Setbacks!

So I know this process can be filled with so many setbacks.  I guess I can deal with them as long as they aren't permanent stops. Well I had my baseline bloodwork and ultrasound on Friday and I thought I would be starting my medication Saturday. The nurse called to tell me that my lining was still a little thick and my estrogen was a bit high. What this means is that I waited until today to start my medications and the transfer will be postponed by 2 days. I am excited to get to the transfer but I also know at my next appointment they may have to push it again but I sure hope not!

Moving on!

We went to get all the medical screening stuff done a few weeks ago! I was cleared to carry again! We did the contract negotiations and I signed on Wednesday.  The parents are out of town so they will sign theirs on Monday. The next step will be to get a medication calendar with a potential transfer date! We had time during the screening to speak with the parents and they are great! We have so much to talk about but this is far from the end. We will get to know each other very well throughout the process.  I am excited to get the process moving!

Next step!

So now that I am matched the next step is to go to their clinic and get medical clearance from them. I know I am healthier now than I was but I am still nervous. What if one of the blood tests is off and they don't allow me to continue? Or what if there is something wrong? I really want to be able to do this for my IP's. Now we just have to hope all is well. The clinic is in Conneticut so we get to fly in to New York! That is exciting since we have never been there before. We fly in the day before at like 4pm so we have time to maybe see some sights! I think we will also get to meet the parents for the first time! I am excited and nervous!

Matched!

So I had a call with a new couple last week! This couple is in the US this time and we spoke and both decided we would like to work together! The wait was horrible, the call was on Friday and we didn't touch base until Monday. Not knowing is very hard. I also Skyped with the twins parents and we are going to meet up next month when they come to the states. I had a productive weekend. Now we just wait on the clinic so we can start that process. I am excited and nervous all at the same time!

Potential IP's

So a couple weeks ago I got an email that the agency had a set of potential IP's for me. We set up a phone conference to speak as a group, it included my husband and I and the couple then a representative from the agency. I went well and I really liked them but the call ended with them saying that they were told that C-sections can be risky. Since I have had 3 and would have to have another one they wanted to speak with the fertility specialist about if it was a big risk. The agency submitted my records on my behalf to their doctor. They discussed it and decided they wanted to go with a less risky choice. I was bummed! Now I am just waiting again for someone to choose my profile so we can see if we are a good match. I am hoping that it happens and I am also a little discouraged that it might not. This is the first time that I have had someone not pick me and I really don't like it. In my support groups they liken the matching process to dating. Well I guess I was dumped LOL. I have asked my previous IP's to write me letters of recommendations to maybe make my profile even more desirable. I just want to do this one more time.

Exciting!

So today I went to the doctor to see if I was fit to carry again. He says I am perfectly healthy and seem mentally stable. So in otherwards I will be pursuing another surrogacy journey. This is very exciting! I can't wait for it to begin. Now is the waiting period. Soon I should be matched and I will make a trip to the clinic for them to medically clear me. I am blessed to be able to help yet another family! Wish me luck!