Lining Check

I went today to get labs and an ultrasound to check my lining.  I always get nervous at this point, wondering if the meds are actually doing what they are supposed to be doing.  I get up on the table, naked from the waist down, covered up in a sheet and await the doctor.  She comes in and remembers me from when I was there when we were cycling for Baby D.  She starts the ultrasound and says, "Your lining is beautiful, triple striped, just perfect!  You are definitely ready!".  YAY!!  So, if my labs are where they need to be, I think we will be right on track for embryo transfer Wednesday, September 17th!!  That is next week!  EEEK!  I'm so excited!!  :)

Meds have begun!

So, this is getting sooo real now!  I started birth control pills last Friday and Lupron Wednesday.  I have been kind of nauseous from the pill, but nothing I can't handle.  My last pill will be on Sunday.  Then, we wait for a bit to make sure I'm suppressed and not releasing any eggs.  Our tentative transfer date is September 17!!!  :)

Exam Done

Last Friday, my hubby and I flew to PA for my physical exam.  I was so tickled to see all 3 of these wonderful people again.  D is just so darn adorable!  I was afraid he would make shy with us, but he didn't at all.  G & M asked him if my voice sounded familiar.  LOL.  He was so great!  Our kids were kind of bummed about not being able to go visit them.  Some other time, kids, I promise.  Travels went well.  One delay, but we still made our connecting flight...with 6 minutes to spare!  Whew!

The nurse told me to let her know the first day of my next cycle.  Well, I had to call her yesterday already!  I go for baseline labs this week and start birth control pills Friday.  I'm sooo happy to be starting!  Everything is just so exciting.  It was about 2 months from start of meds to transfer last time.  Lets hope all goes well again this time.  :)

Exam Time

Friday, August 1st, we will be flying out to Philly for the physical exam at the clinic.  I'm excited for that, but oh so excited to see G & M and, of course, D!!  Oh, I really can't wait to see him in person...first time in over 16 months, since we all left the hospital. We will be heading back to their place after the appointment. It could be 2 months after that, that we head back there for the embryo transfer.  This is really happening!!  I seriously almost can't contain myself.  My hubby just smiles at me.  :)

Contract is Done!

Whoot!  The title says it all!  The contract is all signed and completed.  I didn't think it would take very long at all.  Next step will be heading to PA to get all checked out by the clinic.  Last time it was all done in one day:  flight there, exam, flight back.  That was a really long day!

Hopefully we will get to spend some more time with G&M and be able to see Baby D!  I guess he's not exactly a baby any longer though, huh?  He's almost 16 months old!  We have been blessed to have received many, many pictures since he was born.  G&M are so wonderful, like family to us.  I can't wait to see them all again!