tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250801639518504752024-02-21T03:45:17.980-08:00My Journey to Their MiracleMy Journey step by step as a Gestational CarrierAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-74867244283597930982015-12-28T16:50:00.001-08:002015-12-28T16:52:30.228-08:00Beta resultsJSo I went in today and had my initial blood work done ( to check the pregnancy hormones in my blood) I asked the clinic what the required level is to be "pregnant" and was told a minimum of 50. I went and had my labs done and then it was the hardest part.....waiting. So I finally got the call....our beta results were 581:) So we will check the blood levels again on Wednesday to make sure that they are raising correctly. They should double by then. Thank you for praying with me and for me during this journey. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDMd8TXJ8s1wmb0zP0N2YjvL0LEhoongkDa8H4yT19oTtv3ExWTZej6sfyuLok5oVunDgsxHisDA0Oysedmwk8_1dbpAIHEXJUMeL-Y4ARhxxdrdYaTAeBtCrVyEP2frhughPYe8guVA8/s640/blogger-image-47392758.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDMd8TXJ8s1wmb0zP0N2YjvL0LEhoongkDa8H4yT19oTtv3ExWTZej6sfyuLok5oVunDgsxHisDA0Oysedmwk8_1dbpAIHEXJUMeL-Y4ARhxxdrdYaTAeBtCrVyEP2frhughPYe8guVA8/s640/blogger-image-47392758.jpg"></a></div>So far I have had one day of nausea but other than that I have had no nausea or lack of energy. I know that it is still early but things are going so smoothly. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-78960806382894460512015-12-25T06:39:00.000-08:002015-12-25T06:39:20.643-08:00Merry Christmas to all<span style="color: red;">I hope that everyone is having a Merry Christmas today so far. Our family woke up bright and early and opened presents and had breakfast (breakfast casserole that I cooked in the crockpot last night). It was so easy and so delish. Plus I didn't have to cook anything this morning so that was a plus.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">I know that I am a bit behind but it has been crazy around here. So for the good news we had our embryo transfer on 12/17/15. We transferred two healthy embryos. I had laser acupuncture before and after the transfer. I was unsure what "laser acupuncture" was also and was slightly nervous, but it was completely painless. Pre transfer we also did a few of the regular acupuncture needles in my stomach. Everything went perfectly without any complications. Now we just wait until Monday 12/28/15 for our first beta Hcg. Only 3 days away and I am so excited. I will be sure to update everyone sooner this time. I hope that all of you have a blessed Merry Christmas.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-70674307152103723762015-12-04T07:46:00.002-08:002015-12-04T07:46:40.469-08:00Its all coming together perfectly<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I have so much to tell you guys that I don't even know where to start. So first of all we are officially medically cleared and approved to begin the cycle. Well actually we were medically cleared about 2 weeks ago(I know I am way behind on updating you). So typically from the time that you are approved to start the cycle till the transfer is kinda a whirl wind because of all the lab work, ultrasounds, and medication that changes weekly. So I will try to catch you up and not leave anything out.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">-On 11/23 I had to go have a baseline ultrasound of my uterine lining (it is suppose to be thin at this point) and lab work. The ultrasound and lab work come back and was perfect. So I started taking Estrace twice a day and a baby aspirin once a day on 11/24 in addition to my prenatal vitamins and Levothyroxine (5 pills daily so far).</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia;">-On 11/30 I had repeat lab work to make sure that my estrogen and progesterone levels were normal. They returned perfect again (YEAH). That night I started taking the Estrace 2 tablets twice a day (7 pills a day).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia;">So that catches us up to present day. My next step is lab work and ultrasound (they want my uterine lining to be nice and thick at this point) on 12/7/15. Depending on the results of this lab work will determine if we will continue with transfer on 12/17. YUP that's right we are planning on an embryo transfer in less than 2 weeks away!!!! WHEN (because my mom always said speak things as though they are) the results come back normal we will have a alot of medication changes and trip planning. So everyone stay tuned until Monday.</span><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So I know that there has not been much to post lately but there really hasn't been much to report...until now. We have officially finished the contract phase. I feel like the contract phase went very slowly this time, but none the less it is done YEAH. The next step is the medical screening... oh wait I am pleased to say it is also complete. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">John and I traveled (location will be kept privately due to privacy reasons) to do the medical screening last week. We flew out Thursday evening and flew back home Friday evening. I tend to get slightly nervous when I am in a small space but I am proud to say that I did well on the airplane and didn't freak out. On the trip there everything went smoothly the only hiccup we had was on the way home we sit on the airplane in taxi for 60 minutes (that was slightly hard to keep my anxiety in check) but I did :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">At the medical screening we both had lab work done (they took 7 vials from me and a whopping 3 from him), we met with the Dr (I really did like him a lot), he went over the expectations and the procedure and of coarse my medical history. Then it was on to the saline sonogram (everyone who was around me knew how nervous I was about this because it was so painful the first time) well I am pleased to say it was pain free this time. He reported that the lining was nice and thin like expected and no fibroids. (My uterus came through for me again). After that we met with a super sweet nurse practitioner and she went over my medication schedule and the injections. As of right now we do not have a transfer date scheduled but hopefully we will know something in the next few weeks. They have to wait on all mine and Johns lab work to come back and make sure it is all normal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Although it was a super quick trip we were able to spend some time with the IP and let me say they are truly amazing. They showed us around their home town and opened up their home to us. I feel like they are so easy to talk with which makes this journey so exciting. So the next phase will be to start the medication and schedule a transfer date. I will let everyone know when I find it out. Thank you guys for keeping us in your prayers with this journey.