The Twisted Sister

Surgeon, mother and wife. I'm kind of a work-aholic. Medusa, as they call me. Cristina Yang and I are best friends; persons. We are called "The Twisted Sisters". I'm all for respect. If you respect me, I will respect you. Simple as that. And if you bother me or my people, you'll get bothered. It's all about equalty. Great! Now let's have some fun.

[rollerskatechick]

[rollerskatechick]

Thank you, Mer! That’s really sweet of you to say. [smiles] I think she looks like me, too. Both her and Sebastian do. It’s crazy, I made these two little people.

[askmeredithgrey]

It is pretty crazy, indeed.

[cristinayang-md-phd]

[cristinayang-md-phd]

I’ll try…

Yeah, that is quite a moment. Anyways. How’re all the Grey-Shepherds?

[askmeredithgrey]

Well, baby Jamie's a good baby. The girls are in love with their baby brother and Derek's still working a lot. Too much. But that's okay, we're managing, I guess.

[cristinayang-md-phd]

Oh, finally...

The leave is over! I’m back to work!

[askmeredithgrey]

I hate you.

[rollerskatechick]

I FINALLY got a genuine smile out of this one! Of course she’s smiling and awake when she’s supposed to be asleep, but still a smile!

[askmeredithgrey]

Wow. She looks totally like you, Arizona! She's so adorable, those eyes, beautiful.

[rollerskatechick]

Just Stopping By: Arizona and Meredith

[rollerskatechick]

"Hi there little one," Arizona cooed, taking Jamie into her arms. He was so tiny, still brand new, so he was smaller than the babies she had at home. She stroked his cheek with her thumb softly, smiling down at the little boy. "He’s beautiful, Meredith. Just gorgeous." She moved to sit on the edge of the couch, snuggling Jamie closer to herself as she held him. He really did remind her of Sebastian, with how quiet and serene he was. Then again, like Meredith said, it could just be because he was tired. But many babies were fussy when they were tired, her own children for example. Arizona looked up at Meredith, shooting her a soft smile. "How’s everything going now that this little dude’s joined the family?"

[askmeredithgrey]

Tilting her head slightly, Meredith smiled, watching Arizona cuddling with her son. Babies have that power to just make everything better. Of course, when you're the parent, even though when you hold them, you love the feeling, it just isn't as easy as just holding them here and there just for the fun of holding them. Putting her hands on her hips, Meredith nodded, still smiling at Arizona's comment about her son. Her eyebrows raised both at the same time, and she sighed, shrugging as she went all the way to the couch to join Arizona, sitting beside her. "Well," she said, sitting down, "it's given a different dynamic to the family, but Derek's sure happy he's not the only man in the house." she smiled, laughing slightly. "It's great. I'd jus forgotten just how much energy and attention a baby his age requires. With all the diaper changing and feedings... Plus I've still got Lilly's diapers to change, and she's only two so she requires a lot of time and attention as well, but we're getting there." She looked down at her son and smiled, then looked back up at Arizona to ask, "How about you? How's Callie? And the kids?"

[cristinayang-md-phd]

[cristinayang-md-phd]

She’s growing up so fast. I mean she’s just turning 3 months old and I’m freaking out. What will I do when she’s a teenager?

And she just started smiling. It’s just crazily perfect.

[askmeredithgrey]

It won't be until quite a long time, Cristina. You've got time, take it easy, alright? And aw, she did? Beautiful. That is quite the moment.

[rollerskatechick]

Just Stopping By: Arizona and Meredith

[rollerskatechick]

Arizona smiled widely, stepping into Meredith’s house and shutting the door behind herself. “He seems like it!” She stroked Jamie’s cheek softly, just melting at the sight of the adorable little boy in front of her. He looked like such a perfect combination of his parents, with Derek’s dark hair and Meredith’s pink lips, and both of their smiles. He really was an adorable little boy. “He reminds me of Sebastian, with how calm he is. They have that in common, our little boys.” Arizona nodded, helping Meredith hang up her coat. “I needed it, too! Believe me. I love my kids, but I needed some time with a friend. Same with Callie, I can’t believe we’re all off.” She chuckled softly. “Thank you too, Mer.” Meredith offered to have her hold Jamie, and Arizona nodded eagerly, grinning. “I’d love to! C’mere, little munchkin.”

[askmeredithgrey]

Getting back to short nights and lots of crying had been harsh, mostly in the beginning. It still was at times, when Derek would be so tired that he wouldn't wake up to the cries, or when he would be on call and she would be the only one left to wake up and get the baby. There wasn't anything easy about being a parent. Though there were great moments, lots of great moments. It made it all worth it. Nodding, she grinned at Arizona's comment. "Oh yeah, he's calm. At least when he's not crying." she laughed a little. She nodded and sighed, responding, "Yeah." Arizona was right, being a parent is great, and spending time with her kids was something Meredith enjoyed doing more than anything. But there comes a point where you just need a break and you need to take it easy, think for yourself a little bit. Seeing Arizona's excitement, she passed Jamie over. "There you go..." she whispered, putting him carefully in her arms, seeing as he was half awake, half asleep.

[asklexiegrey-deactivated2014011]

Making pancakes.

