Well today is Day Four. Only six more to wait for the Beta test to know if I am preggo or not. I received my 20 home pregnancy strips in the mail today. Wasn't expecting them until Monday or Tuesday of next week. Of course, I tried one. It was negative. Too early to really detect with these. I am hoping that I might get a good result around day 6 or 7. The Dr had said that usually Day 8 is the day to know but he waits until Day 10 to do the Beta Test.
I'm not sure I feel anything (you know, preggo signs) yet, although I do feel fat from all the good food I ate while in CA!!!
My trip home from CA was fine. Worried that my flight would be turned away from MN due to the snow storm. After our plane landed, all incoming and outbound flights were cancelled. I was sooo lucky. The drive home was 2 hours, but not as bad as I thought it would be. The snow was so bad on Thursday when I came home that even the kids' schools were closed by 1 pm. School was closed on Friday too. Even hubby didn't go to work that day. We had a lot of snow where we live. Thank goodness for great neighbors with 4 wheelers and plows! (Something that my darling hubby will have next year!) Hubby's dad has a really nice one and will be buying it from him. :)
My hubby and I went to play Bingo at the Casino tonight. A first! lol My friend couldn't convince her hubby to go with us. BUT it was a nice night of Bingo and dinner for hubby and me. I did remind him that we would be going out again for our wedding anniversary...with his parents. Their anniversary is March 31st and ours is the 29th...of course, they have been married over 50 years. I sort of lost count. Anyways...its been a few years since we've actually done much with his parents around this time. DH's parents want us to move closer to them...and we want to move to CA! Such tough decisions. If better opportunities come by moving to CA, we will for sure go and drag his parents with us, if possible. I think my husband has gotten over wanting to move closer to the cities. Sort of stinks now because the kids and I have been looking forward to it. Oh well. I have a really nice OB here in Cambridge. I am hoping that with him, things will be good for me having the baby (BABIES) here.
Well its late and I need to get to bed. Promised hubby I wouldn't be on the computer tomorrow until I have cleaned the last kitchen counter off and removed all the STUFF that has accumulated in the dining room! lol Its pretty bad. I'm surprised he's never said anything about it...at least where he demanded it gone! lol Anyways...I'm tired of it and its going! :)
Have a great rest of the weekend!
A Surrogate Mom
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
February 28th, 2007 - 36 hours bedrest
Hi Friends!
Well my flight out of MN on Monday went well. They had to de-ice the wings before take off so we were 1/2 hour late coming into LA. The weather has been SO nice here compared to MN. It will be sad to have to return to MN tomorrow. I miss my kids and hubby tons so I am ready to go home.
The transfer was on Tuesday, Feb 28th at 7:40. The actual transfer took place at 8:40 am. They transferred the last 4 embryos. The dr isn't concerned about multiples as he thought only one of the embryos looked very good. Sort of makes me sad because I have been hoping for twins. BUT I guess we won't know until later. So hoping those not so good embryos give a good fight to stay. Ok...but not all 4. I will carry 3, but 2 is good. lol Ok...just getting pregnant and having 1 good baby will be enough. :)
My beta test is March 9th. I am hoping that it will be a day of good news. I ordered pregnancy strip tests off of eBay. Hope to get them by Monday as thats when I'd like to test on my own. (Its too hard to wait for the actual date.)
Sad news...found out that the agency I am with is not going to have a retreat this year. I was so looking forward to that as well as used that as a great incentive when I referred others to the agency. Now that just sucks! Hoping that the gals will spread the word and contact the agency and DEMAND a retreat! lol
Well, good news is that I'm enjoying my 36 hours of bedrest. My IP is the best host and I've had the best meals! My favorite breakfast item is an everything bagel with cream cheese and sliced salmon...with capers and onions! So yummy!!! Monday we had Korean BBQ. Tuesday we had these awesome burgers from Red Robin, then dinner was sushi! Today I had Brazillian BBQ. So I have been well cared for. I can't believe how much I've eaten. We dont have this type and kinds of yummy food in Cambridge, MN! lol
Speaking of bedrest, I'm off to go take a nap. This laying around all day makes me very tired. :) While I am able to nap at home (thanks to a great hubby), its nice napping here b/c there are no kids to wake me up.
