tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68073636415141425792024-02-20T22:20:25.019-05:00Something More...Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14135623453783436111noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807363641514142579.post-74763171082301442042015-05-26T10:25:00.000-04:002015-05-27T10:39:35.230-04:00"Two" - Part II<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
And two months to the day of the last post, two babies decided to arrive about two months early! Introducing Saffy's little sister and brother:<br />
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Marlowe & Desmond<br />
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Both are doing well, but will spend the next few weeks in NICU gaining weight.<br />
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Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18207980646077475408noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807363641514142579.post-24090855940265123242015-03-26T21:36:00.001-04:002015-03-26T21:36:47.485-04:00"2"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She's in the naked phase, the tantrum phase, the not-wanting-to-wear-a-diaper phase, and also a more independent phase. This spring she'll be getting a brand new, pink, big-girl room. But we're not getting rid of her hand-painted nursery just yet...</span></div>
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We're finally at the end of a hot, humid summer here in New England. It didn't seem to be as bad as last year, but I have to say, I'll take heat over humidity any day.<br />
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Saffron's FINALLY beginning to say words (other than repeating a few choice curse words—don't worry mom, none of them start with "C")! She calls us both "dah-ee". Says "yum-yum" when she's hungry or play-eating; "hi", "bye", "baby" and finally "nigh-nigh" when being whisked off to bedtime.<br />
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In the last few days someone has learned to climb into and out of her highchair on her own. Saffy's very good at organizing: putting like items, such as similar stuffed animals, baby dolls, books, and other toys together in groups all without being taught. Must be instinct. Too bad she can't put toys away yet.<br />
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She also has an obsession with "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" a public television cartoon based on "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood". This has spiraled out of control, as it's the only thing that captures her attention when daddy does chores, needs a break, or needs his little girl to calm down. We don't have cable, but it's on Netflix, so when one episode ends, another begins immediately. It has literally taken over all of our lives. Pandora's box has been opened.<br />
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In our evenings, John and I critique the show (perhaps I go to further extremes) as if we were the intended demographic. When you see an episode more than a few times, you begin to ponder the show's deeper problems like why some cartoon animals are regarded as equals to humans, but other animals are just animals or pets. What is this strange animal hierarchy? Of course, I am grateful she doesn't like "Dora the Explorer", the big-headed girl who lives in a bad neighborhood full of thieves, talking backpacks, and eerie glassy-eyed stares at the audience that linger just long enough to make you uncomfortable and look behind you.<br />
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I've tried to get her to like other shows like "Peppa Pig", "Noddy in Toyland", and "The Wot-Wots". But the only thing gained from those shows is bastardized cartoonish, faux-British accent by yours truly whilst speaking to our daughter.<br />
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Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18207980646077475408noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807363641514142579.post-22525422174478689712014-08-08T17:15:00.000-04:002014-08-09T18:08:45.492-04:00Six Months Later...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I really didn't expect to take such a long hiatus (or <i>any</i> hiatus for that matter). I expected to at least do an update once a month and not wait half a year. Part of it was just laziness, the other part was raising a toddler. Yes, toddler! Temper-tantrums, mischief, ouchies and boo-boos, blink and you'll miss it moments, etc.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I sort of knew after the baby came, the blog would slow down. But it seems that the entirety of Blogland has come to a screeching halt, most likely due to laws changing regarding surrogacy and those of us who have been successful certainly have our hands full.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I think the other big cause of the slow-down has to do with what to say. We began our blog to share our journey to becoming parents. We really didn't think beyond that. I'll try to be a better blogger and get back to monthly updates.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">So what's been happening the past six months? Running about the house, self-feeding, screaming in public, getting into trouble, two emergency room visits (one for Saffy--nail clipping gone wrong, and one for me--kidney stone), family visits, and traveling.</span></div>