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-53654703521544083242015-09-18T06:33:00.000-07:002015-09-18T06:34:36.539-07:00Baby steps<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6-m6DFv2Mq0kJxtquB2RVkEPQ_z7KR3QS2U6KDovuMM-lVpJwYgfUd-U80Vm3fxOfgTom7vMUYtyWWuI6_spCnyP_11sS-ulqgaZ33c39F8Z00A7Z3uqtIYw7T_4_q6UVcBOYnS7ojwA/s1600/IMG_4164.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6-m6DFv2Mq0kJxtquB2RVkEPQ_z7KR3QS2U6KDovuMM-lVpJwYgfUd-U80Vm3fxOfgTom7vMUYtyWWuI6_spCnyP_11sS-ulqgaZ33c39F8Z00A7Z3uqtIYw7T_4_q6UVcBOYnS7ojwA/s320/IMG_4164.JPG" width="240" /></a><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I have noticed with this process that you have to have a lot of patience. There is a lot of stop and go and sometimes even two steps forward and one step back. But it is all part of the experience. As my parents use to say growing up "It builds character".</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">But the good news is we have a Medical screening date next month. They have called in the birth control and I have picked it up just waiting on my monthly friend to visit (at the beginning of October) What the medical screening consist of is I will fly to the IVF clinic with John and they draw blood, do a saline sonogram (not excited about this part), and do education on injections (its standard part but I do believe I got that part). But I am most excited about meeting the IP's in person! I have been able to text and face time with them and they seem so nice and easy to get along with.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia;">So after the medical screening we will fly back home and wait on the contract to be finalized and for the IVF clinic to give us a transfer calendar. So although it seems like not much is happening there is slow forward steps happening. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-52928777055241782132015-08-29T08:14:00.000-07:002015-08-29T08:14:59.465-07:00Can it really be this easy?<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lets me think I feel like a lot has happened since I last blogged. Lets see the IP IVF clinic received my previous journey's file from the fertility clinic in LA on 8/21/15 and approved me to be a surrogate through their clinic and my IP received my profile the same day. On Saturday I had my BIG 3-0 birthday. Then on Monday morning 8/24/15 I received the best news ever, that the IP had looked at my profile and would like to face time with us. So on Monday evening John and I face timed with them. From the time that I read their profile I just had this feeling that they were the exact couple that I had been looking for. So we had our face time "meeting" and of coarse I was so nervous I thought I was going to vomit (I didn't). But it went so smooth and she was so easy to talk to. Like I got butterflies in my stomach (don't laugh). I am actually smiling just thinking about it. So yeah we are officially <u><strong><em>MATCHED. </em></strong></u></span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial;">The next few steps are a lot of paper work but the most exciting step is going to meet them in person. I am not sure when that will be yet but I will for sure let everyone know. I know that I keep saying it but I really do feel at peace with this journey. I do feel like it is a little bit easier since I have been through these steps one before :) </span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial;">***So my kiddos have been in school now for 2 weeks and they all seem to enjoy it. Joslyn made the advanced women's choir, Hunter made the travel baseball team, and Logan is playing baseball but this year is pitching machine. I am so excited about all of their activities. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-58160801342742253392015-08-15T12:07:00.001-07:002015-08-15T12:07:33.990-07:00Do you like me?<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As many of you remember from the first journey this is not a quick process. It has many steps. Some go very quickly and some not so much. So the initial application process is complete. The initial contract phase is complete. The phone interview phase is complete. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now onto the fun part, the matching process. This is how the typical matching process works. Circle( the company that I am using) will send me a potential couple's (IP) profile and send them my profile. We both review it and decide yes or no that we would like to move forward. Now matter how secure I find myself this phase always makes me so nervous. I find myself thinking "Will they like me?" "Will my profile show what type of person me and my family are?" "Will they think that I am good enough" I know it seem silly but I still do it. I get butterflies in my tummy and all. I have been praying that I will be matched with the perfect couple</span></span><span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So I received a potential IP couple profile by email on Thursday afternoon. John and I looked over it and talked about it and we think that they are perfect. (Due to legal reasons I am not allowed to disclose any of their information) But take my word for it they seem to be what I am looking for. So this couple has decided that they do not want to view the potential surrogate's profile until their IVF clinic has approved me. So now I am just waiting on the clinic to approve my file. When I get word I will let everyone know :) It is so exciting to be able to have all of you to share this journey with this time.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">So that is my surrogate journey update now how about a life update :) We have all been busy with getting 3 kids ready to start school. I officially have a 1st grader, 5th grader, and a 7th grader (I am not sure when she grew up but I have a child in Jr high this year!) We have almost everything ready for them to start school Tuesday. We have bought school supplies and new clothes. We have met their teachers and toured the schools (yes they will all be in different schools this year). I have been busy today trying to make sure their rooms and clothes are clean. Now I just need to meal plan and grocery shop and I will officially be ready. So that's all I have today for you guys. </span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-60635286864778605662015-08-07T07:49:00.002-07:002015-08-07T07:49:57.779-07:00Step 1 complete.....onto step 2.