Today was a beautiful day. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. I spent the day with my two girls, my husband and a friend at the parade. Then we all headed back home to relax and talk.
My husband got his phone call from the agency today. He was asked many of the same questions as I was, but also had an opportunity to learn more about the process, side effects, and insurance. Now that this little hurdle was accomplished we could hear by the end of the week if they've matched us with a family. The hard part is waiting, but we've only been waiting for three months and the families have already waited at least 4-6 months just with the agency - who knows how long they've tried or waited to start a family.
I can say first hand that wanting a family and getting a family is not always easy; for some, yes, but not all...my husband and I can attest to that. We miscarried about 2 1/2 years ago, it was very early and was probably a chemical pregnancy, but it had a huge impact on us both. It took me about six months before I even wanted to try to conceive again. Luckily, after about 6 months we conceived our now 10 month old little girl.
Our experience I know is not comparable to any family that has turned to surrogacy.
Another topic of conversation is how are we going to tell or explain our choice to become a surrogate to others around us. Many people I think will be accepting, but others will not. Fortunately, we do have a small support group that we've already confided in and they completely understand our desire to "foster" a child for our "extended" family.
If anyone out there has experience, please let me know.
~night
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
St. Patty's Day
Posted by Dragonfly73 at 9:21 PM
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It's funny because I think you might be surprised by how people take your decision. I am just now starting this process as well and some people I have told have been really excited. Others don't understand how I can do this. I was surprised that my mom wasn't more excited. I was adopted though and I think my mom can't understand how you can carry a baby for 9 months and not want to keep it. Funny how its because of her that I can. Good luck in you journey, maybe our time lines will coincide. Still waiting for our match.
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