So, i've been running around like a crazy person tying to get everything done. I had envisioned in my head that moving would be MUCH more exciting. I would take a picture and show you my house...but I would be embarrassed. The more I pack- the messier the house gets. Where did all these little random things come from, why do we have so many toys, and how did my refrigerator get so disgusting?!!
In related news, I got a call about an hour ago saying that a nurse from the life insurance policy is coming by to do blood work on me tomorrow. Life insurance is purchased by the intended parents for the surrogate in case something happens to her the family would be taken care of. This nurse is going to love how welcoming my house is. It genuinely looks like an episode of hoarders. I was told to eat a "light lunch" before the testing. That should be no problem....all our food is packed away anyway and I haven't been to the grocery in 2 weeks. I've been eating lettuce and mustard sandwiches and wheat thins. My poor children.
I did talk to the parents on Monday! We were supposed to Skype....but my computers camera wouldn't work. BOO! So, we chatted online for about an hour and a half. They are so eager to get started. Right now, we are waiting to make sure all of Kentucky laws are cleared before they can start looking for an egg donor. At the support group meeting all of the surrogates who gave a birth story said, "enjoy the process and be patient. It's not just about getting pregnant and having a baby, but about the entire process. So be patient and enjoy the time you have to know each other because once you are pregnant it flies by and then it's over". So, I am just trying to be patient and chill, but I'm not a person who just likes to wait around!
I asked them what they were looking for in an egg donor and she didn't really have a idea. She said the donor she chose with her son just touched her, and that she loved her smile. For her, it wasn't important that her baby look like her . She says she loves the mix of her husband and the egg donor from a different country. I love it too. He's so stinking adorable. They may try to find someone who looks similar to their son.
The conversation went great! She is seriously the sweetest. It was funny because she apologized for typing slow or messing up some words. Come on now, I can't even begin to speak another language!
Oh, and how jealous are you of their country. They get an extend amount of time off with salary to spend with their newborn. Get it together America! How amazing is that for everyone. Since she owns her business, she said that she may go in once a week while her husband stays home with baby. Her quote was "people think they need me". Um, yeah. Hair crisis are a major deal. I would be knocking at my hair dressers door with a pair of scissors in hand if she tried to leave for long!!
I've decided that I want to give birth in Louisville. Moving to Elizabethtown will make getting to doctor appointments a little easier! I did find a doctor I really like! It's at Norton's Womens Care. Anyone used them before?! I feel that since they will be spending 2-5 weeks in the states before they get baby's passport; they might as well stay in one of my favorite cities! I want them to enjoy their time here, enjoy the states, and have a good experience! No offense to our local towns....but it's just kind of boring :)
Sooooooo group meeting.
First, I hate flying. I had never been on a plane until this past summer (first plane ride was international and it was terrifying). Now, I feel like a world traveler. I now know why my parents always chose to drive everywhere! Even Vermont, which is 18 hours away! I can sleep anywhere; it's a gift of mine. Except on a plane apparently.
My life wouldn't be complete without drama. We still don't have a windshield wiper on the drivers side....and of course it's coming a downpour at 2am. I had to call and wake my mom up to bring me to the airport. Truly a mother there. Abram was dying to see the airplane so he jumped out of bed as soon as he heard me up.....at 3 am.
The hotel was about 25 min away. It was so lovely. There was lunch provided and group lasted about 4 hours. There were about 30 surrogates there. It was a bit overwhelming at first!! Like I couldn't believe we all had this in common....but everyone was so different and had their own reasons.
There were a lot of women who were suffering and so upset that their rounds of IVF were unsuccessful or they had an early miscarriage. It's so disappointing because you want this to work for the family and when it doesn't you not only let yourself down but them as well :( We have all the science in the world...but we can't always make what we desire work.
The town was so beautiful I just wished my husband were with me to keep me company and explore with me. It's hard to enjoy something when you are away from the people you want to share with. We all went out for dinner afterward and back to my room for a 'sleepover'. Everyone was so exhausted that lasted about 45 min! My roommate I was paired with was great. She was around 30 weeks. I asked her a million questions, she was so sweet. We did manage to stay up for a couple hours and talk.
Morning came very quickly! My car left at 8:15. So, some of us ate breakfast together and it was back on the planes......
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