We learned yesterday that we have SIX euploidic embryos to work with. The genetic testing isn’t complete, but this fact does clear the way for us to start planning the transfer, which should happen about three weeks after our surrogate starts her cycle. This is so incredible that I almost Read more…
Husby is very anxious about our kids trying to cut their own hair. Intellectually, my attitude is that it’s just hair. And kids will almost inevitably cut their own hair at some point and it will be fine. It will grow back. But also, it is hilarious. Also, it is Read more…
We heard from the genetics testing lab this morning. They still have not received the cheek swab kit back from our egg donor, which is necessary in order to complete the tests that we want done on our embryos. This is just the latest in a long string of delays Read more…
When I made the decision to start this blog, I thought I would have tons of ideas about things to post. I follow some parenting blogs and they’re full of stuff. But, honestly, it’s actually pretty tough to think about being a parent when you’re not even imminently going to Read more…
WOW. It’s going to be really tough to stay on topic here at this blog. There are SO many things happening in the world and — like basically everyone on the internet — I have a lot of thoughts and things I want to say. But I am REALLY going Read more…
Welp! 2017 is off to a start and, so far, it’s a mixed bag. It’s mostly good, though. First, the good news: I started a new job! WOOHOO! And I am loving it. I’m getting paid more and the benefits are really great. But the really fun part is the Read more…
I’m not really one for resolutions. When I think of resolutions, they always sound like projects. And I don’t see why you should wait until January 1 to start a project. If you’ve resolved to resolve to do something, then you’ve actually already resolved to do it, right? So, do Read more…