Now this is hurry up and wait...
So several months ago, I met my IPs and we saw a love connection for me to carry a baby for them. But when talking w the fertility guy, they learned they'd have to wait to start the process because they traveled to a Zika area. So. We waited. And waiting is not a bad thing... it's just... we do so much of it! LOL it's worth the shout out. :)
We then get the go ahead on the blood tests And had approval to go forward with their contribution but... we had to get a signed contract and find an egg donor... so. We did what? We wait....
Then. Once we got confirmation on an egg donor and egg retrieval, so 4 months later we signed a contract and our IVF/fertility doctor got some eggs and some sperm and took cells from those pieces and put them together and made some embryos.
Then what did we do? You guessed it!!! Wait.
The doctors then performed a lot of testing on those embryos and determined which were best to survive. and it's not a short process. Soooo......
Yep.
Waited.
Now. We have 5 super cool healthy perfect beautiful embryos. And. You already know. Wait some more.
We now have to get me started on my cycles and meds. This is where we get ready for our big day. I start taking meds, getting blood work done and ultrasounds each week.
5 days Pre-transfer. We make a day trip down to Dallas. Me and 1 of the IPs. We go to see our fertility Specialist who's doing the transfer for us. He checks me out and starts me on my shots and we're good to go! But we have to wait a few more days. 😊
So now. We're 1 day Pre-transfer. We're gonna make our way to the big city and our plane is delayed. Like 2 hours. But that doesn't stop us from hanging out and talking about babies and giving me shots in my rear. 😂 But we make it to our sweet little grandma like hotel and it's all good. And we're starving. So what do you eat when you're in the burbs of the big city and it's a school night!? That's right friends. You go to Taco Bell! For the first time in years for all of us. :) but it really was like us having dinner as a family. And that was special.
Yes. You already know this is gonna be a good trip. 😁
So now, its morning of. I woke up so hungry. And I slept like 4 or 5 hours. I am just on pins and needles! So excited. And nervous. An "excited nervous". It's just. I'm so happy to be doing this!!! There's literally not one bone or fiber in my body that questions if this is what I should be doing. Not one. It makes me so happy to be able to give of myself in this way to such deserving people.
We've waited long enough. We got to the clinic and I have peed 4 times in the last two hours. Trying to keep up w the procedure (they like you to have a full bladder). I have never had to pee so much - ever! But look at the sexy threads they give you to wear!!!
So we get in and back there and they verify all your information. They keep you in a bed because you need to stay stabilized and not fall. And they are the sweetest staff. And I love our IVF Dr. He's a jewel!! I'm so glad my IPs know him BC he's been so supportive and positive. I'm just - I'm happy and excited. And now with this dose of Valium they gave me - and that I've peed finally - I'm just ready for a nap. :) we waited for this beautiful day. And now it's all done! Now we wait for the blood tests to confirm pregnancy!
So. While I wait... you knew it was coming... I have to stay horizontal for 24 hours post transfer. Forced bed rest. I can't say I'm too upset about it BC after the 60th anniversary event, this is a welcomed change. But you do get bored BC you can't even sit up to write. Or color. Or work on a laptop. It's hard to eat while lying down. My IPs are amazing tho. So sweet. Got me Mexican food two times!! My only thing that I really don't like is that I have to eat in bed only BC you get crumbs in bed. Lol. Needless to say... I'm pretty happy... :) when they went to their room tonite, they hugged me and talked to my belly... I almost cried. It's just thrilling to see how much they love someone that's not even a someone yet. My heart overflows!
The next morning, I was able to get up and move about. It felt good to get a shower and clean up. I don't feel much different today but I'm just happy to be able to sit up. :) I'm trying to lay off the caffeine. So I'm drinking water of course, OJ and just a tad bit of coffee. We have to get to the airport to go home today. And I'm trying my best to not use my stomach muscles. Trying to take it easy on everything. My sweet IPs have been carrying my bags for me and helping me so much. They're the best.
Of course our plane is delayed. We've had the worst luck w planes this trip. But. As long as we get home safely, I'm calling this a win!!! :)
Now, I'm home and safely in bed. And I'm trying to mentally adjust to the fact I MIGHT be pregnant!!!! I called my OB to just make sure Im aware of what need to do and stay away from. They are so excited at the office! I love it!! I am so glad we have a Dr and staff that is as excited as I am. :)
It's been a few days now. Work was poppin as soon as I got back to it! No time to rest. But I did lighten my backpack some so I can carry it. Lol. The shots in my arse suck! I look like a met the mean sign of a fist. But I'm glad I have good friends who will stab me with the needles. And make sure I don't lose my meds. Haha!!!
Being a few days post transfer (DPT), I'm starting to feel a couple of weird things in my belly. It's weird to feel the very faint, minor cramping. I'm hoping its going to be a good sign. 😁 and I'm dying to take some home preg tests!!!!! But I won't. We talked about it when we were on our trip and they don't want to get their hopes up - which I don't blame them!!! Lol. But my poor hips, they hurt so bad from the shots. Going to be so worth it!!!
But. I did look at maternity clothes. 😁😁😁 I cannot lie!!! we should have some kind of news and next steps in the next few weeks... so... stay tuned!
I have a big weekend though! My daughter is turning 4. I'm praying for a great time for her and friends. She is so excited about having her special day!!!
