So the appointment went very well!! Jeff and I are super excited and feeling really positive. It was so good to hang out with our wonderful (and loved :) ) donor. We'll be seeing a lot of each other in the next few months and I'm really looking forward to that.
So here's the update:
My new prescription is ready to be picked up. I would have started on them March 1, but surprise, surprise my period started for the second time this month so I will have to wait the 21 days and start my new meds on March 17. So this pushes things back a bit, but nothing I can't handle! The new meds for my mock cycle are low dose aspirin, and a nasal spray that I need to squirt in each nostril 4x/day. The purpose of a mock cycle is to determine that my body will respond appropriately so that implantation will be successful. The spray suppresses my cycle and gets my lining built up nice and thick. After being on the spray for 10 days, I'm to have an ultrasound to measure my lining and determine if it is the perfect little nest for embryos. In the meantime the donor will have all her blood work, testing and info done. We will then attend counselling all together, (that Motan will set up) near the end of March/beginning of April. If all is well and the paperwork is done we will begin the real IVF cycle (where our cycles will be synced, egg extraction, fertilization, then implantation) more on this later…
Jeff and I have been through so much and have waited for so long, that now the ball is rolling it all seems to be happening so fast! We are so blessed by our Father, and are assured and at peace with His will with where we are at right now; with our relationship, with the timing of having our precious donor offer this amazing gift, and reminding us through His amazing love, that He has a plan for everything. Continuing to trust in Him for the next few weeks ahead in hearing good news about my meds working, the donor's testing to come through positively and paperwork to go smoothly. Thank you family and friends also for your continued prayers and support.
February 26, 2010
February 23, 2010
Tomorrow is a big day! I'm feeling so many mixed emotions, mostly excitement and anticipation but a little bit anxious and fearful. With my track record of roadblocks, I can't help but feel a little apprehensive about the appointment. I am looking forward to spending time with the donor and getting more details ironed out. We have yet to discuss and decide how much we want to share and with whom to share it with. It almost seems a little political in a sense.
I have read articles and talked with woman who have used donor eggs, and one of the biggest dilemmas is whether or not to tell your child that they aren’t 100% yours. How much info do you divulge to close family and friends? 1) Allowing them the knowledge builds a great support system; however 2) the potential hurt that could be caused if information is leaked out, if we as parents haven’t had time to talk with the child first, or at all?? I am, at this point, not sure where my feelings are with telling my child about it or not. But I'm not to get too ahead of myself here; we have yet to find out about the possibilities of a successful treatment first.
Praying that tomorrow holds all the right answers and to calm all the spirits and minds involved.
I have read articles and talked with woman who have used donor eggs, and one of the biggest dilemmas is whether or not to tell your child that they aren’t 100% yours. How much info do you divulge to close family and friends? 1) Allowing them the knowledge builds a great support system; however 2) the potential hurt that could be caused if information is leaked out, if we as parents haven’t had time to talk with the child first, or at all?? I am, at this point, not sure where my feelings are with telling my child about it or not. But I'm not to get too ahead of myself here; we have yet to find out about the possibilities of a successful treatment first.
Praying that tomorrow holds all the right answers and to calm all the spirits and minds involved.
February 16, 2010
It's been a little while since I posted last. I have been healing quite well from surgery, and I find that I can flex and pull my stomach muscles without too much pain. This is good because I start boot camp this week! I always had in my head to get in the best shape before a baby comes along, so I'm that much healthier. I need to get going on that!
I'm getting excited for our appt with Motan next week (24th) He will most likely start me on a mock cycle right away, and although I'm not looking forward to needles, I'm glad that the ball is moving. Jeff and I are still taking things in stride as we're not sure about the donor's eggs yet, but we feel confident this is the path God is leading us down. Feeling positive!
I had a really good talk with an old friend of mine who is going through a lot of the same stuff. It was so good to share feelings of frustration, anger, worry, hopes, fears and just to have someone that actually 'gets' how I'm feeling. I was also able to give her some advice and it was great to know that because of all the stuff I've gone through I could offer some guidance, and she helped me realize that no matter how difficult things get you do make it through.
Sending out prayers for ALL the woman suffering in silence.
I'm getting excited for our appt with Motan next week (24th) He will most likely start me on a mock cycle right away, and although I'm not looking forward to needles, I'm glad that the ball is moving. Jeff and I are still taking things in stride as we're not sure about the donor's eggs yet, but we feel confident this is the path God is leading us down. Feeling positive!
I had a really good talk with an old friend of mine who is going through a lot of the same stuff. It was so good to share feelings of frustration, anger, worry, hopes, fears and just to have someone that actually 'gets' how I'm feeling. I was also able to give her some advice and it was great to know that because of all the stuff I've gone through I could offer some guidance, and she helped me realize that no matter how difficult things get you do make it through.
Sending out prayers for ALL the woman suffering in silence.
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