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I can't believe how fast one year goes by! It really feels like yesterday that we were in India, waiting for this little unknown person to make his or her entrance into the world. We were in the waiting room in Eden Hospital listening closely at the doors when we heard this loud cry in the room next door, then Dr. Shivani called us to say "it's a girl!" Saffron has brought so much joy into our lives and has made us a real family.</div>
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For her cake, I wanted to make her something that represented India and the culture of her egg-donor and surrogate: Ganesh surrounded by marigolds.</div>
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Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18207980646077475408noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807363641514142579.post-86662734762327149472014-01-02T10:44:00.001-05:002014-01-02T18:53:37.104-05:00Happy New Year! (Almost 11 Months Old!)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
2013 was the best of our lives!<br />
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The birth of our daughter, spending a month in India, parenthood...it was an amazing journey that went by so very fast!<br />
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We have just about a month until Saffron's first birthday and it's just so hard to believe, looking back to the beginning of this blog (March of 2012), how far we've come, how fortunate we are, and to never take any of this for granted.<br />
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We wish all of our friends & followers a very happy and prosperous new year. Happy 2014!<br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Saffy's a walking maniac... You know that feeling you get when someone enters the room when you're not looking? Well we get that all. the. time. New sounds, babbling, mimicry, finger-crossing (I don't know where she learned that), the transition from bottle to sippy-cup, and a plethora of new and delicious finger-foods are just a few of the new things going on in our home. Time really flies by! Meanwhile, someone really hates having to get bundled up just to go outside (we all do, but she hates it more).</span></div>
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To our Canadian friends, we hope you enjoyed yours last month; to our Australian friends, according to Wikipedia, you don't have a holiday in November (what's up with that?), so I hope you're able to get a long weekend before the summer holidays; the same goes to our friends in the U.K. but change that to "winter" holidays; and lastly to our Indian friends (we hope you had a happy Diwali earlier this month).</div>
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Today is a day for giving thanks, so in our hearts we thank our surrogate, egg donor, and everyone who helped us become a family and to those cheering us along from the sidelines! In the U.S. we celebrate by eating (overeating) a turkey dinner and watching American football (although we watch movies instead of sports in this house). So without further adieu...</div>
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Time goes by so quickly! Our little girl is already beginning to stand on her own: no couch or toys to assist her! I feel that she may be walking (or at least taking a few steps here and there) by Thanksgiving (Nov. 28th). Not much is new since Halloween. This daddy got a cold, then gave it to Saffy - but we're both on the mend. Till next time...</div>
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Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18207980646077475408noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807363641514142579.post-46956031042112246212013-10-08T19:54:00.000-04:002013-10-08T19:54:15.559-04:008 Months & Ready for Halloween!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Not a big update: tooth #2 is just starting to poke through; Saffron's able to stand on her own (well, for 5 seconds); and crawling so fast - blink, and you'll miss her! We've also started the task of baby-proofing the house. Gates & locks galore!<br />
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I'm so excited for Halloween. We live in a pretty rural area, with no immediate neighbors to trick or treat at. Plus, she's a baby, so the candy would be for daddies anyway. So Halloween is all about dressing up. I've gone a little overboard and have bought waaaay more Halloween pajamas than any child needs, but so what? Fall is in full-force in New England, so when the weather permits, we'll take a picture of her in her costume. For now, I leave you with pajamas:<br />
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Hard to believe that at six months old, Saffron was sitting up, pulling herself up to standing, and (very recently) crawling! Oh, and we have a tooth! Today marks her seven month birthday: time to really get on the baby-proofing. Little miss has started to open cabinets and drawers and reach for, well, pretty much everything. What does month seven have in store?<br />
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Last month we took a trip to California to see family and go to Disneyland.<br />
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It's Chip! (or Dale)<br />
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Saffy was an angel on both flights; never cried once!<br />
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Fall has come a bit early in New England, and there's a chill in the air. That means no more dresses - time to bundle up. And it also means Halloween is coming soon!<br />