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSlqJkH_og4jImfrKDjdiQh31Vsy2F8C3Wa00gfKq3Ml-o1Fv_bbXLrecP3Bch8s9D1_YEf5BABM7kbUt36VkQOYaeAdGivhBGmroqR_jYMJuAj-QxK8NASUrKsJ_DjI3JB7FoDxjPI0c/s1600/IMG_3691.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSlqJkH_og4jImfrKDjdiQh31Vsy2F8C3Wa00gfKq3Ml-o1Fv_bbXLrecP3Bch8s9D1_YEf5BABM7kbUt36VkQOYaeAdGivhBGmroqR_jYMJuAj-QxK8NASUrKsJ_DjI3JB7FoDxjPI0c/s320/IMG_3691.JPG" width="240" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #741b47; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So there is not a lot to update at this point. We have been working on all of the initial paperwork. Although I am a returning surrogate the still have to redo a lot of the paperwork. We had to updated my original application and change a few things that I do not want this time around. We are almost done with that and then we will be onto the next step...Legal department. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">So I said that doing this blog I will be honest and I guess I need to be 100% honest. I have kinda of been dragging my feet through the paperwork stage because I was having second thoughts with doing another journey. So I had to sit down and try to figure out why. I think I have finally figured it out. The reason why I want to be a surrogate again is to help a sweet couple have a baby that they would otherwise not be able to. I want to develop that bond and go through this pregnancy with someone who is just as excited as me. This sounds silly but I want that special experience that everyone talks about. So why was I feeling so conflicted about it. Well this is what I came up with.....</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I am more worried about what other people will think about me than what I want. Will they think I am crazy for doing it again? Will they think I am just in it for the money? That's when I realized that I was considering not doing it again for all of the wrong reasons. Why do I care so much what other people think. It is me and my family (and some friends) who have to deal with me pregnant again. My family and friends are supportive of it so I think that is what truly matters. My support system. So I want to thank everyone in advance for all of your support that you have given in the past and will continue to give. </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-47794812565904804202015-07-29T17:43:00.000-07:002015-07-29T19:19:34.454-07:00It's been way to long<span style="color: purple;">So I have been meaning to get on here and blog but it seems like I have been so busy lately with work and my kids baseball. So due to legal reasons I am not allowed to discuss my previous surrogacy journey in detail but I do plan on hitting some highlights that I faced, so I was thinking how about we start fresh with a new journey. Yup you heard me correctly I am signing up to be a surrogate again!!!! But this time I am determined to blog the entire journey so that I can share this journey with all of you. I am currently in the beginning phase of the process and am just now filling out the application but I am so excited that I wanted to let everyone know so that you can be looking for future blogs. EEk I am so excited to be back again. </span><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB6oG8eznSuqyQQtDJikOnbIuGu4tgBtQ9_io0p2Maw6N5P91bvWWovQczSEwUqZ1bpN5I1Q3Kl5PY6cstb0amBymyrj_jHBmV5h6A-uu9kGlnEIt7Cg1yot4LoRS0vXNm4oBdntZSifs/s640/blogger-image--99519632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB6oG8eznSuqyQQtDJikOnbIuGu4tgBtQ9_io0p2Maw6N5P91bvWWovQczSEwUqZ1bpN5I1Q3Kl5PY6cstb0amBymyrj_jHBmV5h6A-uu9kGlnEIt7Cg1yot4LoRS0vXNm4oBdntZSifs/s640/blogger-image--99519632.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-71102573553072135782013-12-24T08:01:00.000-08:002013-12-24T08:01:54.749-08:00An International Journey in the making<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBSnAhwFYs6UT3pOxtVsUnCCrR23B5ODUZ4HcEe9c9AYER_zjsbiXE9pODPEZv0eb5Tle0eagUfK8zRiWHT6_TN30_EYSWAtgzSEme4Z6n3GZx4B2Jx6XJ4KjI0nSUDCDcOxEE_60z8U/s1600/IMG_1443%5B1%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBSnAhwFYs6UT3pOxtVsUnCCrR23B5ODUZ4HcEe9c9AYER_zjsbiXE9pODPEZv0eb5Tle0eagUfK8zRiWHT6_TN30_EYSWAtgzSEme4Z6n3GZx4B2Jx6XJ4KjI0nSUDCDcOxEE_60z8U/s1600/IMG_1443%5B1%5D.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">-So I knew when I started this blog that there would be ups and downs. Positives and Negatives. But I didn't realize how hard it would be to blog about the things that were not going as planned. I debated about blogging about my new journey. But I decided that I would continue because no matter what happens it will always be a part of my life and this would be a unique way to be able to look back over everything. So here we go. . . </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">-I am happy to announce that we are officially <em><strong>MATCHED</strong></em>!!!!!!!! I didn't expect it to go this fast but surprise :) So I was sent my IM's profile to review last Thursday and to my surprise she is from Australia. (I know what the next question that you are asking and no I do not get to go to Australia, I will be going to California for the transfer) My husband and I looked over her profile and discussed everything and decided to move forward with her to the next steps. I emailed Circle to let them know that we would like to move forward with her if she felt the same way. I knew that due to the holidays there would be a delay with everything and I was prepared for that. So I was shocked when I heard back from them Friday with a Skype date for that night!!!!! </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">-Now while all this was going on I was at work and having a very busy day at that and I was starting to get nervous that I would not be off in time. In Labor and Delivery things can go from super slow to running around crazy in about 5 minutes. But my awesome coworkers helped me out and I was able to leave in plenty of time. Thanks so much for your help Kaitlin :) So we planned to Skype at 9:00pm my time which was 3:00pm her time (the time difference is kind of hard to plan things). </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">-So the Skype date went very well. I emailed Circle Friday night and told them that we were very pleased with the Skype date and would like to continue and apparently she did the same. Bright and early Monday morning I heard back from circle that she felt the same way and we were matched. Yeah! