Almost There...

I am almost 33 weeks pregnant. I can't believe how fast time is STILL flying. I am so very busy and I am guessing that is why. I have really enjoyed my pregnancy. It has been much easier than the twins...I can still sleep at night. I don't have the achey legs I had with the twin pregnancy either. I am guessing only 5-6 weeks to go...IF I make it to 39 weeks then my c-section will be scheduled for 39 weeks. It is hard to believe that even if I make it to that time, it is only 6 weeks and a few days away! This little boy moves quite a bit and I can tell he is VERY strong. In the beginning of the pregnancy my placenta was in the front so it cushioned a lot of his movements but that is not the case any longer. I crave strange things from time to time such as orange juice every night with ice and pop tarts with NO frosting have become a staple in my home. I got a call from the baby's mom and she said they are coming to North Carolina the first of February. I am surprised they will be here so soon...I am due to stop keeping the little boy I babysit around the first week of February and at that point, time will probably start slowing down BUT, I have been very busy with the agency and I LOVE my job...It has been so much fun and such a blessing. I am now looking forward to the cruise we are scheduled to take the first week in April...LORD, I just pray my body will be somewhat presentable and I will be feeling good after the c-section. We will see. Worst case, I take it easy and lounge on a lounge chair all week...poor me. I hope to update again very soon. Although, we all know I am not so great at updating.

Half way there!!!

So, we are half way there! I can't believe how fast this pregnancy is FLYING by! I did go for my "big u/s" which is the anatomy scan and all was well. Sadly, my intended parents were not able to make it. I did get a dvd for them and they are hoping to come up some time in November. It will be nice to see them and I am sure it will help them feel how real it is that their precious baby boy will be here in around 18 weeks or so. My amazing husband did go with me to my u/s appointment so it was nice to have someone to share it with. Little baby is growing just perfectly and was moving around and looking so adorable. I am so excited for his parents and family. I can't wait to meet him! I am hoping to make a video of my next OB appointment. That will be the 28th of this month. Until then, thanks for reading! :)

We Have Movement

So, I was laying down last night in bed watching HGTV when all of a sudden, I feel little kicks. FINALLY! I am feeling this sweet little guy move. I can tell already that he has the sweetest disposition... I know that sounds weird but I just feel it. I am so honored to be carrying him and can't wait for his mommy and daddy to see him on the ultrasound screen. They will be coming up from Lebanon for the big u/s in a week and a half. I am anxious and so happy for them! I will update more when I can! Thanks for following :)

16 weeks TODAY!

Wow! Time is FLYING! First, I found out that I am carrying a precious baby boy! Yep, my IPs will have a baby brother for their son! That should be lots of fun. I was possibly going to be delivering in CA but the chances of that needing to happen are looking less and less which I am pretty happy about. I would LOVE to go see my former IPs and adorable surro-twins but it is appearing that there is just no need for the move or added stress to me and my family. Of course, the option is there if needed but I am happy at the thought of being home and having a nice scheduled delivery. I go for my second OB appointment this coming Monday. I will have a quad screening done. Hopefully that will all come back OK and if so I will not have to get the amnio that is scheduled for the 30th. On the 17th I am scheduled for our big anatomy ultrasound. My IPs are going to try to be in town for that and I am super excited! So, that is it for now. I am working hard and loving life. My family and I just moved into our brand new home. It is our first home as well and we are so thankful and excited! We are very, very blessed! I will update more soon!

10 weeks pregnant...where does the time go?

So, I lied. I said I wouldn't keep you all hanging and here it is weeks later. I am so very sorry. I am pregnant with one little bean! Can you believe it? ONE!? I am usually the girl with the low HCG levels and all of a sudden I have numbers that are through the roof. They aren't lying when they say every pregnancy is different. I am still taking my medications and was hoping that the clinic in Belgium would give me a call today to say I could stop them soon. Instead, they tell me I have to continue for roughly 6 (yes I said 6) more weeks! CRAZY if you ask me. The meds make me feel so tired and just all around yucky because I am taking so much and I was praying that there would be a very near end in sight. Not so much. :( Anyway, I signed up for this so no more complaining :) I am blessed to have this opportunity. My OB appointment is the 29th of August and I will have another u/s at that time. My clothes are getting snug and I am holding out as long as possible to wear maternity clothes. All the clothes I have from my last surrogacy are winter...not doing me much good now in the triple digit heat wave we are having. I will update you guys more soon. I am not promising a time lol, because we all know I lose track of time these days! Until next time...

Surrogacy...international style: Hey guys...I have not been a very good blogger. So...

Surrogacy...international style: Hey guys...I have not been a very good blogger. So...: "Hey guys...I have not been a very good blogger. Sorry. Well, I had my betas done and I will list them for you. Here it goes... 7dp5dt 83, 9d..."

Hey guys...I have not been a very good blogger. Sorry. Well, I had my betas done and I will list them for you. Here it goes... 7dp5dt 83, 9dp5dt 228, 15dp5dt 3860, 22dp5dt 28887...so all I have to say about those numbers is that the u/s is this Friday and I am praying for 2 babies MAX :) We will see. I will definitely update and try not to keep the few who follow this blog hanging! Until Friday....