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Everyday I wake up, and look at our daughter and think of what a little miracle she is. I sometimes think, how can I love another human being as much as her? It's hard to believe that she is now six months old! She sits up, stands for brief amounts of time when you stand her up, and smiles and laughs <i>A LOT!</i><br />
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Half a year ago we were in India waiting for her arrival, getting attacked by dogs, getting McDonald's and Pizza Hut delivered, meeting great people, and exploring how life is in Kailash Colony. We lived in an apartment for a month, and it changed us. We actually find ourselves missing Delhi more often than you would think (though we are grateful we weren't there in the summer months). There is a living, breathing magic there; everything is real and true. Sure there is extreme poverty, con-artists and swindlers; but you know them when you see them. You know when you're being taken for a ride. And unfortunately, we had to deal with power-hungry, corrupt people in certain places (Ice-Queen and her minions). It's an experience we'll never forget and hope to one day have again.<br />
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This past July, we celebrated our 15th anniversary together. In 15 years we've managed to move across the country, get married, and have a baby: things we really never dreamed were possible in the beginning.<br />
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Coming soon: Baby's first holiday (or; in six months of life, I've traveled 3/4 of the way around the planet)!<br />
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Today is our first! Unfortunately, Miss Saffron has seen to it to never sleep; so I will be spending it in a dark room, sleeping.<br />
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At four months old, she's been eating some solid foods (bananas & carrots so far), moved to size 2 diapers, started vocalizing & laughing, and just beginning to roll over.<br />
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It seems though that she's not going to be sleeping the night through on any regular basis any time soon. Every tip someone gives us fails miserably. And the Swaddle-wraps (my former favorite thing) is now something I look at with disdain. She won't sleep without it, but she doesn't fit in the small size anymore and the medium/large is too loose. She can escape it within minutes!<br />
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Saffron is very long/tall baby for her age (in the 95th percentile!), so some of her clothes (pants & pajamas) don't fit very well and she spends most of her time in dresses and onsies. And shoes? Fugetaboutit! Tallness = big feet. But what really makes me feel bad is when I put her in her swing, her long legs dangle over the edge. Overall, she's very happy and healthy. But when homegirl screams, she SCREAMS!!!<br />
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We spent the week watching movies, listening to audiobooks, and playing with toys. We both had colds and stayed in our PJ's all day long. We never even left the house.</div>
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Meanwhile, the cats have become increasingly jealous of the baby. One has resorted to urinating in Saffy's pack 'n' play in the living room, and the others refuse to move out of your place on the couch where you intend to feed the baby. After the last incident of "let's pee all over Saffy's stuff", I became enraged and banned them from the living room. I had to put up two baby gates, one on top of the other, in two doorways to keep them out. It's not pretty or convenient, but hey, it works. Now the three cats just stare at us through the French doors of the living room. And they are <i>pissed</i>.</div>
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<li>Laughing and starting to become ticklish.</li>
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<li>And what can only be described as a "hunger-tantrum". This is the stiffening of the body and/or arching of the back, arms flailing, and screaming and crying (sometimes with real tears!) when she's hungry or, more often, when she needs a burping midway through a bottle.</li>
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Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18207980646077475408noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807363641514142579.post-77364588866093027072013-04-08T12:56:00.002-04:002013-04-08T12:56:46.247-04:00Adopted!We finalized my adoption of Saffron this morning - hooray!!<br />
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I don't believe that straight couples have to do this - and technically we didn't since we're married in Massachusetts and the state considers me the second parent automatically. But since I'm not on the birth certificate, and our marriage isn't universally recognized, there's always the risk that if something should happen...... So this is a good safeguard just in case, especially should we (perish the thought) leave the state, and it also gives her a Massachusetts birth certificate with both our names on it, which I'm sure will be handy.<br />
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Honestly, the state made it incredibly easy - I didn't use a lawyer, just went to the courthouse and the adoption clerk showed me forms I need to fill out and walked me through everything. They waived the home study and such, and it took just three weeks from when I submitted the paperwork to when it was finalized before the judge today. And all it cost us was parking! I'm astounded that the state can actually function that quickly and smoothly!!! :-)<br />