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Arial;"></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-64493680968873016662013-12-16T18:24:00.001-08:002013-12-16T18:24:36.025-08:00Not the update you were expecting<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As I sit here tonight updating my blog it is harder than usual, my heart is so heavy. So A lot has happened since I last blogged and I now feel comfortable updating everyone on it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">-Since my 2nd Beta test we were scheduled to go have an ultrasound on a Friday to see how the baby/babies were growing. On the Tuesday before at 6:30pm I was at work and had a large gush of bright red blood. At first there was no cramping only bleeding. About 45 min later the cramping started. I was bleeding and cramping all night long. We went in the next morning for a ultrasound which confirmed what I was scared of, that we had lost the baby. That was the hardest text to have to send to the people who were not only my IPs but have become my friends now. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">-I do believe that we were put in each other's path for a reason and I believe that we will always keep in touch. </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"> I do not feel it is my privilege to discuss their future decisions just know at this time we will go our separate ways. I have been so blessed to meet no only the IPs but their family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">-Everyone's question has been, What's next? And at this time I am unsure at what my next steps are. I feel in my heart that I want to finish what I have started. I feel in my heart that this is what I am meant to do. But the emotional part is so much harder than anything physical that I went through. I am a labor and delivery nurse and felt that I was prepared for anything that could happen. What I was not prepared for was the disappointment that I felt each time I had to tell them something was wrong. The failure I feel as I sit here unable to give them the baby that they deserve. So as of now I just pray that I will be guided in the right direction. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-27417747303285991292013-11-07T10:20:00.001-08:002013-11-07T10:21:09.474-08:002nd beta results...........<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So I went in today for my repeat beta hcg. Let's recap the first was 190 and it is suppose to double in 48 hours. So today I am hoping for 380. 380 is the number that I was praying for. So the results are in and our results were 504!!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am so excited that I can't stop smiling. My IPs are finally going to get to have a baby!!!! Thank you everyone for all of your prayers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQa7fUWmJ7l7i0HeUNfC62Yn-P7xvNk0GIG66ndmtdb7ZnkOnLTvB9ibq_fGe6kl5o6gXE-X3PFQC7lthY6gGD4QyXt5F_ZkUfj8iFzuKdQdX2ZMbYce3DjWipbLyrAIgUSsHx-2rjPUI/s640/blogger-image--37339818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQa7fUWmJ7l7i0HeUNfC62Yn-P7xvNk0GIG66ndmtdb7ZnkOnLTvB9ibq_fGe6kl5o6gXE-X3PFQC7lthY6gGD4QyXt5F_ZkUfj8iFzuKdQdX2ZMbYce3DjWipbLyrAIgUSsHx-2rjPUI/s640/blogger-image--37339818.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-6232507544580573312013-11-05T18:57:00.001-08:002013-11-05T18:57:48.219-08:00Tuesday is the new FridaySo the dreaded 2WW has come. Everyone knows that when the 2 ww starts,time stops. Each day seems like a week. You count the days down until you test. So my big test day is/ was scheduled for Friday. Notice how I said was. . . . . . . . <div><div><br></div><div>So it was a typically busy day in the ER today when I had a awesome surprise. My favorite nurse ever, Amy come to the ER and drew my blood. She must have known how stressed I was and needed this. So blood draw at 9:30. At 11:00 I get a call from Amy which said " So I have your results, you are PREGNANT" holy cow the words I have been waiting to hear. My beta hcg 10dp3dt was 190!!! I will go back Thursday to have my blood redrawn to make sure it is doubling correctly. </div><div><br></div><div>My IPs are finally going to have a baby. I'm speechless, ecstatic, emotional, and maybe a little tired. Thank you so much for everyone that was praying for us and following along on our journey. It has officially began:) </div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-16719812977291296282013-10-30T06:40:00.001-07:002013-10-30T06:43:03.367-07:00Home Sweet HomeSo I have to say I had a blast in Boston. My IPs were so awesome and showed us the best time. So MJ and I woke up bright and early this morning. Our flight flew out at 9:00am and we wanted to be there in plenty of time so we go there around 7:30. We got bags checked, boarding passes printed, and was off to find a Starbucks:). We boarded our plane as scheduled and the Boston to Houston trip was relaxing and Uneventful (PTL) but once we arrived to Houston it was another story. Now if you have ever been to Houston airport then you understand how huge and crazy it is. We had to get from C terminal to B terminal in 45 min!!!! I was very out of breath by the time we got there. The plane I was scheduled it get on was running late (again PTL) because that meant that I was able to grab a burger so I do didn't starve. :) So here I sit on my flight from Houston to Fayetteville. And I am so ready to see my family. <div><div><br></div><div>As far as the post transfer symptoms, I have had some mild cramping( a lot less severe than the last transfer). So I continue to pray that he protects and helps grow this sweet baby. </div><div><br></div><div> I knew the transfer would come and go quickly. But what I Wasn't prepared for was how hard it was to say good bye to them at the airport. Knowing that we would either see each other in 3 months or we would never see each other again. Just thinking about it brings tears to my eyes. </div></div><div><br></div><div>So that was my eventful weekend. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEiJvI6meQ8y-5wqUFRjYwPs7Zn-r-e1BYkgCuy9yWZIIZdC_5-5wDZ1r5qFCA_fMOdVsPwLUc3GW1cAD-v4cVxwVrI4_347DnxI0aF-X8EQq6p8Y-vGyuJSaBu34JuDKQTyDpQIT8yw4/s640/blogger-image--1237952935.