Oh. Another great side effect of this process, my hair is rich and thick and beautiful!!!
And... my parting remark. this heat is trying to kill me... someone call the law...
We then get the go ahead on the blood tests And had approval to go forward with their contribution but... we had to get a signed contract and find an egg donor... so. We did what? We wait....
Then. Once we got confirmation on an egg donor and egg retrieval, so 4 months later we signed a contract and our IVF/fertility doctor got some eggs and some sperm and took cells from those pieces and put them together and made some embryos.
Then what did we do? You guessed it!!! Wait.
The doctors then performed a lot of testing on those embryos and determined which were best to survive. and it's not a short process. Soooo......
Yep.
Waited.
Now. We have 5 super cool healthy perfect beautiful embryos. And. You already know. Wait some more.
We now have to get me started on my cycles and meds. This is where we get ready for our big day. I start taking meds, getting blood work done and ultrasounds each week.
5 days Pre-transfer. We make a day trip down to Dallas. Me and 1 of the IPs. We go to see our fertility Specialist who's doing the transfer for us. He checks me out and starts me on my shots and we're good to go! But we have to wait a few more days. 😊
So now. We're 1 day Pre-transfer. We're gonna make our way to the big city and our plane is delayed. Like 2 hours. But that doesn't stop us from hanging out and talking about babies and giving me shots in my rear. 😂 But we make it to our sweet little grandma like hotel and it's all good. And we're starving. So what do you eat when you're in the burbs of the big city and it's a school night!? That's right friends. You go to Taco Bell! For the first time in years for all of us. :) but it really was like us having dinner as a family. And that was special.
Yes. You already know this is gonna be a good trip. 😁
So now, its morning of. I woke up so hungry. And I slept like 4 or 5 hours. I am just on pins and needles! So excited. And nervous. An "excited nervous". It's just. I'm so happy to be doing this!!! There's literally not one bone or fiber in my body that questions if this is what I should be doing. Not one. It makes me so happy to be able to give of myself in this way to such deserving people.
We've waited long enough. We got to the clinic and I have peed 4 times in the last two hours. Trying to keep up w the procedure (they like you to have a full bladder). I have never had to pee so much - ever! But look at the sexy threads they give you to wear!!!
So we get in and back there and they verify all your information. They keep you in a bed because you need to stay stabilized and not fall. And they are the sweetest staff. And I love our IVF Dr. He's a jewel!! I'm so glad my IPs know him BC he's been so supportive and positive. I'm just - I'm happy and excited. And now with this dose of Valium they gave me - and that I've peed finally - I'm just ready for a nap. :) we waited for this beautiful day. And now it's all done! Now we wait for the blood tests to confirm pregnancy!
So. While I wait... you knew it was coming... I have to stay horizontal for 24 hours post transfer. Forced bed rest. I can't say I'm too upset about it BC after the 60th anniversary event, this is a welcomed change. But you do get bored BC you can't even sit up to write. Or color. Or work on a laptop. It's hard to eat while lying down. My IPs are amazing tho. So sweet. Got me Mexican food two times!! My only thing that I really don't like is that I have to eat in bed only BC you get crumbs in bed. Lol. Needless to say... I'm pretty happy... :) when they went to their room tonite, they hugged me and talked to my belly... I almost cried. It's just thrilling to see how much they love someone that's not even a someone yet. My heart overflows!
The next morning, I was able to get up and move about. It felt good to get a shower and clean up. I don't feel much different today but I'm just happy to be able to sit up. :) I'm trying to lay off the caffeine. So I'm drinking water of course, OJ and just a tad bit of coffee. We have to get to the airport to go home today. And I'm trying my best to not use my stomach muscles. Trying to take it easy on everything. My sweet IPs have been carrying my bags for me and helping me so much. They're the best.
Of course our plane is delayed. We've had the worst luck w planes this trip. But. As long as we get home safely, I'm calling this a win!!! :)
Now, I'm home and safely in bed. And I'm trying to mentally adjust to the fact I MIGHT be pregnant!!!! I called my OB to just make sure Im aware of what need to do and stay away from. They are so excited at the office! I love it!! I am so glad we have a Dr and staff that is as excited as I am. :)
It's been a few days now. Work was poppin as soon as I got back to it! No time to rest. But I did lighten my backpack some so I can carry it. Lol. The shots in my arse suck! I look like a met the mean sign of a fist. But I'm glad I have good friends who will stab me with the needles. And make sure I don't lose my meds. Haha!!!
Being a few days post transfer (DPT), I'm starting to feel a couple of weird things in my belly. It's weird to feel the very faint, minor cramping. I'm hoping its going to be a good sign. 😁 and I'm dying to take some home preg tests!!!!! But I won't. We talked about it when we were on our trip and they don't want to get their hopes up - which I don't blame them!!! Lol. But my poor hips, they hurt so bad from the shots. Going to be so worth it!!!
But. I did look at maternity clothes. 😁😁😁 I cannot lie!!! we should have some kind of news and next steps in the next few weeks... so... stay tuned!
I have a big weekend though! My daughter is turning 4. I'm praying for a great time for her and friends. She is so excited about having her special day!!!
Oh. Another great side effect of this process, my hair is rich and thick and beautiful!!!
And... my parting remark. this heat is trying to kill me... someone call the law...
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