We are almost 22 weeks! Our surrogate is starting to show more which means our little girl is growing and moving right along. Our surrogate has been out of town for the last few weeks.I can't wait to catch up on our daughter's movement and how our surrogate is feeling.

One interesting thing that I have taken note of is the funny things people say when they don't know what to say. None of it offends me anymore as I have heard some real doosies over the last year. I was recently at a bridal shower and someone I was talking to found out I was using a surrogate. They then asked me if I carried my boys. My reply was, "yes but we are using a surrogate because I had complications." She then asked me specifically, in front of others what my complications were. Not really the best subject matter for a shower. When others find out we are using a surrogate, they immediately ask, "well are your boys yours?" Well of course and so is this baby. Others ask what our surrogate looks like and if the baby will look like her. I then explain that the baby is biologically 100% ours. Even if she wasn't genetically related, she would still be 100% ours. My husband told me has been asked by guys (of course by guys) if using a surrogate means he slept with someone else...that one comes close to taking the cake. Most of the questions and comments are simply out of naivety. I have to admit, I really didn't know a lot about the process when we began. Hopefully our experience is broadening the horizons of many inquisitive minds.

Today was a rather sad day in our household. We found out that our beloved pet lab has cancer. My husband has had Cole since he was a puppy. He is ten years old and you couldn't ask for a better dog. He takes such joy in lounging on the couch eating the boy's scraps and playing in the ocean. We find out more tomorrow so please keep our Colely in your prayers.

On a different note, we have been enjoying summer to the fullest extent. I spent last summer in bed and this summer we can be found at the pool, beach, playground or any other place you would encounter a 3 year old. My boys are almost swimming on their own. They just have to master the breathing. I am hoping swim lessons twice a week will help. I hope to end the summer by taking our dogs one more walks and beach outings. I want to give them more time and energy.