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEiJvI6meQ8y-5wqUFRjYwPs7Zn-r-e1BYkgCuy9yWZIIZdC_5-5wDZ1r5qFCA_fMOdVsPwLUc3GW1cAD-v4cVxwVrI4_347DnxI0aF-X8EQq6p8Y-vGyuJSaBu34JuDKQTyDpQIT8yw4/s640/blogger-image--1237952935.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-79625069911151302002013-10-25T15:45:00.001-07:002013-10-25T15:45:42.940-07:00Happy T Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZwQ1YkcbId0Xanr-Mve4hsLymPZrvzuVJpt8H67QnLa6jOr6qgre-jf47Z8kJKJv6gWGnpTpOgb504-238GPuegUQVoYktIjxpx3ely72dURpDw8QZ1JD8c3Sivc0KpSjZiZcikkvLk/s640/blogger-image-989436278.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZwQ1YkcbId0Xanr-Mve4hsLymPZrvzuVJpt8H67QnLa6jOr6qgre-jf47Z8kJKJv6gWGnpTpOgb504-238GPuegUQVoYktIjxpx3ely72dURpDw8QZ1JD8c3Sivc0KpSjZiZcikkvLk/s640/blogger-image-989436278.jpg"></a></div>So the big day has come but I want to rewind and talk about last night first.<div><br></div><div> It was recommended that we do acupuncture pre transfer and post. I was very nervous going into this, since I had never had it and I'm not a huge fan of needles. So we went and did the acupuncture last night and I have to say I am a believer now. It was not painful at all and I slept so well last night. </div><div><br></div><div>This morning we were instructed to be at te IVF clinic at 10:30 and transfer at 11:00. I was instructed to take first Valium at 10:00 and second at 10:30 and like before 32 oz of water for a nice full bladder.</div><div><br></div><div>We were called back promptly at 11:00 and was taken to change clothes.<font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"> This time we had a nice surprise and both IPs were able to come back to the transfer room, which I think was awesome. </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRvZxyEyTkc5M_3IQnZhRo7OyYmL3v7MLDn3WBEVU2GQ4VVGG-jW_LewTLNuhWYmJq1RIdyG3B8oVOs8yhn6k3hiBJ0xmFWwUhpC0UPwHExdGmPbAQhMKNdUpHP1HvUb34_EmIuGFd33Q/s640/blogger-image-2042410407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRvZxyEyTkc5M_3IQnZhRo7OyYmL3v7MLDn3WBEVU2GQ4VVGG-jW_LewTLNuhWYmJq1RIdyG3B8oVOs8yhn6k3hiBJ0xmFWwUhpC0UPwHExdGmPbAQhMKNdUpHP1HvUb34_EmIuGFd33Q/s640/blogger-image-2042410407.jpg"></a></div><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Like before I was placed on a table with stirrups where I placed my legs. They checked to make sure my bladder was full enough(which it was) then they took one last look at the embro babies before being transferred. They then transferred them without any problems. I have to say this time was so much more emotional. </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">After the transfer I was moved to a recliner and was instructed to stay lying back for about 10 min before getting up. After the 10 min I was released to go relieve my bladder (whew). </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">I was instructed by the acupuncturist to eat only hot foods today and room temp liquids to drink. So that is what I shall do. Nice warm pizza for lunch it is:) We will have the blood test in 2 weeks to check my beta hcg levels. So everyone please continue to pray for us.</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">So that was our very eventfly day that was followed with a day of lying around and a nice nap. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8wK4EQlR-kBTWkehOQ-_sK32D6VkogtZXzsA2rRinKuYSTAKgHf_Y1KozgsxuTdmGgMHxxDRsQiTzWKkAKcsV5bNgzMG9w7FX4RgXQv1jJZxblyyLgF3Bwn7vwKgpBj3s0pZmTtAdoJc/s640/blogger-image--1755407046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhel0hipgdByWTko2dkuYdw5KSUgoAeQk8WYrJiSJnS7X6cxcT8UC3EjDs6sv10rYRWVnigBGKGFBOU7-1o01_JzLXbsRIx3Nrk1bEH1W2BVsfQKNRukFRrSCxKbE3jGwkq8ZJGAlR1FSA/s640/blogger-image-992586032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhel0hipgdByWTko2dkuYdw5KSUgoAeQk8WYrJiSJnS7X6cxcT8UC3EjDs6sv10rYRWVnigBGKGFBOU7-1o01_JzLXbsRIx3Nrk1bEH1W2BVsfQKNRukFRrSCxKbE3jGwkq8ZJGAlR1FSA/s640/blogger-image-992586032.jpg"></a></div></div></font></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-49901089946601668302013-10-24T15:18:00.001-07:002013-10-24T15:18:51.736-07:00Viva la BostonI am actually typing this en route to Boston on the airplane :) so this time around due to personal reasons my husband could not attend with me. So what's better than bringing my best friend and having a girls get away and mini catch up session. Although I am super excited about seeing MJ This will be my first time flying solo and anyone who knows me knows how VERY nervous and slightly anxious about it. I am leaving from bentonville and heading to Houston to meet her then together we are en route to Boston. <div><br></div><div>My husband helped me get my bag checked in and then he saw me off. I made it though security and got on the plan and only had 1 almost "moment" but I didn't and I have to say we are half way to Houston and it's not so bad. Seeing the sun rise from this angle is beautiful. It makes me look back on its surrogate journey thus far. Starting to journey I was terrified of getting shots- overcame that, terrified of flying - overcame that. It has been a real growing experience and I get tearful just thinking about it. </div><div><br></div><div>I get the question all the time " Why would you go though all of this just to be pregnant for someone else" And my answer is simple. " why not" I personally felt a strong calling to be a surrogate and I knew it was something that I was called to do. Some people don't understand and will never understand but that's ok. It does not hurt my feelings. Just know that is so important to me. I have been an open book throughout this journey and will always continue to be. I answer any questions honestly that people ask and I feel that overall I have everyone's support and that is all I ask. </div><div><br></div><div>Saying that I realized I never told y'all the T day. tomorrow.... Yup that's right 10/25/13. That is our transfer day and I couldn't be more excited. More details to come ....about to land</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKU4D-YP6llVfOHBJEhmc10Aiqp9lyyX449qyCpt4wieNO1yrpKABqV1C_uafk15wN8MuVae2R_y7BYm-r9W3sJj3Un-NvIx51e6d80sZhYWq5yEWICfk1nBX0fGWVTaMQntUhoWXbCHA/s640/blogger-image-896928627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKU4D-YP6llVfOHBJEhmc10Aiqp9lyyX449qyCpt4wieNO1yrpKABqV1C_uafk15wN8MuVae2R_y7BYm-r9W3sJj3Un-NvIx51e6d80sZhYWq5yEWICfk1nBX0fGWVTaMQntUhoWXbCHA/s640/blogger-image-896928627.