Beta 3 numbers

Well the Beta 3 number was 760 which is a low normal but they want to to another beta Monday just to make sure that the number is doubling.  Also today B & M are 5 weeks and 2 days along, keep on growing little hiccup.  Yes, I call it little hiccup because since before I got the call from the clinic that they are expecting I have had the hiccups and they come and go and I never know when I am going to have them, I don't mind having the hiccups beats having morning sickness, wait I missed that part like I missed that part with my own pregnancies, I am not complaining I enjoy being pregnant and I am looking forward to seeing my belly grow and the happiness in B & M's eyes.  I am so happy for them words can not describe how happy I am for them.  Congrats again to you both.

today is 4 weeks and 8 days

in order to get to this point I had to do these: I will start weaning off the delestrogen & progestrone towards the end of March, and will be done with shots the beginning of April.

4 weeks and 8 days along



Lupron for  a month

Delestrogen Tuesday & Friday

Progestrogen everyday

7 Week Ultrasound date is set

Well on March 11 at 1pm J, B & I are going to the hear the heartbeat and see how many are growing inside my uterus, I am bummed that M can not come because of work and that I understand, so I am hoping that she will be able to attend the 20 week one, I am sure that clinic that does it will be able to do it on a weekend, since with my youngest who is 3 years old now we did ours on a Saturday since my husband got off work late on Friday.  I am just so happy that one of them can make it to hear the heartbeat. I am also excited that my family gets to meet B and soon M.

Anyways that is my update for now, and again thanks for reading

Today I made a scrapbook for this journey

pg 1 M & B



Cover



pg 3 Transfer day



pg 5  7&9 week ultrasounds



I made a scrapbook for B & M and now I am making one for me- this scrapbook set was given to me as a Christmas gift from a fellow girl scout leader and a great friend of mine.  I covered the pictures and the names but I thought I would share what I have done this far and sorry that the pages are out of order that was not my plan when I uploaded them I had them in order. I love scrapbooking I find it relaxing and memorable when I am finished.



Pg 2




pg 4 and an 8 cell embryo



Test results are in

Test results are in and B & M are Pregnant. I am so happy for them.

My 1st beta numbers were 9.5 and that was Monday's draw and today's beta numbers was 32. So Congrats B & M.

Levels

Well I got an email from the clinic and my levels are right where they want them so I am hoping that tomorrow's Beta #2 is gonna be positive anyways best of luck B & M I am thinking of you both

Beta # 1

Well my 1st beta test is tomorrow at 10:45am and I have to wait until Wednesday to even know what the numbers are so more waiting. I pray for good news for B & M and myself.  I don't want to let them down and be a failure for the 4th time so I just pray that we have some numbers above 5 or whatever the number would be to make it positive. I have been thinking positive and taking it easy during the 2 week wait which seems to be forever long.  And I am sure B & M are just as anxious to know as I am.  But whatever the outcome we are dealing with science we just pray that the outcome is a positive one. 

Something interesting

thanks to a fellow surrogate friend for sharing this interesting information on  a 3 day transfer

This is what happens in a 3dt :
1dpt ..embryo is growing and developing
2dpt... Embryo is now a blastocyst
3dpt....Blastocyst hatches out of shell on this day
4dpt.. Blastocyst attaches to a site on the uterine lining
5dpt.. Implantation begins,as the blastocyst begins to bury in the lining
6dpt.. Implantation process continues and morula buries deeper in the lining
7dpt.. Morula is completely inmplanted in the lining and has placenta cells &
fetal cells
8dpt...Placenta cells begin to secret HCG in the blood
9dpt...More HCG is produced as fetus develops
10dpt...More HCG is produced as fetus develops
11dpt...HCG levels are now high enough to be immediately detected on
HPT

A Dream

No I didn't write this but it is a beautiful poem though

A Dream.

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 help 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've been so blessed in my life
I'm drawn to helping you.
And I hope you know I'll do my best
to bring a child to 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.

A week from today

Well today is day 5 since the transfer and well a week from today we will know if B & M are expecting a baby. This 2 week waiting is so not so much fun at all. Being patient and relaxed is the only way to get past it so I have been watching the 1st season of Glee and getting caught up on that to keep my mind off of this waiting.  I am sure that B & M are just as anxious as I am to want to know the results. 

Home resting

Welll I made it home and is in my room resting and taking it easy. My wonderful husband took care of the kids and house and well I have nothing to worry about but rest which is nice.  I am so greatful that he is very supportive of me and my decision to be a surrogate. If I need anything all I need to do is pick up the cell phone and calls his and tell him what I want. I have everything that I need right by my side.

Beautiful Sunset

Another beautiful view from the hotel room the sunset

A beautiful gift from B & M

      When J and I came back to our room from the clinic this is what we seen.

Transfer Day



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Embryo Transfer



Well today's the big day, We had the embryo transfer at 9:30am. The doctor transferred 2 great looking embryos. I  am glad that they came in to see it all take place, I asked for a picture of the embryos after they were transferred. And J was nice and took one off the monitor for me so I can post it on here.

And a picture of me before the proceduce all dressed in green.

I was told by other surrogates to wear green because it's a sign of good luck and since we need good luck I went all out and wore green.





View from my hotel room

A beautiful view that I will enjoy while being on bedrest for a while. I also met B & M and what a wonderful couple they are, I am really blessed to be the one who gets to be their surrogate. They are a wonderful couple.

Time for travel

Well today is the day that I am heading to my destination and meeting B & M for the 1st time. I am sitting in the airport waiting to board the plane.  I am excited really to finally put names and faces together.  I am with J from the agency, it's gonna be nice to be able to hang out and chat about whatever. Thanks J for coming with me. 

Time Flies

It just dawned on me that it's been 3 months since the day I had been interviewed with B & M and in 2 days I will be meeting them for the 1st time and I am looking forward to that, we talk on the phone and we email but never actually met so this is exciting for all of us, them, me and someone from the agency.  You don't realize how fast the time goes by until you think about it. I was counting down the days to when I go for the transfer and can you believe it- it's in 3 days, and I have faith that this is it.  Everything is going good and no stress nothing it's just perfect and I love it.

Got my bags packed with everything I need now and my carry on bag is ready as well.  When I come back home Sunday I will be on bedrest still if not I am still going to be for a few extra days and taking life easy for awhile hopefully past my 2 week blood draw.  We will know on the 16th of February if I am knocked up with B & M's baby(ies). I say baby(ies) because they are going to transfer 2 embryos so maybe they will have 1 or 2. Time will only tell and let me tell you the 2 week wait period is the hardest part.