other blogging friends) a baby shower. Not sure how, but dammit, I will!!

    You deserve this. Yes you do, yes you do. Come here you,

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  17. Holy shit. I am ridiculously happy for you! This is amazing. I knew there was a boy in there! Had no idea there was also a wee lass. Astounding! You are seriously one of the luckiest ladies I know. Goddess be with you and your babies and hubby. I can't imagine all the love those babies are gonna get after they pop out. Those are some lucky babies right there! Love and light to you, Katy! xoxo

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  18. How very wonderful for you both. I am a mom of twins and can say that you are in for tons of joy and fun! Congrats Mama!

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  19. I am so happy for you - and I hope somehow you can feel the love of so many surrounding you. xo

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  20. And then BOOM...I see you skipping along with the twins, with Dolly Parton singing "River of Happiness" in the background. I am just so dang thrilled for you girl. I can't even contain in it. CANNOT CONTAIN IT!

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  21. How absolutely thrilling for you sweetheart. I am the mom of twins and can say that you are in for a very loving and fun experience. Congrats Mama! <3

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  22. I caught an inkling of two babies from something you said in the last week or so, but wasn't sure. I am not surprised, though. Congratulations to you both.

    And, for the record, I think you deserve it. You have done good things with your life lately, and you reap what you sow.

    You rock the baby bump in a way that not very many mommas can, too.

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  23. THIS IS AWESOME!!!! And can we talk about how you have the cutest baby bump ever?! You make for one smokin' pregnant chic!
    Can't wait to see you guys for Hall and Oats at Ravinia!

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  24. WTG!! we had and amnio with my last lil on as an old Mama our numbers came back super iffy. You are Brave Mama! You take care of yourself, congrats!!!

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  25. WOW. Just WOW. So great. Can I have a part in your movie? Or at least help write the screenplay?

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  26. CONGRATULATIONS..............happy dance ** happy dance ** Just based on my own personal experience those two little souls picked you and Christopher out of everybody else on the planet....they picked you and your husband!!! That is why!

    I am so happy to be on this virtual ride with you. If you ever need to chat...I am here for you! Sending boat loads of happy thoughts to you and Christopher... BOOM...they should arrive soon. love and light to ya, hunni. YIPPIE...

    PS>>>OHMYGOODNESS GIRL, GOOD HAPPENS!!!! IT REALLY HAPPENs...I have goose bumps just thinking about it. Sobriety fucking rocks my socks off!!!!!

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  27. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!

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  28. WHAT? WHAT? TWO BABIES!!! I am soooo excited for you lady! YAAAAY! I can't wait to see them on your outside, smiling up at you and Dumpster Husband.

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  29. Biggest congratulations ever! I'm also doing my happy dance for you. And what you put out into the universe you get back... i.e. Karma is only a bitch if you are... and you are a wonderful, fun, generous and adorable person. Just think what you'll be getting back. Love x

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  30. Wow, congrats again!! ...and I think to myself, what a wonderful world!

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  31. Congradulations. I am a twins mom with Mary Wong down here in houston. You will have a new vice, it is called sleep. You will remember it fondly. You will see it again, but not for awhile.

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  32. This literally made my weekend! I am sooo thrilled for you. My 2-yr-old daughter is the result of IVF and every time I look at her, I remember how incredibly LUCKY I am to have her. Grateful beyond measure. {HUGS} to your precious family.

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  33. Holy fuck man! :) Now you are going to have the most fun dressing up those mini-me's! I absolutely cannot wait to see their insane cuteness! This truly is amazing Katy...no wonder you've been so stupified gloriously happy. And sexy with twins??? Geez woman, there is no stopping you. Glad you slept on those park benches to make you tough.

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  34. congratulations! i am beyond thrilled for you. and also, you are just the cutest prego there is. you're amazing!

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  35. Woohoo!!! Congratulations!!!! And I'm a girl of girl/boy twins, and let me tell you, we're pretty damn awesome! You're gonna lick the hell outta those wee faces :)

    YAY!!

    xoxox

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  36. WHAT?!?!?! So stoked for you and your growing family. Your attitude and light make me want to dance nonstop. So damn grateful and happy! LOVE!

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  37. This is the most amazing news! I am so excited for you! Now, go on with your cute bumpster self! :)

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  38. I'll send more bubble wrap!!!

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  39. Wait. You're pregnant?

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  40. YAAAYYYYY!!!!!!!!!! you absolutely made my morning!! =)

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  41. AHHH you hid twins from me!! Ok I admit that I was blessed enough that you confided in me your pregnancy from like day one.... You should work for the CIA you are so good at keeping secrets! You look fab darling and I am so happy for you!!