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-47453344207783247702013-10-24T14:49:00.001-07:002013-10-24T14:49:37.397-07:00Nice and fluffyOk I have to start out by saying I am so sorry for being MIA lately. Between my sons baseball fall ball and travel team oh and not to mention work. I have been super busy. Saying that it is time to do some serious updating.<div><br></div><div> I have been taking my cycle meds as scheduled. We did the same medication with this cycle as with cycle #1. Thank goodness I didn't have bad migraines this time around. My last day for the Lupron SC injections was Monday :) Although I was happy to see them go I knew it was time to start the Big Daddy injections the famous PIO ( progesterone in oil). These are the injections that have a lot larger needle and must go in the booty. So I started those Tuesday and so far so good. I am just thankful that I have a husband that will do them because I don't think I could give myself the injections.</div><div><br></div><div>I went in Monday for my ultrasound to make sure that my uterine lining was nice and fluffy for the embryo babies would have a comfy home. The requirement for transfer is 7. The day of the ultrasound I am usually so nervous trying to give my uterus a pep talk. I know it sounds crazy but so far it has worked :) Lol so in cycle #1 my lining was 7.1( whew barely passed that one) this time around my uterine lining was 9.3!!!!! Whoop whoop. I was on cloud nine. So looking like everything is a good with the transfer. </div><div><br></div><div>Keep an eye out for my blog will be a week of updates :) thank everyone for taking the time out and reading my blog and please continue to pray for my journey:)</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-21122455540698925812013-09-19T15:25:00.000-07:002013-09-19T15:25:08.248-07:00Cycle #2 <span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am so excited and yet nervous to start this next cycle. I received my calendar of medications and ultrasounds regarding when to start/have them and when the transfer will be, and it looks like the following:</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">-9/25 Start the Lupron 10 units sc daily</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">-9-29 Last day of oral birth control pills and will start period soon</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">-10/04 Baseline ultrasound to make sure my uterine lining is nice and thin as expected, Start the vivelle patches, and baby aspirin.</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">-10/12 Start the Estrace 2mg per Vagina daily</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">-10/21 Ultrasound in am to make sure that my uterine lining is nice and thick for the transfer. </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">-10/22 Start the Endometrin, Progesterone (Big daddy shots), Doxycycline, and Medrol. </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">-10/24 Fly to Boston</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">-10/25 TRANSFER!!!!!!!!!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia;"> cleanse my body to be ready to be pregnant. I have it printed out the calendar and have it hanging in my bathroom like. It is just fun to mark off the days until transfer.</span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia;"> I was always taught to claim things as though they are. So here we go, This WILL be the cycle that takes, we WILL get pregnant, and we Will have a healthy baby. Please everyone be in agreement with me on this cycle that it will end on a positive note with a healthy baby. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have sit down multiple times to update this blog, but it seem like every time I try nothing comes to my mind. The question that everyone seems to ask is "What is the next step" and the truth is I don't know. I know that we would do another cycle but I was unsure when we would start or if it would be different. If we would stay on the same meds or try new ones. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have thought multiple times since the transfer "What could I have done different" And honestly I can't think of anything. I did the medicines step by step as ordered, I rested every time I felt the smallest cramp, and most importantly I put my whole heart into it. Every time I think about it, it break my heart. I want nothing more than for my sweet IPs a perfect, healthy baby.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">So as of right now I do not know when I start the next cycle. I have been on BCP for about a week (and the headaches have been awful). So I just wait patiently until I get instructions for the next cycle. Thank you everyone for following my blog and keeping up with my journey and I promise I will let you know as soon as I know regarding the next cycle.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-46164252730785846952013-09-04T18:42:00.001-07:002013-09-04T18:42:46.437-07:00Beta Hcg Results<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So I went first thing this morning to have my blood drawn for my beta Hcg. This is the test that test to see how much pregnancy hormone is in your system. I should be about 4 weeks so they are looking for the level to be above 100. I knew that the test was not an instant test but that I would know the answer by the end of the day. So as I patiently awaited the results I cleaned my house and did laundry. As I thought it would the day went by so slow. It seemed like every hour I was looking at the clock. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Around 2ish I got the phone call with the results. . . . . . <em>Negative</em> there was no hcg level in my blood. I am not pregnant. . . I was crushed, in shock, and so disappointed. How could this be everything has went so smoothly. The transfer went great. I had been taking the medication as scheduled and not a minute late. I was so confused. I knew that is was a possibility but it was one that I didn't think would happen so I didn't really consider it or put much thought into. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Then I realized that the next part was going to be one of the hardest things I was going to have to do. To tell the sweetest, most deserving people in the world that the embryo's didn't take and we were not pregnant. That they didn't have a baby/babies on the way. I mean wow what a punch in the gut. That is not a conversation that I ever what to have to experience again. I pray for peace and comfort over them to help them through this hard time. </span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The dreaded 2ww (week wait) that you will see everyone blog about. We spent months going day by day getting ready for the transfer. Planning each medication perfectly with the transfer date. Multiple ultrasounds to make sure everything looks perfect then the Transfer comes and goes and all you are waiting on is a simple blood test. Everything depends on it. No pressure right? <br />
