Homeward bound....

That's right.  Three weeks after arrival, 2.5 weeks after birth, we leave Delhi tomorrow (Sunday) evening.  Whilst it is great to be heading home, I can't but help feel a little sad.  There have been so many wonderful people that have helped us in India; people who have genuinely wanted to help us in reaching our final goal, to take our babies home.  Particularly SCI who have been as supportive and caring as ever; Poonam who assisted us with all of our documentation and provided us with invaluable advice has been an absolute godsend (and a lovely person) in helping us to get home sooner;  the efficient staff at the Australian High Commission who went above and beyond their duties; Rahul and his drivers who have been caring and knowledgable (and it has been wonderful to listen to their stories); Dr Tandon who delivered our babies and provided ongoing professional care in James' and Ivy's follow up appointments; the staff at the Hotel Svelte..... the list can continue forever. 

But it has all made an impression on us and as this part of our journey draws to a close, it is difficult to leave such a remarkable place where my reason for being started. 

Ivy & James - One week old!

This time last week we were blessed with the birth of our darling babies, Ivy & James.  It is hard to explain the emotion we felt whilst at the hospital awaiting their delivery, then being congratulated by the doctor on the birth of one boy and one girl.  We will never forget that.

Ivy & James have matured so much in only one week - their personalities are developing; Ivy being the sweet natured little girl (except for feed time); James is cheeky and sooky. 

Both are very healthy and continue to feed well.  Although our sleep is suffering (cough understatment) we are really loving the time we are able to spend with them at the moment, it is a very special time.

We are hopeful that we will be returning back home in 1.5 week's time, making our time here (post birth) of 2.5 weeks.  We are sooo looking forward to returning home and introducing Ivy & James to our family!!

Thanks everyone for your kind words & congratulations.  It is lovely to read all the comments and support out there.

Leap Year Babies....

We feel so special to welcome our darling twins - Ivy Margaret May & James Raymond George on 29 February. Although they were due on 1 March, they obviously wanted to be that bit special. Both are healthy - Ivy weighed 5lb7oz & James 5lb4oz. Both will be discharged tomorrow as they are taking their bottle so well.  We are so thankful to our surrogate and SCI of turning the last eight months of scans and reports into little human beans!

Ivy Margaret May

James Raymond George