AF started last night after I got off the phone with the clinic. YEY
So I called them this morning and told them. They wanted to see me today for Blood work and a ultrasound. Everything looked great and I started my patches today. (2 patches on and replaced with 2 new every other day)
Then next Friday I go back to Fargo for another Ultrasound, blood work, and a saline Ultrasound to know where to place their 2 precious little embys.
We will also be starting more medications and continue the patches (I believe but will have to double check with the patches)
Our transfer date got bumped back a few days so it will be the last week of the month as of now. Not sure on the day.
After my appointment we went to Mc Donald's with Sam and then hung out at her house for a hour while the kids played with her 4 dogs. The kids LOVED IT!
I'm so excited that this month is going to work for the transfer!!!
Friday, July 6, 2012
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Its a new day
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/provera-side-effects.html
Theres the wonderful list of side effects from the medication I'm taking. Provera.
Bloating, peeing more, breast tenderness, galactorrhea , feelings of sadness/anxiety, restless/cant sleep, weight loss, some hair loss, Breaking out (GERR), cramping.
For a few days in the beginning I kept telling Nick that I felt something was wrong. I felt out of sorts and then I noticed the galactorrhea. So I googles the side effects and it all fell into place. I guess I never thought of side effects since I didn't really have many taking medication to get pregnant with Thomas. But that was femara and this is provera. kinda the same. Does the same in the long run but wow the side effects are so much different.
I'm still waiting for AF. At this point I'm over the freaking out it needs to come, its more like letting go and letting God. Obviously I'm worried about being ready for the transfer but as far as my AF is concerned if it doesn't happen this month then God must not want it to. We can transfer next month if this cycle doesn't line up.
Not saying it doesnt suck but I cant worry about what I cant control.
On a happy Note it was my 25th Birthday yesterday. That's right I am a 4th of July baby!!! I love my birthday. Fireworks, food , family/friends,lake, bon fires whats not to love!
I had a good day with family and friends. Some left Earlie and that sucked but in all it was really good. Kids played in the swimming pool all day. We gave them their bath before we left to go watch the fire works and they passed out before we even made it out of town. Slept through the whole thing and all the way home. We put them to bed and that was that. I recorded the show on my phone so they could watch it today.
Ive noticed over the last 2 months my friends list is getting smaller and smaller (probably 10 plus friends). Some Ive done myself and and the rest people have deleted me. At first I was upset that some of these people felt that for what ever reason they didn't want to be friends and then I thought well ... I gotta except it. I'm not sure if it because of this surrogacy or the fact I speak my mind and post debatable articles on FB. All I know is that from what I can tell its about the time I came out with our news of matching. I need people in my life that support me and is there for me., Those who have deleted me must not care and Ive accepted that. Ive realized that time changes people. Some grow and become better more mature adults and others live in this little bubble of a life and don't want to move and grow up. its a hard fact of life I guess when you see that with people YOU care about. but you cant control anyone but yourself or help those who don't want to help themselves. I'm not saying it still doesn't hurt from the people I truely deeply cared about but its about acceptance.
The worst feeling I think is when you realize you care more about someone then they ever cared about you. The choices people make in life that you thought would include you and it doesn't ... cuts deep.
Today is a new day and I'm so thankful for the people in my life that are there and care. I have such a big heart and usually it gets broken. Ive been told I love to love.. and I guess its true. I try and love everyone for who they are and stand up for that. If thats wrong thats ok by me.
Theres the wonderful list of side effects from the medication I'm taking. Provera.
Bloating, peeing more, breast tenderness, galactorrhea , feelings of sadness/anxiety, restless/cant sleep, weight loss, some hair loss, Breaking out (GERR), cramping.
For a few days in the beginning I kept telling Nick that I felt something was wrong. I felt out of sorts and then I noticed the galactorrhea. So I googles the side effects and it all fell into place. I guess I never thought of side effects since I didn't really have many taking medication to get pregnant with Thomas. But that was femara and this is provera. kinda the same. Does the same in the long run but wow the side effects are so much different.
