Wednesday, December 19, 2012

The Happiest Day of My Life

I will never forget the events of yesterday, December 18. This amazing day will remain seared in my mind as long as I live. Yesterday I became a father. At 1:30pm we were called and told to be at Eden hospital at 3pm because our surrogate would be undergoing her c-section. As we sat in the adjoining lounge,  at 3:38 I heard the first cry and burst into tears. Our son, Aiden Ishan Guzman was born and weighed exactly 7 pounds (3.17 kg). At 3:39pm, Zara Neena Guzman was born and weighed 6 pounds (2.74 kg). A beautiful, healthy baby boy and a gorgeous, healthy baby girl. I couldn't have asked for anything more. We are absolutely thrilled beyond words. Our surrogate is doing fine and we hope to see her next week. Tomorrow morning the babies will be discharged from Eden and coming back to Svelte with us. These photos were taken 20 minutes after birth - the four of us were moved to tears!

Me with Aiden

Ruben with Zara
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37 comments:

  1. paradykesDecember 19, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Congratulations!!!

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  2. damienDecember 19, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Super great news , best xmas present you could ever ask for . Take care of those 2 little angels and have a safe journey back home to Fl .

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  3. AleksandraDecember 19, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Congratulations. Best to you all

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  4. Shakti RoseDecember 19, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Superb news! Congratulations!!!! xxxx

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  5. HowieDecember 19, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    That's awesome! Beautiful family...what a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season.
    Our twins are due next month, after seeing your post, I'm really excited now.
    All the best, cheers!

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  6. Michael's surrogacy JourneyDecember 19, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    That is awesome guys I am so happy for you, Wow they look so beautiful. This is the best Christmas present for you guys, and congrats

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  7. JamesReubDecember 19, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Congratulations guys, they're absolutely gorgeous! Can you tell me whether you used one of SCI's egg donors or some other agency? You must be thrilled!

    James n Reuben

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  8. Ryan and RubenDecember 19, 2012 at 12:34 PM

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  9. StephaniekbDecember 19, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Congratulations!!!! Beautiful babies, beautiful names!

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  10. Kiwi-AmericanaDecember 19, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Congratulations! Best Christmas present ever for you guys.

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  11. EdwardDecember 19, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Congratulations NEW FAMILY!!! Your new life has begun!

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  12. ADDecember 19, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful son and daughter. What a wonderful Christmas present. Enjoy. x

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  13. Gcfamily Samoza BabyDecember 19, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Yes fantastic christmas gift! and great healthy weights for twins! the sm has done a great job. Congratulations guys

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  14. M and DDecember 19, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Congrats!!!

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  15. alex and grahamDecember 19, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Brilliant, so thrilled for you and glad all is well.

    Talk about the Xmas present from heaven.

    See they both have healthy weights - mind sharing what week the c-section happened in (we have twins on the way as well!).

    G&A

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  16. JeniDecember 19, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    My goodness...they're huge! And beautiful! And perfect! What an amazing family you are.

    Congratulations guys! So happy for you!

    P.S. LOOOOOOVE the names!

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    1. Ryan and RubenDecember 19, 2012 at 5:29 PM

      Thanks so much Jeni! We didn't finalize our name choices until the last minute as we were racing through the streets of Delhi on our way to the hospital in the back of a tuk-tuk!

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  17. RobertDecember 19, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    congratulations

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  18. Ryan and RubenDecember 19, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Thank you so much everyone! While I have never met most of you, I am eternally appreciative for all your support. The babies will be coming home from hospital in a few hours. Let the fun begin!

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  19. partyoftwoDecember 19, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Wow...congratulations guys...or should we say dads!!! 2 Christmas blessings sent from above...just wonderful!!

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  20. Henry Amador-BattenDecember 19, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    I have no words....I am BEYOND joyful for you all!

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  21. dancingarcherDecember 19, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Ooohhhh....now I'm covered in goosebumps!
    What beautiful, wonderful babies. Congratulations to you both - the best Christmas present ever!
    Wishing you all every happiness and joy, and blessings to your amazing surro as well.
    Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year ahead
    xo

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  22. FGDecember 19, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    I am so happy to read this. Congratulations! What a lucky family you are to have 2 beautiful healthy children. Enjoy every minute.

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  23. New Year DreamingDecember 19, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Hope the homecoming goes well today guys. Sophie, Lilly and Jack are all looking forward to spending their first Christmas with Aiden and Zara!!! And of course we are as well!! xxx

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  24. About Bernadette & DuaneDecember 19, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Beautiful names for two new additions to a beautiful family! Congratulations to you guys, and cheers to an incredible 2013!

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  25. I&DDecember 20, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    Congratulations,lovely to see such beautiful angels, Merry Christmas.
    I&D

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  26. AnonymousDecember 20, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    Congratulations I'm so so very happy for you. !!!
    Wow and their so big and health I'm just too excited for you Guys :-)

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  27. Doug and BillDecember 20, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    You guys are beaming in these photos. Wow...I remember this feeling so well and will forever cherish it as one of the highlights of my life. Congratulations to you and your two beautiful babies! Merry, merry Christmas!

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  28. hhhDecember 20, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Huge congrats to you both! They are absolutely beautiful!!

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  29. JohnDecember 21, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'm so excited for you both!!

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  30. GeeDecember 21, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    whaaaay thats great news! congratulations guys so pleased for you, what an amazing christmas you will have as a family! love the names xx

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  31. Joann and BrianDecember 23, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Beautiful babies, beautiful names! Congratulations on the best Christmas gift ever!!

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  32. Robbie + AllenDecember 24, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Congrats guys!!! A boy and a girl, awesome!!!

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  33. Mumbai BeginningsDecember 24, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Congrats guys!!!! You guys are the bomb!! Love your baby names!! They look so big and healthy!!! What cuties!! Thanks again for hooking us up with some pics and an update. Means the world to us.

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  34. MichaelDecember 28, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    So happy for the two of you. I was away for a while and I'm so happy to come back to such lovely news!

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  35. A Passage to BabyDecember 29, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Beautiful names! Beautiful babies! Wonderful news. Congratulations!!!!! I am so happy for you!

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