Beautiful People

I watched the season finale of Sister Wives last night.  This show has caught so much flack and called vile and disgusting but to me it kinda seems normal (for them NOT me) and functional.  Last night was the much anticipated delivery of Robyn and Kody's first baby together, Solomon.  Robyn wasn't the only wife nesting in anticipation, Meri, a sister wife, was also eager.  The birth was lovely but the heart stirring moment came moments after when Robyn offered to be a surrogate for Meri.  "Using yours and Kody's stuff" Robyn said.  I forget, because I am around surrogacy all day everyday, just how beautiful it truly is.  A woman sees the longing in the eyes of a parent to be and steps up and says "I want to do this...wholeheartedly...for you!"  Some critics of this process may say that we (surro's) are not entirely genuine as we receive compensation, but I assure you no amount of money can ever prompt a selfish heart to be so generous.  YES..this is a pat on the back to me and the many like me but hey I am after all a "Proud Surrogate".  Here is to all who are on the road of infertility or struggle to realize a family without assistance.  You are heroes!  You stop at nothing to see your dream a reality.  What a perfect team we make!!

2 weeks already?

SO, I have been on meds for 2 whole weeks now!  Time is really flying and we are inching ever so close to baby day.  I am so amazingly calm this go round and I am liking it.  In the last two weeks we have moved into our new (lovely) home and moved my dad out of his home.  We have celebrated Hudson's 6th birthday, had Thanksgiving and I have taken one Nursing final.  Despite all that busyness, I feel fantastic.  Yes there have been moments where I thought this was too much to handle at one time but then..We made it through and we are happy and comfortable and safe and well fed and really, I have nothing to complain about!

Update on the Lupron...I haven't noticed it.  I am shocked as I was expecting something from a horror film but other than the occasional heat stroke, I have been exactly the same as usual.  I actually feel better than usual and I attribute that to school nearing an end and the supplemental estrogen.

I had my 3rd (next to last) ultra-sound today and as expected, my endometrium is beautiful.  In less than 2 weeks I will be in LA and hopefully one sweet baby bean will decide to thrive and choose my body as a temporary living arrangement : )  I have had so many surrogate friends get pregnant this month alone...I am hoping for the same success this go round.  Let the countdown begin...Peace

Lupron Video Update

Well, This will certainly not be my most glamorous or put together post but it is a chance for you to see me in action...doing what I love to do.  If you are new, welcome to my world.  This blog is devoted to those who are involved in surrogacy, be it the surrogate or the IP's, and to those interested in watching miracles happen..literally step by step before your eyes.  This is an up close and personal look at exactly what it takes (on the surrogates part) to help create a family and change lives!

Finally!

I can't believe I was able to wait two WHOLE days to post the big news but,

We are officially moving forward and the projected transfer of surrobaby (2nd edition) is December 14th!!!!

Hold your applause until the end because it gets EVEN better....

If this transfer is successful, "T" will get the news  (officially) on Christmas eve and the baby's due date would fall on "T's" birthday...

Okay, now you can applaud:))

I am over the moon with excitement and panic has begun to set in...What do I need to squeeze in this month??    Do I take a vacation??  By Christmas I will be "with child"..or children...Oh gosh, I nearly passed out:))

I and my family are completely ready to give ourselves to this process again.  Injections are one their way and should be in my mail today or tomorrow.  I have my first (of many) uterine ultrasound scheduled for THIS Monday and am scheduled to start the infamous Lupron.  EEEEK!

I am ready to get this baby maker back in business...the family making business.  Is there any one on earth as fulfilled as me?

Stay tuned as updates will be coming.

You wanna know what love is??

Wondering what love looks like???

I am not all too sure how to follow that video..I guess I will just say "Do you hear that?"  That is the sound of love and happiness and joy all wrapped up in two kissy face babies.  Tonight my heart is full and I can think of   no greater way to live my life..Surrogacy makes families possible.  Love to you "E" and of course Linnea and Marius.  You are the sweetest cherubs I have ever seen:))

Contracts are signed!

I am happy to report that We are officially in contract and the egg donor has been cleared by our physician to proceed...Now she has to undergo a few simple blood tests and we are off.  As soon as she is cleared I should receive a box of needles, injectable meds, a sharps box and alcohol swabs...Many of you may have just passed out...take a moment, shake it off:)  This is one of the MOST anticipated milestones for many surrogates..No, we are not all Masochists...many of us HATE shots but the arrival of the "med box" and the beginning of meds means the transfer is coming.  A baby is getting ready to be made!

I realize I didn't write very often during this part of my first journey simply because there just isn't a whole lot to report.  I hope to have more news soon!

So..Anyone out there have any questions about surrogacy?  I would love to know what you would like to know about any part of this process.  I'll attach a link to my agency..maybe that will help.
Growing Generations

Don't give up..we're still moving forward...

Hey all...I have noticed many of you check back regularly to see any progress in this journey and I just want to assure you that though there is no news to report, things are in fact moving forward.  This phase (the contract phase) can get quite long.  The lawyers for both 'T' and myself are working daily to draft a contract that most effectively communicates our desires and protects us all as we journey on.  I am surprising myself because I am not anxious in the least.  I am thankful  for school and children as they keep me quite occupied during this waiting period.  I have also begun a new workout routine and I am determined to tone up my body before I get pregnant again...the twinsies have left their mark:))

I have been reminded several times lately just how difficult this process can be for both surrogate and intended parents.  I have had two precious surro-friends, with huge hearts set on helping make a family, become pregnant only to lose.  This is a devastating blow to the parents who have invested their hearts and souls in this process and it is crushing to the surrogate who is tempted to feel like a failure.  Surrogacy is wonderful and beautiful and for some very glamorous, but there are those whose dreams have still not been realized and they have reached the end of their journey to parenthood.

Surrogacy is becoming more and more popular these days and is a head turning topic in nearly every conversation or circle.  I am glad that medicine is advancing and people are following suit but let's not forget most people do not enter surrogacy for the glamour of it all..most have tried and failed at every other option.  Men who thought they may never realize the dream of biological fatherhood entrust the life of their unborn child to a stranger.  This is such a unique path to take for both IP and surrogate and I am truly thankful to be a part of this newly cut path...

A sign that things are close...I am growing in confidence daily that this transfer will work..the first time.  I believe there is much to be said about being optimistic and relaxed when approaching a med start and transfer.  I am hoping to hear news from our Dr. that the egg donor is ready to go and then I can begin.

For now, I will pick up my kids and swing with them in the park..All too soon it will be Dr. appointments and baby belly...Until a real update,

Peace