tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52140927338206496522024-03-14T03:30:01.601-06:00Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom. I'm just the stork.Author of Once Upon a Surrogate: The Stork’s Helpers, started the phrase “I’m not the mom. I’m just the stork”. Surrogacy has opened many doors for me which led to a happier, more rewarding life. (Inactive as far as the Mormon part, still spiritual, open and respectful) My surrobabies were born in 2006 (girl), 2009 (twin boys) and 2014 (girl). I am a huge surrogacy advocate and creative entrepreneur. Hoping to match for one final journey.Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.comBlogger339125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-48277837077656148302018-04-08T21:24:00.000-06:002018-04-08T21:27:18.643-06:00New blog is up!<br />
If you're ready for a new adventure (my new blog), come follow me over at <a href="http://pepperbirdsnest.com/" target="_blank">Pepperbird's Nest!</a>Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-23803236508286555612018-03-21T23:35:00.000-06:002018-03-21T23:35:01.403-06:00Moving onMiss me? Well, I’ve missed you! I’ve missed blogging too. Has it really been that long? 😬 The thing is; life got crazy, life got busy, life got crazy busy. It wasn’t all “bad” it was just life. Plus I was kind of in limbo with the whole surrogacy thing. There was also the bullying and harassment b.s. a few years back, but I’m past that. I did quit blogging for awhile and even quieted down on social media to protect my family. But I’m back. Onward & upward. One person even apologized. So there’s that.<br />
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Anyway, I’ve kind of outgrown this blog. I want to have a more rounded blog and not just the “Mormon Surrogate” thing, even though I blogged about other things too sometimes. Also, I’m not an active Mormon like I was when I started the blog, and I won’t be a surrogate forever. I’m still happy to help if anyone has questions and I’ll be leaving this blog up as a resource. I hope you’ll join me at my new blog - coming soon. You might even be surprised with how our family has changed.<br />
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Thanks to all my followers and my supporters! I look forward to new adventures in blogging. Now I just have to think of a name and get a few other things set up. 🤔Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-22566389830751572902016-12-02T00:27:00.000-07:002016-12-02T00:27:01.010-07:00A Memorable Thanksgiving (and a new match)Long time, no type. Hope you are all doing well. Happy December!<br />
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What an awesome Thanksgiving. Not only did I get to spend it with a lot of extended family, (breakfast with my dad & step mom's family & lunch/dinner with my husband's extended family) but we also had a special visitor from far away. I have a new independent match with an awesome international couple who found me through my blog. We've been getting to know each other the past 2 months. (We are currently waiting on medical records/medical clearance)<br />
The IF was visiting family in CA and doing some traveling and made a stop in Utah. He spent his first Thanksgiving with us. It was so nice to meet him and introduce him to John's family. It was a very neat experience. He ended up spending the night with us since it would have been too cold to sleep in his RV and would probably have been difficult finding a last minute hotel on Thanksgiving.<br />
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In the morning John (my husband) made him some Apple Cider which was new to him. He seemed to like it.<br />
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I am so excited for this journey. I definitely feel like we found each other for a reason. (Like God had a hand in it) We have a very comfortable connection. They are very easy and fun to talk to. Honestly, I feel like they are ideal IPs for me. We are excited to learn more about each other's cultures and this past weekend was a great start to that. Fingers crossed that I will be medically cleared and we can officially move forward soon.<br />
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IM and I were talking the other day about nicknames for them. We decided to keep with the Beatles theme like I did with my last journey, so you will know this beautiful couple as Paul and Linda.<br />
😎 Hopefully we will get to meet Linda in person soon. Thanksgiving was our 2nd Skype session.<br />
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P.S. I'm still pumping and working on weaning this month, making it 24 months of being a milk mama for other babies.Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-69435283561582804482016-04-28T02:38:00.000-06:002016-05-10T02:45:08.195-06:00What Now? (Edited update at bottom)<div>
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We've been talking for over a month. We get along great and talk about pretty much everything. We did a video call a few weeks ago.</div>
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They are everything I would want in a couple- kind, loving, respectful.</div>
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We agree on all the important stuff. We pretty much have the same vision.</div>
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The call with the clinic went well, however, the match didn't end up working out. We were both bummed and wished each other well. So, now I'm looking again. I'm in the process of signing up with an agency and have also been in contact with a few couples who are looking independently. It is so hard to find the right match. A connection is so important to me as well as other factors. It's also hard when I've had such amazing experiences with awesome IPs. I don't want to settle now. I feel that my final journey should be pretty damn spectacular. I'm not in a hurry, but I'm not getting any older either and I was looking forward to a break from pumping.</div>
Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-82606842980330311772015-02-24T19:43:00.001-07:002015-02-24T20:20:43.994-07:00What's up? (After the birth)So, what have I been up to since the birth? About 1300 oz in breastmilk. (That's how much I've pumped since Catalina was born)<div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgve1SkZUNHw1ZivU2Ce668IkHET7xwn2cjjoT7NFGEi8nkEVSNPnvxjfbt0OvM_FzBQhgnHUkVii5TkXHtrYfUc_H2jG2Yx7iRFgltXJlLnfgDjTxmat8ZsZBdmNrwI9VlCWO0exbWHV-F/s640/blogger-image--622723491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgve1SkZUNHw1ZivU2Ce668IkHET7xwn2cjjoT7NFGEi8nkEVSNPnvxjfbt0OvM_FzBQhgnHUkVii5TkXHtrYfUc_H2jG2Yx7iRFgltXJlLnfgDjTxmat8ZsZBdmNrwI9VlCWO0exbWHV-F/s640/blogger-image--622723491.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmEyq4swFXyZfK7VSLYaSggmoc6INgPzjVEJCEqiz8fvTEgXK8D-yKqUhBGmwtaHZlYhM09bz2A5A-MzZG9b77x_eq6_HVwF_vK4rNi9hKUeyFbgPk9K2nHy-KXeKiceez_AKKcswFor1/s640/blogger-image-555675363.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmEyq4swFXyZfK7VSLYaSggmoc6INgPzjVEJCEqiz8fvTEgXK8D-yKqUhBGmwtaHZlYhM09bz2A5A-MzZG9b77x_eq6_HVwF_vK4rNi9hKUeyFbgPk9K2nHy-KXeKiceez_AKKcswFor1/s640/blogger-image-555675363.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Yep, I've been pumping away. I've been fairly casual about it and I even sleep through the night. But I make sure I pump at least 4-6 times a day. (It feels like I'm always pumping)</div><div>I enjoy it though. I mean, it takes a lot of effort and I have to keep at it, but I do what I can to make it enjoyable. If we are running around, I pump in the car. Whatever it takes. I'm a milk mama.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMA97-uRe5JAHHg1pxB_fuIroDGKNiF2D2Gbvtw_ZYx7_Q82t4xz2Z6r1crQRG2GobNGEytrWwZqExKftVCC79rSQIAT-1g-khtUnRT9fcadfART0sTaqMJVRTgG0y40LZXvUoG_Kd-XS8/s640/blogger-image-359306272.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMA97-uRe5JAHHg1pxB_fuIroDGKNiF2D2Gbvtw_ZYx7_Q82t4xz2Z6r1crQRG2GobNGEytrWwZqExKftVCC79rSQIAT-1g-khtUnRT9fcadfART0sTaqMJVRTgG0y40LZXvUoG_Kd-XS8/s640/blogger-image-359306272.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>While I was still pregnant, I hoped to be able to pump at least 25 oz/day. I got to that around 6-7 weeks postpartum. I am now up to about 30 oz/day and seem to be increasing still.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVHtfawqnjEZrLqgUX_aenbadglDkg_7UEOF0y8xBf6XHCfQ_mgDs_dUOeMCjUfPH7MsASgea_iyIq867bUJN9Z6_9KpJK8cc6uWL2G3RJjYkunHzY5_DDc8Si4b4DnpiUiwgw5KG-f1vO/s640/blogger-image-982378380.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVHtfawqnjEZrLqgUX_aenbadglDkg_7UEOF0y8xBf6XHCfQ_mgDs_dUOeMCjUfPH7MsASgea_iyIq867bUJN9Z6_9KpJK8cc6uWL2G3RJjYkunHzY5_DDc8Si4b4DnpiUiwgw5KG-f1vO/s640/blogger-image-982378380.jpg"></a></div>I haven't finished pumping yet today, in fact, I'm pumping now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">;-)</div></div><div><br></div><div>So far I have fed 5 babies with my milk and given a taste to a 6th. I have been donating to local families and will soon be donating to a milk bank. </div><div><br></div><div>It's a wonderful feeling, but sometimes I feel bad like, this is Baby CiCi's milk, it belongs to her! It would absolutely go to her if my IPs lived closer or if shipping milk wasn't so expensive and such a pain in the butt. I'm glad she got some in her first 24 hours and I hope to get her more somehow.</div><div><br></div><div>And, in case you're wondering, IPs have stayed in touch and sent pictures which makes us all happy.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-40562443648988363842015-02-08T18:26:00.001-07:002015-02-11T17:48:00.409-07:00A little pat on the back and thank youI did it!<div><br></div><div>I have a dream job helping others.<div>(For those that don't know, I am co-founder and co-owner of Utah's first surrogacy agency) <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I get to do something that I have a love and passion for, something that I know and understand. This didn't happen overnight. This is something that I had worked up to over the past 9 years without even knowing it. But then one day, the timing was right and I got the ball rolling.</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">It hasn't been easy. There have been times that I didn't know if I could go on. But there are people who believed in me, people who encouraged me to do it in the first place, and people who have joined me in the process. </span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">THANK YOU!<br></font><div><div><br></div><div>Of course there were those who tried to stop me or at least slow me down and discourage me. But that just made me push harder. It made me more determined. We all have things to overcome and I'm so proud that I've made it this far and am<div>still going strong. I'm grateful for so many people who have supported me along the way and for those that have given our agency a chance.</div><div><br></div><div>I believe that you get what you put out. I believe in Karma and the golden rule and they have both treated me pretty good. </div><div><br></div><div>Trust and respect are earned. The truth will shine through, even when people try to cloud things and spew their filth. I'm not saying I'm perfect. I am just proud that I've overcome anxieties and obstacles.</div><div><br></div><div>When I really set out to do something, I make it happen. When you choose to be honest, respectful and positive, it pays off. I feel lucky and blessed. It's not all luck though. You get what you put out and when you're doing the right things, things will fall into place. </div><div><br></div><div>I started this all at the beginning of my own surrogacy journey/pregnancy when I was super tired and nauseous. But I didn't give up.</div><div><br></div><div>Now, 10 months and a few changes later, the agency is growing and doing well. I work with the Intended Parents and it's amazing. Of course it's heartbreaking to hear of their struggles, but it's inspiring to help them in their family goals and to look to the future.