FROM MYLA:
It's almost impossible to believe that Lexa is 9 months old. She is growing so fast: crawling around everywhere and just learning to stand up. Her first word is Mama and she tends to say it now only when she is tired or upset. When she first started saying "Mama" it was constant and all day long! Kinda funny :)
Back in December, Anthony and I began praying about our next surrogacy and how we are going to bring Lexa's brothers home. We have 2 frozen embryos at the clinic and we want to try and have them come home sometime while Lexa is 2 years old. It's been interesting, the surrogate interest that always seems to pop up as soon as we begin praying. There are several possibilities but we are continuing to pray for God's guidance for the woman He is preparing for this 2nd journey with us. I will most likely begin a new blog for that journey but I will be happy to add that site to this blog so that everyone can follow us there.
I haven't blogged much about Lexa because I'm feeling now that it's time to protect her privacy on the web. Those of you, who are close to us, can follow us on Facebook.
We have been more than blessed during this amazing journey with Shane and Jineen and are looking forward to seeing what the future holds for our little Lexa and her possible brothers!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
What a Year Can Bring
FROM MYLA:
It's been over 3 months since Lexa was born and the time has flown by! Jineen came to visit us this past weekend and I had been imagining what her visit would be like since we left Nashville. It's the first time she has seen little Lexa since we left the hospital in May! I have missed her so much, as 3 months is longer than we'd gone all year without visiting each other. It was an amazing visit and it was so heartwarming for me to sit and watch Jineen with Lex :) What a pair they are gonna be! T-R-O-U-B-L-E! I was thinking back to what was going on this time last year and realized that Jineen had finished the belly shots and had just begun the progesterone injections in preparation for the embryo transfer that happened on Sept 1st. Amazing that we would inadvertently schedule her first visit at almost the exact same time that she was here last year having those tiny little embryos transferred. God is good. Lexa was so responsive to Jineen. She would laugh and smile at her; one night, as we ate dinner out, she was looking at Jineen out of the corner of her eyes (with her eyebrows scrunched) as if to say, "Hey, waaaiiit a minute here....I know you!". It was the cutest thing! We had a ball playing with her and reminiscing about the past year.
We went back to the clinic, where we had the procedures, to visit with the counselor, admin and OR nurse who worked with our case. It was very emotional for me to look at each of them going crazy over Lexa and I was thanking God for RMA and the way God uses each one of them at this clinic. What a blessing that we were directed to Dr. Scott and RMA. Wow. It's going to be so cool to see what the next year will hold. We truly believe that God has a bigger plan for this story than what we've been through up to this point. We are waiting for the doors that might open and ready to share this story with anyone who might need encouragement and hope.
Ant and I have already planned our visit back to Nashville in the fall and we are so excited for the Glover kids to meet our Lexa! There's gonna be a celebration for sure.
It's been over 3 months since Lexa was born and the time has flown by! Jineen came to visit us this past weekend and I had been imagining what her visit would be like since we left Nashville. It's the first time she has seen little Lexa since we left the hospital in May! I have missed her so much, as 3 months is longer than we'd gone all year without visiting each other. It was an amazing visit and it was so heartwarming for me to sit and watch Jineen with Lex :) What a pair they are gonna be! T-R-O-U-B-L-E! I was thinking back to what was going on this time last year and realized that Jineen had finished the belly shots and had just begun the progesterone injections in preparation for the embryo transfer that happened on Sept 1st. Amazing that we would inadvertently schedule her first visit at almost the exact same time that she was here last year having those tiny little embryos transferred. God is good. Lexa was so responsive to Jineen. She would laugh and smile at her; one night, as we ate dinner out, she was looking at Jineen out of the corner of her eyes (with her eyebrows scrunched) as if to say, "Hey, waaaiiit a minute here....I know you!". It was the cutest thing! We had a ball playing with her and reminiscing about the past year.
We went back to the clinic, where we had the procedures, to visit with the counselor, admin and OR nurse who worked with our case. It was very emotional for me to look at each of them going crazy over Lexa and I was thanking God for RMA and the way God uses each one of them at this clinic. What a blessing that we were directed to Dr. Scott and RMA. Wow. It's going to be so cool to see what the next year will hold. We truly believe that God has a bigger plan for this story than what we've been through up to this point. We are waiting for the doors that might open and ready to share this story with anyone who might need encouragement and hope.
