A Very Nervous Trip to Panama

Its been a few weeks since we last updated, but we did find out the gender of the twins and we are happy to report that it is one boy and one girl! Un nino y una nina as they say in Panama.

We arrived in Panama on Thursday, June 17 and were suppose to be home on Friday, June 18 after the sonogram. Our surrogate had a family emergency the day Needless to say we were disappointed, but it was out of our hands. We still kept the appointment and met with the doctors who assured us that everything was perfect. They showed us the sonogram photos and talked us through the lastest results.

We asked if they could call the surrogate and see if she would be available to come in the next morning. Although we had talked through the results, the doctor was unable to tell us the sexes of the babies and that was all we had thought about when we had planned the trip.

The surrogate agreed and we all met again the next morning. It wasnt a total loss, because after all, the World Cup was being played in South Africa. If you know anything about Central and South American Countries, they love their futbol and we were enjoying it also. We had a nice dinner and chose our apartment for our time in November in Panama.

The next morning we were again excited to get to the hospital and happily, on June 19, 2010, the moment was finally made real to us. We took a picture with her and waited for the sonogram to begin. All parties were now in the right place at the right time.

The doctor turned on the equipment and we faced the monitor. In seconds we could shapes and were absolutely amazed. Our eyes were glued as we saw both babies and heard their strng heartbeats. Not even thinking about the sexes, the doctor asked if we wanted to know. Of course we said yes and the first one was confirmed as a little girl. Nothing but smiles... we had a Daddies little Girl. We now focused on the second baby and there it was...the second baby was a boy.

We could have stayed in there all day watching that screen. Eyes welling and overcome with emotion and happiness, we knew it was time to go. It was a strange feeling knowing you have to leave your unborn children in another country, but again out of our control. As soon as we left, we could not wait to share the news with out family and friends. Skype is the best! The support, love and prayers they (you) have given has been a true blessing.