</div><div><br></div><div>We are working on 3 matches right now and it's very exciting. </div><div><br></div><div>We are a great option for local couples and surrogates, but we are not limited to Utah. We have connections and resources worldwide.</div><div><br></div><div>We have a wonderful professional team that works great together.</div><div><br></div><div>If you want to learn more about the agency, or if you are looking for a surrogate or interested in becoming a surrogate, please visit </div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">www.DeliveringDreamsSurrogacy.com</span></div></div></div></div></div></div>Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-46495802384203759572014-12-30T23:08:00.001-07:002014-12-31T07:34:54.706-07:00My doula's version of the birth story<span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">I am not the same person I was when I first wanted to be a surrogate in 2002. I'm not even the same as when I first became a surrogate in 2005. Each journey has been unique and I've learned different things along the way. Even people I've met throughout the surrogacy community have helped shape me and opened me up to new things. </span><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">One of those new things was a doula. At one point I almost said forget it, do I really need one? Well, I'm glad I decided that whether I "needed" one or not, I certainly wanted one. And just like with surrogacy, I found my match. </div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Terra was certainly nice and came across as knowing what she was doing. But as we met more often, I looked forward to our next meeting and I felt a friendship growing. She became a great support and someone I could talk to about personal things with the pregnancy. She helped me prepare for my natural VBAC and helped me achieve it! I can't imagine it any other way.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">At one point I told her she was going to have it easy with me.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">This is her beautiful version of my birth story. It absolutely moved me to tears. I am so grateful to have found her.</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><p align="CENTER" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The Story of a Stork</span></p><p align="CENTER" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p align="LEFT" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Usually these stories are easy for me to write....they are filled with LONG labors where everything one person can think of was attempted. They are filled with stories of calm before storms and roaring babies earthside. This story is one of complete peace and acceptance...it is quick and beautiful...something I am not as used to seeing.</span></p><p align="LEFT" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">When I met Jill she was instantly someone I wanted to know more...Her story was AH-mazing! She has 3 beautiful children and has devoted the years after her own children to giving the gift of life to babies that would not have had the chance without her. She has given her time and her body to families all over the country so that they can have the gift of family. How many women are willing to do so much for someone they did not know?</span></p><p align="LEFT" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">As we got to know each other over the course of what seemed like only a week to me but months to an expanding woman who was so busy growing a baby and running a business while also being a wife and mother to 3 remarkable children I was astounded by the strength Jill had. As labor came and went, so did the temptation to give baby a little push to come. Jill remained calm and strong, she knew what she wanted for this baby and this family that she gracefully continued being pregnant and enjoying the exciting things she was experiencing. </span></p><p align="LEFT" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">At her last Doctors appointment her Doctor pretty clearly laid down the law. She needed to have this baby and relatively soon. Jill knew what was best for this child so she set a date for her induction...she did not want it to end that way but again was happy to give this baby the safest and best outcome...no questions asked. Jill had a previous C-section and through lots of research and education she was planning a VBAC. She knew she could do it...she just needed one last piece to the puzzle...LABOR.</span></p><p align="LEFT" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Jill went home that day and resigned to the fact that Monday she would help this baby with the final steps and be induced.....but of course there were bigger hands at play and her resignation meant something bigger had to take over. Sure enough at 4:28 AM on Saturday December 20<sup>th</sup> I got “the text” I just knew...this was it. We talked a little back and forth, I tried for one last cat nap. <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://1" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="1">At 6:30</a> I was getting dressed and headed out. There was a misunderstanding and I met Jill and her family at the hospital...although I should have met them at a local gas station...I am sure they loved arriving at that gas station in labor...to realize I was 15 miles away sitting in the hospital parking lot. But all the same they made it and we got them upstairs and into triage. Jill seemed to me that she was in early labor but nothing major....I only saw 1 contraction and she curled her toes and said it was strong...but hey....if she could vocalize that....it HAD to be early? The nurse got her all checked in and checked her cervix she had what is called a bulging bag of waters and was a 4 or 5 cm. The nurse was positive...as was everyone else...this was it...so on we moved to a labor room. Jill got to the room just in time and crashed into the bed to have a contraction. As I scoped things out....I realized...there was no tub...Jill wanted a tub...so we waited that contraction out and moved to a HUGE corner room with a beautiful bathroom and a nice big tub! Now this was the place to labor! I asked for a birth ball and sprayed the room with some yummy citrus spray and began my set up for a LONG day of laboring beautifully and peacefully.</span></p><p align="LEFT" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Soon enough her doctor came in and explained that he only felt comfortable with things moving rather quickly and that he would like to break Jills water. This was not what we wanted and Jill pleaded to have some time. She explained things were moving quickly and would happen soon....just a little more time. Her doctor reluctantly agreed but explained contractions were far apart so labor was likely to move very slow and an hour would not make a difference....but he would give her some time. So we began hoping things would progress at least a little in that hour. </span></p><p align="LEFT" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Jill was so calm and peaceful during her contractions and they were about every 5 minutes so we all assumed again that things were moving slow and steady and we would have a baby in the afternoon. But about 45 minutes later baby had a very large heart deceleration...all at once, without any indications. Nurses rushed in and paged Dr. Twede...he came in and they decided it was in fact probably a change in her cervix. They checked her and we were left amazed! She was and 8+! It was now <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://2" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="2">9:00 AM</a> and we knew this was going to happen quickly. Dr. Twede then broke Jills water and told her she could just do what she needs to and he would be back when she felt “pushy”</span></p><p align="LEFT" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">From here things went quickly. Jill obviously felt things more intensely but continued to stay calm and peaceful. She listened to her playlist and when one of her kids would turn it down of off she immediately noticed and asked to have turned back up. She would smile and laugh as different songs came on. She would explain to us why different songs spoke to her. I would tell the story of Under Pressure...but it has been told a few times...and Jills version is the best...But I will say this. We watched a HUGE contraction build and take over the monitor...we expected Jill to become agitated but she just smiled and laughed as those lyrics were sang.</span></p><p align="LEFT" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Shortly after that things felt different to Jill so Dr. Twede came up...it was time. Who knows how Jill did it...but transition: the time commonly depicted as moms screaming and hitting their husbands was so calm with Jill...she never made as much as squeak to let us on to the intensity she was feeling....she just sat and swayed and smiled...what a way to bring a baby into this world!</span></p><p align="LEFT" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Pushing was intense and quick but she had her husband by her side and before you know it...a baby was laid on her chest and a pair of scissors was handed to Jill...that is right...she got to cut the cord! How symbolic that moment was....A woman severing the last tie before she places that baby into her parents arms. It was lovely. Jill was able to nurse and pass the baby to her children to say hello. It was amazing to see her strength and willingness. </span></p><p align="LEFT" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The following day was a whirlwind and I was not around to witness much....but I can say it was beautiful. CiCi's parents were amazing and wonderful! Their son was a ROCKSTAR celebrating his birthday via Skype. I doubt any of us will ever forget those moments and the beauty of what Jill has done. It was an honor serving those families:)</span></p><p align="LEFT" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">With that...I guess that concludes Jills Birth Story...It was amazing....I cant think of a better describing word. Such a wonderful day and moment in history.</span></p><p align="LEFT" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Love to the Reeder family!</span></p></div>Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-2614958772646595262014-12-23T14:06:00.001-07:002014-12-29T12:14:53.136-07:00The birth story!<div style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">
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I showered, shaved my legs, ate and started waking up my husband and kids. This was it! It was baby day.</div>
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At times I was in a good amount of pain, and yet I was laughing through some contractions and explaining the songs on my playlist.</div>
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Baby had some decels and I was given oxygen. They broke my water when I was at an 8.</div>
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Catalina Jane (I've called her Baby CiCi this whole time because I only knew her initials) was born at 10:34 AM. She weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 inches long. That's the biggest baby I have carried and delivered. I had figured she would be about 9 pounds. </div>
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It was quite amazing to physically feel myself pushing her out. I was so in the moment and I didn't feel the ring of fire like I did with my first surrogate baby who was 3 pounds smaller. So crazy!</div>
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They put her on my belly and I got to cut the cord. She nursed pretty good right away! She looked all around when she was born and had a good, healthy cry.<br />
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At one point, I really don't remember if it was right after she was born, my husband gave me an early Christmas present-</div>
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So perfect, because storks are my thing!</div>
