I remember tearing the first time I laid eyes on my new born baby. The feeling was unexplainable. Just like in tv ads, tears just naturally fell the instant the doctor showed me my baby the very first time. It was so overwhelming. I'm not sure if that was out of relief, because I was in labor for 72 hours, only to be subjected to an emergency C-section! But I really remember feeling so much love pouring out of me for that 7-pound stranger I was trying to desperately push out of me. And then on the very next second, I turn to look at my most amazing Lamaze coach, my husband. And again, that instant bond and love between the two of you. That look that you share, knowing and understanding that your life has now turned into something else. That your lives are now not only yours, but is for this little person you brought into this world. All these emotions I remember before I conked out from all the epidural shots and from all that pushing and breathing and focusing.
And this is all for just one baby.
And what if I had twins? OMG! I don't think this is something I know. Is it just multiplying all those feelings times two?
We had the privilege of meeting the newborn twins on their day 3. It was a double delight to finally meet Anton and Andres Tayao, born exactly a minute apart on October 14, 2011. We gave them a visit at St. Lukes Global City, and took intimate portraits of boys. They were being bathed when we got there so it was a perfect time to catch them awake. We didn't want to disturb the newborns, and for sure, the still very tired parents who decided to room-in with their babies right away. So we tried to be as discreet and quiet, and quick. But we wanted to catch the personalities Daddy Butch was talking about- that Anton is the steady one, with more hair. And Andres- the deep sleeper, the loud crier, who wants to get things done his way. But what I really want to witness to is how these two brothers will interact with one another. How do they feel now that they're not sharing a tight space in mom's womb? The miracle of twins will forever be too awesome for me.
This book is dedicated to Anton and Andres. May you one day share with us your amazing experience of having a twin.
(Book Title: The Two Of Us)
(Kindred spirits.)
(They say my thoughts, and read my mind)
(Their smile is my reflection)
(Their voice my own.)
(They type my sentences)
( ...before I do.)
(Soulmates of another kind.)
(We have separate bodies
But one internal home.)
Welcome to the world, Anton and Andres.
Happiness, Joy, and Love.
All times 2 ;-)
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