<br />Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14135623453783436111noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807363641514142579.post-82455962538113676052013-03-31T14:57:00.001-04:002013-03-31T14:57:15.026-04:00Hoppy Easter! / More Pictures / Daddy's Favorite Baby Things<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Daddy's Favorite Baby Things:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boppy Pillow (perfect for feeding, tummy time, sitting up)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Gro-Egg<br />(at-a-glance, it shows the room's temperature)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SwaddleMe Blanket<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Fisher-Price Snugabunny Swing<br />(LIFE-SAVER! Gets her to sleep a long time! The swing pivots to rock or swing) </span></td></tr>
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Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18207980646077475408noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807363641514142579.post-25192123289208035992013-03-22T10:05:00.000-04:002013-03-22T10:05:16.674-04:00Devil with a Blue Dress On<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Two weeks later... It's been busy. We had my family out to visit and were trying to get the house cleaned up (or at least presentable) and get some last-minute home improvement things done (like installing blinds and curtains).</div>
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We had such a great time having my family here to spend time with the baby. My niece had her birthday on St. Patrick's Day and Saffron just had to dress up for the occasion!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't tell me when to quit drinkin', you don't know me!</td></tr>
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Saffy was spoiled by her grandma, auntie, and cousin. The daddies also got to have a date night and went out for Indian food, followed by Irish coffees. Saffy received a ton of clothes and toys from this visit. The good news is she has TONS of clothes, the bad news...she's outgrown the newborn and a few of the 0-3 month outfits. We've even moved up to size 1 diapers since she hit the 10 pound mark!<br />
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At the end of the week, we were sad to see the family leave but glad to be able to finally hold our little girl again!<br />
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<b><i>This is basically for a 2-week stay (post-baby). Part 1 of "Packing" is <a href="http://blog.johnandmorgan.com/2013/01/packing-part-one.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</i></b></div>
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<u><b>Things we brought (and actually used):</b></u><br />
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<li>Phil & Ted's Cocoon Carrier - Best thing ever! We got our green one at <a href="http://www.diapers.com/p/phil-teds-classic-explorer-dot-naviagtor-cocoon-apple-744886" target="_blank">Diapers.com</a> Also get a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/JJ-Cole-Collections-Support-Graphite/dp/B003554HUQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1362769955&sr=1-2&keywords=carseat+insert" target="_blank">newborn insert</a> so he or she doesn't roll around in the cocoon. We also used the insert in the crib our apartment provided us.</li>
<li>Diapers & Wipes: Newborn-Sized (figure 8-10 per day - Pampers Swaddlers worked best for us, Huggies Little Snugglers were a close second, the generic store brands didn't seem soft enough or didn't conform well to her body). We scoured M-Block for newborn-sized Pampers and the ones they have are comparable in size to size-1 diapers in the US. We ended up finding Pampers Swaddlers at Denzine Kids at M-Block (also found the Similac there) but the newborn size was just too big. Wipes are available almost everywhere, but if you plan to bring some from home, I would suggest 2-3 packs.</li>
<li>Formula: We decided to start with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Similac%C2%AE-Advance%C2%AE-Infant-Formula-Iron/dp/B0069HH36M/ref=sr_1_18?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1362770527&sr=1-18&keywords=similac+advance" target="_blank">Similac Advance</a> and brought 2 cans of powder & 2 boxes of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Similac-Advance-Infant-Formula-Months/dp/B002VSU3D8/ref=pd_sbs_ba_9" target="_blank">ready-to-feed bottles</a> (or 16 two-ounce bottles) for the plane rides home. In the end, we should have brought an extra can of powder. Because our little singleton made it to 40 weeks, she had a ravenous appetite and we paid through the nose to get a can of Similac in M-Block (about $70 US dollars!). The ready-to-feed bottles were life-savers on the plane, as British Airways couldn't heat a bottle or supply warm bottled water (they offered us the hot water they use for coffee, but could not tell us if it was filtered or not). My only suggestion is to buy the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Similac-Slow-Flow-Nipple-Ring/dp/B0087P3LOC/ref=pd_sbs_ba_4" target="_blank">extra nipples that fit the ready-to-feeds</a>, they only supply one nipple per box and you'll have to clean the same nipple for the other seven bottles. Our reasoning for bringing the formula was so we wouldn't have to switch her from Nan formula when we got back home. Nan is comparable to Gerber GoodStart (both owned by Nestle Nutrition), so switching shouldn't be an issue if you choose that formula, but consult your pediatrician or doctor before making your decision. We also rolled the dice on bringing regular Similac: if she was born with an allergy or sensitivity, we would have been out of luck.</li>
