Possible Dates Already

Yeah!!!! I just talked to our IFV coord and looks like retrieval will likely be between Aug 10-12 (transfer Aug 13th-17th). Woohoo!!! This news was quite timely, AF showed today so it's CD1 and the clinic will likely have me in for a few labs (it's been awhile) and then we'll start meds with my next cycle.

Getting all the ducks in a row

Well IPs are back from their little getaway to Italy, gotta use up all those frequent flyer miles since hopefully jet setting will be a thing of the past before long.

Now that they are back home it is time for A&T to begin the process all over again so we can move along to the next transfer. We also need to revisit contracts since they expired as of this month. Lots of things to take care of yet so no timeline as to when everything will take place but just wanted to update you all on our status.

Final Results for 2nd Cycle

Unfortunately the second time around is no different from the first. Again I want to thank everyone for their well wishes and prayers for A&T.

They will be meeting with the RE next week to discuss the next steps. This isn't over yet!!!

A Dream (Surrogacy Poem)

by Lain

Our friendship started differently,
Than most friendships I've had.
We had to search each other out,
because of something sad.

A precious child to fill your hearts,
Is what you're longing for.
Infertility has made it hard,
to open up that door.

And so a search began for you,
to find a helping heart.
So similar to my own search,
not knowing where to start.

For me, the search is special,
it requires such great care.
A couple to have a child...
the fruit my search must bare.

Now we've found each other,
so much more real it seems.
Through faith and hope and honesty,
we're moving toward your dream.

But the dream we have,
it is the same, a dream that's filled with firsts.
First smiles, first laughs, first steps, first words.
All starting with a birth.

Often times I find myself wondering what it's like,
to have to trust a stranger with such a precious life.
And though I can't imagine,all that you've been through,
I hope you know I'll do my best to bring a child to you.

Surrogacy is something not everyone can do.
But I've been so blessed in my life,
I'm drawn to helping you.
Some people call us Angels, us surro-moms to be.
But I don't feel angelic, I just feel like me.

Our journey is just starting,
and no one knows the end.
I pray it brings to you a child,
and brings to me a friend.

TWW begins

Well we transferred one 3d 7.5 cell "nice looking" embie today. The Dr. commented that the quality of this one was better than the last transfers so we are keeping everything crossed that it sticks.

DH and I hung out with IPs for a couple of hours before heading home. I'm gonna chill out today and tomorrow to let this one snuggle in. I've promised myself no peeing till 7dp3dt so I'm keeping away from the HPTs till Saturday. Beta is 2/12.....which is also DD's 9th birthday.

Quick Recap of the Last Few Days

At IMs appt Monday there were 4 nice looking follies with a 5th they thought would catch up by the ER, they ended up retrieving only 3 yesterday however. Fertilization report is in, 2 matured but only 1 fertilized so we have just 1 lil embie again this time around. We were really hoping for at least 2 but I guess 1 is better than none and it only takes ONE right?

Transfer will be Sat AM at 10:15 and then the wait begins. We could use your prayers, babydust and belly rubs!!! Fingers crossed that this one sticks!