Yesterday was better than expected. I slept in (a rarity), went for brunch with A. and a girlfriend, and spent the afternoon getting mani/pedis and eating frozen yogurt. If that was all that happened, it would have been perfect. While sitting with feet in the hot water I got an email from the agency asking me how I feel about a 28 year old mother of two. My first reply was, "where does she live"? I decided that I for so many reasons I want to be actively invovled in this process and I want someone younger than me and the first two profiles that I was sent didn't fit my criteria. This one does!
She seems perfect. She has been a surrogate once before so she 'gets it', already has two kids of her own, so really understands pregnancy and the reasons why I want to be involved AND she lives 1.5 hours away (by car). This way, I can be at all milestone appointments and even visit when I want, but don't have to worry about running into her in awkward moments throughout my life. I could not have asked for a better situation.
Of course we are still focused on our FET, but if I have learned anything from the last four years, it is that we need to have a back-up plan in place. Now we do. A. and I are both excited.
-R.
What a great gift! Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteShe sounds great! Happy birthday weekend!!
ReplyDeleteThat is SO wonderful R! So great that you have found "the one". I know if I was in your shoes she would fit the bill perfectly. I'd want to be at every single appointment too. Still hopeful for your upcoming FET but pleased you have plan C in place.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had a great birthday! Sounds like you found a great GC if you end up needing her. I'm still excited about your FET too....
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! She sounds perfect! I hope and pray this FET works out but it's good to hear you're moving on with a back up plan just in case.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is wonderful timing!!! I'm so happy to hear that you feel comfortable with this plan "just in case," although I hope this FET will work!
ReplyDeleteHappiest of birthdays!!! I'm so glad you have a great sounding back up plan!
ReplyDeleteShe sounds perfect. So great to know you this option.
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I'm soooo happy you had a wonderful birthday, R. You're right...she sounds perfect!!
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Now that is a gift. A nice round package of peace of mind to rest on.
ReplyDeleteExactly the frame of mind you want to be in for the FET.
Excellent!
Happy Birthday! That sounds like a wonderful birthday present, though I'm still hoping you won't need her. But it's great to know you have that option.
ReplyDeleteGreat birthday news. Happy birthday R! I'm glad that you have a great plan in place and a great back up plan in place.
ReplyDeleteYou are already a mother in my mind. A great mother. Your baby will find you.