My Chaotic World

This will be the place to read about my 4 journeys as a gestational surrogate and my hectic life with 2 kiddos. I may even share some recipes from time to time. Check it out frequently for the latest happenings. :)

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Happy Birthday to my BIG boy!!!

Hayden is now officially a school aged kid. How weird is that?? I can't believe that it has been 5 years since he made me a Mommy. Wow,...

Thursday, January 24, 2008

And after 4 weeks...

I have lost all of my pregnancy weight and then some!! My butt now fits into my favorite pair of Abercrombie jeans and I am so thrilled! I ...

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Sweet Slumber

E decided to pass out on the floor today. I couldn't resist getting a pic of him as there is nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby or c...

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Moo

Today I donated over 75 bags of my milk to a mother that has a beautiful son adopted from Guatemala. Each bag contained 8oz. except one so ...

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

It's been wayyyyy too long...

Sorry I have been on such a long hiatus but I needed a break from the ole blog. My hormones from the surrogacy took a complete nose dive af...

Thursday, January 03, 2008

What a week's time can do...

After 1 week since giving birth I have lost a total of 27.5 pounds. That puts me at 4.5 pounds from my starting weight. Yee haw! Soon I wil...

Monday, December 31, 2007

A Few Pics to Share :)

This is the sweet little man that I was lucky to carry. Isn't he a beautiful baby? :) It took me a while to get settled into my room but...

Saturday, December 29, 2007

A Miraculous Journey Finally Comes Full Circle

Have you ever done something that made you feel so good inside that you can't seem to get it off your mind-it just keeps replaying over ...

Thursday, December 27, 2007

The Surro-babe Is FInally Here!!

Baby boy was born just after midnight today. I had a fabulous experience but I will have to wait and update when I get my laptop (I forgot i...

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Monstrosity

Since I haven't edited all of my Christmas photos yet, I figured that I would give you guys a taste of just how large I am now. Today I...

Monday, December 24, 2007

My Little Monkeys

Every year we get a visit from Santa's elves on Christmas Eve. They leave the kiddos a note saying that they better get to bed soon b...

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Feeling blah...

No, those aren't stretch marks (they're veins). Ewww, huh? Well today makes 37 weeks and 3 days preggo for me. Not much further to ...

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Our new stockings :)

Whoo hoo, UPS just dropped these off on our front porch. They are so cute!

Who needs icicle lights when you can have the real deal? Also included-a Christmas tag post.

Here's a few monster ones on my neighbor's roof. This is the big window in our foyer. You can see Clayton's icicle lights stru...

Saturday, December 08, 2007

November Design Team Layouts for 3 Scrappy Boys

This is my best friend Tracy. I miss her incredibly. I forsee a trip back to Asheville soon so that I can see that new baby of hers. ;) Th...

Thursday, December 06, 2007

Lots of Updates

Hey guys, I know I am a complete slacker when it comes to my blog. I am usually so good at keeping it updated but life has been crazy lat...

December Layouts for The ScrapRoom

E checking out his stocking-Christmas 2006 Our house back in NC-2006 Our tree and mantle inside our home back in NC-2006

Friday, November 30, 2007

Look at what I just got and an explanation as to my whereabouts

After fighting with Clayton for over a month about which vacuum to buy to replace our old one, I finally bought the one that I wanted-a Dyso...

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

I'm Dreaming...

of a White Thanksgiving. LOL

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Sneak Peek at the December kit for TSR

I made this one using the Fontwerks kit. Don't ya just love the cute Santa jammies that my kiddos are wearing?

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Sorry for the delay in posting these

Belly pic taken at 32 1/2 weeks (11/10/07)-See my belly button sticking out?! I have never had that before. Oh well, at least I don't h...

Thursday, November 08, 2007

Happy birthday to my sweet baby boy!

Emerson trying to hold up 3 fingers, lol I can't believe that my baby is now a 3 year old. Wow, time sure does fly. Now that we are...

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

The ScrapRoom-November Kit Layouts

Monday, November 05, 2007

My Big Boy (Pre-K 4's Class)

I just got Hayden's school pics back and I must admit that I am a bit shocked. He looks so much older all of a sudden! It is crazy. Als...

Sunday, November 04, 2007

October Layouts for 3 Scrappy Boys

I had a blast using the October kit from 3 Scrappy Boys. My Mind's Eye makes some of my favorite lines so I was thrilled when I foun...

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About Me

Brandy: Concord, NC, United States; I am a stay-at-home Mom to 2 crazy boys and married to the best hubby ever. I went to NC State, I love to cook and I am a 3X gestational carrier/surrogate. My first surro journey was completed in 2007 (baby boy born 12/27/07), the second journey was completed in 2009 (baby girl born 03-06-09), and the third journey in 2013 (baby girl born 03-15-13). The surrogirls are sisters. I am now working on my 4th and final journey with an international couple. :)

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