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  42. EEEEK!! I'm SOOOOOO excited for you!!! <3 Yaaaaaaaaay babies!!

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  43. You are awesome. You are beautiful. You are pregnant with TWINS!!!!! Congrats!!!!

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  44. HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!! I'm all teary eyes AGAIN!! TWINS??!! WOW snd B/G twins at that?! So exciting! I am so happy for you and the hubs!! You are amazing and you DO deserve this. You have taken so many steps to better yourself and you should be rewarded for it! I hope you enjoy every second of it! Lots of love! xoxoxoxoxo

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  45. Awwwwww! God Bless you and DH and those little ones. Glad to her that they're both healthy. My daughter was a twin and for some reason I had two sacs and only one baby grew and somehow the second sac just absorbed back into by body and disappeared. It's amazing how the body works. But my daughter has enough energy for 2 kids!! BEST WISHES to all 4 of you, you're absolutely blessed!! I'm really hoping when that arrive that you will share pics! But if u want them all to yourself, I will understand! LOVE YOU

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  46. WOW!!! Congratulations over and over and over again!!! I am so happy for you for TWO healthy babies and can't wait for more updates!

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  47. You fill my heart, katy-girl! We rarely come upon people who live every day so full and lively and grateful the way you do. It's SO very inspiring...and I can't think of a better momma for these two sweet babes. Love you!

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  48. I hit STFU 'cause, well, I'm dumbfounded. And as we clarified yesterday, that's worse than a lot. lol

    OMG girl............ boy........... two. Just overwhelmed that the news is good now.... that you can out yourself and tell the world and share the joy and have us go goo goo gaa gaa over you.......

    I'm flabbergasted with love. Flabber..... gasted. LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!

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  49. Hall and Oates, Jack and Jill, Peanut Butter and Jelly...call them whatever the Hell you want to! So happy for you!

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  50. I knew it! My dream was right on! Should I do fortune telling? Congrats to you and DH!

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  51. You are gonna get Jessica Simpson huge for sure ;)
    Love you love you love you.

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  52. Congrats to you! I remember how amazed and grateful I was to discover my twins were boy/girl too - after 8 years of trying to get pregnant and doing the crazy IVF thing. Now they're three years old and absolutely incredible gifts. Congratulations to you!!!

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  53. Wow hun this is amazing news! Soooo happy for you! Reading this post gave me goosebumps on a super sweaty day <3 You're in for double the love and joy, and also double the trouble. trust me, i'm a twin lolz gratz babe <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

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  54. Twins are just about the coolest thing EVER. Love you all

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  55. I'm so incredible happy for the both of you!! Pickles, cake and ONE small cup of coffee comming your way! *if I could* Can't stop smiling so I can almost (not even close) imagine how YOU feel about it!

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  56. That is wonderful, wonderful news. I think Hall and Oates are wonderful names. As a teacher, I applaud originality. Every year, I've got two of something and neither one of them wants to go by a nickname. So we spend the entire year having conversations where I say, "Timmy" and two heads turn toward me and two voices say, "Me?" and I say "No, not you, him" and then they both look away. :)

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  57. Two babies in there & you look AH - MAY - ZING!!! Hall & Oates?? Not Captain & Tennille? tee hee

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  58. That is awesome! What about Tango and Cash?

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  59. Seriously big happy spaz dance in your honour. Wow! Big loves to you, DH and the babes!

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  60. Congrats!!! I remember looking at your preggo foto and thinking..."wow....she's sure showing for not being very far along!". And now I know why :-)

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  61. I got on the Fabulous FB this morning and saw a wonderful, sappy, video that involves a dumpster and babies...of course I thought of YOU! It's a minute long and you may delete it but I didn't know how else to post it on FB. So here it is happy twin day!!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14pYl9bBwsI

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  62. I do so love me some good news. :D That bump is magnificent!

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  63. I'm so happy for you but I have to say that Hall and Oats is all wrong. That belly has Captain and Tenille written all over it. Congratulations!

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  64. Doubly Blessed! Congratulations! Congratulations!

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  65. To say that I am happy for you both, would be an understatement...Congrats!

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  66. omg I love you! I know that you have more than enough love to give, and I'm pretty sure that's why the powers that be saw fit to bless your family with double trouble. I am so happy for you all. Schmoopie-1 and Schmoopie-2 are just as lucky to have you two as you two are to have them two.

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  67. Twins! That is so cool!! Congratulations!!!!