I'm still waiting for AF. At this point I'm over the freaking out it needs to come, its more like letting go and letting God. Obviously I'm worried about being ready for the transfer but as far as my AF is concerned if it doesn't happen this month then God must not want it to. We can transfer next month if this cycle doesn't line up.
Not saying it doesnt suck but I cant worry about what I cant control.
On a happy Note it was my 25th Birthday yesterday. That's right I am a 4th of July baby!!! I love my birthday. Fireworks, food , family/friends,lake, bon fires whats not to love!
I had a good day with family and friends. Some left Earlie and that sucked but in all it was really good. Kids played in the swimming pool all day. We gave them their bath before we left to go watch the fire works and they passed out before we even made it out of town. Slept through the whole thing and all the way home. We put them to bed and that was that. I recorded the show on my phone so they could watch it today.
Ive noticed over the last 2 months my friends list is getting smaller and smaller (probably 10 plus friends). Some Ive done myself and and the rest people have deleted me. At first I was upset that some of these people felt that for what ever reason they didn't want to be friends and then I thought well ... I gotta except it. I'm not sure if it because of this surrogacy or the fact I speak my mind and post debatable articles on FB. All I know is that from what I can tell its about the time I came out with our news of matching. I need people in my life that support me and is there for me., Those who have deleted me must not care and Ive accepted that. Ive realized that time changes people. Some grow and become better more mature adults and others live in this little bubble of a life and don't want to move and grow up. its a hard fact of life I guess when you see that with people YOU care about. but you cant control anyone but yourself or help those who don't want to help themselves. I'm not saying it still doesn't hurt from the people I truely deeply cared about but its about acceptance.
The worst feeling I think is when you realize you care more about someone then they ever cared about you. The choices people make in life that you thought would include you and it doesn't ... cuts deep.
Today is a new day and I'm so thankful for the people in my life that are there and care. I have such a big heart and usually it gets broken. Ive been told I love to love.. and I guess its true. I try and love everyone for who they are and stand up for that. If thats wrong thats ok by me.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Its a Birthday
My son had his birthday party on sunday (hes 4)
And Sam came to party with us. I was afraid she would think my house/ family/ and friends where all overwhelming and hyper haha but she didnt think anything strange about it. haha! She said it was like her moms side of the family.
She got to meet my husband and my grandparents. Nicks parents my aunt sister and friends.
I was so happy she was here. We dug out all of my meds, sprawled them out on my bed and went through them all. it was nice sitting and talking about our next steps. My daughter adores Sam. Its sooo cute! Thomas thinks shes pretty "cool mom". Hes more active so pictures are hard to come by haha..
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Sam and I... Perfect!
And Sam came to party with us. I was afraid she would think my house/ family/ and friends where all overwhelming and hyper haha but she didnt think anything strange about it. haha! She said it was like her moms side of the family.
She got to meet my husband and my grandparents. Nicks parents my aunt sister and friends.
I was so happy she was here. We dug out all of my meds, sprawled them out on my bed and went through them all. it was nice sitting and talking about our next steps. My daughter adores Sam. Its sooo cute! Thomas thinks shes pretty "cool mom". Hes more active so pictures are hard to come by haha..
Thomas and his Friends
Hunter and Thomas... so cute
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Olivia hanging out with her Great Grandparents and Auntie
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Sam and Olivia
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Start already
Well Ive been waiting for Aunt Flow since last Saturday and she still hasnt come. And we need her to come so I can start my Patches and other medication. So I called the clinic Monday they said wait until Thursday. ... waiting ... waiting. Today I called at 745 am ( couldnt wait lol) and told them well she still isnt here. ( this happens once and a while where my body will skip a month).