Have a great day!
A Surrogate Mom
Well my flight out of MN on Monday went well. They had to de-ice the wings before take off so we were 1/2 hour late coming into LA. The weather has been SO nice here compared to MN. It will be sad to have to return to MN tomorrow. I miss my kids and hubby tons so I am ready to go home.
The transfer was on Tuesday, Feb 28th at 7:40. The actual transfer took place at 8:40 am. They transferred the last 4 embryos. The dr isn't concerned about multiples as he thought only one of the embryos looked very good. Sort of makes me sad because I have been hoping for twins. BUT I guess we won't know until later. So hoping those not so good embryos give a good fight to stay. Ok...but not all 4. I will carry 3, but 2 is good. lol Ok...just getting pregnant and having 1 good baby will be enough. :)
My beta test is March 9th. I am hoping that it will be a day of good news. I ordered pregnancy strip tests off of eBay. Hope to get them by Monday as thats when I'd like to test on my own. (Its too hard to wait for the actual date.)
Sad news...found out that the agency I am with is not going to have a retreat this year. I was so looking forward to that as well as used that as a great incentive when I referred others to the agency. Now that just sucks! Hoping that the gals will spread the word and contact the agency and DEMAND a retreat! lol
Well, good news is that I'm enjoying my 36 hours of bedrest. My IP is the best host and I've had the best meals! My favorite breakfast item is an everything bagel with cream cheese and sliced salmon...with capers and onions! So yummy!!! Monday we had Korean BBQ. Tuesday we had these awesome burgers from Red Robin, then dinner was sushi! Today I had Brazillian BBQ. So I have been well cared for. I can't believe how much I've eaten. We dont have this type and kinds of yummy food in Cambridge, MN! lol
Speaking of bedrest, I'm off to go take a nap. This laying around all day makes me very tired. :) While I am able to nap at home (thanks to a great hubby), its nice napping here b/c there are no kids to wake me up.
Have a great day!
A Surrogate Mom
Friday, February 23, 2007
February 23rd, 2007 - And down came the snow!!!
Its sooo cold out and the wind is blowing fiercely! AND its snowing! Now to keep our fingers crossed that its over by Sunday!
Not that I was too anxious to have my blood drawn, I was at the lab by 7:45 am (scheduled for 8 am) and at my ultrasound appointment by 8:05 (scheduled for 8:45 am). The ultrasound went well. My lining measured at a 12. The clinic said they want me to be at least at an 8...so thats perfect! And something about a triple something pattern. lol I'm not sure I want to ask...maybe I should google it (endometrial pattern - triple layer).
Here is a link to something I just read on the internet about the thickness: http://www.acubalance.ca/node/508
The clinic called to say that my labs were good. I didn't ask for levels. I guess I should have asked. oh well. The lab was to test Estradiol and Progesterone levels. Lab and ultrasound were good, so we are set for embryo transfer on Tuesday. The embryos will not be thawed until they know I have gotten on the plane. I pray that they thaw without any problems. Crazy that you can freeze embryos and that they can live through it. All I know is that I hope that this takes this time. I am pretty psyched to do it now. YEAH b/c its COLD and Snowing and well 70 degrees and sunny in CA, sounds really nice right now! :)
I have to do my E2V shot every third night and tomorrow I will add the progesterone shots. The progesterone shots are nightly. I'm surprisingly doing ok. I think some of it has to do with having a big butt! lol
Well I guess thats it. I might as well go get my shot done now!
Have a great weekend!
A Surrogate Mom
Not that I was too anxious to have my blood drawn, I was at the lab by 7:45 am (scheduled for 8 am) and at my ultrasound appointment by 8:05 (scheduled for 8:45 am). The ultrasound went well. My lining measured at a 12. The clinic said they want me to be at least at an 8...so thats perfect! And something about a triple something pattern. lol I'm not sure I want to ask...maybe I should google it (endometrial pattern - triple layer).