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It seems like an easy 14 days. No biggie right. . . Oh my it's killing me!. So when I returned from Boston I knew that I had a busy work with all 3 kids going to school and me working. Not to mention Fall Baseball and Hunter's Traveling team. So I figured that alone would keep myself busy and the days would fly by, And they have. . . . Until now. 7 days down. 7 days to go. Halfway point. <br />
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So you ask what has been going on with my body. I have had some mild cramping since the transfer, Def. hot flashes (gotta love the meds) and some killer bloating. But other than that it hasn't been bad. I pray everyday that these sweet babies have made a comfy spot and will remain in place. This whole process has been teaching me that I really have to be more patient. So I take a deep breath in and out. And I keep repeating to myself. We are going to be pregnant. My wonderful IPs are going to finally have the baby they deserve. (Quit looking at me like that I swear I am not crazy). So that is what is going on right now. Please continue to pray for me and pray that the test results are perfect. Thanks for taking the time to read my blog. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-25638628837629544322013-08-22T08:45:00.000-07:002013-08-23T18:51:43.551-07:00The Transfer<font color="#0b5394"><b>~Lets see where do I start. I am updating my blog from the hotel on my phone so if it looks weird that is why. I was going to wait until we got home but I am just to excited to wait.</b></font><div><font color="#0b5394"><b><br></b></font></div><div><font color="#0b5394"><b>~ So we were instructed to be at the hospital at 10:00am, to take my first valium then, an to drink 32 oz of water and NOT empty my bladder. Now let me insert here I have never taken a Valium before so I had no clue how it was going to make me feel. But after taking the Valium I have to say it was very similar to taking a few shots of tequila ( not that I would ever do that mom) </b></font></div><div><font color="#0b5394"><b><br></b></font></div><div><font color="#0b5394"><b>~About 10:40 we were called back to the room and was instructed to take the second Valium and change into a gown, robe, socks, and hat. Now I do believe the hard part was attempting to stand on one foot and put on my socks. I hear you saying already "why didn't you just sit on the potty and put them on" well it was because I had to pee very bad and that would just be a tease. </b></font></div><div><font color="#0b5394"><b><br></b></font></div><div><font color="#0b5394"><b>~ So I then went back to the holding room and my IM and I was taken to the transfer room which looked very similar to an OR. **there will be TMI things discussed in the remainder of this blog so turn back now if you can't handle it**</b></font></div><div><font color="#0b5394"><b><br></b></font></div><div><font color="#0b5394"><b>~Anyways so once we got into the room I was instructed to sit on the table and place my legs in stirrups. They used an ultrasound to make sure that my bladder was full enough and my uterus looked good. Once we got the two thumbs up. They inserted a speculum into my vagina like a Pap smear ( no pain at all). The embryologist then came in with the embryos and tell us how they looked. The embryo babies were in a very small catheter that was smaller in diameter than a straw. They used an abdominal ultrasound and told us to watch for the bright light.l and just 5 seconds later we could see the embryo babies placed perfectly into my comfy uterus. The embryologist then took the catheter back to make sure that all embryo babies were correctly placed and which they had. All 3 little embryos were placed correctly. What a special, emotional time this was. </b></font></div><div><font color="#0b5394"><b><br></b></font></div><div><font color="#0b5394"><b>~ After it was complete I moved myself back into a recliner and was instructed to remain there for 10 min and then I could get up and pee. The 10 min flew by and the nurse came back and told us that I was able to get up and get dressed. After I was dressed she told us that was I and we were free to go. I thought for sure that I needed to stand on my head or something. She laughed and reassured us that I just needed to take it easy and relax the remainder if the day.</b></font></div><div><font color="#0b5394"><b><br></b></font></div><div><font color="#0b5394"><b>~ So we are suppose to return to the lab and have blood work in 2 weeks to confirm our pregnancy. (Speak things as though they are.... See mom you thought I never listened. ) So everyone please continue to say a prayer for us. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-HHJRsPHEU2pauO9o8EOugQxtOWNTVGRGKyUxnlXmoQGNTOiPWQOH4trGW5FLFyL-niTPjxL8aWpMr_c4_7hb_CpgVgeaFwxjx7JNkj63Xv6Its_q-bjzhuoUO7s_cc5XnGjwNlgYOE8/s640/blogger-image--1098042518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-HHJRsPHEU2pauO9o8EOugQxtOWNTVGRGKyUxnlXmoQGNTOiPWQOH4trGW5FLFyL-niTPjxL8aWpMr_c4_7hb_CpgVgeaFwxjx7JNkj63Xv6Its_q-bjzhuoUO7s_cc5XnGjwNlgYOE8/s640/blogger-image--1098042518.jpg"></a></div></b></font></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-66112266256255560332013-08-19T16:45:00.002-07:002013-08-19T16:45:49.350-07:00It's Finally that time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>I know that it has been a week since I updated but I worked 4 12 hour shifts this week so I was slightly busy and tired. But here I am updating before we leave for Boston.