<li>Bottles: We brought 7 bottles, and could have easily got by with 4 or 5 since we ended up washing them so frequently. Bring a few extra nipples, just in case. We use <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tommee-Tippee-Closer-Sensitive-Starter/dp/B007OVX6OK/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1362770257&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=tommee+tippee+anti+colic+bottles" target="_blank">Tommee Tippee Anti-Colic bottles</a> and none of the stores carry that brand. We bought a bottle brush and drying rack at one of the baby stores at M-Block.</li>
<li>Newborn-Sized Clothes: Onsies and Sleep & Plays (feety pajamas) are available in India, but the sizing is way too big (newborn size is 0-3 months size there). When we found out we had a girl, we wanted to buy some girlish clothes and everything newborn there was way too big for her (and she was over 7 lbs!). Before you leave for Delhi, get a few newborn-sized items to take with you and leave the tags on (or wash them before and donate them if your little one is too big). I didn't even see preemie-size anywhere (Denzine Kids, Mothercare, Mom & Me, or Weiners), so plan accordingly. We also brought much more clothes than we needed or used. We had a washing machine in our apartment, and we could have got by with about four Sleep & Plays, four Onsies, four gowns, and two pants. We also brought a pack of socks (6 pairs), newborn hats, and scratch mittens (she never wore the mittens).</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-Steam-Guard-Microwave-Sterilizer/dp/B002LTT65I/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1362770317&sr=1-1&keywords=munchkin+microwave+sterilizer+bags" target="_blank">Munchkin microwave sterilizer bags</a> (so easy and takes up virtually no room).</li>
<li>Pacifiers - Saffron's never taken to them, but it never hurts to have 1 or 2, just in case.</li>
<li>Bedding: Receiving blankets (4-6), regular blankets (3-4), burp cloths (4-6), <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Carters-Pack-Keep-Quilted-White/dp/B002UD65YA/ref=sr_1_11?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1362770869&sr=1-11&keywords=waterproof+mattress+pad" target="_blank">waterproof mattress pads</a> (2), and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Count-Prefold-Gauze-Dipaers/dp/B007VBYWIC/ref=sr_1_15?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1362770755&sr=1-15&keywords=gerber+cloth+diapers" target="_blank">cloth diapers</a> (6-10). Cloth diapers are good for burping and cleaning up spit-up (you could skip the burp cloths if you bring these); we also used them on changing pads to keep things neat and tidy. They're also cheap enough to leave behind if you run out of room in your luggage.</li>
<li>Miscellaneous: Grooming kit, nasal aspirator, thermometer (we brought <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Vicks-Wearable-Thermometers-6-thermometers/dp/B0009HAZCC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1362770397&sr=8-4&keywords=vicks+temperature" target="_blank">Vicks thermometer patches</a>), diaper-rash cream, and gas-relief drops.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-SwaddleMe-Appliqued-Cotton/dp/B005I4DZO6/ref=sr_1_7?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1362770483&sr=1-7&keywords=summer+infant+swaddleme" target="_blank">SwaddleMe by Summer Infant</a>: We <i>didn't</i> bring this, but wish we did. Our little escape-artist got out of every swaddle we put her in.</li>
<li>Lullaby/Music Player: We brought a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Rest-Assured-Sleeper/dp/B004J7VHVG/ref=sr_1_2?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1362770439&sr=1-2&keywords=summer+infant+sleeper" target="_blank">portable cot</a> for co-sleeping and never used it, but it came with a music player/vibrator (get your mind out of the gutter!). The awful music this thing played was very calming to the baby and often soothed her to sleep. I'm sure an iPod or MP3 player would work just as well, so load it up with unbearable baby music.</li>
<li>Diaper Bag/<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Eddie-Bauer-Broadmoor-Diaper-Bag/dp/B003IIQ884/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1362770612&sr=1-1&keywords=diaper+backpack" target="_blank">Backpack</a> - we got a masculine diaper backpack. Personally, I think men can look a bit silly carrying a diaper bag. Plus the backpack frees up your arms. Bottom-line, when you go out or fly home, you're going to need food, clothing, and diapering supplies close at hand.</li>
<li>Big-People Clothes: This is where we were smart, we took about 5 changes of clothes each and just did laundry every few days, so our luggage was really light. Hey, they lasted us a month! </li>
<li>Medicine: We never got Delhi-belly, diarrhea, or vomiting. We both got (unrelated) sinus infections, and that's it. We drank only bottled water, but I ended up taking a few gulps of water in the shower by accident and brushed my teeth with tap water and nothing happened. That being said, be prepared: get your shots, malaria pills, bismuth (Pepto Bismol), and anti-diarrhea pills ready. The chemists/pharmacies have almost everything you need (a lot of prescription drugs in the US are available over-the-counter here but they have different names, so do your research). Consult with a doctor before taking something with unfamiliar ingredients.</li>