Here is a link to something I just read on the internet about the thickness: http://www.acubalance.ca/node/508
The clinic called to say that my labs were good. I didn't ask for levels. I guess I should have asked. oh well. The lab was to test Estradiol and Progesterone levels. Lab and ultrasound were good, so we are set for embryo transfer on Tuesday. The embryos will not be thawed until they know I have gotten on the plane. I pray that they thaw without any problems. Crazy that you can freeze embryos and that they can live through it. All I know is that I hope that this takes this time. I am pretty psyched to do it now. YEAH b/c its COLD and Snowing and well 70 degrees and sunny in CA, sounds really nice right now! :)
I have to do my E2V shot every third night and tomorrow I will add the progesterone shots. The progesterone shots are nightly. I'm surprisingly doing ok. I think some of it has to do with having a big butt! lol
Well I guess thats it. I might as well go get my shot done now!
Have a great weekend!
A Surrogate Mom
Thursday, February 22, 2007
February 22nd, 2007 - I'm Leaving On A Jet Plane...
Well I guess we will just take a chance and fly out on Monday. I just hope that I'm not stuck sitting in the airport all day b/c of the weather. BUT then again, I really don't want to leave sooner because its hard to be away from my family. Just waiting to hear from my CM on my itinery.
Well the skies are clear right now. Snow should have started today....but I bet you, it will wait to closer to my fly time!
The local weather is on now. They are saying if you are planning on getting out this weekend, do it by noon Friday. Heaviest part of storm will be Fri night to Sat am and Sat Night to Sun am. Flurries on Monday. Expecting about 14" of snow each day! Ok...that's the maximum amount. lol
OK, we shall see what happens....
Have a great day!
A Surrogate Mom
Well the skies are clear right now. Snow should have started today....but I bet you, it will wait to closer to my fly time!
The local weather is on now. They are saying if you are planning on getting out this weekend, do it by noon Friday. Heaviest part of storm will be Fri night to Sat am and Sat Night to Sun am. Flurries on Monday. Expecting about 14" of snow each day! Ok...that's the maximum amount. lol
OK, we shall see what happens....
Have a great day!
A Surrogate Mom
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
February 20th, 2007 - Snow, Snow Go Away....
Come back another day!
SNOW!!! I live in Minnesota and well its going to snow whenever...even when you hope it doesn't! I am supposed to fly to CA on Monday BUT seems like MN is getting ready to face a snow storm this weekend. Sunday is predicted to be the biggest day of it all...snow, rain...into Monday. Not good for transportation, especially into Monday.
SNOW!!! It got me thinking, since I've been living in MN since 1993...I realize that I might not get onto that plane on Monday. I might be booked for it but I could be bumped. So, I guess I truly am a "What if?" person. Called the fertility clinic....what happens if I dont get on the plane Monday??? I guess you dont thaw embryos like we do with the meat we plan to use that night! Take it out right before you need them! lol The embryos left are scheduled to be thawed on the 26th, meaning if I am not there on the 27th in the AM for the transfer, the embryos will be no good! URGH...Like I need that stress. They suggested I fly out before the storm...urgh. They said to talk to my IP and see what he wants to do.
So talked to my IP. Seems like it will be okay to come out sooner. The baby...ok, she's 2...has to be watched 24/7 and dh is a bit worried about that for the extra days. I think they will survive (I hope, right?). I think the tentative plan right now is to fly out Saturday morning, which means two more days away. I'm a bit hormonal right now (I wonder why? lol) and little sad to be away for so long but I knew something like this could happen. I'm so used to dragging at least my 10 yr old daughter with me for support but that isn't an option. She has school anyways. oh well. I will survive.
Waiting to hear from our CM to see about travel arrangements. I guess its time to get my house and kids in order. Hmmm...tomorrow...lol
Besides I'm tired. Oh...and its a shot night....looking forward to that! lol (not)
Have a good night!