Ant and I have already planned our visit back to Nashville in the fall and we are so excited for the Glover kids to meet our Lexa! There's gonna be a celebration for sure.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Six Weeks Post OP
FROM JINEEN:
So I haven't written since the birth of Lexa...delivery went well with the c-section and it was emotional when Lexa was born for Myla and I because she is a little miracle, but totally a God filled experience. I have had no grief or loss after giving Lexa to her parents. I definitely went into this pregnancy with a totally different mindset than my babies. I knew she wasn't mine or meant to be with me. Still seems weird sometimes when I think I had a baby 6 weeks ago!
I had a few issues with not being on the right floor the first day after surgery so that was a bummer because I didn't get great attention right after delivery...luckily though the next night I got into a suite which was better and on the correct floor for my recovery. Had a few hormonal breakdowns....I realized even though I wasn't missing having a baby-I was missing having something or someone to love on. That was something I didn't expect...I had my husband sleep with me in the bed for awhile which was pretty funny because hospital beds are not very big! We had some friends and family come and visit and my kids got a kick out of seeing Lexa and playing with the hospital bed!:) Anyways...we said goodbye to Anthony and Myla a day early before we left the hospital. They left and went to W. Virginia to visit her family. That was emotional but exciting for them! They finally had their family!
I went home on May 17th and my 35th birthday was May 18th so that was interesting! I was glad to be home though and with my family and my babies! May 19th around 3 or 4 am I had gone to the bathroom and when I layed down I felt major pain just hit me! I sat up and it would not go away-I thought I had to either go to the bathroom or puke-I didn't do either and then for sure thought I was going to pass out! Shane woke up and I knew I had to go to the hospital! I'd never had one but all I kept thinking was it was a kidney stone! Long story short-it was and they said it was probably from pumping and being dehydrated and I had more kidney stones that would hopefully pass! Thank God I didn't have any more pain with that since, but that was worse than labor pain for sure! I thought I was going to die! Next I ended up with a bad cough and was miserable for the next week with that on top of dealing with my incision pain and uterus contracting and pumping for the next week! It was a bit overwhelming! I was able to get an antibiotic and finally began to feel better! My mom stayed with me that week and then I went it alone with my kids being really bored and wishing I was better already!
Since that first two weeks after, life has been a bit crazy-thought we might have to move and now looks like we are staying-but found out my baby sister who is about to have her first baby is moving far away from me-back to our hometown of Buffalo, NY. Yes-very depressing for me! She moves tomorrow! That has been hard and so we did a garage sale and then I threw her a baby shower and was helping her pack! I said I would've never been doing all this 5-6 weeks after having my babies but it's so different when you don't actually have a baby you are dealing with! Life goes on! My body has been overwhelmed and I've had a few emotional breakdowns but I'm getting there! Now my biggest hurdle is losing the weight-I gained more than I ever did with mine and I just want it off now because I have no clothes that fit me! Ugh-not fun...starting to exercise now that I am able and going to start dieting to get back to my normal size! Cannot wait to feel more myself again! It's been a long journey and not always easy but God has written this all into my story for a reason! I'm glad I was able to give a sweet amazing gift to a friend. I'm anxious to see what He has next for me and excited to see and hear about baby Lexa and all of the milestones ahead of her! Oh and Myla said that Lexa gets her fussiness from me but I have to say none of my babies were colicky-so not true!:) Thankful to God for bringing me through all of this and looking forward to the next thing ahead and being back to normal for my babies-they are getting so big so fast! I want to really enjoy every moment and not rush it away!
So I haven't written since the birth of Lexa...delivery went well with the c-section and it was emotional when Lexa was born for Myla and I because she is a little miracle, but totally a God filled experience. I have had no grief or loss after giving Lexa to her parents. I definitely went into this pregnancy with a totally different mindset than my babies. I knew she wasn't mine or meant to be with me. Still seems weird sometimes when I think I had a baby 6 weeks ago!
I had a few issues with not being on the right floor the first day after surgery so that was a bummer because I didn't get great attention right after delivery...luckily though the next night I got into a suite which was better and on the correct floor for my recovery. Had a few hormonal breakdowns....I realized even though I wasn't missing having a baby-I was missing having something or someone to love on. That was something I didn't expect...I had my husband sleep with me in the bed for awhile which was pretty funny because hospital beds are not very big! We had some friends and family come and visit and my kids got a kick out of seeing Lexa and playing with the hospital bed!:) Anyways...we said goodbye to Anthony and Myla a day early before we left the hospital. They left and went to W. Virginia to visit her family. That was emotional but exciting for them! They finally had their family!
