Monday, February 8, 2010

And then there were.... FIVE?!?

Yessiree, you read that right.  Remember all that blather yesterday about becoming a family of four, yada, yada, yada?  Try five.  We accepted the referral of TWO little boys today.  They're biological brothers, the older one is 27 months old and the little one just turned 12 months old.  We are completely floored!

We got a little nervous when 'S' started off by asking us how we felt about siblings.  We nodded and smiled and laughed... then we realized she was serious.  I stuttered and stammered and said we definitely wanted to maintain the birth order and Jackson was only four and we'd never really thought about bringing two home and what in God's name were we going to call the second one and where would they sleep and we need a bigger car and.... YIKES!

So of course she smiled and said we should go to the MoE and let them give us the referral and then decide.  Off we went to the MoE where we saw the two prettiest little faces smiling up at us.  You know how they tell you that referral photos are hideous?  We are three for three guys.  Jack's photo was awesome, as you've seen, as were the boys.  The oldest one looks like an elf when he smiles and the youngest one has Jack's eyes.

The first visit went really well, the baby warmed up pretty quickly but the older boy took a good 20 minutes to actually look at us.  He sat on the bench and looked sad and scared until I whipped out the secret weapon... bubbles!  After that they were both playful and fun and we had a great time.  Dr. T gave them both a solid thumbs up, the oldest is in the 50th percentile on the growth chart and the baby is in the 75th percentile.  They both have toddler guts and fat rolls and are completely delicious!

I must go to sleep as it's after midnight here and we're in for another long day tomorrow.  I'll let you know how it goes and maybe post some photos of some chub for you to admire (without faces of course!).

Have a great day... we sure did!

14 comments:

  1. O...M...G!!!

    I'm so jealous...and yet I feel sorry for you at the same time...lol. But 3 for 3 is pretty awesome!! What will Jack say?! I thought about you guys all day today. I mean I don't even know you, but I feel like I do, and I couldn't be more excited for you.

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  2. O...M....G is right!!!! HOLY COW and how awesome!!!! Unbelievable and so thrilled for you all. Can't wait to see those TWO little faces. Wow Wow Wow Wow Wow!!!!

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  3. Awesome news!!! I'm thrilled for you guys. We are open to siblings as well and have talked about how much of a change it would be but to be sitting in the MOE looking at two little faces...gulp!

    Just so happy for you all.

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  4. WOW!!! So happy for your entire family! How exciting! Have you told Jack yet?

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  5. Hi... I follow your blog from a far (wishing to become a pap myself...). I was driving home from work a few hours ago and thought to myself - I need to check Kim's blog. Your story is wonderful! Thanks for sharing and good luck!

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  6. OMG that is awesome!! We can't wait to see pics of the little guys when we get there and not the headless ones either :)

    Lisa

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  7. Holy Smokes!!!! I can only imagine the feelings you had! CONGRATULATIONS!!! How exciting!! Can't wait to hear more!

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  8. WOW! I thought I'd check the blog and see if anything was happening. Wow, again. Is it ever! Congratulations. Can't wait to see...

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  9. SOOOOOOO unbelievably exciting!!!!!!!! I seen your post on Facebook a few minutes ago and my mouth is still wide open :0) LOVE IT! Enjoy your time with your TWO new boys :0)

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  10. WOW.....that is so awesome!!! So glad things are going so well. Enjoy your visits.

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  11. You are going to LOVE having a house full of boys!!! There will never be a dull moment! Your post made me think about our 4th son's birth announcement. It said "Little boys are so much, we just had to have another one!"

    I couldn't be more excited for you and can't wait to see those cute referral photos. Praying the remainder of your trip goes great and you get a very quick court date!!!

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  12. WOW, this is just amazing! Congratulations of getting one of the best surprises ever by meeting two boys instead of one and opening your heard to become a family of 5!

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  13. That is so awesome! Congrats and I can't wait to see some faceless photos. ;-)

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  14. I know I already emailed you, but AMAZING news!! Were you guys approved for two?? How crazy! The more the merrier, right?! And hey now you don't have to worry about any lingering thoughts of going yet again in a few years, you are done!

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