<li>Entertainment: You're going to get bored. Yes, even with a baby, boredom will find you. Load up your laptop or tablet with TV shows, movies, music, books, and games. If you have a smartphone, bring it and turn off the cell/data services and use WiFi only. You can play games, Facebook, and IM with one hand during those middle of the night feedings.</li>
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<b><u>Things we bought in India:</u></b></div>
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<li>Bottle drying rack (was cheap enough to leave behind, too bulky to take back)</li>
<li>Vaporizer/Humidifier: Things were very dry there--cost about $50 USD, but worth it (gave it away - we had no room in our luggage and also would have had to use an adapter to use it at home)</li>
<li>Sponge for bathing the baby (dry off with a receiving blanket).</li>
<li>Traditional Indian clothing. We wanted to get Saffy some nice clothing from the country she was born in. Most of it is for when she's a little older, but you can't really get it anywhere else.</li>
<li>Mosquito net (we never used it).</li>
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<b><u>Things we didn't need to bring:</u></b></div>
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<li>Clothes (we brought too much!). Having a washing machine in our apartment, we could have packed much lighter.</li>
<li>Baby shampoo, lotion, oil, powder. They sell it all there, just buy small bottles so you don't waste them and don't have to bring them back.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/BABYBJORN-Baby-Carrier-Original-Classic/dp/B0009JOSNM/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1362770699&sr=1-1&keywords=baby+bjorn" target="_blank">Baby Bjorn Carrier</a> - I used it once and could have done without it.</li>
<li>Burp cloths and bibs (if you bring cloth diapers, you really don't need them).</li>
<li>Travel cot/bed sleeper. Our apartment came with a crib/cot, but you can easily use the Phil & Ted's Cocoon for sleeping.</li>
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<li><b>M-Block (GK-1): </b>They have three baby stores: Denzine Kids, Weiners, and Mom & Me. They also have a Coffee Bean, Dunkin' Donuts, and several other cafes & restaurants. Places we liked to eat at: Cafe Coffee Day, Brown Sugar, and Spice Water Trail. There are some nice clothing stores, an iStore (which is like an Apple store), small grocery stores, chemists/pharmacies, electronics and toy stores, and more.</li>
<li><b>Kailash Colony Market (Kailash Colony): </b>Lots of small stores, has a pretty big grocery store, chemists/pharmacies, and restaurants. Saleem's Restaurant was a pretty good place to eat, they also deliver. Another good restaurant that had more western-like food was The Big Chill. Maxim's has really nice cakes and sweets that will appeal to everyone (there's also another store that has more traditional Indian sweets a few doors down).</li>
<li><b>M-Block (GK-2): </b>A few clothing stores, groceries, and restaurants - I didn't really care too much for this M-Block, but they have a really great place to eat called Not Just Paranthas (absolutely delicious!).</li>
<li><b>Select Citywalk/DLF Place (Saket): </b>This is pretty much like a typical big-city mall. Lots of clothing stores, cafes, restaurants, movie theatres, electronics, toys, etc. They have a Mothercare and Mom & Me in both malls. Select Citywalk has a Chicco store, but it's a bit overpriced and has nothing you can't get back at home. DLF Place also has an "Apple store" called Imagine. If you're staying at Svelte or the Hilton Garden Inn, and don't want to venture into Delhi too much, then you should be able to get everything you need here, though probably at greater cost. We stayed in S-Block in GK-1 and had everything we needed at the local markets. Also, locals love taking pictures at the mall! Get your face ready to photo-bomb!</li>
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Oh, and the best souvenir:<br />
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Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18207980646077475408noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807363641514142579.post-2701381135761736022013-03-07T11:07:00.001-05:002013-03-07T11:07:58.537-05:00Looks Like An Angel, Sounds Like A Zombie.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="text-align: left;">Well, we've been home almost two weeks and are still</span><span style="text-align: left;"> adjusting to life at home with Saffron. The cats and dog have shown no signs of jealousy, nor has Saffy shown any signs of pet allergies. Whew! She's eating a lot and is just starting to sleep long enough for us to actually get some shut-eye too. She's had a few real baths and seems to like them pretty well. She's also been for two check-ups with the pediatrician and is quite healthy and thriving. Overall, she's a very happy, healthy baby. And heavy: over 9 lbs!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cute as a cupcake!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Always smiling!</td></tr>
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22+ hours of travel time and Saffy was, to quote a fellow traveller, "a gem." She never cried at all during the two long flights: Delhi to London, the five hour layover, and finally London to Boston. I was so worried about the baby during traveling, but the bigger issue is other people. </div>