I went home on May 17th and my 35th birthday was May 18th so that was interesting! I was glad to be home though and with my family and my babies! May 19th around 3 or 4 am I had gone to the bathroom and when I layed down I felt major pain just hit me! I sat up and it would not go away-I thought I had to either go to the bathroom or puke-I didn't do either and then for sure thought I was going to pass out! Shane woke up and I knew I had to go to the hospital! I'd never had one but all I kept thinking was it was a kidney stone! Long story short-it was and they said it was probably from pumping and being dehydrated and I had more kidney stones that would hopefully pass! Thank God I didn't have any more pain with that since, but that was worse than labor pain for sure! I thought I was going to die! Next I ended up with a bad cough and was miserable for the next week with that on top of dealing with my incision pain and uterus contracting and pumping for the next week! It was a bit overwhelming! I was able to get an antibiotic and finally began to feel better! My mom stayed with me that week and then I went it alone with my kids being really bored and wishing I was better already!
Since that first two weeks after, life has been a bit crazy-thought we might have to move and now looks like we are staying-but found out my baby sister who is about to have her first baby is moving far away from me-back to our hometown of Buffalo, NY. Yes-very depressing for me! She moves tomorrow! That has been hard and so we did a garage sale and then I threw her a baby shower and was helping her pack! I said I would've never been doing all this 5-6 weeks after having my babies but it's so different when you don't actually have a baby you are dealing with! Life goes on! My body has been overwhelmed and I've had a few emotional breakdowns but I'm getting there! Now my biggest hurdle is losing the weight-I gained more than I ever did with mine and I just want it off now because I have no clothes that fit me! Ugh-not fun...starting to exercise now that I am able and going to start dieting to get back to my normal size! Cannot wait to feel more myself again! It's been a long journey and not always easy but God has written this all into my story for a reason! I'm glad I was able to give a sweet amazing gift to a friend. I'm anxious to see what He has next for me and excited to see and hear about baby Lexa and all of the milestones ahead of her! Oh and Myla said that Lexa gets her fussiness from me but I have to say none of my babies were colicky-so not true!:) Thankful to God for bringing me through all of this and looking forward to the next thing ahead and being back to normal for my babies-they are getting so big so fast! I want to really enjoy every moment and not rush it away!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Beautiful Girl
FROM MYLA:
It's bee 5 weeks since little Lexa was born and she is changing every day. I can't believe how much her face has changed since we were in Nashville! Her little belly too...we've had weeks of colic/fussiness going on. Always seems to hit her at night and therefore no sleep can be had in the Papariello household. We've changed her formula 3 times and the one she is on now (Enfamil-Nutramigen) seemed to be working, but she's started with the fussiness last night again, so we'll see. Ugh. I told Jineen that she must get this fussiness from her! Hee Hee Hee. It sure does make me feel helpless when she's screaming and there's not much I can do. We try Mylicon, Gripe Water and the melting tablets; they all seem to work at times but not always, so that's a bit frustrating. I just pray we find the right formula so the little thing can rest comfortably. She's so peaceful and quite when she's not having gas pain. We have our 1 month appointment with our doctor tomorrow. I'm hoping he'll have the remedy.
Ant and I are holding up OK. We are a bit tired, but that is over-shadowed by falling deeper in love with our little princess every day. She is starting to really focus on us and smile so that makes our hearts melt! She's got the cutest toes and she stretches and spreads her toes out constantly! She's been doing that since the moment she was born :) We are wondering what color her eyes will end up being. Right now they are blue but we are pretty sure they will eventually be hazel or green.
I've had almost no time to blog or get on FaceBook, so I apologize to those of you who have been wanting an update on our angel. I just started working on birth announcements today!
All in all, we can't complain...we have a gorgeous little girl who seems very happy (other than gas) and I can't wait to see what God has planned for her. Our lives have just gotten 1000 percent better :)
It's bee 5 weeks since little Lexa was born and she is changing every day. I can't believe how much her face has changed since we were in Nashville! Her little belly too...we've had weeks of colic/fussiness going on. Always seems to hit her at night and therefore no sleep can be had in the Papariello household. We've changed her formula 3 times and the one she is on now (Enfamil-Nutramigen) seemed to be working, but she's started with the fussiness last night again, so we'll see. Ugh. I told Jineen that she must get this fussiness from her! Hee Hee Hee. It sure does make me feel helpless when she's screaming and there's not much I can do. We try Mylicon, Gripe Water and the melting tablets; they all seem to work at times but not always, so that's a bit frustrating. I just pray we find the right formula so the little thing can rest comfortably. She's so peaceful and quite when she's not having gas pain. We have our 1 month appointment with our doctor tomorrow. I'm hoping he'll have the remedy.
