The Motherhood Milestone

This is when it really gets real. It was a surprise because even though I have not gotten my period yet they called and said I could start. There is always a bit of anxiety around making sure you take the meds at the right time and according to the schedule. This puts my transfer date for February 10th. Now this date is always 'in flux' depending on how my body builds the very precious lining through the use of the estrace (estrogen). I was surprised to read that they do a pregnancy test only 7 days after transfer! I guess it's because they are 5 day embryos. So my pregnancy test date would be February 16! Right around Valentine's Day. We to Joann's tonight to get thread for an art project. Mike always goes off and does mischievous things to keep himself entertained. He found these Batman sunglasses and was channeling his bat-dad persona. 

Ok! I have my first ultrasound and blood work today and there is literally a tornado warning over our neighbourhood! So far it is moving away very quickly but what a way to start this morning of all days. It's the first potential hang up we have had though.  I remembered the fertility socks that Stacie Knitted for me for today's appointment. Again... needing some good vibes!

Well. Things are moving along! I got a call from the ART lab in Florida today. They have sent my protocol to HFI and my prescriptions to a pharmacy in Ohio. I am to get my ultrasound and blood work on January 16 at HFI. Then wait for CD1 and we have a projected transfer date of February 10!

We transferred two of our three embryos and had high hopes. Sadly those two didn't take and we were devastated. But as this anniversary comes to pass we have so much more hope thanks to our embryo donors. We thought we only had one more shot, but now thanks to our donors we have 5 more chances with their 4 snowflakes and our remaining one. We are so full of gratitude for these people who have given us so much hope. We plan to transfer our first donated embryo next month! Happy New Year.