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Feeing pretty good, but stitches are starting to hurt. Back is getting sure too. So far I'm functioning on 2 hours of sleep and Ibuprofen. (As of <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://5" x-apple-data-detectors-result="5" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors="true">5:30 PM</a>)</div>
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Today (Saturday, December 20) is my best friends' birthday. My IM has the exact same birthday as my other best friend. We have lots of birthdays in common between us.</div>
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This is Mallory, who was also my birth photographer. I'll probably have to have another post just with those pictures when I get them.</div>
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This is Veronica who is my friend and co-owns the agency with me. She is pregnant as a 2nd time surrogate.</div>
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Lovely Rita and Sgt. Pepper arrived around 7:00 PM. It was amazing to introduce them to the cutest baby ever! Lots of good emotions.<br />
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My 15 year old daughter made this hat and matching scarf for Lovely Rita and Baby CiCi.</div>
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Lovely Rita and Lady Madonna (LR's mom) gave me this awesome necklace as a push present. It has charms for all my babies, including my surrobabies. </div>
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Not everything went as planned and my Dr was very cautious and particular about how I could VBAC. However, I am happy with how it all went. I got to wear my birthing gown. :-)</div>
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My playlist helped. My music puts me in a zone and certain songs played at just the right time and made me laugh or at least smile through the pain. Under Pressure was pretty much dead on. Lol</div>
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This baby is so big and strong she is picking her head up already. </div>
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I got lots of snuggle time with Catalina. It was super sweet to nurse her. It's amazing what the body knows to do with the whole birth and then contractions stopping after and her knowing how to nurse.</div>
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It got a little emotional when it was time to say goodbye. (first time that has happened with my surrogacy journeys)</div>
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IM was thanking me and I started crying. It was bittersweet.</div>
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We all got to hold her one last time. (Hopefully not the last!) This was important to have closure and to say goodbye. (For now)</div>
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This has been my life the past 10 months. (13 months really, start to finish)</div>
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My IPs flew my husband and I to their hometown to meet IF, Big Brother, friends and relatives. We had already met IM and I was excited to see her again and meet the rest of the gang.</div>
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Lovely Rita (IM) picked us up from the airport with Hey Jude in the backseat. He kept saying hurry up Jill and John, let's go while we were still inside waiting for our luggage. He was a little shy at first with us though. </div>
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I finally got to meet Sgt. Pepper. He came down the stairs and straight to me. He even pushed aside a friend to hug me first. I believe at that point he told me they weren't going to let me leave, that I wasn't going anywhere. And then he touched my belly. He jokingly said, I don't have to ask, right? And I said, nope!</div>
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They had some close friends over for dinner including the surrogacy counselor who helped facilitate things on their end and an awesome actor who had twins through surrogacy. (Not NPH) Everyone was dressed up, so I went upstairs to put on my dress that I had brought "just in case".<br>
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We stopped to get pedicures and at that point I got to meet Lady Madonna. She took me to get a sandwich while Lovely Rita got started on her pedicure. Soon, it was my turn. I hadn't decided what color of polish I was going to do. When I saw the color Lovely Rita brought, I decided we should match. She said she'd be honored. I got to sit in a massage chair which was nice. My feet are sensitive and at some points, it tickled.</div>
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Then, we were off to Lady Madonna's house for dinner and to stay the night. What a beautiful house! We got to check out where we'd be sleeping. Lovely Rita told us we'd have some personal space in the basement with our own bedroom and bathroom. She didn't mention the theater room!<br>
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Dinner was lovely and yummy and it was great chatting with more family. Lovely Rita's dad is awesome too. We'll call him Dr. Maxwell.</div>
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I have interacted with Lady Madonna since the beginning of our journey and already knew she was great. It was nice to finally meet her.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We also met Lovely Rita's brother whose birthday is just a day after mine. There are so many birthday coincidences (and other coincidences) between our families that I wouldn't be surprised if Baby shared a birthday with someone. She could easily share a birthday with my daughter, my twin uncles, my grandma or even Hey Jude.</span></div>
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Who can turn down ice cream? Then we rented a movie to watch in the theater room. John fell asleep early on and then I fell asleep and he woke up and finished the movie.</div>
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Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-60512841899772815032014-09-18T15:44:00.001-06:002014-09-18T15:44:53.043-06:00Phoenix Couple Seeking SurrogateI am contacted by people in all aspects of surrogacy,: for advice, for help, to find a match, etc.<br />
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When I was contacted by phone via a sign language interpreter, I was introduced to a very touching story with the cutest/sweetest couple. They wanted me to help get their story out there and I'm happy to do just that. Their story is already spreading, let's spread it around some more.<br />
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They were recently on the news- <a href="http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2014/09/03/12news-phoenix-couple-seeks-surrogate/15031131/" target="_blank">Support pours in for Phoenix couple seeking surrogate</a><br />
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Check out their GoFundMe page where they share a cute video, and I'm sure you'll fall in love with them and their story, just as I did.<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"> </span><a href="http://www.gofundme.com/9qlrq4">http://www.gofundme.com/9qlrq4</a><br />
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They are offering different reward levels for donations.Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-37017298603117368042014-09-09T13:11:00.001-06:002014-09-09T13:21:29.962-06:00Sweetest thing ever- Big Brother can't wait! Journey #5<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">This is my sweet buddy, Hey Jude. (Baby's big brother) </p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwK3IAWh5OHIQ-DuNDCmEVNbbiPcaFt-OuWHwt0_9Y4X1F2brLMgYpBJR92kDFtz41440SO3JKhbaWYCN4WoxzaWo8Y0IqOq2SxqoBN0A69zDhkQcGBvH1PBpBQ2PeanTccgpxZJadglIt/s640/blogger-image-1645319921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwK3IAWh5OHIQ-DuNDCmEVNbbiPcaFt-OuWHwt0_9Y4X1F2brLMgYpBJR92kDFtz41440SO3JKhbaWYCN4WoxzaWo8Y0IqOq2SxqoBN0A69zDhkQcGBvH1PBpBQ2PeanTccgpxZJadglIt/s640/blogger-image-1645319921.jpg"></a></div><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">He's been asking questions and my IPs have been trying to answer them. They read him my book (which he is holding in the pic) and now he requests it at naptime and bedtime. He also won't go to sleep without holding a picture of me. Aw!</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">I've only Facetimed with him once the weekend of the transfer when I first met Lovely Rita in person. He is so excited and full of so much love for his baby sister. I feel so blessed to be the one carrying her for this family. Only 2 1/2 more weeks and we'll all be hanging out together. Baby's still got awhile longer to finish cooking though. Lovely Rita says he's processing it all well! </p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">They recently got some girl hand me downs and he sleeps in the pile of clothes and cuddles with this monkey that LR told him is about the size of baby sister right now. 😍❤️</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">He also knows that I'm coming and asks everyday if I'm coming today. So sweet.</p></div>Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-81171420532516346102014-09-04T09:36:00.001-06:002014-09-05T21:41:57.355-06:0025 weeks update #5 surrogacy journey<div><br></div>Well, let's see, I believe last time I posted I was just barely starting to show.<div>I am now 25 weeks today and definitely showing more. Baby CeCe is getting bigger and I can feel and even see her movements more.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw-U5EtfuoIlOZsjY3s4n8y88DaRfoaV9V1yvNxRMYBJ5tAjwmD6EgQiCkn82RHRhZDSOC6Ldr5K3te8f2Nm2HN8DQ52v_CcESwtLNaC0uZ-S3nwLYIeNJ2YC9pSM3h7vReOljJ-qi2_Is/s640/blogger-image-986874600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw-U5EtfuoIlOZsjY3s4n8y88DaRfoaV9V1yvNxRMYBJ5tAjwmD6EgQiCkn82RHRhZDSOC6Ldr5K3te8f2Nm2HN8DQ52v_CcESwtLNaC0uZ-S3nwLYIeNJ2YC9pSM3h7vReOljJ-qi2_Is/s640/blogger-image-986874600.jpg"></a></div>This was yesterday, lounging in bed, since I was feeling yucky. I believe I have the flu or something similar.</div><div>:(</div><div><br></div><div>She was moving all over the place and I finally caught it on video-</div><div><a href="http://youtu.be/5K0KFwrdfng">http://youtu.be/5K0KFwrdfng</a></div><div><br></div><div>Things are going good. Except for this sickness, I've been feeling better overall. The first 4 months were not so good.</div><div><br></div><div>I am so excited to be flying out to see Lovely Rita (IM), Sgt. Pepper (IF), Hey Jude (baby's big brother) and Lady Madonna (baby's grandma, IM's mom) the end of this month.</div><div><br></div><div>It's also my birthday on the 10th and anniversary on the 20th. September is awesome. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBKXibm2b-5CaogNsQG_X0wNk1-YK2IQ1M6unsUdDev6OEslbvtMKsu67K7Ay6zXsIoTy53C6J3INMNSfz8utK1-UyyGmAdPETLTZPNeUqg5Nr_HhhfLjF8jlnljWHlSjGlYqH3dS9hAVa/s640/blogger-image--1849361275.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBKXibm2b-5CaogNsQG_X0wNk1-YK2IQ1M6unsUdDev6OEslbvtMKsu67K7Ay6zXsIoTy53C6J3INMNSfz8utK1-UyyGmAdPETLTZPNeUqg5Nr_HhhfLjF8jlnljWHlSjGlYqH3dS9hAVa/s640/blogger-image--1849361275.jpg"></a></div>Even the Beatles know! Lol</div><div><br></div><div>So, now that we're current, let's take a peek at what's been going on since my last post-</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf84ctVVFMphr9pt1tjTxiHIsgGPQLVVgK3_gAUJqRXrrgZR9Ixs8QCCNn8TtRS8_AJrDX0UEuxWiGcxR4G7pGsw5N6rtWVqrxN4n7d0l4KL18iGjzjrZOEfYxitt4cd3-j1Xi5MMYnpvx/s640/blogger-image-1341451218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf84ctVVFMphr9pt1tjTxiHIsgGPQLVVgK3_gAUJqRXrrgZR9Ixs8QCCNn8TtRS8_AJrDX0UEuxWiGcxR4G7pGsw5N6rtWVqrxN4n7d0l4KL18iGjzjrZOEfYxitt4cd3-j1Xi5MMYnpvx/s640/blogger-image-1341451218.