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  68. When I was reading this, I got so happy for you and I couldn't stop smiling. Oh, your twins are so lucky to have you and Dumpster Husband for parents. Ahhhh you're so cute!

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  69. Hall and Oates~ sheer genius. Not just because I dorked out to them in the 80's, either.
    Congratulations to you and Dumpster Dad.
    Does he know how adorable you are???

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  70. SO HAPPY FOR YOU ALL!! And, being pregnant does NOT mean you can't be cute!!! I see preggies all over that are so damn cute, and beautiful, that I want to hug you all!! I love seeing the pg celebrities cuz they dress to show off their cubs! I think we would all be worried about you if you EVER gave up your cuteness!! That's part of YOU, not something you lose, or give up when you have children. There will be other things you might have to "reschedule" for the sake of your cubs, but, not your cuteness!! LOL! The vanity? WE ARE WOMEN!!!!! No explanation needed! I bet DH can't keep his hands off you! You are so radiant! Hey, DH...Yo baby mama is HOT!HOT!HOT!

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  71. YAY FOR YOU! Twins are sooo exciting and special! Enjoy the pregnancy, its the hardest thing in the world, but you'll miss it when its done. I have boy/girl twins, 8 weeks old yesterday, and its amazing! Get prepared for the random "stranger danger" twin comments. People are a trip. LOL. BIG CONGRATS AGAIN!

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  72. YAY! So happy for you! Enjoy every minute of the pregnancy, even though its the toughest type(other than trips or quads...lol) you will miss it when its over. I have boy girl twins born just 8 weeks ago yesterday and its the coolest thing ever. Get prepared for the random"stranger danger" are they twins? comments....lol...people are dumb. BIG CONGRATS TIMES TWO AGAIN!:)

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  73. I don't know how "old" you are...but I had twins 16 months ago at 34 years old. And I live to tell about it... haahaha! Congrats and good luck!

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  74. CONGRATS!!! And be careful. Twins are tricky at any age.

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  75. The best news - - EVER!!!! Reading this brought tears to my eyes, I am sooooo verrry happy for you. It doesn't get any better than this girl! ~ Good things come to those who wait ~ Double/Trouble such GREAT news <3<3<3

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  76. And here's where I missed the twins news!! I even opened up your blog to read it yesterday, but then got busy with business and travel stuff and never even read it! Believe me, given what yesterday was all about, I would have MUCH rather read this and reveled in your joy and gratitude ALL day!! I am so happy for you, and your mister, and those two bitty life-sprouts you got growin' in there. They could not have a better mother anywhere in the world to teach them how to love, how to be loved, what gratefulness is, and how to live a life of gratefulness. You are awesome, and I loves you!! Congratulations!! xoxo

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  77. Hey that is the best outcome you could ask for... and be glad you aren't octomom, Kate plus 8 LOL! Two is plenty... and damn girl you are going to be huge if you are only 3-4 months pregnant, but enjoy the ride cuz your life will never be the same. :)

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  78. You look amazing! Pregnancy has made you glow and your boobs look awesome! 2 babies in 1 belly! Yay!

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  79. I am so happy for you! Congrats! and Hall and Oates is the perfect nicknames for them!

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  80. HUGE! (and by "huge" I mean that is wonderful, fantastic, and double-great news!)

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  81. My Herbert the Pervert and I have been trying for a baby for over a year. You know, one for our 6 year-old to play with and stuff.

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  82. Double Trouble. Beautiful! Twins will rock your world (in a good way). Many heartfelt congratulations!

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  83. Congrats!! Twins (especially b/g) are awesome!!!

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  84. You look amazing. This post was amazing. I know I just found your awesome blog and all, and you don't know me from Tom, but... take a leap of faith and check out what I have for you on my blogsite. :) (hint: It's about HOPE)

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  85. Yeeees! Snoopy dancin! So, no chance of simon and garfunkel?

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  86. So I've been lagging on reading my blots lately and when I turned the kindle on yours popped up! And I bawled my eyes out!!!! I am so unbelievably happy for you! Congrats mama!!!

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  87. Ive been trying to start this blog thang and I suck and haven't been reading because I'm frustrated. But I am sooooooo happy for you! !!! I am bawling on my couch like a freak but congrats mama!!!!

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  88. Congratulations! I was told I was infertile, fell pregnant accidently when 28 one boy and then twins 4 years later! Boy and a girl! one dark, one fair! You are welcome to use my comeback when people asked if they were identical, no one has a penis and one has a vagina! LOL! Give nursing a go, I did for 7 months, and it is the best weightloss program ever! Hope all goes well!

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