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Tuesday Evening - Yes, It's Happening

Erika seemed suprisingly relaxed or at ease when we arrived.  The US Open match featuring Maria Sharapova was playing, but within minutes the nurses were swinging into action.  Yes, this was real.  Estimated time of birth: 9:30 PM.   Step aside, Mr. Future Dad, they seemed to suggest.  You are marginal right now.  Yes indeed.  (Oh, the bottle of water did make it to the room.)

Early Evening - A Phone Call

Erika's mother (Beverly Brown) and I returned to the house for what we thought would be brief break.  Beverly took a walk, and I took a nap.  Somehow I heard the phone ring and it was Erika.  "I think it's going to happen tonight," she said...to which I responded, "Say what!"  Apparently, the doctor led the lab reports and concluded that now was the time to deliver.  I'll leave it at that, except to say that when you are walking around with two -- not one - kids inside, you don't take chances.  Needless to say, near panic ensued.  I started grabbing key stuff for the overnight, including my video camera (and battery charger, just to be safe).  When Erika's mom walked through the gate, she was just shocked...but only for a second.  Mom's have a way of immediately jumping into action mode.  So within minutes we were out of there, overnight bags, food, and a giant jug of clean water (yes, my wife takes no chance) in hand.

Tuesday 9/7: Early Afternoon

Things accelerated way faster than I expected. Yesterday morning we were in the hospital for a regular check up assuming we'd still be on track for a delivery six days later (still earlier than the "official" 9-month 10/3 due date).  Just to be safe, the doctor recommended Erika stay at the hospital.  Here his is offering advice. 

Can I/We Handle Twins

The answer, I think, is a big yes.  But I'm not naive to the challenges.  Well, maybe a little.  Hence this blog, which should at least provide a little "early warning" into what we're getting into.  It's hard not to get excited about starting a family.  I'm from a family of seven kids, and I'm overdue to start my own.  Stay tuned.

Post Numero Uno - Will Life Ever Be The Same

So this is the start of probably the most important blog I'll ever write.  It's not about business or one of my many side projects.   It's not a sales demo, or a tutorial for the team.  This blog is all about the most significant new development about to transform my life: being a parent.  I'm not waiting until the birth of our two twins to start preparing.  No way, Jose.  DosBebes.com is where I (and whoever else is reading this) is going to start preparing TODAY.   I've very excited, and I've already populated this site with a host of relevant and useful links.