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtFa3Cey8vaverKNeLSKYtDzcSsTD-flBCe21plwwTkQUKYS3N2QblBbcqJjqJ0Emjo-m5TEBS75bmt6QEXOAv1cWPnRGwIznmZvzVQS8h8HNO0c52UyBXEU0BwhopIY6mP-wF_dQvKkYV/s640/blogger-image--8904207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtFa3Cey8vaverKNeLSKYtDzcSsTD-flBCe21plwwTkQUKYS3N2QblBbcqJjqJ0Emjo-m5TEBS75bmt6QEXOAv1cWPnRGwIznmZvzVQS8h8HNO0c52UyBXEU0BwhopIY6mP-wF_dQvKkYV/s640/blogger-image--8904207.jpg"></a></div>Well, it's technically true. (One of my designs)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsvbaWNCDCXKYEuoMmkEvMtug3aw_SepMybtzNotVkqMKToNBZh_vSyMUpIwi7W8kbN9sJABs-mxoog50m8tm5C_grqF_V24osG3JiP8HXka45N57B_kHYvcTGjw6aC2G43livcj1e2VZr/s640/blogger-image--817169773.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsvbaWNCDCXKYEuoMmkEvMtug3aw_SepMybtzNotVkqMKToNBZh_vSyMUpIwi7W8kbN9sJABs-mxoog50m8tm5C_grqF_V24osG3JiP8HXka45N57B_kHYvcTGjw6aC2G43livcj1e2VZr/s640/blogger-image--817169773.jpg"></a></div>12 weeks, 5 days </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLEOzRlaWafNO4ocKb9WtrssEWGbfoNYMQJTD_6i-lyH63qBPukKiWCGoWVxSRwEVLu60OCp4h-NBEtgeH26yX07NlBe6En2e1qcvy1INQlkQz_3DfERleLZrG44Bdm9Er07kfiIPJ3l_R/s640/blogger-image--1969853356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLEOzRlaWafNO4ocKb9WtrssEWGbfoNYMQJTD_6i-lyH63qBPukKiWCGoWVxSRwEVLu60OCp4h-NBEtgeH26yX07NlBe6En2e1qcvy1INQlkQz_3DfERleLZrG44Bdm9Er07kfiIPJ3l_R/s640/blogger-image--1969853356.jpg"></a></div>Silly perspective, Dr. Appt selfie</div><div>14 weeks, 4 days</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-MzPAs7n8WcZRR8_9tr7xFFYiTA5-PNxR0rLtDjkJGULidRlViUNB-9rAf7T_0AXXUbH_KPFot49ceLMSZL1TYG-NaMdcvBrzT6vT3OweUAmmaoyOzyY7uQBle2zmN6Xp7rdMtjtoD8RN/s640/blogger-image-456892936.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-MzPAs7n8WcZRR8_9tr7xFFYiTA5-PNxR0rLtDjkJGULidRlViUNB-9rAf7T_0AXXUbH_KPFot49ceLMSZL1TYG-NaMdcvBrzT6vT3OweUAmmaoyOzyY7uQBle2zmN6Xp7rdMtjtoD8RN/s640/blogger-image-456892936.jpg"></a></div>15 weeks</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjufrKRqXeWVY_aWQr6NEN7UBeb7NOZenqNK9XaIrgC6wkO7vsS90OMmwnS-bTQ8J5kPEEKZYnSP4E46pTAUzJ1h-Xh13tbe7D-LTv1zOMU2a_bHoiCPz09yrKEVC52SqMluJHIoREBYmP/s640/blogger-image--263196149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjufrKRqXeWVY_aWQr6NEN7UBeb7NOZenqNK9XaIrgC6wkO7vsS90OMmwnS-bTQ8J5kPEEKZYnSP4E46pTAUzJ1h-Xh13tbe7D-LTv1zOMU2a_bHoiCPz09yrKEVC52SqMluJHIoREBYmP/s640/blogger-image--263196149.jpg"></a></div>Car selfie, 15 weeks, 5 days</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Xa7UbdtFIIiQjw9sbXueLXg2QW3gp9X9xQ447vcPi1OkMQkZ_oM0uU6nh5OPWc2zHgIg0K_f03e7OHA98puk7ZLH4VejSs5-SWDxL_IyAMow_OqqGBrHjbzlZAcU6cSPmGrTc5NcAyfO/s640/blogger-image-752361733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Xa7UbdtFIIiQjw9sbXueLXg2QW3gp9X9xQ447vcPi1OkMQkZ_oM0uU6nh5OPWc2zHgIg0K_f03e7OHA98puk7ZLH4VejSs5-SWDxL_IyAMow_OqqGBrHjbzlZAcU6cSPmGrTc5NcAyfO/s640/blogger-image-752361733.jpg"></a></div>First bare belly pic, 15 weeks, 6 days</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0AxX7WAZ9Gm5qGIW45hq62NW4CKyfKszjWdy3XwYErpnEa9-UeYSxd5Y0WiIsKLNe23o656LhgAEF3dhhAT9A_z5Hc5A58GryBTv8o8kW5KM_NsiuKgU0bRaazSRBlLNtBmB0MFuxPWU/s640/blogger-image-1785214780.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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And ultrasound confirmed she is a girl and everything is measuring right on track!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8NwUHSuHhxc8G7OrjK0gjeM41QVWPHSBU7WKuLVbqukvDyFZRq-RPyJW-g6ElbfOeF1lUhqgxcvklfNOx_8wImwgYaYTZe3uUNK30j3-ylYUTU_FUNLA-0GdHR4OgNHrARuB_x1Gjen6f/s640/blogger-image-1506147892.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8NwUHSuHhxc8G7OrjK0gjeM41QVWPHSBU7WKuLVbqukvDyFZRq-RPyJW-g6ElbfOeF1lUhqgxcvklfNOx_8wImwgYaYTZe3uUNK30j3-ylYUTU_FUNLA-0GdHR4OgNHrARuB_x1Gjen6f/s640/blogger-image-1506147892.jpg"></a></div>Her long legs and this pose made me giggle.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrL9CLFyHtgJn1KpgRpoOxzzmEiZs3sMFSk92CeLpuk-SjkSid-KBLomhEccHLBPIvF4mavhyyXm2Jb3aIrSKlP9yEMy_pWL22Y2_fKeYrdy6Kbv-jbY108eEKrzFDIcReqenLo9oyTr-h/s640/blogger-image--1849985001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I was able to customize the text, so it says "Hi! I'm a surrobabe!"</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig3EzixbDNeZ8R3q934j1iGs4k0BVomZp-_Pd7hXLX4wFFcTA-NCLQeSpobj0zQkCzTlEys4ggv1OC04flDmmfb8JEVcabj69tfD60nyCdGBVVKo0659d5RK8dAJXpcR1eysYV-8haQUad/s640/blogger-image--1603052140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig3EzixbDNeZ8R3q934j1iGs4k0BVomZp-_Pd7hXLX4wFFcTA-NCLQeSpobj0zQkCzTlEys4ggv1OC04flDmmfb8JEVcabj69tfD60nyCdGBVVKo0659d5RK8dAJXpcR1eysYV-8haQUad/s640/blogger-image--1603052140.jpg"></a></div>Taking Baby to see Lady Gaga with my son. He's kind of a big fan.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijOHYaSPx-lG_XS-AtUL-xNWvgs8Lw060uint5_WPd06wY2lAzr445PpFuir17yVV1Sj55Gh6SvNBd_KfDWgA-43iBeBpNh6rZETPP6VzxTijO75So_Gn9lNV_3jlkMGBlQeXqxYR9aVi7/s640/blogger-image-1437458631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijOHYaSPx-lG_XS-AtUL-xNWvgs8Lw060uint5_WPd06wY2lAzr445PpFuir17yVV1Sj55Gh6SvNBd_KfDWgA-43iBeBpNh6rZETPP6VzxTijO75So_Gn9lNV_3jlkMGBlQeXqxYR9aVi7/s640/blogger-image-1437458631.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGRFXlh0TKhYHvrLeuCH32i9KWpOfk9_WwI1cPfEsodhQCZpaoV06XttIDNSkhq5XjHNdxZWSAx9lN55WOP9oJ0SJJLceOm0DxmF2AFCevP316DZ4GQ-CoSx0qzjGi7MYP46al0lpNdcPx/s640/blogger-image-1996871799.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGRFXlh0TKhYHvrLeuCH32i9KWpOfk9_WwI1cPfEsodhQCZpaoV06XttIDNSkhq5XjHNdxZWSAx9lN55WOP9oJ0SJJLceOm0DxmF2AFCevP316DZ4GQ-CoSx0qzjGi7MYP46al0lpNdcPx/s640/blogger-image-1996871799.jpg"></a></div>All pregnancies have cravings. Mine is a Mustang! </div><div>;-)</div><div>This was a rental. But one day, I'll get my own.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBoRRdzodRwY760yEPHjuuAmHc6wtY1BM72p7_nxZFdvP7tYAtcuR4U0LS2N_C_i2vNF_y3-NMIZjSSk75CFj8KK80e3A0duyblWQ4Wf45mR4lGQTefcyvGd9lBTQj_ary-CRsen-QLRZ5/s640/blogger-image--1233364475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBoRRdzodRwY760yEPHjuuAmHc6wtY1BM72p7_nxZFdvP7tYAtcuR4U0LS2N_C_i2vNF_y3-NMIZjSSk75CFj8KK80e3A0duyblWQ4Wf45mR4lGQTefcyvGd9lBTQj_ary-CRsen-QLRZ5/s640/blogger-image--1233364475.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0qhqzyWzH_mFWUmgBdJQ0EeTAoomFIYo0jgb15oI0A26N1pyd965ENetSI0HUG0ltbDEdIEJ5-0uvqEC9GP6YliUK_NUyaaBYTRwQ87vWUfZtsyYRrSmoGv9_qZe3LVdmzmurean3K3gX/s640/blogger-image-878574452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0qhqzyWzH_mFWUmgBdJQ0EeTAoomFIYo0jgb15oI0A26N1pyd965ENetSI0HUG0ltbDEdIEJ5-0uvqEC9GP6YliUK_NUyaaBYTRwQ87vWUfZtsyYRrSmoGv9_qZe3LVdmzmurean3K3gX/s640/blogger-image-878574452.jpg"></a></div>A few days after the Lady Gaga concert, we went to see Paul McCartney!!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3CiMM2b4B7G-GfnbOhbmt6W5HD9A-49yeo29hvfk3_VA-1S0cp3RwgOvjXx4wrHM-DBpqQsXNzs-GLkbrhyimI2nQQb1zQw_3EIa9Ph_g3bjtJoXZmS-bfvLGkX2ytJ-Z2oqpslcv_ikO/s640/blogger-image-856783859.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3CiMM2b4B7G-GfnbOhbmt6W5HD9A-49yeo29hvfk3_VA-1S0cp3RwgOvjXx4wrHM-DBpqQsXNzs-GLkbrhyimI2nQQb1zQw_3EIa9Ph_g3bjtJoXZmS-bfvLGkX2ytJ-Z2oqpslcv_ikO/s640/blogger-image-856783859.jpg"></a></div>21 weeks, 2 days</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCjXa-B_59dw9tXamyELHvZXWSGu7f-8wean-CwFyNFNM9MMW2hGoWt3zK0_x57n3JkR6vDA5tIis9L1PG7Z-P6fR3cpnT_RFSS8SWkwyt5LNfrXpI1V0Gz29Wl4G8jmgV8CTtrzkZwFKv/s640/blogger-image--1381707186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCjXa-B_59dw9tXamyELHvZXWSGu7f-8wean-CwFyNFNM9MMW2hGoWt3zK0_x57n3JkR6vDA5tIis9L1PG7Z-P6fR3cpnT_RFSS8SWkwyt5LNfrXpI1V0Gz29Wl4G8jmgV8CTtrzkZwFKv/s640/blogger-image--1381707186.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQF9Vh4un1_MVCcMfM3d86vO_8Ept4qkmIwXp-LWCbNUOXszP0xuzijEZXJVcr1lsIIUxoEce25No-OCNvLejXsWkrmQu9HWVuMrURwNZHDJZuvRCNwvWkwb-JebVV03XDku1kLMlYcWi/s640/blogger-image--1798216694.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQF9Vh4un1_MVCcMfM3d86vO_8Ept4qkmIwXp-LWCbNUOXszP0xuzijEZXJVcr1lsIIUxoEce25No-OCNvLejXsWkrmQu9HWVuMrURwNZHDJZuvRCNwvWkwb-JebVV03XDku1kLMlYcWi/s640/blogger-image--1798216694.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKiVELCQ4ZFrUMcc-fT5Vvgs_BaYc9jTF2pAzrK3PIHLCvHQhLW61rhQaBmiPZ41Kn8KS5j9_4QHt_zfjwmiD-Zqz295xsGorieFkdyTtloRswvnXKMky5nHQuqoJj0f4pK5FPLDA9RtJ/s640/blogger-image-1828195591.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKiVELCQ4ZFrUMcc-fT5Vvgs_BaYc9jTF2pAzrK3PIHLCvHQhLW61rhQaBmiPZ41Kn8KS5j9_4QHt_zfjwmiD-Zqz295xsGorieFkdyTtloRswvnXKMky5nHQuqoJj0f4pK5FPLDA9RtJ/s640/blogger-image-1828195591.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgOSwNppc6ouHZTqG7G8rp-AzeoJtdigdVYIT74WdHulYI95h22kZthYP7qxVgcRtlW5mU0etZmpKnWojOMNQTofpdJSGY-0XEjkfZJgh8t6PR9YglHcirL0EU5zMn9N2gdVTlnWmzucE/s640/blogger-image-1047264630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgOSwNppc6ouHZTqG7G8rp-AzeoJtdigdVYIT74WdHulYI95h22kZthYP7qxVgcRtlW5mU0etZmpKnWojOMNQTofpdJSGY-0XEjkfZJgh8t6PR9YglHcirL0EU5zMn9N2gdVTlnWmzucE/s640/blogger-image-1047264630.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I got knocked up for a good cause... Surrogacy! My design.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLWmXgs9M7Aa2KoITWMIVJJ0_p8qd8LGOcivEvElT_xbXjx-OVXZdZQyxLr81SrP-kJbM58WXxBqj-jE_GgbwGrm0HYkpYYGXNb2WjE0QwME3_uNvJF3xfdown_d0LlYGXrbISgx81Osml/s640/blogger-image--868495293.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLWmXgs9M7Aa2KoITWMIVJJ0_p8qd8LGOcivEvElT_xbXjx-OVXZdZQyxLr81SrP-kJbM58WXxBqj-jE_GgbwGrm0HYkpYYGXNb2WjE0QwME3_uNvJF3xfdown_d0LlYGXrbISgx81Osml/s640/blogger-image--868495293.jpg"></a></div>22 weeks, 6 days</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQNZuwsiHHjE6zYeD83FJDQIGBvfyhvaiSAA3kExzVR5DEIc32XpIiGJETX4KZ9va3-TwD55xvGQL3OsV2t2V-vMWhqIWC6Ounrdc7nuxN1iPDCywxSSS1bF7J4Yqj8EOgPKofKU6DjgFJ/s640/blogger-image-1249563567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQNZuwsiHHjE6zYeD83FJDQIGBvfyhvaiSAA3kExzVR5DEIc32XpIiGJETX4KZ9va3-TwD55xvGQL3OsV2t2V-vMWhqIWC6Ounrdc7nuxN1iPDCywxSSS1bF7J4Yqj8EOgPKofKU6DjgFJ/s640/blogger-image-1249563567.jpg"></a></div>Surrogacy is not a job. But it has some awesome benefits!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My design.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiBTunguU5qkStcCAjdHADKJh9MWoyReM2NipGMJkMXSJgwyZsYfhQTjt6j4D_iVMSXum-Q5nqZ5wg3Kh6Y2I5oNfhfwasZcrqL3vodpHh_QDOEn2ankhx1mJMiXjKynYnLjz9a_qkz3JU/s640/blogger-image-1588986046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiBTunguU5qkStcCAjdHADKJh9MWoyReM2NipGMJkMXSJgwyZsYfhQTjt6j4D_iVMSXum-Q5nqZ5wg3Kh6Y2I5oNfhfwasZcrqL3vodpHh_QDOEn2ankhx1mJMiXjKynYnLjz9a_qkz3JU/s640/blogger-image-1588986046.jpg"></a></div>Car selfie after Dr. appt. They gave me the yummy (not) drink to guzzle before my next appt for the glucose/diabetes test. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">23 weeks, 6 days </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE7EpvELskoWhwRf_501qHARlipZgVr4v52pupYS0-YYG_mTbzbRP8yZTEg5f3iQFkE7juyZi6fXlwbccz9F6-lEsk3AolZhO34c4ti8QKDHYcZ83d26dFZjLCQE9zPqGFEKm6mwmUG3zH/s640/blogger-image--1709419230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE7EpvELskoWhwRf_501qHARlipZgVr4v52pupYS0-YYG_mTbzbRP8yZTEg5f3iQFkE7juyZi6fXlwbccz9F6-lEsk3AolZhO34c4ti8QKDHYcZ83d26dFZjLCQE9zPqGFEKm6mwmUG3zH/s640/blogger-image--1709419230.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I still have days where my body says- REST!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizT0S6cTU_dDIjWAsVQoJR2ZAYJRSozj8FGy0L3dfTtPHHHeMD2RT6MTVlqpoznxL6WLP9LnyOH-vVAksgWHUBxO3MprG_TbatSTX5gU8LmVCKcKRWW3gm_c3xT-dIXFHpwGvWPWXBDLD/s640/blogger-image--1819467899.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizT0S6cTU_dDIjWAsVQoJR2ZAYJRSozj8FGy0L3dfTtPHHHeMD2RT6MTVlqpoznxL6WLP9LnyOH-vVAksgWHUBxO3MprG_TbatSTX5gU8LmVCKcKRWW3gm_c3xT-dIXFHpwGvWPWXBDLD/s640/blogger-image--1819467899.jpg"></a></div>Feeling like this belly just popped out even more the other day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVbxT2IfnU2Li_1GbzbhQviufVuhikjMgyTy0s-GhD8ugoGoNvmqFY-3V95J6E2QIpTHH-CoXJ2GByBIJLksF2dCngHHWxLEfMBLbQKt13wSdLneKhEiqmbdJMixPr1KNIfYWkxh7en1MI/s640/blogger-image-1185729465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVbxT2IfnU2Li_1GbzbhQviufVuhikjMgyTy0s-GhD8ugoGoNvmqFY-3V95J6E2QIpTHH-CoXJ2GByBIJLksF2dCngHHWxLEfMBLbQKt13wSdLneKhEiqmbdJMixPr1KNIfYWkxh7en1MI/s640/blogger-image-1185729465.jpg"></a></div>I thought this was a fun perspective.