Ant and I are holding up OK. We are a bit tired, but that is over-shadowed by falling deeper in love with our little princess every day. She is starting to really focus on us and smile so that makes our hearts melt! She's got the cutest toes and she stretches and spreads her toes out constantly! She's been doing that since the moment she was born :) We are wondering what color her eyes will end up being. Right now they are blue but we are pretty sure they will eventually be hazel or green.
I've had almost no time to blog or get on FaceBook, so I apologize to those of you who have been wanting an update on our angel. I just started working on birth announcements today!
All in all, we can't complain...we have a gorgeous little girl who seems very happy (other than gas) and I can't wait to see what God has planned for her. Our lives have just gotten 1000 percent better :)
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Amazing Love
FROM MYLA:
"Amazing Love, How can it be..." Little Lexa is here and she is so beautiful! She is very healthy and is doing all the normal things that 8 day old babies do :) She has christened both her father and I already by peeing on us....hysterical. I thought my mom would die laughing both times it happend! It was pretty funny!
I'm still so amazed at how this entire thing has happened and how wonderful my dear friend Jineen is for helping us bring this precious gift to life. Just incredible.
I know that God is going to use Lexa in ways that we will never be able to imagine! I can't wait to be a part of this little miracle life!
"Amazing Love, How can it be..." Little Lexa is here and she is so beautiful! She is very healthy and is doing all the normal things that 8 day old babies do :) She has christened both her father and I already by peeing on us....hysterical. I thought my mom would die laughing both times it happend! It was pretty funny!
I'm still so amazed at how this entire thing has happened and how wonderful my dear friend Jineen is for helping us bring this precious gift to life. Just incredible.
I know that God is going to use Lexa in ways that we will never be able to imagine! I can't wait to be a part of this little miracle life!
Friday, May 14, 2010
She's Here!
FROM MYLA:
Lexa is here! Exhausted and don't have much time to blog right now, but baby is beautiful and fine; Jineen is up and around already and the four of us are very happy that she is here safely.
More to come when we have time and SLEEP.
Lexa is here! Exhausted and don't have much time to blog right now, but baby is beautiful and fine; Jineen is up and around already and the four of us are very happy that she is here safely.
More to come when we have time and SLEEP.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
FLOOD AND PRAYER TIME
FROM JINEEN:
As Myla said we weren't affected by the flood thank God, but so many in this area were! It's going to take a lot of rebuilding for many before things are back to "normal". So crazy how much it rained and took so much from people. So thankful for my church-The Journey Church who has and continues to serve others in the community and help people get back on their feet! Speaking of my church...my brother Jamie is the pastor and we helped plant this church almost five years ago! Today we had a very special Mother's Day service and he talked about the gift of life. It was so cool because Myla and Anthony were in the service this morning and it was Myla's first Mother's Day(4 days early) My brother brought Shane and I up to share some of our story and how we decided to carry this baby for Myla and Anthony. After we shared, he had them come up and prayed over all of us and baby Lexa...needless to say we were all in tears! It was so sweet!
Cannot believe we are only four days away! My feet and ankles are so swollen! I seriously feel like a balloon that needs to be popped!:) I don't remember ever wanting to be skinny this bad before! I am ready to detox and lose weight and get back to my "normal" routine with my kids and husband, but so excited and anxious to see Myla and Anthony and Lexa united together as a family! They are in for a whole new world and a whole new love that you can't explain until you have a baby! Can't wait!
As Myla said we weren't affected by the flood thank God, but so many in this area were! It's going to take a lot of rebuilding for many before things are back to "normal". So crazy how much it rained and took so much from people. So thankful for my church-The Journey Church who has and continues to serve others in the community and help people get back on their feet! Speaking of my church...my brother Jamie is the pastor and we helped plant this church almost five years ago! Today we had a very special Mother's Day service and he talked about the gift of life. It was so cool because Myla and Anthony were in the service this morning and it was Myla's first Mother's Day(4 days early) My brother brought Shane and I up to share some of our story and how we decided to carry this baby for Myla and Anthony. After we shared, he had them come up and prayed over all of us and baby Lexa...needless to say we were all in tears! It was so sweet!
Cannot believe we are only four days away! My feet and ankles are so swollen! I seriously feel like a balloon that needs to be popped!:) I don't remember ever wanting to be skinny this bad before! I am ready to detox and lose weight and get back to my "normal" routine with my kids and husband, but so excited and anxious to see Myla and Anthony and Lexa united together as a family! They are in for a whole new world and a whole new love that you can't explain until you have a baby! Can't wait!
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