This one's for Erin and her girls. And Ted.

Erin!

So, I don't get to attend your actual baby shower (tragically), but participating in this beautiful virtual shower is definitely the next best thing. I had a virtual bridal shower, and it was amazing, and I hope that this touches you as much as that one touched me.

I have been following along your journey for a long time, feeling excited with the possibility that each cycle brought, and then crushed and disappointed when it didn't end in pregnancy. And I still remember the day that you got your not-negative, and I almost knocked over my chair, I was so excited.

And now! Now that not-negative has turned into twin girls, and you have turned into one of the most gorgeous pregnant women I've ever seen. I am just so thrilled for you guys! Your twins are going to be some of the happiest, most loved babies ever to exist, and you guys are going to be wonderful parents. I can't wait to watch it all unfold!

And in the meantime, I hope you enjoy the "real" shower you're having today, too.