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRO1l0kwSs129sGFVvB_jKkK7kHt82PyPU0_r-zgRCXnL2wE1_I6BCmM3mTK4XdPECwIlWg08EsA7VO1C4m6l_mrxTVrAV6xWTrz_KsxXHAGgwKYiyTFxvSW34KKNwhMErgCrmT9JzWdbz/s640/blogger-image-2145498753.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRO1l0kwSs129sGFVvB_jKkK7kHt82PyPU0_r-zgRCXnL2wE1_I6BCmM3mTK4XdPECwIlWg08EsA7VO1C4m6l_mrxTVrAV6xWTrz_KsxXHAGgwKYiyTFxvSW34KKNwhMErgCrmT9JzWdbz/s640/blogger-image-2145498753.jpg"></a></div><br></div>That's about it. Now we're all caught up. Sorry for the picture overload.</div>Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-12660649484443273022014-05-29T15:58:00.001-06:002014-05-29T16:54:34.488-06:0011 weeks today! Update and life. #5 journey<div>Things have been going pretty good. The bleeding scare has been gone for awhile now. That didn't last long. Yay!!</div><div><br></div><div>I went to my OB last week and was slightly nervous, because you just never know. (as a surrogate/with IVF) I was still feeling nauseous and low energy, but I was worried that something "<i>could</i>" possibly be wrong. (Only because it's happened before) </div><div><br></div><div>I think my Dr. was feeling the same thing for me. Hoping for the best, but not knowing what to expect.</div><div><br></div><div>We did a tummy ultrasound this time. I was 9 weeks, 6 days. I wasn't sure if we'd be able to see anything with a tummy ultrasound. However, he spotted Baby CeCe right away and said there she is and there's the heartbeat. Everything was measuring to perfection-9w6d. Her heartbeat was 170. I was so happy I could cry! Dr. T. was happy too.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2crU4qlysjeHrPZSI5GxBtW_CbdTPtpxhFn_gj2b8LsYvJ6A6xjLe6fgCnZqgIYyfmmK3rkBJuEesoLuwnt_1khOjHxYe3gj7p_6Q7V-EwG8GCcLJQ4i2dacs0b_pcn-FPTzP6OdX3erH/s640/blogger-image-103071463.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2crU4qlysjeHrPZSI5GxBtW_CbdTPtpxhFn_gj2b8LsYvJ6A6xjLe6fgCnZqgIYyfmmK3rkBJuEesoLuwnt_1khOjHxYe3gj7p_6Q7V-EwG8GCcLJQ4i2dacs0b_pcn-FPTzP6OdX3erH/s640/blogger-image-103071463.jpg"></a></div>Not the best pic. You can't see very much.</div><div>:(</div><div><br></div><div>I have been blessed to not have very much morning sickness. That doesn't mean I haven't felt sick, and I've dry heaved several times. With every pregnancy, I have plenty of nausea, everyday, almost all day long.</div><div>I've had that this time too, but I've only actually thrown up a few times. I think that could have been part of why I was worried, because with my (surrogacy) miscarriages, I was nauseas and tired, but never got sick. </div><div><br></div><div>The down side is- I usually lose weight in the first trimester. Not this time! I did 3 rounds of IVF last year with my previous couple. All those fertility meds plus this pregnancy has packed on some pounds.</div><div>Surrogacy weight has not been easy for me to lose. </div><div><br></div><div>I started looking more pregnant than chunky last week and decided it's better to wear maternity clothes than to have people wonder if I'm fat or pregnant. I hate that stage. So here I am wearing maternity clothes for the first time this pregnancy-</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi632RSQNnjw5yZB-lPesqFLqUqnFp95V8i494zhEBtPZhNU1-EguJTf5BEMF74JVMjveO3E5AVTfg5yhYgKLp76zq3fQtWpfwM4WEbWzHPbu6Oy9R39ghiuobMvLGpPQpzyPSSr9cVuOba/s640/blogger-image--409017797.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi632RSQNnjw5yZB-lPesqFLqUqnFp95V8i494zhEBtPZhNU1-EguJTf5BEMF74JVMjveO3E5AVTfg5yhYgKLp76zq3fQtWpfwM4WEbWzHPbu6Oy9R39ghiuobMvLGpPQpzyPSSr9cVuOba/s640/blogger-image--409017797.jpg"></a></div>10 weeks 1 day</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfEpsJETUijlA79raaxU6Ms7Nf1n-Do9kjs25_CcAOnZrVk9Ya0YEZDYsUswSK_AwRhy-CKE_j9urT521mZLWFQ9HioGEyPf5Q8M74FlDmAd_JMNWMw7nJYzLXYqOYxeCdHjbf-HoYGksD/s640/blogger-image--513163226.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfEpsJETUijlA79raaxU6Ms7Nf1n-Do9kjs25_CcAOnZrVk9Ya0YEZDYsUswSK_AwRhy-CKE_j9urT521mZLWFQ9HioGEyPf5Q8M74FlDmAd_JMNWMw7nJYzLXYqOYxeCdHjbf-HoYGksD/s640/blogger-image--513163226.jpg"></a></div>I can't wait out to round out more. When I took this, baby was the size of a lime. Yet I look like I'm carrying a small watermelon. ;-)</div><div><br></div><div>The best thing that's happened recently?</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAAxbatC7LRhqcvhy9ezQHIg7OI1AAkQrXp7gigSznViI1se69D_9nlJUExpHePe46ydFKevXxIaXpJJ-S6vhD7kUwt9Fy7tvdz5csf0zaMO5mScoKYkTxwBaLiuwUupEyls1DESQcDj3w/s640/blogger-image--364171226.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAAxbatC7LRhqcvhy9ezQHIg7OI1AAkQrXp7gigSznViI1se69D_9nlJUExpHePe46ydFKevXxIaXpJJ-S6vhD7kUwt9Fy7tvdz5csf0zaMO5mScoKYkTxwBaLiuwUupEyls1DESQcDj3w/s640/blogger-image--364171226.jpg"></a></div>This was 5-6 days ago and I've definitely been feeling little movements since. That's always reassuring inbetween Dr. visits.</div><div><br></div><div>More great news- I get to stop shots and medications June 4th! Less than a week left. I will not miss this-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcT_tb-JCcKMshDm_jFLzBlT-5dXh3siM2oBLh_KmjSFWXauwxAQUTS93wTO1JtiKI84uPIPPS-rC30wTVU-VgsXueyPTQC5iz7wGdwuTIL5Z4IiNzrNvMuBB_3YoGG6_B5CiSLQhPvi1c/s640/blogger-image-1959091576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcT_tb-JCcKMshDm_jFLzBlT-5dXh3siM2oBLh_KmjSFWXauwxAQUTS93wTO1JtiKI84uPIPPS-rC30wTVU-VgsXueyPTQC5iz7wGdwuTIL5Z4IiNzrNvMuBB_3YoGG6_B5CiSLQhPvi1c/s640/blogger-image-1959091576.jpg"></a></div>Or sore hips.</div><div><br></div><div>Well, I think that's about it for my journey.</div><div><br></div><div> I've been working on some awesome changes with my agency. I'm bringing on two partners and I feel good about things. </div><div>:-)</div><div>Although, I admit, at times it gets overwhelming, especially when I'm feeling so sick and tired. </div><div><br></div><div>About 3 weeks ago, my husband graduated from college. He got an AAS in Diesel Systems Technology.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFuhyphenhyphenrEkF4ivZIPerWZOQnfhdZ8FOFL4DHvF139292pEBgfkVWUix4hdB-Epvqr55kWVvHQy6NeOThb3g7ARrwgQRj7LmpnAEdcGdbAE1S6IbYQwcxHM6E-b4XP1_WcC6bmR_Dg1WwRoC3/s640/blogger-image--29714189.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFuhyphenhyphenrEkF4ivZIPerWZOQnfhdZ8FOFL4DHvF139292pEBgfkVWUix4hdB-Epvqr55kWVvHQy6NeOThb3g7ARrwgQRj7LmpnAEdcGdbAE1S6IbYQwcxHM6E-b4XP1_WcC6bmR_Dg1WwRoC3/s640/blogger-image--29714189.jpg"></a></div>I helped with the online classes and any typing/essays, etc. We were both glad to be done. So proud!!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5A4aXAzL6irjDVFukbwlILz6aEPIi6QSk4oUrymNt6eqplfnwYlbCBIPJk4Pw52rbAbmDjPBSn542SfwCGaJRQ0RSLKXoQgXJZG-0ztuMKgBNdnnrTJqklgm5wpVbus8X5S8tnY4yd-CC/s640/blogger-image-1770784264.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5A4aXAzL6irjDVFukbwlILz6aEPIi6QSk4oUrymNt6eqplfnwYlbCBIPJk4Pw52rbAbmDjPBSn542SfwCGaJRQ0RSLKXoQgXJZG-0ztuMKgBNdnnrTJqklgm5wpVbus8X5S8tnY4yd-CC/s640/blogger-image-1770784264.jpg"></a></div>He got an awesome job offer and starts June 2.</div><div><br></div><div>Life is good!</div>Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-85017640116649566102014-04-28T15:42:00.001-06:002014-04-28T15:42:15.436-06:006 week 4 day ultrasound<div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; ">We had a bit of a bleeding scare last Monday night. I ended up going to the ER to get checked out. They did an ultrasound after a 3 1/2 hour wait and everything looked good. We were able to see a sac and a yolk. It was too early for the heartbeat or anything else. They didn't see any reason for the bleed.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; ">I was put on light duty and pelvic rest until the bleeding stopped. Luckily the bleeding stopped within a few days. I have been extra nauseas and exhausted this past week.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; ">I was pretty excited for my ultrasound today. Only slightly nervous. It was such a relief for my Dr. to immediately notice the heartbeat. Thank goodness! Everything looks right on track. Official due date is December 18, 2014. Next Dr. appt should be in 4 weeks. I'll probably be showing by then. Exciting stuff! I called Lovely Rita right after the appt to share the good news. My Surro friend/neighbor went to my appt with me since my husband couldn't take time off. She's pregnant too. :)</span></div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><div><br></div>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nb1peLV5jE</span><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9AGy_tf6WrzHvGuBuFHADdf7nxOJJykWPNM7LuCvOLynTWN4o9P6Lc9BjQQ7nBBcrb9f1dIFqWVH0Qe1v6ch_H8CWrlkbg3-9Upzqmp4w3vr_HwTvSz7fCc6IkRecpgPe3r03WR6eQKo_/s640/blogger-image-1884454688.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9AGy_tf6WrzHvGuBuFHADdf7nxOJJykWPNM7LuCvOLynTWN4o9P6Lc9BjQQ7nBBcrb9f1dIFqWVH0Qe1v6ch_H8CWrlkbg3-9Upzqmp4w3vr_HwTvSz7fCc6IkRecpgPe3r03WR6eQKo_/s640/blogger-image-1884454688.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div>Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-36054016367729102902014-04-17T14:31:00.000-06:002014-04-17T14:38:25.054-06:00Utah's First Surrogacy Agency!Yep, you read that right. Utah is catching up to speed in the surrogacy world. It's been a surrogacy friendly state for years and people are catching on. I've seen it grow like crazy here.<br />
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I've been in the surrogacy community since the beginning of Utah's new surrogacy law in 2005. When I was first introduced to surrogacy in 2002, I had no idea it was illegal in Utah at the time. However, the time wasn't right for me to be a surrogate at that point anyway. My first surrogacy wasn't even in Utah. I had moved to San Diego with my husband and had been re-introduced to surrogacy right before our move.</div>
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After the birth of my first surrogate baby, we bought a new house and moved back to Utah. I already knew I wanted to be a surrogate again. Each agency I used was in a different state than I was. (I have had positive and not so positive agency experiences) My 2nd journey ended in a miscarriage. </div>
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My 3rd journey started in 2008. Utah was still figuring a few things out. It was pretty smooth though and I gave birth to twin boys via c-section in April 2009. They just turned 5 on Tuesday!</div>
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Along the way I would come across Intended Parents looking for a surrogate independently. They wouldn't always be a match for me, but I felt a strong desire to help them find someone else. I started helping people find matches in 2007.</div>
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The agency is now in place and we have a great team put together. We are a low cost agency, providing different packages, including full services. We already have surrogates (Gestational Carriers) lined up and have a few Intended Parents interested. Our main focus is Utah. But we will work with other states as well. </div>