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>So my scheduled ultrasound was August 16th at 9am. I had to work that day 7am-7pm. So I was up and had a few hours to think about it. I was a nervous wreck waiting until the ultrasound since the whole trip determined by these results. I was told that the uterine lining at to be at least 7mm to continue with the transfer as scheduled. (No pressure right) </strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>The ultrasound was quick and easy and the ultrasound tech asked what my uterine lining had to be and when I replied 7mm she said "Good because it is 7.1mm" Eek!!!!! I mean how close can we get haha. But all I knew was I could finally take a deep breath because everything was going to be ok. I of coarse immediately texted my IM to let her know the wonderful news. Of coarse we were super exited that the time was finally here. After the ultrasound I returned to work and of coarse all my wonderful/supportive co-workers were waiting patiently on the news. And it made me smile so big to realize that they were just as excited as I was. </strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>So let the planning began. It's was Friday and everything had to be booked and scheduled for Tuesday. <a href="http://www.circlesurrogacy.com/" target="_blank">Circle</a> had my airplane tickets booked without a few hours. We fly out Tuesday am and get to Boston that evening. We will have the Transfer on Wednesday at 11:00am. I finally finished my Lupron injections which was a bittersweet milestone. Good to be done with them but that means it's time for the BIG DADDY needles. Yup your right I started that Progesterone in Oil injections. So as I sit here updating. I have yet to pack my bags but I promise it is on my list. :) So everyone please think of me and be in agreement that everything will go smoothly and we will have a baby or babies implanted and will remain all snuggly in my uterus for 10 wonderful months.</strong> </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-16944849138758341362013-08-15T07:06:00.003-07:002013-08-15T07:06:35.050-07:006 days until the Transfer<span style="color: purple; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Yes you read that correctly. 6 days until the Transfer!!!!!! 5 days until we fly to Boston. 4 days until my kiddos start school, 3 days until my mom gets here and1 day until my ultrasound that determines everything. (so please say a prayer for me tomorrow around 9ish) Words cannot express how excited/nervous I am. When I started this journey 5 months ago this is the day I was waiting for. We have patiently did everything asked and with mild bumps passed everything with flying colors and was medically cleared. Now it is time to implant those beautiful babies into my comfy uterus and for him/her/or them to stay cozy for 40 long weeks :) and for my IPs to become parents that they so deserve.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have been keeping myself busy so that the days would pass by quickly and I wouldn't just stare at the calendar everyday. Yesterday I finished up entering some of the kids clothing in </span><a href="http://fayetteville.rhealana.com/" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Rhea Lana</span></a><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> and taking them up there. If you have never been to Rhea Lana it is the neatest thing. You go online register and enter your kids clothing and how much you are asking. When your done entering them you can choose to donate them or pick them up. Then you take them to the store and place them according to size and wait for it to open. Then they mail you your check (Most the time I spent it there buying the kids more clothing). Like I said very awesome. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Today we get to take both kiddos to meet their teachers at school I officially have a middle schooler. (eek where did my little girl go), a 3rd grader, and a pre schooler. and my oldest son has baseball practice. Then BIG ultrasound tomorrow to find out my uterine lining. Work Saturday and Sunday. All 3 kiddos start school Monday and fly to Boston Tuesday!!!!!!! So everyone please keep my in your prayers and Thank you for taking the time to read my Blog.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS;"></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05667098459613956093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125080163951850475.post-61704598403215259492013-08-05T09:01:00.001-07:002013-08-05T09:01:08.225-07:0017 days until Transfer<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So I went to my ultrasound appointment on July 31st. This ultrasound was to make sure that my uterine lining was nice and thin following my BCP and my menstrual cycle. I was told the goal was for the lining to be below 5mm. So of coarse after the ultrasound I was anxious to know the results (I know I have no patience at all, but I am working on that I promise) . But since the office I have been going to <a href="http://www.parkhillclinic.com/" target="_blank">Parkhill Women's Clinic</a> is Awesome especially Amy I received my results that day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Mine was 3.70mm YEAH. So it looks like we are right on track.</span></strong></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">So as far as my medications go. I have been on the Lupron injections since July 22nd, I started the Vivelle patches on August 2nd, and also started taking baby aspirin on August 2nd. I don't know if it's been the combo of the meds i have been taking but I have been having killer headaches and hot flashes lately. But if that is my worse side effect I will take it. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I literally have a calendar in my bathroom that says what meds to take on which day and I have wrote on the calendar the days until the transfer and I am so surprised at how fast the transfer day is becoming so close. I have everything all lined out (I think). My wonderful mother is coming to stay a week at my house and watch my kiddos. I have my work scheduled covered (kinda), my husband was able to take off to go with me. So now we just wait until my ultrasound on August 16th to find out what time we leave. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">So it looks like my journey is starting to really take off. I just love that I have this blog to share with everyone my journey. I am so happy with how supportive everyone has been. I honestly haven't had any negative comments regarding my decisions. Everyone from family and friends to coworkers at work have been so supportive and I thank yall so much for that. It truly means so much to me.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Trebuchet MS;"> Me and my husband went on a date night the other night to eat dinner and play mini golf and we couldn't stop talking about how excited we were and how awesome it was going to be to watch the IPs the first time they get to hold their baby. Just the though overwhelms me with happiness and emotion. </span></strong><br />
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