Fingers Crossed

So I have nervous tummy today. In all honesty, it feels like the day before I went to college. I knew that the next morning, my life would be totally different. I knew that the next time I went to bed...my life would be changed forever. I have that feeling tonight. I am excited, nervous, anxious, but not scared. I thought I would be scared but we feel so ready to have them home. We feel that our babies were not born early...we are the lucky few that got 10 extra weeks with their babies. What a blessing.

If all goes well tonight, we will return home tomorrow with two children. It is almost surreal. Between my bed rest and the babies hospital stay, tomorrow is our 99th day at Henrico Doctors. I think our cars deserve a break.

With all this said, we know that so many of you want to visit and meet these two miracle babies. We want you to meet them. BUT we have to set some guidelines...as my mother would say..."They are not even supposed to be here yet!" The doctors suggest that all people call first so we can limit the amount of our visitors at a time and per day! We will ask you to wash your hands and use hand sanitizer. The most important one is this...please do not come to visit if you have a cold or have been exposed to a cold (especially your own child). A cold is the most dangerous thing for any premature baby. We appreciate your help in keeping them safe and healthy...it took two years (and a lot of bed rest) for them to get here and we want to make sure they have the best chance to stay healthy!

On the eve of one of the greatest days of our life (we hope!), we say thank you for all of your love and support. It has been overwhelming to see and hear the responses to our family. We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends...old and new.