First of all, the babies are growing and healthy and as cute as can be! Little Asher has passed Celeste by, as I knew he probably would. They are filling out and so cute. I talked to Sara a few days ago and she sounds so happy.
In a month my whole family will fly to Philly to see Sara, Jon and the babies. We are all so excited to see them in person again.
As for me, I am doing well, life is getting back to normal. I went back to work two weeks after the babies were born, I could have taken more time but felt good and ready to get back. The day we left the hospital was difficult because I knew my part in this journey was coming to an end and that I wouldn't see this family for a while. Giving the twins to their parents was not hard, the bond I formed with Sara and Jon made it easy. I had the mindset the whole time that I am the carrier (not the mom) "Aunt Des" as I am now referred to. I loved the babies, I enjoyed the pregnancy, but in a different way than I enjoyed and loved my own. It was a different bond, but a bond nonetheless and knowing that I would continue to be in this family's life made that possible.
We are enjoying a spring filled with soccer, t-ball and softball, the days are flying by and (being an elementary school teacher) I'm looking forward to a summer with my kids. They ask about the twins now and then, they're thrilled to get to ride on a big plane and see them next month. I will blog about the trip and post more pics.
Asher and Celeste wearing their Iowa Hawkeyes outfits from Aunt Des and Uncle Johnny.