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People at all three airports (officials and travelers alike) are either so self-absorbed as they bump into you holding a baby and not caring that they almost made you fall over and effectively crush your newborn; or they act as if they've never seen a f**king baby in their lives and lose their shit! It was an endless barrage of people pointing, gawking, coming up to the baby and saying "is that a baby?" when they can fully-well see it is clearly a live baby. Strangers often want to touch the baby's face and hands, or put their face into the baby's carrier. They send their sick, coughing children over to the baby carrier to point and see. "How old is it?" "Is it a boy or a girl?" "Where's the mother?" "Why are you traveling?" Groups of tourists from one side of the airport gravitate to the other side to see the baby and giggle, wanting to take pictures. Toward the end of the trip, I had to cover her face and hide her away.</div>
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Really? I've read it on other blogs, but really? Who's business is this? Why does this concern you? Why does anyone care about these strangers? There is a weird difference in cultures. Foreigners tell me how warm they think Americans are. Americans, they say, will talk to you and give you eye contact and are warm and welcoming. I don't know if I believe this, Americans seem to mind their own business. Not that many Americans noticeably gawked at the baby, but the ones that did then quickly minded their own business. Very few of them asked any questions, and when they did, they were satisfied that there are two dads. "That's cool" was the common response and nothing more. I think Americans tend to mind their own business in public. I really believe I should tell these people a horrific lie that makes them feel awful for even asking, but then I would be further questioned and I don't think I have the energy at this point for improv.</div>
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Cold babies need to wear snowsuits when going into snowy weather. You see, snow = cold baby and cold baby = negligent parent. I was questioned (rather rudely) by security at the luggage carousel in Boston airport, because I was changing Saffy into her snowsuit (essentially a sleeved sack with a hood that you put over her clothes to keep her warm). Since Logan airport sees fit to not put ANY restrooms on this level, nor any seating areas, I had no choice but to find a secluded corner (there was an unused desk there), and dress her. She was never naked, no diaper changed; I simply added a layer of clothing. He spoke to me like I was a drug smuggler or child molester, and I gave it right back to him. I'm not sorry I laid into you, you should know better; you're an idiot.</div>
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We've been away for a month, and I'd almost forgotten what you looked like. I'm tired (so, so tired!) because of travel sickness. Traveling back in time; spending so much time in economy class, in a cramped seat; eating terrible airline/airport food; and a daughter that doesn't want to sleep, but get used to her new surroundings, climate, time zone, and pet-siblings...it definitely takes it's toll on you. John, who hadn't slept in a 48-hour period, was a champ. He can certainly deal with sleep deprivation much better than myself and has been taking such good care of feedings and changings. I worked myself into further exhaustion by cleaning bottles and cleaning massive loads of laundry. I've been dizzy since getting off the plane.<br />
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<b><i>Delhi, we miss you!</i></b><br />
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Yes, even after a few hours, I miss you. I wept on the plane as we lifted off. You were our home for a month and the birthplace of our daughter. You will always have a special place in our hearts.</div>
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Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18207980646077475408noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807363641514142579.post-36702335127429915952013-02-21T02:34:00.000-05:002013-02-21T02:34:31.592-05:00There, And Back Again (Part II): The Ice Queen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We're leaving! Finally after a month of living in New Delhi, we will be on our way home tomorrow. We will both miss it, though Saffron has not expressed her opinion on the matter. Today we will say our goodbyes to all our newfound friends, do some last minute shopping, and pack, pack, pack!</div>
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Yesterday was our adventure to FRRO (Foreign Region Registration Office), the most pointless part of this entire process. You see, once your child is declared a U.S. citizen (or whatever country you're from) you need to get an exit visa in order to leave. Yes, the child who has no claim of citizenship in the country he/she was born in has to get permission to go home. And let me tell you (and I've already made a joke about the department of motor vehicles here before), this place makes the busiest day at a crowded L.A. county DMV look like a day at a library! There is no order or efficiency. They have computers, but don't seem to utilize them to their advantage. It's almost as if they are purposely making their job more difficult and then bitching about it being so hard.</div>
