Surrogacy with Kathy and Ray

I am a North Carolina mommy of three. I have the most wonderful husband in the world and I am more in love today than ever. I have decided to be a Gestational Carrier because I want to be able to help a couple know the greatest gift. Kathy and Ray are amazing and I could not have been blessed with a more wonderful set of IPs!!

1.20.2006

15weeks and 2days!

Wow!! I am in my 15th week already!! Time is really flying. I feel him move all the time! He is a hyper guy! I hope the rest of this pregnancy is as uneventful as the beginning has been. We go for an u/s on the 10th of February. I can't wait. Ray and Kathy will be there and I will have Frank there with me. I have started looking for another couple to help after I am done with this journey. I am exploring a couple options already. It is nice when couples weed themselves out due to really important issues. It makes it easier to determine who is the best fit. While I am so excited about doing this, I must admit I am VERY nervous. You just never know who is ot there and who is going to be who they say they are. Wish me luck and I will keep you posted on how this little guy is doing.

Posted on 1.20.2006 at 8:16 AM | Comments (0) | Permanent Link

12.27.2005

Just and update!

Well, tomorrow we will be 12 weeks. I can't believe how FAST time is going by! I can now feel my uterus when I lay on my back. It is so cool. I can't wait to feel this little guy moving so that I know he is OK. I still wish I could hear his heartbeat everyday just to check in on him. Kathy and Ray just got back from visiting NY for Christmas. I have not gotten to talk to her since she has been back but I am curious to know how she is feeling. I officially grew out of my jeans. If I wore them lower they would probably fit but I feel like they are gonna fall off. Plus, I have way too much junk in the trunk to wear my jeans so low.LOL!! I don't know how some of those girls do it. I figure they must not have the hips I do. Anyway, I am starting to feel a lot better. I am not quite as tired as I was. I think the shots ending is going to help me a LOT!! Those things make me ill and sleepy. Not a good thing. I am so glad to see them GONE!! Well, that is about it for now. Oh, I had my first OB appt and the little guy was all over the place!! He is a hyper one. I hate Kathy and Ray missed it. Maybe next time. (((HUGS)))

Posted on 12.27.2005 at 10:49 AM | Comments (0) | Permanent Link

12.7.2005

Twin Baby Boys

Ok, so we had our ultrasound and Kathy is carrying one beautiful baby boy and so am I. It was so very awesome! I feel like this whole journey is going to be just fine. I was so very nervous until that u/s. For both Kathy and I. I know the numbers said we were pregnant but I was just a nervous wreck. I am sooo.... very very happy for Kathy and Ray. Ray was so sweet. He was saying thank you, thank you over and over again and he even patted me on the head. I am so happy that my family is able to take part in helping their dreams come true. TWIN boys, this should be amazing. I go for my first OB appointment next Thursday and Kathy will be there with me. We get to have another u/s. It is going to be great!!!

Posted on 12.7.2005 at 11:04 AM | Comments (0) | Permanent Link

11.18.2005

WE DID IT!!!

Ok, so I should be ashamed of myself. I have not updated like I should. Kathy and I went in for our beta on 9dp5dt and guess what?? We are both preggo!!! Kathy's number was 48 and mine was 51. I was soooo excited. Of course we had to go in again two days later and sadly, we got the call that my numbers were not doubling they had only went to 67. HOWEVER, the AWESOME news was Kathy's were up to 99. They had a little more than doubled. She was doing great!!! Of course, we had to go in again two days later and my number had risen to 90. Kathy's went up to I want to say 256. I could be off. However, once again her numbers were EXCELLENT and I while I was struggling to understand what was going on with my own body and Kathy and Ray's baby that I am carrying, I was extremely ecstatic for Kathy. So, once again two days later we had to go in for ANOTHER evil beta. I don't even remember Kathy's I just know once again they were better than good!!! Mine, however was up to 150. It was speeding up but still not quite where they wanted to see it. So, again we had to go in, this time my numbers doubled!!! They went up to 330 and I was soooo.... happy that I could relax and know that I was going to be able to help Kathy and Ray bring their other little guy into the world. BUT, we weren't out of the woods yet!! We had to go for yet ANOTHER beta, had mind doubled it would have been my last because Kathy got to stop getting poked because her numbers were behaving AWESOME!!! GO KATHY!! Mine, however, decided once again to NOT double only going to 560!!! UGGGGHHHHHHHHH!! I was beyond frustrated and beyond confused. I was unable to enjoy one minute of my pregnancy for fear it would be taken away from me and I would have to help Kathy and Ray grieve for the baby I lost rather than help them welcome him into the world. Well, here it was D day as i like to call it and low and behold my number jumped to 1423!!! I was finally released and I could finally start enjoying the moment that we had all worked so hard toward. Kathy and I are preggo together. I could not have dreamed it more perfect. We go for u/s the week of the Dec. 7th. I am gonna be praying we see at least 2 strong little heartbeats!! I will update when we see I PROMISE!!!!

Posted on 11.18.2005 at 11:02 AM | Comments (0) | Permanent Link

10.31.2005

WE GOT THE BFP!!!!

Ok, I got the BFP!! Now we just have to wait and see what Kathy gets!!! I don't think she is going to test but our beta is Wednesday!! I can't wait!! I tell you, this just feels so very right!! You know, last journey I did not rest easy. This time I feel like this baby or babies are gonna be just fine!!! Kathy and Ray are gonna be a MOMMY and DADDY!!! YIPPPEEEEEEE! Once again, I am honored BEYOND words!!! I just LOVE Kathy and Ray and I DREAM about the life that my little surrobaby(ies) will have with them!! I will keep you posted on our beta!!

Posted on 10.31.2005 at 12:39 PM | Comments (0) | Permanent Link