So they started me on provara so I will get "her" in a few days and start my patches. There was some concern if I will be ready for the transfer in time so we are planning on doubleing up my patches and pills to get my uturis nice and thick to hold those embys. *heart*
Its been stressful wanting my body to do somthing and it not doing what we hoped it would. Seriously out of all the months to be off it has to be this one. UGH! At least we have options and we wont have to wait another month for the transfer...Hopefully!
My body always reacted to fertility meds nicely so this part Im not too worried about. Then as soon as I get Ms Aunt Flow I head back up to Fargo for a baseline ultrasound. One of these trips Im hoping to hang out there for the day. Maybe have the Kids go to my oncall day care and relax with sam. It just all sounds relaxing.
Shes coming for Thomas birthday party on Sunday. Im hoping Jack and the girls come too. have a slumber party bon fire and rost some smores and eat some yummy food sunday. Im setting up the slip and slide for the kids and the pool. Im super excited.
well Im off.. hope everyone has a great SAFE 4th of July weekend. My birthdays the 4th so I know I will =)
So they started me on provara so I will get "her" in a few days and start my patches. There was some concern if I will be ready for the transfer in time so we are planning on doubleing up my patches and pills to get my uturis nice and thick to hold those embys. *heart*
Its been stressful wanting my body to do somthing and it not doing what we hoped it would. Seriously out of all the months to be off it has to be this one. UGH! At least we have options and we wont have to wait another month for the transfer...Hopefully!
My body always reacted to fertility meds nicely so this part Im not too worried about. Then as soon as I get Ms Aunt Flow I head back up to Fargo for a baseline ultrasound. One of these trips Im hoping to hang out there for the day. Maybe have the Kids go to my oncall day care and relax with sam. It just all sounds relaxing.
Shes coming for Thomas birthday party on Sunday. Im hoping Jack and the girls come too. have a slumber party bon fire and rost some smores and eat some yummy food sunday. Im setting up the slip and slide for the kids and the pool. Im super excited.
well Im off.. hope everyone has a great SAFE 4th of July weekend. My birthdays the 4th so I know I will =)
Monday, June 25, 2012
Evaluation
We had an evaluation today to make sure we are emotionally and mentally stable to do the gestational surrogacy. And to make sure we arnt "forced" or " felt obligated" to do the Pregnancy that they sometimes see with friends or family members.
Everything went great. She was amazed with our story. How we used Fertility meds. How we where so close to have to use either a surrogate or adopt and how we met our Intended parents. She was so nice! Some people are really nervous about the evaluations with them but we weren't at all. She said she had no concerns and wished us all the luck!
We signed all the papers for the contract and now we wait to start our meds.
Just a small update but a very important one!
Everything went great. She was amazed with our story. How we used Fertility meds. How we where so close to have to use either a surrogate or adopt and how we met our Intended parents. She was so nice! Some people are really nervous about the evaluations with them but we weren't at all. She said she had no concerns and wished us all the luck!
We signed all the papers for the contract and now we wait to start our meds.
Just a small update but a very important one!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Blood medication ... and so much more!
Yesterday Nick the kids and I headed off to Fargo. When I called up there last week they told me Nick would have to be there. So he took the day off work to get what we thought would be blood work and sign paper work. Well he actually didnt need to be there. So he was a bit upset he took the day off and used up more of his time off. I think out of this so far the hardest has been communication and the traveling. We got to spend most of the day together and have a wonderful dinner together with the kids. So not all bad =)
Nick and the kids took off to the mall for a few hours while I met with Sam Jack and the Nurse to talk about whats next. There was so much information in that appointment Ill try and remember it all.
Sam started her meds last week and we should be on the same cycle so far. We are waiting for my Aunt Flow so I can start my Estrogen Patches and head back to fargo for my first ultrasound to get a base line. Then every other day I take my 2 patches off and replace them with new ones. this will go on for weeks even after a positive pregnancy*fingers crossed*
Then at about the 14th day of my new cycle they will start Progesterone Medrol Doxycycline and continue my every day prenatal Vitamin and 81 MG baby asprin. Then the transfer week falls between July 18th- july 25th.