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Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-73309753938270023272014-04-12T08:11:00.001-06:002014-04-12T08:11:04.181-06:00Are we pregnant or not? Beta day!<div>Beta Day April 11, 2014</div><div><br></div><div>After blood is drawn, before the results are in-</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrF831bFsoILIXmM-9yMas2tCMj-Dwd7whdAoBLQCyResvn4XOo_E-dWJ-RWVyexmio7aa3edmqn2L72wfcUK1MrnlWLOJnBxcBwXadDY2-BlA9n3lg4hk5YgD2FKbabqeBcv7zRt42LfP/s640/blogger-image-443516228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrF831bFsoILIXmM-9yMas2tCMj-Dwd7whdAoBLQCyResvn4XOo_E-dWJ-RWVyexmio7aa3edmqn2L72wfcUK1MrnlWLOJnBxcBwXadDY2-BlA9n3lg4hk5YgD2FKbabqeBcv7zRt42LfP/s640/blogger-image-443516228.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><a href="http://youtu.be/M-bJkaMMG5A">http://youtu.be/M-bJkaMMG5A</a></div><div><br></div>And then, the results-<div><div><div><a href="http://youtu.be/Rqk1re95Qk8">http://youtu.be/Rqk1re95Qk8</a></div><div><br></div><div>I was so nervous waiting for the beta today. I couldn't sleep much last night. 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It was hard to keep these from Lovely Rita. Quite the awesome secret.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">You can see that they started out faint and progressively darkened. But I was nervous. The tests are the first part, then the beta needs to be a good number and then it needs to go up, etc. There had been too many times when the years were positive, but the beta was low or the beta was alright, but it ended in a miscarriage or a chemical pregnancy. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">But, I think 165 is a GREAT first beta number!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">When I heard that's what it was, I immediately put my hand to my mouth and was close to tears. Oh my gosh! We're pregnant! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">My daughter painted my nails last night to look like positive pregnancy tests. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz74-8lvZniQA_A_gySSKLqF3bBwgx05lWqiYn7JibI7_cs2u4AZevrwPD4pEbgLeVpsau8ueICN5SkeKXXH3nW9WOhbpR4QY0Ffsx1kdwEw2SS-PdwD4RxR1EfSx5DPJuQFKWpHQFtgA9/s640/blogger-image--849103179.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz74-8lvZniQA_A_gySSKLqF3bBwgx05lWqiYn7JibI7_cs2u4AZevrwPD4pEbgLeVpsau8ueICN5SkeKXXH3nW9WOhbpR4QY0Ffsx1kdwEw2SS-PdwD4RxR1EfSx5DPJuQFKWpHQFtgA9/s640/blogger-image--849103179.jpg"></a></div></span></div><br></div>Not the best polish, but it was fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am on cloud 9. So happy! I can't believe it! I can't wait for the next beta on Tuesday and then the first ultrasound, etc. </div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div></div>Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-75842448303673162052014-04-03T22:43:00.001-06:002014-04-05T13:14:54.797-06:00Transfer complete, baby girl on board! #surrogacy<div><br></div>I have so much to update! Pull up a chair, and make yourself comfortable. You're going to be here for awhile. I will catch up first and then try to do a backup post about everything that's happened between now and my last post.<div><br></div><div>Transfer day was Wednesday April 2, 2014.<br><div><div><br></div><div>So- most awesome of all is that I got to finally meet Lovely Rita in person! She even said I could post pics of her. We'll get to that soon enough.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRrVv0gzsvUF0rTe9yfcDjUWVHbbZO3SyoMLsOz6FB_R-yIbgUaG34fObDgvUr3kz4O_OK7QlhQyOdrqC8NG2yjEqHHzkzVWcYPajQl1t6-KrxpI6kC3mhhJnZE3mcACnXQaRVG-JMJOA0/s640/blogger-image--2087511177.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRrVv0gzsvUF0rTe9yfcDjUWVHbbZO3SyoMLsOz6FB_R-yIbgUaG34fObDgvUr3kz4O_OK7QlhQyOdrqC8NG2yjEqHHzkzVWcYPajQl1t6-KrxpI6kC3mhhJnZE3mcACnXQaRVG-JMJOA0/s640/blogger-image--2087511177.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>My youngest gave me a pedicure the night before I left for the transfer.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGXPjyeFgf_icRyP6Ltinjssg8zIeb4-AxsFVGXUGKTIcltm38L77TqecMRp8KyRuhvbOCbg-j2bnFQM8y5QHE5quAcq8LXiUjZkPXUXre6Ri2o-O0sURLu6ufcba0v1fmlERbyL7S6pGn/s640/blogger-image-1118914840.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGXPjyeFgf_icRyP6Ltinjssg8zIeb4-AxsFVGXUGKTIcltm38L77TqecMRp8KyRuhvbOCbg-j2bnFQM8y5QHE5quAcq8LXiUjZkPXUXre6Ri2o-O0sURLu6ufcba0v1fmlERbyL7S6pGn/s640/blogger-image-1118914840.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And my 14 year old painted my fingernails.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTF3hZHMgRi1-xCO7-k4JqyhzxD4f2Trw14oTssFbe12Er04ZFZsfPsjEqErlXaSSmnLZu3QnQIA8fcM0Nz5a4k4qp_cvr30ArRZdwt58hQXAHQFEXtrXyr-V26d9CQfCLlmJb8-K4Flus/s640/blogger-image-200713797.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTF3hZHMgRi1-xCO7-k4JqyhzxD4f2Trw14oTssFbe12Er04ZFZsfPsjEqErlXaSSmnLZu3QnQIA8fcM0Nz5a4k4qp_cvr30ArRZdwt58hQXAHQFEXtrXyr-V26d9CQfCLlmJb8-K4Flus/s640/blogger-image-200713797.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>My lucky green and purple! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrtweyaOYdVJe2e8Q66l3fXi_mda46VlBOGWrhnQ4eHaXDifYl8u3cPDBRZ2wz49SjEZJtrVvT_RUa8VT0lwR2bIq7iEDY0o__d-Jm477Pm1O2wjJjWiLfDz4kbf9bbdeMElWjNIW8slEt/s640/blogger-image--97552998.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrtweyaOYdVJe2e8Q66l3fXi_mda46VlBOGWrhnQ4eHaXDifYl8u3cPDBRZ2wz49SjEZJtrVvT_RUa8VT0lwR2bIq7iEDY0o__d-Jm477Pm1O2wjJjWiLfDz4kbf9bbdeMElWjNIW8slEt/s640/blogger-image--97552998.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div>This is my "not thrilled that our flight was delayed" look.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJJ8IeYKFr7xhv6kZxT1Vqw9zpaWUJpg3y9pmkI6FZSJNixiMRd_M9srmX9FTvzv6oyr8r8p2_uG2LcKoCLLPAXPHYocicL_vGsr3Qc_Uw7SHPrNUUXA2zOqoPx6TjjoTma1TzTML3L_5O/s640/blogger-image--2146880019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJJ8IeYKFr7xhv6kZxT1Vqw9zpaWUJpg3y9pmkI6FZSJNixiMRd_M9srmX9FTvzv6oyr8r8p2_uG2LcKoCLLPAXPHYocicL_vGsr3Qc_Uw7SHPrNUUXA2zOqoPx6TjjoTma1TzTML3L_5O/s640/blogger-image--2146880019.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>But then we finally boarded and I was happy again!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8Ljtc8nrH-pi9SxiS0nxiyOEj6WBA4aKX9XTSWy0MLdZ-nCnXmHywSce6v8sTG-OOjJ6RacGRjX9j64AGrOrre4YD-EjFz_fHqQRo2jKaKORmBPLFxvD1ulhCmHepXKbSnvWbivg3O_4/s640/blogger-image-389644161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8Ljtc8nrH-pi9SxiS0nxiyOEj6WBA4aKX9XTSWy0MLdZ-nCnXmHywSce6v8sTG-OOjJ6RacGRjX9j64AGrOrre4YD-EjFz_fHqQRo2jKaKORmBPLFxvD1ulhCmHepXKbSnvWbivg3O_4/s640/blogger-image-389644161.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's important to have a good support system when you are a surrogate. I have an awesome support system and this guy is my #1 support!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">We arrived at the San Diego airport a few hours before Lovely Rita.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSSbY1OlwVm0HyhAQgmP8D7_D7yyINrbYd6dsvvbbYFSpVdDtcu1ZpDon9o7aO4g4ZNylrFhF4uPa9eL1zJZYbOyRe3WSb7z8c06ORFBAyTCHAm3dhPQ54vr7Hgjg28LGhkJsnvM9Iu_Tm/s640/blogger-image--2042855490.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSSbY1OlwVm0HyhAQgmP8D7_D7yyINrbYd6dsvvbbYFSpVdDtcu1ZpDon9o7aO4g4ZNylrFhF4uPa9eL1zJZYbOyRe3WSb7z8c06ORFBAyTCHAm3dhPQ54vr7Hgjg28LGhkJsnvM9Iu_Tm/s640/blogger-image--2042855490.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We picked up the rental car. They were having an upgrade special, so we got this bad boy! Lovely Rita was thrilled! It was awesome to pick her up and meet her for the first time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3X2915EbW70Lv3hTpqguJjSoUcB1v9mbkN1XWDlVuPwkyemPdI8OaikVkb7UH2mnbMxMtaRGobZAJAqwRWtJm_ZnjyFbk_G8-ELeJfazIxOYRX_78c2CYVx9cURBdtU0q4hOiaUqK35hD/s640/blogger-image--1337161669.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3X2915EbW70Lv3hTpqguJjSoUcB1v9mbkN1XWDlVuPwkyemPdI8OaikVkb7UH2mnbMxMtaRGobZAJAqwRWtJm_ZnjyFbk_G8-ELeJfazIxOYRX_78c2CYVx9cURBdtU0q4hOiaUqK35hD/s640/blogger-image--1337161669.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Don't we make a cute couple? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgpyNtK40zP6Oq8wQ1YWzxXCOYCv-sGIbRWNyFPi9pV2DTQJy2doBw4qx9qhPc6n0HAcNfKsAxyOUSv6TQn-36vkFBDLR2z9EZGPIEASostTgLAOEff17BrQFv2uTldOENa5VXg5y_1b3/s640/blogger-image-823763803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgpyNtK40zP6Oq8wQ1YWzxXCOYCv-sGIbRWNyFPi9pV2DTQJy2doBw4qx9qhPc6n0HAcNfKsAxyOUSv6TQn-36vkFBDLR2z9EZGPIEASostTgLAOEff17BrQFv2uTldOENa5VXg5y_1b3/s640/blogger-image-823763803.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jFrFW1c1G7QSoyC6Lqx_nk4Xk7QkbThzulZWc5CzPxaeGbPH5e3pI7pTmGAE0_8WWYqdgDOa1pREKzYkL7ihy3syAgbMRkONySuASUreuOuIUYLVqqzg5dxvncn-_yH5u5-jlcCdLM7F/s640/blogger-image--225935286.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jFrFW1c1G7QSoyC6Lqx_nk4Xk7QkbThzulZWc5CzPxaeGbPH5e3pI7pTmGAE0_8WWYqdgDOa1pREKzYkL7ihy3syAgbMRkONySuASUreuOuIUYLVqqzg5dxvncn-_yH5u5-jlcCdLM7F/s640/blogger-image--225935286.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Test shot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcYnZGtg81FbKyDKeS_ZDpFB-1elho0ekoLdNZEP9liZrz_prpWRlBk5vl0M2x3LpQTHQO2XLWgdaLRUMs7d3m1lNhrVV4QtZ-5q9Pr9xptxaZ7fRyE9My252cmNaZpHLkUqktfisj_u2/s640/blogger-image--1130492360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcYnZGtg81FbKyDKeS_ZDpFB-1elho0ekoLdNZEP9liZrz_prpWRlBk5vl0M2x3LpQTHQO2XLWgdaLRUMs7d3m1lNhrVV4QtZ-5q9Pr9xptxaZ7fRyE9My252cmNaZpHLkUqktfisj_u2/s640/blogger-image--1130492360.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div>We went out to Benihana, my favorite restaurant, and the one in San Diego is the best!! It was so cool to se her come to life if that makes sense. Almost like a blind date on hold for 4 months. Ha ha.</div><div>(I look extra plump in this picture, boo! Blaming it on the meds)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbcE3XcNH1oXwAuZ84Smc5NquXeR5fO3yNOtSwBGiJHbRck7XrioYncLsgzXkbUg0qwn9yb5YNP9PRp5fClPYcu-82j8QMa9ewJXFk9LKcUsLVt2Cp-CWUKuuHjMXxMbYMprWIhwRobJKt/s640/blogger-image--1163573218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbcE3XcNH1oXwAuZ84Smc5NquXeR5fO3yNOtSwBGiJHbRck7XrioYncLsgzXkbUg0qwn9yb5YNP9PRp5fClPYcu-82j8QMa9ewJXFk9LKcUsLVt2Cp-CWUKuuHjMXxMbYMprWIhwRobJKt/s640/blogger-image--1163573218.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I've been eating pineapple in the morning and at night as part of my surro pregnancy regime. (Just stuff I've learned over the years, pineapple is supposed to help with implantation) Well, I drank my pineapple that night in a Mango Pina Colada. Yum! I was really full from lunch, so I didn't get to experience the full Beninhana meal, but I got their yummy California Roll and Fried Rice. We all had ice cream for dessert.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguaTNvI1p1Avbsog3yGUXp8R406GO44StmxpUhBAP93p6p5t41s8NKbTk0F82q6ru4GualaLv4Ek53USeH2uejPUdmQZiC4WBrBBxJ3z1gE77cYRhmnJC4EN_AGRDChMdihsZXIPb-vf7f/s640/blogger-image-387707405.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguaTNvI1p1Avbsog3yGUXp8R406GO44StmxpUhBAP93p6p5t41s8NKbTk0F82q6ru4GualaLv4Ek53USeH2uejPUdmQZiC4WBrBBxJ3z1gE77cYRhmnJC4EN_AGRDChMdihsZXIPb-vf7f/s640/blogger-image-387707405.jpg"></a></div>My night before the transfer post on Instagram.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzYrJrTkru8d6LnHWIlUfS_JZUzQfBpNQnjN9AcpG1BnIirughkLdfbHlfrPVeJBCLoNCvIwmqmOyPa72XoVNK6siLkOBK37q4eaJ43g68ZZjWq_fVPPKgeqZRMQYOMXTMUCP7Zb9V72C/s640/blogger-image--1986263327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzYrJrTkru8d6LnHWIlUfS_JZUzQfBpNQnjN9AcpG1BnIirughkLdfbHlfrPVeJBCLoNCvIwmqmOyPa72XoVNK6siLkOBK37q4eaJ43g68ZZjWq_fVPPKgeqZRMQYOMXTMUCP7Zb9V72C/s640/blogger-image--1986263327.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Breakfast view on transfer day.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIM93_dSKI_-h-2wZaXkEvHQgSFhKALjjult5164-NGIyc3o0B-avbjCCC3mLtzEMiGZ_QfJUzRT2RLdzrGs71fuQyfX8PVvyy52SXRzXGO7eJXT0bNxokXLcpi60nk0Ufe-sSXt3QuNNv/s640/blogger-image-789873490.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIM93_dSKI_-h-2wZaXkEvHQgSFhKALjjult5164-NGIyc3o0B-avbjCCC3mLtzEMiGZ_QfJUzRT2RLdzrGs71fuQyfX8PVvyy52SXRzXGO7eJXT0bNxokXLcpi60nk0Ufe-sSXt3QuNNv/s640/blogger-image-789873490.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Lovely Rita and I ordered the same yummy breakfast. I was so happy that my fruit included pineapple. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpM64dNJ7YMPmEqcdM5PDyZZ4FNKZmCewi2Zp4Uyv_k9TEk3HX4SuHymLgaNoHxxpu2zNu0RTuFWQeYoennZ67zuQSduLfCGvm-VfP1n4jk7yTwSHN1LHmZDHou5aUwtojAwtvv8ey4S4r/s640/blogger-image-837388978.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpM64dNJ7YMPmEqcdM5PDyZZ4FNKZmCewi2Zp4Uyv_k9TEk3HX4SuHymLgaNoHxxpu2zNu0RTuFWQeYoennZ67zuQSduLfCGvm-VfP1n4jk7yTwSHN1LHmZDHou5aUwtojAwtvv8ey4S4r/s640/blogger-image-837388978.