Phew.

So, 8 more days until I can start doing pregnancy tests (12 days until my expected period)....I am SO excited!

My weekend in Fremont was great. My IP's placed me in a nice hotel with my daughter, fed us well, and made sure I was comfortable throughout my stay. I couldn't have asked for a better weekend!

I'll admit, the first insemination was very....weird..Embarrassing mostly. Advice for any new traditional surros....when using the Instead Cup, remember to take gravity into consideration. I actually accidentally squeezed some of the semen out when placing it and got really weirded out!! I'll admit, I gagged. No offense, I.F.!! I learned from that point on...get the sample then turn the lights off, hold my breath and place it. 1, 2, 3. Same process for removal.
It happens, being grossed out. But...I guess at that point I realized; This. Is. It. And no matter how icky or gross, the best placement means a better chance at a pregnancy and one step closer to providing this amazing couple with a child.

Oh, and... Aside from the little accident, nothing was weird about the experience, nothing icky, nothing sexual (if you were wondering). Very professional. If anything, it was weird that everything WAS so serious! We are so "chillax" and fun all other moments!!

Highlights of the weekend:
L: Do they REALLY ride elephants through the street in India??
I.M.: Oh no!! Not any more!! Just cars!!
L: How boring.

L: Okay...Is the Kama Sutra REALLY that big of a deal?
I.F.: OH YEAH. Every 8th grade boy has a copy and looks at it and laughs. BUT if parents find it...Ohhh man...

*during the pass-off*
L: OKAY. No eye contact!! Just go! Out the door!
I.F.: OK! OK! *speeds off*


Now that I am home and taking Fertilaid and Fertilitea, preparing for my next cycle to start, I couldn't be more anxious! I have been having "early pregnancy symptoms" or maybe a result of the herbal fertility supplements...Slight cramping, heavy tender breasts, knee/leg/ pains, and I am SO tired all of the sudden!! Maybe I am just excited and hopeful...or just plain sleepy...We will see!!

Until then...TTFN!

T-Minus 24 Hours Until....

I can't believe we have made it to this already!

I am so excited and anticipating this weekend, our first round with inseminations. Because this is the first time we will ALL be doing inseminations, I am apprehensive, nervous, excited yet calm and...well, for the lack of using 50 more adjectives, I CAN'T WAIT!!

We have made all preparations, contract is in place, insurance is purchased, and all home insemination supplies have been gathered (well, almost).

The parents have been so gracious as to place me in a hotel for the weekend, one, so I can be close to them (while they are hiding from their own parents!) and so I can center my mind and relax....Oh, and... *wink wink* become comfortable and hopefully once June is asleep (or adequately occupied), work on making my cervix accept the sample. If you are/or have researched home inseminations, you know what I am referring to, right? ;)

I am so glad that the parents are so fun, so full of excitement and know that while this is a serious matter...we have to enjoy every moment! Everyone is going to be nervous the first time around, especially the I.F.!! Poor guy...

My plans are as follows...Get to the hotel, take a nice nap (June approved nap, that is), relax and before their arrival read some "naughty" romance fiction. They say arousal aids in the process, ok?!! We're all adults here!

Wish me luck, readers....and...Keep my reproductive organs in your thoughts-err....or not... :/

And, until next time....Think Baby Thoughts!!

Anticipation

IUD has been out for a few weeks now and I've started my next cycle. Day 3, to be exact! I am a bit bummed that I didn't really thoroughly research the Clearblue Fertility Monitor before this week. Apparently I have to begin the test within 5 days of my cycle beginning...Bummer, I can't get it shipped in time!!

I am so excited to begin, this is just going to be amazing!