[asklexiegrey-deactivated2014011]

I’d be happy to have you around, just as much as your munchkins.

[askmeredithgrey]

[grins] You're the best.

[rollerskatechick]

Just Stopping By: Arizona and Meredith

[rollerskatechick]

Arizona pulled into Meredith’s driveway only about six minutes after she had left her house, for her friend lived close. All of them lived close to each other, since they needed to be able to get to the hospital quickly if they were needed. So, it was helpful, since they could see each other easily if they wanted to. And it helped out for the kids, too. They could have playdates easily, and even be on close call if one of them needed to be taken home early from a sleepover. So Arizona was grateful for the short drive as she pulled into Meredith’s driveway and shut off the car, grabbing her purse and hopping out. She went up to ring Meredith’s doorbell, not having to wait a while until her friend opened the door. Arizona grinned widely, stepping into Meredith’s house. “Hi!” she greeted, waving a tiny little wave to the baby in Meredith’s arms. “Oh my goodness, look at that little boy! He’s gorgeous, Mer.”

[askmeredithgrey]

Smiling, Meredith took a glance at her son and nodded. "Yeah," she says, bouncing him still, "he's a good baby." She looks up and steps back. "But come on in," she gestures, taking her coat and hanging it on the pole, then turning back to her, she smiles. "Really, thanks for stopping by. I could really use that right now." she sighs, "Derek works a lot, it's actually a surprise that he's here today and can take a look on the girls," she grins, "but yeah, thanks." She looks down at her son and then back up at Arizona, asking, "Do you want to hold him?"

[stephaniemercer-md]

17 weeks pregnant, and Amy and I are happy to announced it’s a girl! 

[askmeredithgrey]

Aw, congratulations Stephanie. Any name picked out?

[cristinayang-md-phd]

She’s already going to be 3 months old. Before I know it she’ll be lying to me to go to cinema with her boyfriend.

[askmeredithgrey]

Aw beautiful! She's getting so big, it's crazy! She's so beautiful.

[asklexiegrey-deactivated2014011]

Making pancakes.

[asklexiegrey-deactivated2014011]

..Come over, or bring the munchkins over and leave again — I have enough food for an entire zoo.

[askmeredithgrey]

I don't want to be a nag. [shakes head, then looks up, grinning] But the girls would be happy, so I'll be a good mom and accept your nice offer. I'll even stay and have dinner with you.

[rollerskatechick]

Just Stopping By: Arizona and Meredith

"Purse, check. Phone, check. Keys, ..check." Arizona counted everything off on her fingers as she glanced into the backseat, trying to make sure she had every thing she needed before she left for Meredith’s. It was something she did often with the twins and Sofia when they were traveling somewhere, and it had become a habit of hers when she went anywhere now. She had promised to stop by and visit her friend while Callie and Derek and the kids were occupied, so she could have some alone time with Meredith. As much as she loved her children, it would be nice to spend some time around other adults. Smiling to herself at how happy she was that she had achieved this accomplishment, Arizona pulled out of the driveway and began to make her way towards Meredith’s house.

[askmeredithgrey]

Being a mother, Meredith would never get tired of. She loved her children, she'd become a real family person. Her family was her priority, no matter how important work was to her. But then no matter how much she loved spending time with her children and being a mother, being away from work for so long was starting to really kick in. Heck, when the kids would all be napping, it wasn't rare for Meredith to grab a banana and stitch it up, just so she felt as though she was doing some kind of surgical stuff. And her social life had decreased a bit. Between barbie talks and bedtime princess stories, she didn't have much more of a social life than that. She barely saw Derek who worked a lot, and she wasn't going out of the house all that much because it was constantly raining, and the streets were covered with ice and the last thing she wanted was to slip while taking the kids out, or for them to get hurt in any way. So when Arizona had told her she would come over, Meredith was over the moon about it. Derek was home for the rest of the day and had promised he would look after the girls to let Meredith spend some time with Arizona. Of course, she would look after Jamie because she figured Arizona would want to see him, and since she was breast-feeding, even though she could have pumped some milk, she'd decided to keep him close and take care of him for the night. As the doorbell rang, Meredith walked up to the door and smiled. "Hey, come on in." she said, stepping back to let her in, bouncing Jamie in her arms.

[asklexiegrey-deactivated2014011]

Making pancakes.

And it’s not even Sunday. Am I a good mommy or what? 

[askmeredithgrey]

You know, you're a good godmom, too....

[cristinayang-md-phd]

She's gone!

[cristinayang-md-phd]

[askmeredithgrey]

You tell me! My boobs hurt from breast-feeding so much, Jamie's a real milk fan, and I know every damn magazine lying around here BY HEART.

[asklexiegrey-deactivated2014011]

[asklexiegrey-deactivated2014011]

You think? They’re most definitely a lot more adorable than I’ve ever been. [laughs]

[askmeredithgrey]

That I can't really tell, although that's wrong. Babies are always adorable.

[asklexiegrey-deactivated2014011]

Super late Christmas photos of the munchkins.

[askmeredithgrey]

Aw my little cuties. They're so adorable... They look a lot like you, Lexie.