I got blood work done (3 viles) and signed papers for the clinic. Talked about what all is going to happen in the next month and got a big bag of goodies!! Sam picked up some fragrance free laundry soap and dryer sheets and my super awesome shoot for sam shirt. And a bag from the clinic full of Progesterone. I bought Body and Hair wash and gave it to sam after taking a bit (she can use the left overs on the baby(S). and I bought deodorant.
we go back to Fargo in 2 weeks for our eval and to finish up paper work =)
Nick and the kids took off to the mall for a few hours while I met with Sam Jack and the Nurse to talk about whats next. There was so much information in that appointment Ill try and remember it all.
Sam started her meds last week and we should be on the same cycle so far. We are waiting for my Aunt Flow so I can start my Estrogen Patches and head back to fargo for my first ultrasound to get a base line. Then every other day I take my 2 patches off and replace them with new ones. this will go on for weeks even after a positive pregnancy*fingers crossed*
Then at about the 14th day of my new cycle they will start Progesterone Medrol Doxycycline and continue my every day prenatal Vitamin and 81 MG baby asprin. Then the transfer week falls between July 18th- july 25th.
we go back to Fargo in 2 weeks for our eval and to finish up paper work =)
Friday, June 1, 2012
Time
Time goes so slow when we want it to go fast.
And when we want it to slow down it gets even faster.
I never seem to win with either one of these with different places in my life.
My son is going to be 4 in 26 days. June 1st always hits the reality that his birthday is right around the corner. I wonder where the time has gone. June 3rd is a date that tells me 6 months until my daughters birthday. Again with that it makes me think I have time... turns out I don't.
Today seemed to drag on forever. The kids and I laid around the house for hours this afternoon between inside and out. Went on a super long walk and stopped at our local "grocery store". Its super small if your wondering what the "" ment.
I made Skeddi (spaghetti) for dinner and we decided we needed out of our little town and drove to Alex. For what.. DQ!
Olivia helped our Dog Alli find the chipmunk that has been hiding in the rain gutter for the last few days ( not really there but the dog thinks other wise)
The whole process of being a GS has been on my mind alot today.More so then other days with the time going slow aspect of it. Less then 2 weeks and we will be setting up our medications and our transfer date.
I keep thinking to myself... wow in 3 months I could be pregnant. In 3 Months it could be twins!
Then I think about everything that I need to do and remember not to do in the next month. Getting my body ready for this and doing everything in my control to hold this pregnancy.
Lots of thoughts tonight..
Time will make a person think...
And when we want it to slow down it gets even faster.
I never seem to win with either one of these with different places in my life.
My son is going to be 4 in 26 days. June 1st always hits the reality that his birthday is right around the corner. I wonder where the time has gone. June 3rd is a date that tells me 6 months until my daughters birthday. Again with that it makes me think I have time... turns out I don't.
Today seemed to drag on forever. The kids and I laid around the house for hours this afternoon between inside and out. Went on a super long walk and stopped at our local "grocery store". Its super small if your wondering what the "" ment.
I made Skeddi (spaghetti) for dinner and we decided we needed out of our little town and drove to Alex. For what.. DQ!
Olivia helped our Dog Alli find the chipmunk that has been hiding in the rain gutter for the last few days ( not really there but the dog thinks other wise)
The whole process of being a GS has been on my mind alot today.More so then other days with the time going slow aspect of it. Less then 2 weeks and we will be setting up our medications and our transfer date.
I keep thinking to myself... wow in 3 months I could be pregnant. In 3 Months it could be twins!
Then I think about everything that I need to do and remember not to do in the next month. Getting my body ready for this and doing everything in my control to hold this pregnancy.
Lots of thoughts tonight..
Time will make a person think...
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