Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Follow your heart.

I knew in my heart that I wanted to help two families have a baby. This was my goal in surrogacy. I knew that this is what I was meant to do. I knew that I wanted to help gay couples as I felt this was a way for me to help out the community and to show my unconditional support for equal rights--all while getting to enjoy being pregnant, sporting a cute baby bump, and helping to create a family!

At the time, I was about two months postpartum, still lactating (because I was donating my milk to another precious family), and I wasn't actively searching for another couple to help. One of my surro-sisters, Kelly, shared a blog link in one of our private Facebook groups of a local couple that were searching for a surrogate to help complete their family. While reading through their blogs (they have two), I had an INSTANT connection to this couple. I felt drawn to them, really. While reading their open letter to their future surrogate, I felt like the letter was written to me. It sounds silly, but it's true. And I just had to meet them! So, I left a comment asking if they were interested, to contact me. Cause that's what you do when you want to have someone's baby, right?

A few weeks later we met in person and fell in love. The connection is hard to describe--we are synced.

I'd like to introduce to you, the daddies to be: Robbie and Allen!!

How cute are they!!
We've all had a few bumps in the road, because that's what happens in surrogacy--it's a roller coaster full of dips and turns and screeching halts and loops and....oh, you get the point.

Most recently we all went through medical screenings and had some things to deal with. Eric, my husband, tested positive again for HTLV and had to be further tested to find/prove that he is truly negative for the virus. We dealt with this last time, so we expected this hurdle to present itself again and knew how to handle it. What I wasn't prepared for this time around was some lovely scar tissue that was found on the inside of my uterus. I had to undergo a hysteroscopy and the removal of said scar tissue before I could be medically cleared to proceed with another surrogacy. I am happy to report the surgery went well and we hit the ground running with contracts and are now a week into medications leading to an embryo transfer!

This is me, Robbie, and my son Aiden after my hysteroscopy.
A big thumbs up for a successful surgery!

We have an exciting weekend ahead planned! My husband and I will be going to brunch this Saturday with Robbie and Allen, their egg donor, and Robbie's parents. I can't wait to meet their family and the egg donor. I foresee a pretty awesome photo op in the near future!! :)

Until next time...(And I promise to do better at updating my blog.)


11 comments:

Babydreams2011 said...

YAAAY!!! My heart caught in my throat when I read "surgery" for you! But glad you are Ok and moving forward!! Eeeek! Check out my blog on Friday! ;-)

Andrea said...

I think the best part of the surgery (besides it being successful) was the drugs I got to take afterwards. ;) The surgery was a breeze and it was a quick recovery. Thank you for caring!! xoxo

Jenny Raymond said...

You're amazing, Annie! Prayers everything goes well! YAY! <3

pbc said...

Good luck on yet another miracle !!! I'm buckled up and ready for the ride ... You are truly a blessing with the mission you are about to undertake ... Stay awesome CUZ !! All my love and support always !

www.daniellekimzey.com said...

OH MY GOODNESS, you are AMAZING! I am sooooo excited for you! After reading, (and tearing up at) the daddies' open letter, I know you guys are perfect for each other. What a huge blessing you are!

cheldi said...

So glad to hear the match went so wonderfully and you are already getting started! I had to do a hysteroscopy to get clearance this time, too. I'm happy it went easily for you as well!

Melissa said...

Congratulations! They look like an awesome couple. I'm looking forward to following your second journey.

Michael said...

I love your blog and I'm excited to follow another journey.

Krystal said...

YAY YAY YAAAAAYYYY!!!!! Can't wait to follow this journey!!! I'm happy for you and the couple is adorable!

Tiffany said...

Yay!! I can't wait to follow along as you embark on this new journey. So very exciting. :)

Anonymous said...

Are you going threw an agency for this one as well?