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Alright, let's go get knocked up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0E9kZzAkquq_xELi7ICxueSo8WXTmu9g9RMoAJgWJa0YkWXu_KjI9KOuALkZb0N1nx-Vc6_YoQWOQVhyudPKCp1aw5ZdQYysYXgtdVWQG-vqNy8FNEHkooUC27t7LQFjiSpwCqOK3nIIp/s640/blogger-image-385290762.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0E9kZzAkquq_xELi7ICxueSo8WXTmu9g9RMoAJgWJa0YkWXu_KjI9KOuALkZb0N1nx-Vc6_YoQWOQVhyudPKCp1aw5ZdQYysYXgtdVWQG-vqNy8FNEHkooUC27t7LQFjiSpwCqOK3nIIp/s640/blogger-image-385290762.jpg"></a></div><br></div>We were having a blast cruising in the Mustang and I insisted we get a hair blown selfie. Although, that wasn't very fair because I had pulled my hair back.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJQpPqDDSfDVn4VgKCHYQ5wRWOKBGgV6u96aa6qZLSa5om3SE0Ns1hgGIcNWLcDSjSaEeoQjD8YylZm5o3bC90udpTmJmKI4k0u1PumrpbmgOeaN-_-55s4eg79tC-RGFkwxe_QS4Tw1ME/s640/blogger-image-1069181864.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJQpPqDDSfDVn4VgKCHYQ5wRWOKBGgV6u96aa6qZLSa5om3SE0Ns1hgGIcNWLcDSjSaEeoQjD8YylZm5o3bC90udpTmJmKI4k0u1PumrpbmgOeaN-_-55s4eg79tC-RGFkwxe_QS4Tw1ME/s640/blogger-image-1069181864.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>In our private transfer party room. Me and the lovely ultrasound machine. They insert the embryo(s) through a catheter and use ultrasound guidance.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNHwwg8geC_jY0odSjhOKO1hCqB1b1PxavKxl4FWdDPzE5W9wcggJnYQMYV_sJLw6i6vWwb2sfzcOSNDyuK-lMpFCHbg2t4mDmKKbRTHBpEBeZtNNHTAo-OhZitgOz6T1_IK7mBm3Kx1k5/s640/blogger-image--443380842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNHwwg8geC_jY0odSjhOKO1hCqB1b1PxavKxl4FWdDPzE5W9wcggJnYQMYV_sJLw6i6vWwb2sfzcOSNDyuK-lMpFCHbg2t4mDmKKbRTHBpEBeZtNNHTAo-OhZitgOz6T1_IK7mBm3Kx1k5/s640/blogger-image--443380842.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What a lovely hatching embryo. Female, by the way. They did PGS testing and this baby was top notch! I believe they gave us an 82% success rate. Wow!!</div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqh7u7DwAAGv3zelcqVUaE1qLvksbRvTg9petlzXUYgdT3rzkIcCuR8L8at-vVf5PIBmxaCDXFeCnaBvvTCUsY0odcf2U2HkN2J721SpllzL5oLsXCtJR7yzwazKZQm01Brva8kAXbk4bM/s640/blogger-image-803962958.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqh7u7DwAAGv3zelcqVUaE1qLvksbRvTg9petlzXUYgdT3rzkIcCuR8L8at-vVf5PIBmxaCDXFeCnaBvvTCUsY0odcf2U2HkN2J721SpllzL5oLsXCtJR7yzwazKZQm01Brva8kAXbk4bM/s640/blogger-image-803962958.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It wouldn't be a transfer without a newly designed transfer shirt, however, sadly, the one I ordered was a small fitting state and did not fit me! So, I just held it up for a picture. It says, "Is it bad that I am meeting someone for the first time and hoping I get knocked up?" The Dr walked in and seemed to get a kick out if it.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiglfZNgL_J7bZdO7lCKXLUQS_MgavknPj6yo5oVMfzd6xmwF5Dv4RPipU_pnTxcaj-TIDeARbhKVkPd9VXgu57B4kds2EQY6WOP8J91FoPgvh5Do7psxpBI43xdlMxbjHRsr0rRX5z0oGo/s640/blogger-image-1237803821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiglfZNgL_J7bZdO7lCKXLUQS_MgavknPj6yo5oVMfzd6xmwF5Dv4RPipU_pnTxcaj-TIDeARbhKVkPd9VXgu57B4kds2EQY6WOP8J91FoPgvh5Do7psxpBI43xdlMxbjHRsr0rRX5z0oGo/s640/blogger-image-1237803821.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>My awesome, beautiful surro friend that I have known since my first surrogacy journey (2005/2006) came to the transfer. I thought it was awesome that not only did the clinic tell my IM that we could invite people, but she was totally cool with me inviting my friend. Kari brought 2 good luck charms with her, she is pregnant with twins and due next month. She also wore green (good luck fertility color) and brought me yummy goodies. So sweet! And she hung our with us afterwards for our after transfer fries. (Another tradition that is supposed to help with implantation)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMw3aXWiUdqSijM5Rhj086vbq2mBaKXa8YSxdoOCukJYKQFJvqnJa-17mmSp-IjPu8ir0xZw1wqx5_XNZ9RRJuz2DijGP0KrMvbZPPUpvubX7lZ_IUnzNi2M0UMs8Y0IIbl540BSRDhSW1/s640/blogger-image-288904681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMw3aXWiUdqSijM5Rhj086vbq2mBaKXa8YSxdoOCukJYKQFJvqnJa-17mmSp-IjPu8ir0xZw1wqx5_XNZ9RRJuz2DijGP0KrMvbZPPUpvubX7lZ_IUnzNi2M0UMs8Y0IIbl540BSRDhSW1/s640/blogger-image-288904681.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Scoot up and into position.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7GSCLUZj02UUPPIb-avpIHxjq1lqW5OrDgnBddvqrRJoNhwdBKKiNhcIA8VlhY3xs1EmnSVP3Wp1wnWqu71KrsK-rugCoARtpGkgEb7qka9ZvKqiFn-4cfXLUN08i55W5iFEbL6wXJjk/s640/blogger-image--1083099718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7GSCLUZj02UUPPIb-avpIHxjq1lqW5OrDgnBddvqrRJoNhwdBKKiNhcIA8VlhY3xs1EmnSVP3Wp1wnWqu71KrsK-rugCoARtpGkgEb7qka9ZvKqiFn-4cfXLUN08i55W5iFEbL6wXJjk/s640/blogger-image--1083099718.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Time to get up close and personal. Hello Dr, nice to meet you! #slightlyawkward (but so used to it)</div><div>I was a bit bummed that this clinic didn't offer Valium. I was extra bummed when I had no warning and there's the speculum and soon after, there's the catheter. Not very comfortable. Ouch.</div><div>:(</div><div>I've had two Dr's like that now. Other than that he was pretty nice and friendly. The assistant didn't seem very friendly to me. </div><div><br></div><div>After the embryo was transferred to my 13 mm uterus, I had to lay down for 15 minutes. Then we were sent on our way.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJqnzbX1gPNLhgiVztuhLDCjSa15feDV1HbvifBGZEu-GYlexZbocazjP4Ds2QkGfWci6fhTPN19rfcY43fzaC34PGe6eXusPIojpKyReHlwBSGGpA1Y2ZCirSLnxkntTxM6-ca3ZqrPx/s640/blogger-image--1365650915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJqnzbX1gPNLhgiVztuhLDCjSa15feDV1HbvifBGZEu-GYlexZbocazjP4Ds2QkGfWci6fhTPN19rfcY43fzaC34PGe6eXusPIojpKyReHlwBSGGpA1Y2ZCirSLnxkntTxM6-ca3ZqrPx/s640/blogger-image--1365650915.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We were off to find fries and we ended up at Smashburger which happen to be my favorite fries!! Too bad I wasn't hungry enough for one of their delicious burgers. </div><div><br></div><div>Afterwards, Lovely Rita stopped for ice cream and tried to talk me into getting pineapple gelato. I was too full, but I got a sample taste.</div><div><br></div><div>Then, back to the hotel for bedrest for the rest of the day.</div><div>I updated Instagram and Facebook with a few pics and then took a nap. Hubby slept too. Then he picked up some movies and snacks. We ordered dinner too.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH1Rw2jqLNZSx_9ivhD7gs9VJo5JjLuFRXeXsbRIHGRBvPnFKq850uXSJ4HcyN9NPZEUyQNDrRfF-c796O2F4_-O-bSqSbZkGcOvr28TU-iNcvwiImJwll0KiLq2avN6YnwvSVWnk8qn2u/s640/blogger-image--1028707410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH1Rw2jqLNZSx_9ivhD7gs9VJo5JjLuFRXeXsbRIHGRBvPnFKq850uXSJ4HcyN9NPZEUyQNDrRfF-c796O2F4_-O-bSqSbZkGcOvr28TU-iNcvwiImJwll0KiLq2avN6YnwvSVWnk8qn2u/s640/blogger-image--1028707410.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKc6CkKVtn1omr6XYwcTlfDZIDJupiYzeFCa-SDaF0DeWOXTOMHN2-LgZBDKgF3y542jkCVSjykWIMW1cjYZFou0kWVmfd68U99A1qEZ6wdeMwJAeJf6iTvQo7ZhA3R_FkO9tV9DPEgmN4/s640/blogger-image-1884897456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKc6CkKVtn1omr6XYwcTlfDZIDJupiYzeFCa-SDaF0DeWOXTOMHN2-LgZBDKgF3y542jkCVSjykWIMW1cjYZFou0kWVmfd68U99A1qEZ6wdeMwJAeJf6iTvQo7ZhA3R_FkO9tV9DPEgmN4/s640/blogger-image-1884897456.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Check out this adorable stork necklace a friend of mine made me for good luck.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfGAq1ABtowtDLBm0nEo3RdAL94to4xKz_yurNe0EKcv2NZ6i1A45eg85JAFIcTRBQYziDOgQgQ2fo1UC4RfefJZ6LJa4T8IjsSR73QViGAAfOveFUw6_8Jh5Wtfa1TpyLbFyTA_PmZqmE/s640/blogger-image-1271121631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfGAq1ABtowtDLBm0nEo3RdAL94to4xKz_yurNe0EKcv2NZ6i1A45eg85JAFIcTRBQYziDOgQgQ2fo1UC4RfefJZ6LJa4T8IjsSR73QViGAAfOveFUw6_8Jh5Wtfa1TpyLbFyTA_PmZqmE/s640/blogger-image-1271121631.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Also good for pregnancy. A bit tart for my taste though.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdVSbd1TN-EycuRsqaUIFUCWrIskWYZT4Y_uvI7sGvShSpKWIUyIZv6A07QH6xMGMUuAAR3zYPiGGt34vSFUmjH-3_BDJAQgb3ZsXQwdnBGXEn0rSRySy05FwtTuaGjI_MkGcp3Um5gfU8/s640/blogger-image--1544280224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdVSbd1TN-EycuRsqaUIFUCWrIskWYZT4Y_uvI7sGvShSpKWIUyIZv6A07QH6xMGMUuAAR3zYPiGGt34vSFUmjH-3_BDJAQgb3ZsXQwdnBGXEn0rSRySy05FwtTuaGjI_MkGcp3Um5gfU8/s640/blogger-image--1544280224.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>More pineapple!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Y7Bq4sRr3OdAFH00m-XqRSycukDiehsIFrjnMOpWGTIJ6m_zFrJEZggU8HX1t_M6zSbGniy68XTD17O_XWPa2IwgI0wXKe4JT33e13AyqYof3b5cVAp5ypCB1hKIF0et5VZEWKGvvGOw/s640/blogger-image-1265849683.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Y7Bq4sRr3OdAFH00m-XqRSycukDiehsIFrjnMOpWGTIJ6m_zFrJEZggU8HX1t_M6zSbGniy68XTD17O_XWPa2IwgI0wXKe4JT33e13AyqYof3b5cVAp5ypCB1hKIF0et5VZEWKGvvGOw/s640/blogger-image-1265849683.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And then it was time for shots. I had to start Lovenox on transfer day. With my first surrogacy, the RE (Dr) did a ton of genetic testing and found that I had the MTHFR mutation/gene. He put me on Lovenox to help prevent blood clots/miscarriage. Not every Dr has agreed to put me on the Lovenox, but the times I've used it were the times I was successful, with the exception of my last transfer with my previous couple. I was impressed that this clinic agreed to add it to the protocol, since it has worked before. Lovenox is a blood thinner and is subcutaneous. It goes in your belly and stings a little. It usually leaves bruises. I will be on it plus PIO (Progesterone in Oil) for pretty much the first trimester.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQQev3qI45KtgV9FAsbuyju8RkYPJ5o7IYTC_ygM5TMz0hdM5uA46EhiKgni6KUUkV5509K5Xtz8DRB0RTAFNw6ysxlJcFt0D659wXM-_vmgLj7caPQW4yEr1nSC44YVV4bjP91ftmoNY/s640/blogger-image--1915099105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQQev3qI45KtgV9FAsbuyju8RkYPJ5o7IYTC_ygM5TMz0hdM5uA46EhiKgni6KUUkV5509K5Xtz8DRB0RTAFNw6ysxlJcFt0D659wXM-_vmgLj7caPQW4yEr1nSC44YVV4bjP91ftmoNY/s640/blogger-image--1915099105.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The next day it was time to head home, but first another breakfast with a view, this time at the hotel restaurant. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMQck2t-K-NYG2pycNURtkEdEqKroPSh5JV7-Z6-O1DWHw21HzbC2rLpIt9Wyq5vuRHFmdiZcQvvk8cQ0Qb2R2mEtu8dVSyqD0y0RC77rGiylLH6Uff5XXuS8ZPSsc3gvLIqo1LXwazZkq/s640/blogger-image-1888340525.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMQck2t-K-NYG2pycNURtkEdEqKroPSh5JV7-Z6-O1DWHw21HzbC2rLpIt9Wyq5vuRHFmdiZcQvvk8cQ0Qb2R2mEtu8dVSyqD0y0RC77rGiylLH6Uff5XXuS8ZPSsc3gvLIqo1LXwazZkq/s640/blogger-image-1888340525.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I was sad to say goodbye. I had to get a picture on this lovely couch. 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Look at our matching bracelets Lovely Rita got us. She got one for the egg donor too.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijM9g7rqsOPxgSfktPggMiiG_712L4ei3GrSO30WhCIpDXIuy3NFjJWtORkJgC1bibZDePP664YsgfiBnah_vWfnNFVhYZ8YNqXh2rjuBis19pkCpwJq0vzQJClNapsGkwWE6EoXUkjAik/s640/blogger-image-1312436533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijM9g7rqsOPxgSfktPggMiiG_712L4ei3GrSO30WhCIpDXIuy3NFjJWtORkJgC1bibZDePP664YsgfiBnah_vWfnNFVhYZ8YNqXh2rjuBis19pkCpwJq0vzQJClNapsGkwWE6EoXUkjAik/s640/blogger-image-1312436533.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>My transfer suitcase. Ha ha!</div><div><br></div><div>I felt some cramping on transfer day and 2 days later felt more cramping, twinges and what feels like stretching.</div><div><br></div><div>How sweet is this?? </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiJHCo6-H7wlsyx3Ow3lwHI0vgUxEaa9QZhUvyFYB7A56SgZ7fl8bmBf9PA28ShKp3gubocrj0jt9rrggA6crj6tu9eqx1FBwEsl_83yio4t2UfQzurhF0xdvxdLJ0rbbNxqy-7TTvVN3I/s640/blogger-image--1190951720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiJHCo6-H7wlsyx3Ow3lwHI0vgUxEaa9QZhUvyFYB7A56SgZ7fl8bmBf9PA28ShKp3gubocrj0jt9rrggA6crj6tu9eqx1FBwEsl_83yio4t2UfQzurhF0xdvxdLJ0rbbNxqy-7TTvVN3I/s640/blogger-image--1190951720.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The official blood/pregnancy test is April 11. I can't wait to hear good strong numbers.</div><br></div></div></div>Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-23516565088813170802014-03-17T23:28:00.000-06:002014-03-24T19:51:12.674-06:00Happy St. Patrick's Day ( and week or 2 in review) Surrogacy Journey #5First of all Happy St. Patrick's Day!<br />
