Thursday, July 4, 2013

32 Weeks and Belly Photos

I cannot believe that I am at 32 weeks now.  Time has flown by.  It feels like just yesterday I was in India.  I remember reading the blogs of people who were 30+ weeks and thinking to myself "its going to take me forever to get to that point."  I had no idea how fast these weeks would fly by.

Knowing that my return to India is so close, I've spent the last couple weeks preparing for what I and the twins would need while in India.  So far, I began filling out the CRBA, passport, and social security forms (the portions that I could fill out at this point).  I have also emailed the US Embassy introducing myself and advised them of my situation.  I have arranged for the DNA kits to be shipped to the US Embassy.  I am working with Chromosomal Labs in Arizona.  Specifically, I have been speaking with Melissa Valmonte.  She has been recommended to me by many and I remember seeing various bloggers who used Chromosomal Labs and were satisfied.  So far, I am satisfied.  Melissa seems to know exactly what she is doing.  She is very accessible.  I have been able to reach her each time I have called.  Chromosomal Labs work with various labs across the country and the parents can have their DNA taken before arriving in India.  I will be going next week an affiliate lab in Alexandria, VA to get my DNA swabbed. 

In addition to the boring stuff like filling out forms and arranging DNA testing, I have done some fun things like buying baby stuff for my trip.  I received many items from people at my babyshower a couple weeks ago.  I will likely receive more items from my office baby shower on Tuesday, July 9th.  I went to target to use a gift card that I received at my babyshower.  I called Kim Hendrix - client manager and most importantly friend- and she stayed on the phone with me the entire time I was in the store.  She was able to tell me how much of everything I would need while in India.  It was sobering learning about how much formula and diapers I would need for my 3 week stay LOL.  It was really fun buying everything - it feels so real now.  Its funny because Kim's heart drops every time I call her because she thinks I'm calling to say the babies are here LOL.  I can tell she really cares and I appreciate it.   I will add a list of everything that I am taking when I pack to help others that have trips coming up.   

So, I emailed SCI and asked if my surrogate would be willing to take belly photos; she was willing to YAY! I think its so cool to see the photos.  A big thank you to my surrogate and SCI for the photos below.  I hope everyone has a good day and a happy 4th in the States.





 

2 comments:

  1. Happy 4th of July, Fred. Great pics of the surrogate. I'm happy things are going well with you. Will drop you an email. xoxo

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  2. Wow I love the belly pictures , it really make it all seem so real. I'm at 24 weeks and I'm trying to get things in order is there any advice you or anyone could share . about what documents to send when applying for the India Visa. please email me at raquelsimone1@aol.com. Thank you and all Ip blogger out there good luck and GOD BLESS.

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