Update for 2014

How is everyone? I am doing good. I know its been awhile since I have updated everyone.

Our 3rd try did not take either, This one was very hard for me to accepted, we got through the holidays and planned the 4th transfer in Jan. Sad to say but that one didn't take either and that was the last female embryo. At this point there were only male embryos left, 5 of them. We were able to move very quickly to the 5th transfer which took place March 19th. As of now everything is looking good, we have some positive home tests, and had a positive blood test, I had gone in today for my 2nd blood test and now are waiting to hear about the results. 

While we wait I really wanted to share about the medications I have had to take, this is the hardest part of surrogacy is the on and off of medications and the schedule of each one. I would like you to have a better understanding of what I have had to do up to this point.

• I will start with the vagnial ultrasounds I have to have every 2 weeks till transfer to make sure my lining is thickening to make a good home for the embryo. Which at this point I have had at least 15 of these done since last May.  
• The first Medication I have to start is Aygestin, I start this the 2nd day of my period and take for about 10 days.
• About 3 days after the first ultrasound I start taking Lupron, this is a shot I have to do in my tummy for 22 days.
• After my 2nd ultrasound I start baby Aspirin, once a day. I also start Delestrogen(another shot) This one I take once every 3 days in my upper-outer quadrant of my bottom.( if the pregnancy takes I will stay on the Aspirin and Delestrogen till 11 weeks pregnant, about then I will be on both for about 15 weeks)
• Than I have my 3rd ultrasound, if that is good. Than I start a vaginally medication that I do 2 times each day.( if the pregnancy takes I will continue this till 11 weeks pregnant)
• Six days before the transfer I start Medrol, 1st day I will take 6 pills at different times during the day, than each day it will go down by one.(This pills do not taste good, and make me feel icky)

With each transfer that did not take I would stop all meds at one time, it is a hard couple of days. After each transfer I have 72 hours of bedrest. At this point it has been very emotional and stressful. I have hope that this transfer is it for us, I cant wait to go through the pregnancy with my couple and see them with their baby boy in early Dec. 

Thank you all for the support and being here when I have really needed you!!

I am thankful and excited for my 3rd chance, and would like to give an update......

I know its been awhile since an update. I had my 2nd transfer on Sept. 27th. I am sad to say but that pregnancy did not take. I took it a little harder than I should have. I was able to go to a surrogate support group meeting in Oct. that made me feel so much better. Right now I am doing really good and very excited to share with all of my family and friends, I have a new transfer date set for Nov. 26th. I have a great feeling about this one. 

And since it is Nov the month of being thankful. I am very thankful for my life and the chance to be a surrogate. I am so very thankful for all of my Family and Friends that have supported me through the good and rough times. Thank you all so much, without all of you this would be much different. 

I wish everyone I Happy Thanksgiving.

Not great news

I wanted to keep everyone updated. I have such great support from all my Family and Friends and I need to so Thank you all again. But Friday night I went in to the hospital with heavy bleeding, and had a miscarriage. Today I had a D&E. This is very hard for me but I will be ok. I am getting better each day. My couple is very sad but we will all be able to move on from this and move forward in a few months. 

Test results are in....

I am having a girl!

I am so proud to be caring a baby for two very special people!!! 

The transfer is set

Last month was hard on me, due to the 1st transfer being dropped. The day I was suppose to have the 1st transfer the Dr. office called to let me know that we have a new egg donor and a new transfer date. I was very happy but not ready to but all my feeling in to the next transfer until I knew that this was really going to happen. Well I start meds on Thursday and fly out of Reno on Mon for the transfer on Tuesday. I will find out if they are going to transfer 1 or 2 embryos tomorrow. I am now getting very excited, not to excited about the shots but it is a small price for me to pay for what I will be doing for my couple. I will keep everyone posted and Thanks again for all your support!

Not so good news

I just wanted to update everyone, the cycle has been dropped. There is no new date has of now.

Count down to the transfer

19 days till I go in for the transfer.

I am so excited for my couple, the beginning of next year I will hand them the most precious gift anyone could give to other person. I feel so proud that I get to be there surrogate mother. There is nothing more incredible then a baby growing inside of you, I get to do this for two very special people. I am very blessed. 

I would also like to say Thank you to everyone for all there support!