Just an update... We did our transfer on 10/30/08. We transferred 4 grade A embryos at day 3. Matthew and Brett are the most kind, loving, sweet, adorable men I have ever known. They hung out with me all day being that Dr.Doyle put me on bedrest for 36 hours. We played games, rented a movie, ordered pizza and we even took a pregnancy test (of course, it was not positive...HeeHee )! I miss my kids so much and I am looking forward to going home to them on Sunday. Tomorrow the guys and I are going to drive into R.I. and see the coast. I am so glad I was able to spend this time with them and I can't wait to watch their lives as daddies unfold! I will attempt to attach some photos! It may not work too well because I am using Brett's laptop while in bed on bedrest!! HaHa....Until next time...
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Norma: October 2008 Archives
In two weeks from this exact moment, I will be tucking my beautiful children into bed and preparing for my trip to Connecticut to see Dr. Doyle. In two weeks from tonight, I will be setting out my children's Halloween treats ever so quietly, so I can surprise them when they awake. It saddens me that I will miss their Halloween festivities, but they understand what a gift we as a family are giving the Griffin's. I'll be a little nervous for the transfer. I'll be excited to meet Matthew, whom by now, I consider an amazing friend and an extension of my family. I will finish any packing I have left and I will be preparing to take a single trip that could not only change my life, but that of my intended fathers lives forever.
It is only the last few weeks that I have really started to realize what an enormous act of love this is. These children we hope to bring forth, have an amazing family. I have been so warmly welcomed into Matthew and Brett's circle of friends and family. I can only imagine how much love this child(ren) will have the luxury of knowing. I feel so honored and so proud to be a part of this. I know I have said this so many times, but I truly feel this way.
I am a little nervous that somehow the transfer will fail and that I will feel like I somehow failed my friends. I am confident that most, if not all, surrogates experience some sort of anxiety before their transfer. It is just that I want this to work so badly for my two favorite guys. Historically, I have always been a very optimistic person. I can truly and honestly state that despite a few nerves, I know we will be successful. After all, Dr. Doyle did say I had an Olympic perfect uterus and that I was very prolific! HaHaHa
I hope the next time I post I am able to share the news of a positive pregnancy test with everyone. Until then, peaceful steps.....
