A one year old?

How does time go by so quickly? Just a year ago I was sitting here not sure whether or not I would deliver the 2nd or the 3rd, since I was overdue I knew it would be either one. My husband stayed home from work to go with me to the doctor but I knew before we arrived that I was already in labor. We headed to the hospital and by 9:02 pm, our little Cadence Sophia was born. She was absolutely perfect.

I know I am a little biased since I am her mommy, but she really is a special little girl. She smiles and laughs all the time. She's a great dancer already and I know she'll be climbing mountains someday -the stairs will do for now. Also, Cadie loves food. She doesn't turn her nose up to anything! Last night she even ate some of a lemon!

Since our celebration is tomorrow I am excited about our friends and family coming over. We'll have some snacks but most importantly we'll get to watch Cadie "dive" into her first cake! A friend and co-worker of mine made her 1st birthday cake. It is a big yellow duck sitting on a pond! It is the cutest thing ever. We chose a duck because Cadie's first word was, "Quack!"

As far as my surrogacy journey goes, I found out I passed the psych evaluation. My husband said, "You probably passed by one point!" He thinks he should be a comedian! Does anyone else have a husband like mine? Ha Ha Ha

Next, the IVF clinic will be contacting me to set up my medical screening. Hopefully that will happen by Memorial Day because contractually I cannot take any time off until June 22nd. I am still a little apprehensive about going to the clinic alone. I'll be gone from my family for two days and in a city where I know no one. I've asked my case manager a few questions and once I have those answers I am sure I'll feel more at ease.

Because of time, we probably won't get to a transfer until late July or early August. That works just fine for me :) I'd like to enjoy July with my family and the meds I'll be on. Whoo hoo!

My IF's best friend contacted me today for the first time. Her email showed so much compassion and thoughtfulness that I am looking forward to getting to know her too as well.