A Surrogate Mom
SNOW!!! I live in Minnesota and well its going to snow whenever...even when you hope it doesn't! I am supposed to fly to CA on Monday BUT seems like MN is getting ready to face a snow storm this weekend. Sunday is predicted to be the biggest day of it all...snow, rain...into Monday. Not good for transportation, especially into Monday.
SNOW!!! It got me thinking, since I've been living in MN since 1993...I realize that I might not get onto that plane on Monday. I might be booked for it but I could be bumped. So, I guess I truly am a "What if?" person. Called the fertility clinic....what happens if I dont get on the plane Monday??? I guess you dont thaw embryos like we do with the meat we plan to use that night! Take it out right before you need them! lol The embryos left are scheduled to be thawed on the 26th, meaning if I am not there on the 27th in the AM for the transfer, the embryos will be no good! URGH...Like I need that stress. They suggested I fly out before the storm...urgh. They said to talk to my IP and see what he wants to do.
So talked to my IP. Seems like it will be okay to come out sooner. The baby...ok, she's 2...has to be watched 24/7 and dh is a bit worried about that for the extra days. I think they will survive (I hope, right?). I think the tentative plan right now is to fly out Saturday morning, which means two more days away. I'm a bit hormonal right now (I wonder why? lol) and little sad to be away for so long but I knew something like this could happen. I'm so used to dragging at least my 10 yr old daughter with me for support but that isn't an option. She has school anyways. oh well. I will survive.
Waiting to hear from our CM to see about travel arrangements. I guess its time to get my house and kids in order. Hmmm...tomorrow...lol
Besides I'm tired. Oh...and its a shot night....looking forward to that! lol (not)
Have a good night!
A Surrogate Mom
February 19th, 2007 - Presidents Day
Does anyone even celebrate this day or know why we do? All it seems to be is a big shopping sale day and government workers get the day off. I dont remember seeing anything in my kids school work about it. Nevertheless it was a nice day at home with 4 kids....which I might add that I said...IF YOU DONT STOP BICKERING WITH EACH OTHER, I"M NOT GETTING OUT OF BED. So by 2 pm I thought I better get out of bed before my husband came home and was jealous that I stayed in bed for 12+ hours. lol
Well today is going to be another venting day for me. I've been trying to make my appointment for the ultrasound on the 23rd. They say that they have not received the order. The clinic gal said she was sorry and was faxing it, which was last Friday! Ok...so they say that they didn't have it. Mind you, the clinic was suppose to have sent it Wed/Thurs according to my CM. The clinic said they forgot and were sorry. So anyways, call today and try to make the appointment. They say they have no order! HELLO?! urgh...well I received my copy in the mail, finally on Saturday, so I faxed the order over while on the phone with them. Got an appointment for ultrasound and lab now. THANK GOODNESS.
2-20-07 update. Radiology calls me to set up my appointment. They received the fax on Friday but think the new gals didn't know it was an Order as its not like orders they have there. (HELLO...and they can't read???) Well I tell her that I made the appointment yesterday.
You know what gets to me is that people don't seem to be hard workers like my parents used to be. Everything is an excuse for their mistakes or blame it on someone else. I am so tired of the problems trying to get simple stuff done like the Ultrasounds and lab work. SO tired of them saying they haven't gotten the faxed orders when they really have them and the employees have no idea what to do with them because it doesn't look like an order. whatever! Why are they so incompetent?! Yes, I could have patience but I shouldn't have to deal with stupid stuff like this. If I made an excuse for my business, you know that customer would be all over me!
As we get closer to my next transfer, I really don't look forward to dealing with this local clinic that I am going to. I've been pushing my husband to make a decision NOW about relocating to the cities so we will be closer to better facilities. That will be so nice.
Ok, time to move on.... I have a pregnancy to look forward to! :)
Have a great day!
