The three "blasts"

5dp3dt

Well here I am not being able to concentrate on too much. That's the 2ww!!!
I really would love to POS but I know that it is way to early! In past pregnancies, I typically got a BFP on day 26 after AF, so that would still mean I need to wait until Sunday! As long as I do not go to Target, Wal-Mart, or Walgreens I'll be good to go!

The clinic had some b/d yesterday, so I am sticking to the same medicine regime until August 19th. That's the big day - the first BETA test :)

After reading some other messages on a surrogacy blog, I realized something - maybe those little embies do like my womb because late Sunday and most of Monday while I was in CT/NY, I had cramps...I hope this means they were nestling themselves in for a long nap.

Keep sending those "sticky" vibes my way! EDD: April 29, 2010

Transfer Complete

Today is my last day in New York. I am staying at a hotel closer to the airport to make returning the rental and check-in smoother tomorrow. My flight leaves at 12:40 pm so that will put me back in front of my family by 6 pm midwest time. I really miss them; 5 days is a long time to be away.

Friday:
My flight was changed due to weather-but it was a GOOD change! Can you believe that? I ended up with only one lay over and then arrived earlier into JFK. While I was boarding my first plane, my IP called and said I was going to see him on Saturday during the transfer. WOW! I was not expecting that, but was glad since I do not know if we'll see each other again soon.

I got my bag easily, headed to the Air Tran to get my rental car. I rented from Hertz and let me tell you something when they say like a Hyundai, ask more questions! I ended up in the itty, bitty blue Toyota Yaris! I have NEVER driven something so tiny before in my life, well not since I was riding a Big Wheel!

It actually got great gas mileage and suited me just fine. Of course I ended up in traffic while heading to Stamford, CT where I would rest for the night.

Upon check-in there were all these little "princesses" running around for a Little Miss America Event. I couldn't believe it-I am definitely not a supporter of putting 10 layers of make-up on an 8 year old, then dressing them in sequins and making them prance around.

Saturday:
I got up early to get ready so I could meet the IP before the "big deed". Unfortunately, after taking my normal round of mecications I did not feel well at all. This was the first time all the meds hit me so hard! I was so nauseated that I had to lay down and hug the porcelain god for a bit until it passed. I ate a banana and drank some much needed water (since the meds make me very dry) and felt better in about 20 minutes.

I left my room to head to the parking garage to find out that I left my LIGHTS ON!!! Yep, I've never done this before. I could tell this weekend was in for a lot of firsts! So while I was fretting by my car there weren't too many people in the garage. Then I saw a guy nearing a white truck and asked him, "Do you happen to have jumper cables?" Seriously, I knew this was a long shot, but I had to do something fast! I did not want to call AAA or something. Of course, he said, "Yes." I felt like such a damsel in distress and here is my "knight" so to speak saving my morning!!! A huge thank-you out to him for helping me get to the transfer.

Transfer:
The Doctor got me all situated in a beatiful gown, cap and no-slip socks then he sat and spoke with my IP and I. We talked about the quality of the blasts and all agreed to transfer 3 blasts into my "amazing" uterus (Do all the IVF Dr's say this?").

The actual procedure only lasted 20 minutes then I had to lay flat for another 10 minutes. It was quite what I expected-definitely "more" than the typical annual exam.

We left and I took the IP to the metro in Stamford. It was great to see the IP, but I was ready for some relaxation.

I spent most of the afternoon in the hotel until I got bit by the shopping bug and had to get out! I went to downtown Stamford and had some amazing Greek Pizza and walked around the mall. The rest of the night was back at the hotel.

Sunday-to be continued...