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There is an interview process with a woman who thinks she knows all about surrogacy, but knows nothing. She cannot really relate to anyone from another culture. The gentleman I spoke to at FRRO said this interview is a mandatory procedure that everyone going through surrogacy has to do. This is a flat-out <i>LIE</i>. Two days prior, four people got through FRRO without ever having to see her. So they pick and choose. And I'll give her the benefit of the doubt too, she may be a nice and compassionate person outside of her "profession" and her higher-ups may be telling her to do/say/ask certain things, but she has to live with the things she says and the reputation she's getting (and lady, it ain't good!). She also had the nerve to tell me that the laws of surrogacy changed, that I got this far was a complete "fluke", and that I can never do it again. She, and the people trying to change the laws in India, need to examine very carefully how much surrogacy and other medical tourism adds to their economy and what it actually means to people and families. Yes, regulations need to be put into place, but people also need to make their own decisions. Honestly, the nicest person I dealt with there was the cashier who liked my shirt.</div>
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Earlier in the week, we met our surrogate for the first time. It was a very emotional and personal experience that I will never forget. We've shared some very personal things on this blog, but I this is one moment that I think we'll keep to ourselves. But for those of you going through the process, I recommend it - but let it be on <i>her</i> terms. It may be too emotional for her and she may want to forget it and move on. I will say that it brought closure to us and I hope for her as well.<br />
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Lastly, we were one of a few couples that did a television interview with CBS regarding medical tourism in India, emphasizing on surrogacy. We had to think really hard before doing this: 1) because it will air nationally, privacy was our main concern (despite having a blog seen around the globe, there are varying degrees of anonymity); 2) we didn't know what angle the interview would take (would we be demonized and put in a negative light?); and 3) I hate seeing and hearing myself on video. Then we thought about the positives - and if we can help people realize their dream of having a child, it would be worth it. People will see this interview once and never again. We said to each other that if either of us felt uncomfortable during the interview, we would walk. Plus, we thought Dr. Shivani wouldn't have let them in the door had they been there to exploit anyone. The CBS crew ended up being amazing and I wish them the best of luck on the feature. They were very cool to hang out with and their photographer, Randy Schmidt, was kind enough to take some photos of us. I was very impressed that they made no mention that we were a same-sex couple or that it was even an issue. I hope the televised version still treats that aspect as a non-issue. That's all for now - more when we're stateside!<br />
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When she was born, Miss Saffy's fingernails were very long. Like, "I was planning to claw myself out of the womb" long. So today was the day we decided (after much apprehension) to use the baby safety clippers. She did not like this experience at all. First, she was pissed that we were holding her little fingers; second, we nicked her - twice and drew blood (just a little). She SCREAMED! We both sat there wanting to cry. But then it was over and she went back to sleep and all was well again and I used the emery board to clean up any sharp edges. Poor little thing.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjSxhQj2f00SYh9QxInHZ-f7DSFZdFd5DtnUM5QEGDgnrQgNLRMtV-qxqu32L9qb_buL8hVr9sETZocSK0b76K-okKzShzO0fa-0GBs8b86dDyyOmIQoPOeKKj1_XjFgT5V1Wy_yA7ZE/s1600/IMG_1573.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjSxhQj2f00SYh9QxInHZ-f7DSFZdFd5DtnUM5QEGDgnrQgNLRMtV-qxqu32L9qb_buL8hVr9sETZocSK0b76K-okKzShzO0fa-0GBs8b86dDyyOmIQoPOeKKj1_XjFgT5V1Wy_yA7ZE/s320/IMG_1573.JPG" width="320" /></a>A BIG thank you to Tim & Nathan from Dallas. Blog followers who are just beginning their journey: I wish you all the best, please keep in touch. Tim was kind enough to actually bring me a French press and Starbucks coffee all the way from home. It was great visiting with you. This will be used a lot!<br />
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Angela from Australia, thank you so much for the girls pants and the cute clip-on koala bear. We were in desperate need of something girlish and not yellow or green. These were the first pants we've put on her that didn't make her cry! Don't forget we need to meet up this week! We leave next Friday.<br />
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Oh yeah, we leave next Friday! We finally booked our return tickets home. Lufthansa wanted to charge sooo much to reschedule our flights, we had to buy new tickets through British Airways. Lufthansa tickets = money lost. John is quite unhappy. But we are excited to finally go home; we will have lived a whole month here in New Delhi.<br />
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Lastly, while John was buying groceries yesterday, Saffy and I went to the park and hung out watching these dogs. It was her first time spending any extended period of time outside and the fresh air did us good. Not one dog attack, and no dingos got my baby! Sorry, I've met so many Aussies lately, I had to throw that in.<br />
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