Most people I have told that I am a surrogate has had really positive reations...many have been surprised at why I would do this and some have lots of questions.
This week I got the first "funny" reaction. My youngest child Sebastian has told his teachers at pre-school about Mommy having a baby...that spurred a conversation last week with me telling them that yes I am pregnant but that I am a surrogate.
Well Tuesday afternoon I came to pick Sebastian up from pre-school and another teacher stopped me in the entry way to his room. She could barely keep her eyes of my belly! I just had to laugh...first there is really no belly to look at just yet (...but boy my pants are getting tight :-) )and second she wanted to ask questions which is fine ..but she had a real hard time looking at my face when talking to me....now if only my eyes had been placed right above my belly button...lol
I am sure I am in store for many more reactions like this come....
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
One pink little bean is growing...
Today was finally ultrasound day...I have been waiting for this day! I have been feeling good and experiencing my regular early pregnancy signs ... but the thought of "what if" was there.
Well today we met with Dr. H - my mom came along and M (IF) was there too...and the ultra sound looked great. The embryo is growing...one little pink bean is hanging out in there - YEAH!!! We transferred two and one stuck - just perfect. The heartbeat was 125 beats per minute which is right on target. Dr. H said that everything looked good and measured right on track. What a relief to hear - and how wonderful to hear the heartbeat...to me it sounds like a little horse just running along.
M (IF) was very happy - this is just so exciting for M&M - I love the fact that I am helping them create their family. M (IM) called a bit later in the afternoon ... I picked up the phone with a "Hi Mama"....she better get used to hearing that.
Dr. H also said for me to go ahead and schedule an appointment with my regular OB for after our next ultrasound which will be on April 8th....woohoo almost down to being a regular pregnancy...my medications have been reduced but I will still have to do injections for another 5 weeks or so..but soon that will end too.
Great day - great news....
Well today we met with Dr. H - my mom came along and M (IF) was there too...and the ultra sound looked great. The embryo is growing...one little pink bean is hanging out in there - YEAH!!! We transferred two and one stuck - just perfect. The heartbeat was 125 beats per minute which is right on target. Dr. H said that everything looked good and measured right on track. What a relief to hear - and how wonderful to hear the heartbeat...to me it sounds like a little horse just running along.
M (IF) was very happy - this is just so exciting for M&M - I love the fact that I am helping them create their family. M (IM) called a bit later in the afternoon ... I picked up the phone with a "Hi Mama"....she better get used to hearing that.
Dr. H also said for me to go ahead and schedule an appointment with my regular OB for after our next ultrasound which will be on April 8th....woohoo almost down to being a regular pregnancy...my medications have been reduced but I will still have to do injections for another 5 weeks or so..but soon that will end too.
Great day - great news....
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
6 weeks today...
Today I am six weeks along... I am getting a bit nervous about our ultrasound scheduled for Monday.
I am learning that surrogacy is a lot of "hurry up and wait"!!! Waiting to match with the right couple; waiting to do preliminary testing; waiting to sign contracts; waiting for the transfer; waiting in the two-week-wait; waiting for the beta results....wow is the waiting over yet!!! Nope...the positive betas were great and very reassuring...but now we are back to waiting...waiting for the ultrasound!!
I feel good and not very different than any other day. I am more tired ... but other than that I am great. I am praying that our ultrasound will show great results on Monday. It will be a very special day.. M (IF) will be with me for the ultrasound and so will my mom. My mom is flying in for a 2 week visit on Friday and we are all very excited!
I am learning that surrogacy is a lot of "hurry up and wait"!!! Waiting to match with the right couple; waiting to do preliminary testing; waiting to sign contracts; waiting for the transfer; waiting in the two-week-wait; waiting for the beta results....wow is the waiting over yet!!! Nope...the positive betas were great and very reassuring...but now we are back to waiting...waiting for the ultrasound!!
I feel good and not very different than any other day. I am more tired ... but other than that I am great. I am praying that our ultrasound will show great results on Monday. It will be a very special day.. M (IF) will be with me for the ultrasound and so will my mom. My mom is flying in for a 2 week visit on Friday and we are all very excited!
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