Tentative date on the calendar

I received news last week that I was "paper cleared" (the doctor reviewed my medical file and has cleared me to come out for a full medical work up) with the reproductive clinic! We tried hard to fast track us out there just a few days later as I was still within the dates needed of my cycle - but it was just a little too late. We now have a tentative date of October 19th to fly out, do the work up...

It's a ...

MATCH! We met the potential match the agency set up for us and they were spot on with everything. I smiled, laughed, I teared up - and my heart grew. I wont be sharing details about who they are - where they live, ect. But just know they are amazing and while I am sad this is where their journey to growing their family has led them, I am thankful they are trusting me to be a part of it all. I look...

Dear IPs

Dear IPs, We have only just met (that one time on a web chat) - but you are on this journey to grow your family and I am honored you chose me to join you. The trust in that is such a gift.  I did not come to the decision to become a surrogate in a days time. In fact, this has been building in my mind and in my heart for over 2 years now. While changes and events within my own family had us put...