A Surrogate Mom
Well today is going to be another venting day for me. I've been trying to make my appointment for the ultrasound on the 23rd. They say that they have not received the order. The clinic gal said she was sorry and was faxing it, which was last Friday! Ok...so they say that they didn't have it. Mind you, the clinic was suppose to have sent it Wed/Thurs according to my CM. The clinic said they forgot and were sorry. So anyways, call today and try to make the appointment. They say they have no order! HELLO?! urgh...well I received my copy in the mail, finally on Saturday, so I faxed the order over while on the phone with them. Got an appointment for ultrasound and lab now. THANK GOODNESS.
2-20-07 update. Radiology calls me to set up my appointment. They received the fax on Friday but think the new gals didn't know it was an Order as its not like orders they have there. (HELLO...and they can't read???) Well I tell her that I made the appointment yesterday.
You know what gets to me is that people don't seem to be hard workers like my parents used to be. Everything is an excuse for their mistakes or blame it on someone else. I am so tired of the problems trying to get simple stuff done like the Ultrasounds and lab work. SO tired of them saying they haven't gotten the faxed orders when they really have them and the employees have no idea what to do with them because it doesn't look like an order. whatever! Why are they so incompetent?! Yes, I could have patience but I shouldn't have to deal with stupid stuff like this. If I made an excuse for my business, you know that customer would be all over me!
As we get closer to my next transfer, I really don't look forward to dealing with this local clinic that I am going to. I've been pushing my husband to make a decision NOW about relocating to the cities so we will be closer to better facilities. That will be so nice.
Ok, time to move on.... I have a pregnancy to look forward to! :)
Have a great day!
A Surrogate Mom
Thursday, February 15, 2007
February 15th, 2006 - Happy Valentine's Day
lol, that was yesterday! I hope you all had a great day. I think the kids came home from school with more CANDY then they do at Halloween! Then, what does mom and dad do? Give them more. We didn't do anything special here. Just another ordinary day.
I survived my 2nd shot by myself last night. Didn't do too bad. No blood, lol. (Meaning I didn't hit a few veins on the way in, lol) While it takes me a bit to get the courage to do the shot on my own, I am fine with doing it. Its nice not having to depend on anyone but myself to do it. This will also help too when I go to CA for the transfer, as I will have to do shots every day.
My CM called today. He's been really good at keeping in contact with me and my IP. He says that he will be making the travel and hotel arrangements next Tuesday. Usually they do it a week before, but Monday is President's day, so they have off that day because the entire building is shut down. Nice. lol
Anyways, its getting exciting again to make plans for travel for our next transfer. I've got everything ready for this trip. Got a ride to the airport from a friend and hubby can pick me up when I come back. Got a friend to watch my kids as well as do my carpool for the four days I will be gone. phew...its a relief. The kids are excited because "dad" does things differently when "mom" is gone. lol hmmm...I"m not sure if that is good or bad. Nevertheless, it will be a good time for the kids with their dad.
Now if I only could get my u/s appointment made on the 23rd. Still trying to get that done.
Have a great day!
A Surrogate Mom
I survived my 2nd shot by myself last night. Didn't do too bad. No blood, lol. (Meaning I didn't hit a few veins on the way in, lol) While it takes me a bit to get the courage to do the shot on my own, I am fine with doing it. Its nice not having to depend on anyone but myself to do it. This will also help too when I go to CA for the transfer, as I will have to do shots every day.
My CM called today. He's been really good at keeping in contact with me and my IP. He says that he will be making the travel and hotel arrangements next Tuesday. Usually they do it a week before, but Monday is President's day, so they have off that day because the entire building is shut down. Nice. lol
Anyways, its getting exciting again to make plans for travel for our next transfer. I've got everything ready for this trip. Got a ride to the airport from a friend and hubby can pick me up when I come back. Got a friend to watch my kids as well as do my carpool for the four days I will be gone. phew...its a relief. The kids are excited because "dad" does things differently when "mom" is gone. lol hmmm...I"m not sure if that is good or bad. Nevertheless, it will be a good time for the kids with their dad.
Now if I only could get my u/s appointment made on the 23rd. Still trying to get that done.
Have a great day!
A Surrogate Mom
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