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Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-77756359068228875272014-02-24T18:47:00.001-07:002014-02-24T19:02:14.592-07:00Next Stop: Meds & Embryo Transfer #5 Surrogacy Journey<div>
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I want to clear up that this is my 5th journey and 5th couple, but only 2 of the previous journeys were successful. So, high hopes that this is indeed a success. And I don't see why it wouldn't be with an egg donor and no fertility issues. (IM had cancer, but carried previously)</div>
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I wanted to add, this contract phase was pretty darn smooth! So nice. And probably my shortest contract yet.</div>
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I was worried it wouldn't get done in time, but we're still on track and good to go.<br />
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Mormon Surrogate: I'm not the mom I'm just the storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095728532631870975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214092733820649652.post-72870020156122001712014-02-07T07:53:00.000-07:002014-02-07T07:53:12.740-07:00#Book #Review The Baby Chase #surrogacy #bookI was contacted a few months ago to review a new surrogacy book. I was sent a free copy for review.<br />
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I have mentioned the book before in a giveaway <a href="http://mormonsurrogate.blogspot.com/2013/11/black-friday-surrogacy-books-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Read more about the book at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Baby-Chase-Surrogacy-Transforming-ebook/dp/B00DA6XKF8/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_i" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.<br />
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I would give it 3 stars. * * *<br />
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I enjoyed it overall. It kept my attention and I wanted to keep reading, which is good. There are books that I haven't been able to finish.<br />
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My hangup? I didn't care for how it was written. The story itself, the couple's story, was interesting. Their surrogacy journey was interesting. Some of the facts about IVF, India, etc. were interesting. Some, not so much. And it seemed to me that these facts were randomly placed throughout the book. A few added to the story, but some subtracted and I just wanted to get back to <i>THE STORY</i>. I didn't even realize at first that the story was a true story. I think the fact that it was, made it more interesting and enjoyable.<br />
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I definitely felt for the couple's struggle with infertility. (I can somewhat relate as a surrogate myself, and going through things secondhand with different couples.<br />
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The book tells the story of Gerry and Rhonda Wile and their struggle with infertility. They come to be the first American couple to hire a surrogate through Surrogacy India. (a clinic/agency in India)<br />
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I am not a huge fan of surrogacy in India, from other things I've read. I don't necessarily agree with how their surrogates are viewed and treated. However, I am glad that this situation seemed positive for everyone and I came to have respect for the Drs and everyone involved. I did feel a connection to the story in a way, because I carried for a couple from India (living in the states) at one time and it was a good experience. I love how the Wiles really embraced India and it's culture.<br />
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I didn't care for how the book made surrogacy (surrogates even) in America to be all about the money. And I felt that the book over glorified surrogacy in India.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">January will definitely be a productive month. (predicted in early January)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It is strange to think I have not met these lovely people in real life yet and probably won't until March for the big baby making day! But that's ok! I feel like we are getting to know each other and I feel absolutely confident that we are a great match and team.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It will be extremely powerful when we do meet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I went to San Diego over the weekend for my medical screening with the clinic we will be using. (New clinic for me and my IPs and no matter how many times you do this, most clinics like to do a medical screening of their own to make sure you are indeed medically fit to be a surrogate. This usually involves an ultrasound of the uterus and blood work, mainly checking for STD's and anything else that might hinder the journey)</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We decided that it would be an overnight visit, because flying in and out same day and making it on time to the clinic in CALIFORNIA traffic was too stressful. For personal reasons and so that the clinic could also do blood work on John, my husband came with me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I got some reading in. Of course it's about surrogacy!! Great story, written by a surrogate and her IM. I am not finished, but I could totally relate to how Heidi came about being interested in surrogacy and her IM's story is similar to my current IM's story. I was getting all emotional on the plane.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When we first got to San Diego, it was really cool. We lived there when John was in the Navy. He spent 8 of his 10 years in San Diego. It had been about 6 years since we had been back. The airport had changed a good amount since then. My husband isn't a huge fan of California or San Diego itself, but he was taking it all in, and seemed excited to be back. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">He doesn't look his happiest- but he was in awe.</span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At the car rental, we both had the same "what if" thought of him doing a few more years in the Navy and living there again.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And then we got on the freeway. ( I should have video'd that)</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Our first stop, we both agreed, was to Brown Bag Deli in Point Loma. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, we grabbed our sandwiches to go and asked Siri to help us get to the hotel. I'm helping navigate and we're approaching our destination in about 400 feet. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">OOPS, I blinked and there it was. But by the time I saw it, we were forced on the freeway. The fun thing about the freeway in San Diego is that at some points it is not a simple get off the next exit and turn around. Sometimes you have to take a few freeways to get back to the one you were on going the other way. We were told to take a certain street, but that couldn't be right- it was a military base. There's no way and our hotel was on the other side of the road. So round and round we go. (And we are reminded what we didn't like about living in SD, and had I been alone, this would have caused MAJOR ANXIETY)</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">About an hour later, we get to our hotel. Yay! Let's check in. There's a friendly guy at the front desk, only he says, "Sorry, we don't do check ins until 3:00 and it's 2:30. We don't have a clean room available yet. (<i>But you don't know what we just went through to get here!)</i></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Okay, well, we'll sit in the California sun on the beautiful patio and eat our delicious sandwiches. (which was nice and yummy) And then we checked in. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We decided to take a little nap before picking up pizza and taking it to meet a Navy Wife friend. She married John's Navy buddy who was our roommate at one point. He was married to someone else when we knew him and we have come to know (and LOVE) the new wife on Facebook. I was so excited to meet her in person and give her hugs, especially because her husband is on deployment right now. She was awesome!! I love it when people are even cooler in real life, and she was.</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Then we headed out to a little Surrogate Luncheon. I got to meet a surrogate I knew online and 2 surrogates I had met before when I lived in San Diego. (My first surrogacy was when I lived there in 2005-2006 and one of the friends I got to see again had come to see me and the surrobaby in the hospital and she even got to hold her before I did) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Monday, January 27th was the medical screening appointment. (we flew back home later that afternoon)</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Because Lovely Rita wasn't able to be there, she asked me to take pictures of everything! Easy for me to do. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm aware that sometimes I am a little shy in my videos and quiet. Working on it. If you notice I was louder in the car and the bells ringing at Balboa Park made me talk louder and then I stayed louder. I kind of have a little social anxiety and don't want people to hear me (while I'm filming), and yet I have a blog and do videos. Ha ha!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I seem to miss so many details when I Vlog, even when I take notes. Hmmm. </span><br>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, here's a few add ons-</span><br>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lady Madonna found my blog and that's how this team even got started in the first place. How cool is that? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We needed to get something to eat before heading to the airport. My absolute favorite place to go in San Diego is Benihana, but we were running out of time. This was called Fuji I believe, and was just as good. I just forgot to take a picture of the rest of my food which is similar to what I would have gotten at Benihana. (steak & shrimp & veggies cooked in garlic butter, Hibachi style)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Back at the airport. John has always liked this statue.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I think things will be pretty quick from here on out. So exciting!! I found out that Lovely Rita should be making their final changes to the contract today before passing it on to me. I will hopefully receive it Friday (tomorrow) or Monday.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I went to take the (I'm not pscyho exam) yesterday, January 29th.</span><br>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(surrogates have to pass medical & psychological screenings) The actual visit is a LONG blog post in itself, with a few miscommunication errors, but I'm pretty sure I passed, because after a few questions, the lady went from frowning (I felt like I was on trial at first) to smiling like she was confident I knew what I was doing.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">WOW, holy long blog post! Thanks for stopping by and a big thank you if you made it all the way through.</span></div>
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