Daxton's Birthday

Yesterday was my sons birthday party and Robin came to visit.  It was really great to see her and introduce her to my family and friends.  The day was supposed to be a fun filled day outside in the sun with two bounce houses and swimming.  However, mother nature had a different plan for us.  It rained and rained and rained.  Here in Texas, we always want rain but never get it.  It just happens to rain on the one day I didn't want it to.  Owell, the kids still had fun.  We ended up having the party inside and they just ran around like crazy kids.  Robin was able to see the kids playing with others and be apart of Daxton's special day.  Even though things didn't turn out as planned, he still had a blast.  Robin enjoyed getting a chance to sit down with my family and friend to learn a little more about my family.  Everyone was excited to finally put a name with a face because Robin has become such a big part of our lives lately.  My family and friends loved her, just as I expected and says she fits right in.  They were happy to finally meet her and tell her congrats on the baby.  Thanks Robin for the Iron Man and Captain America toys.  Dax loves them!  And thanks again for coming.

 Happy Birthday Daxton!

WE ARE PREGNANT!

We are officially PREGNANT! 

Robin is over the moon with excitement and I couldn't be happier for her.

Our beta numbers are seen below.  Beta numbers are HCG hormone levels during pregnancy.

At 9 days it was 70.8

At 11 days it was 176

Amazing Day

Today was our embryo transfer and it couldn't have gone any better.  Robin and I were a little nervous before the transfer but ended up relaxing more as we arrived at the office.  We transferred one perfect graded embryo.  Because this was round two for both of us, we knew what to expect.  For example, instead of slamming the water to get a full bladder, I simply sipped on that water to get the same result.  Last time I was absolutely miserable and this time was very manageable until my time was up.  Some of you may not know what I am talking about so let me explain.  You are required to arrive at the office with a full bladder and then after the transfer, you have to basically lay upside down with your feet up for another 20 mins.  Its kinda hard to have a full bladder for that long but today was great.  We didnt have any problems at all and it was just perfect!

 Here is the medical team who has made this possible for us to continue our journey together. 

They are the BEST!  Thank you Jennifer & Dr. Kathy

This is where the "Magic" happens.  First baby picture on the screen beside us.

Our #1 supporters!

My husband Donald and aunt Kristina

Thanks for sharing this special day with us......for the second time.

In the surrogacy world there are good luck things to make you have a successful transfer.  Not sure if it is true or not but after having a failed transfer in June, I am willing to do anything to get Robin her baby.  I read somewhere on the SMO (Surrogate Mothers Online) website that some of the girls clinics would give their surrogates dark chocolate after the transfer.  So me, Robin, Kristina and Donald all shared a dark chocolate candy bar after the transfer.  I also heard that McDonald's fries on the way home from the transfer is good luck too.  So once again, we all stopped and got us some McDonald's fries.

Lastly, eating pineapple.  I will do that a little later today. 

Overall, this has been such an amazing experience so far and we are just getting started.  I will do blood work on Sunday Aug, 12 to confirm if the transfer worked or not.  Whatever the outcome, good or bad, I am very thankful to have met Robin.

Off to bedrest for the rest of the weekend while my hubby spoils me :)

I will keep yall posted, more to come