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I had an incredible moment with our 'beautiful inside and out' daughter over the weekend. She grabbed my hand, looked up at me and said:

"Mommy, you are extra special. Do you know why? Because you can grow babies for families that aren't able to grow them in their tummy."

My journey as a surrogate has been such an amazing life altering experience, not only for myself and my husband...The kind of love that has been instilled in the hearts of our children is indescribable and something I could have never imagined. We have been asked by so many people, "How are the kids handling everything?" They have been such an amazing support every step of the way. I love that they were in the center of our journey, experiencing it all with us. 

Last month we got to spend a week with another amazing family from Israel. A family that I am blessed to part of their journey to happiness. Unlike my first journey, the kids, Jake and I were able to meet them and show them around our home town before I am pregnant with their baby or babies. We had emailed back and forth and even Skyped with the kids before meeting them in person. We first met them at the Zoo and despite the below freezing weather we were having, had a wonderful time. Seeing them with the kids left our hearts so happy and I know without a doubt that our families have been brought together for a beautiful reason. We spent a few more days together and my mom even joined us out to dinner where we shared great conversation. It was a very special trip for all of us and I am so excited for all the memories that our families will be making this year!

My biggest anxiety of this experience so far was sharing our big news with Shahar. I made myself sick to my stomach and lost many, many hours of sleep. I had no idea how she would take it and in a way, I felt like I was cheating on her. I finally got the courage to share this with her and her response was nothing but love and joy for me and our families. She never ceases to amaze me with the never ending love and support she shows me. We are here for eachother and I am so very grateful for the friendship we have.

Today is my first day of round two of my life as a pin cushion. I have gone back and forth as to whether I should re-read my posts about my experience with all the injections and medications. Just as in pregnancy and child birth...I have forgotten any and all discomfort and side effects of my first round of medication. So...I have decided that I am go in "blind" to my first experience and forego a walk down memory lane. We will see how I feel this time around and just go for it. 

I am thrilled for this second, amazing opportunity to be part of another family's journey to happiness! Here is a little sugar to sweeten up your Monday!!! XOXO

July 23, 2013
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