And the New Cycle Begins!

I start the Lupron shots today..which means the ball is officially rolling towards the next transfer!  I am positive that this one will stick and that my IP's will have a beautiful baby in January of 2012! 

Work is about to begin, so I can't write much.  I would like to share a favorite quote of mine that always makes me feel better about the changes in my life...Maybe it will help you too...if needed of course!

"Life is like a garden. Quite naturally, leaves wither and flowers fade. Only if we clear the decay of the past then and there can we really enjoy the beauty of the new leaves and flowers. Likewise, we must clear the murkiness of the past bad experiences from our minds. Life is remembrance in forgetfulness. Forgive what ought to be forgiven; forget what ought to be forgotten. Let us embrace life with renewed vigor. We should be able to face every moment of life with renewed expectation, like a freshly blossomed flower." - Mata Amritanandamayi


As always, loves!

Just a Quick Ramble!

Yay!  School is over for a while!  I am officially taking a break because if I do not, I will go insane!!!!!!   Time to focus on my family, work, the surrogacy, the gym, and myself! 

I start the Lupron shots a week from today.  I am super excited to get the cycle started! 

Things have been going great for me personally.  Work is what it is and home is good too.  We are still adjusting to my fiancé Jesse’s new work schedule (nights), so there have been some cranky moments as we all are losing sleep trying to figure it out, especially with a two year old!  It’s nothing we can’t handle though…..It is bound to take some time! 

Did I mention that I got a new car?  A Mazda5 Grand Touring!  I am so in love with her!  The name Maggie just came to me, so that’s what I call her.  She’s awesome!  We were so upside down on my last car.  We owed about $12,500 and it was only worth $7000….I had to get out of that!  Fortunately, the payments are the same, so there was no need to adjust my budget.  I also get WAY better gas mileage, and we all know how important that is right now!  (can you tell I’m excited?) 

Speaking of cars, I also was able, through mere luck and the friendship of an old man, to purchase a 1957 Chevy Bel Air for Jesse on Valentine’s Day!   It’s awesome and only needs a few tweaks to be road ready!  Love it! 

Anyways, thanks for listening to me ramble.  I have a feeling this may occur more often now that I have a break from school!  I hope all is well and as always, loves!!

Leaving the Funk Behind!

Inspired by the sunshine, 50 degree weather this morning at 7:15 a.m., really good music, and alignment I have decided to leave the funk in my life behind.  The only thing that has been holding me back from my usual positive outlook is my own negative thoughts that I keep allowing to cross my mind.  GOOD RIDDANCE!  I am amazing and I have PLENTY of wonderful people in my life.  I can do anything. 

I know that this has nothing to do with the surrogacy, but I just feel like spreading good lovin’ energy!  I appreciate you all and the time that you spend reading about this major event in my life.  I wish you all the happiness in the WORLD!  Thank you so much for being you!  That is all.  Loves.

I Got the 2nd Cycle Calendar!

How exciting!  Honestly this waiting between cycle's has been driving me crazy!  I'm still going to have to wait until the end of this month before the shot's start, but at least we have a calendar now!  The calendar is below.  They never want to copy paste right! Also, the last week of the first month is the first week in the second month.  I hope that makes some kind of sense!  They overlap!    

I am very happy to have this calendar and glad that I can share it with you!  Thanks for listenting!  Have a beautiful day!





              Pt:                         OCP START:             3/15                Delestrogen FET CALENDAR

SUNDAY	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
You have already taken birth control pills for several days when this calendar begins	3/28 Lupron 10 units         Doxycycline twice daily a.m. & p.m.   Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin Birth Control Pills PAYMENT DUE IN FULL CONSENTS DUE	3/29 Lupron 10 units Doxycycline twice daily a.m. & p.m.   Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin Birth control Pills	3/30 Lupron 10 units    Doxycycline twice daily a.m. & p.m.   Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin Birth control Pills	3/31 Lupron 10 units    Doxycycline twice daily a.m. & p.m.       Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin Birth control Pills	4/1 Last Active Birth     Control Pill (18 pills total) Lupron 10 units    Doxycycline twice daily a.m. & p.m.   Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/2 No more birth control pills                       Lupron 10 units Doxycycline twice daily a.m. & p.m.   Aspirin 81mg Prenatal Vitamins
4/3 Lupron 10 units   Doxycycline twice daily a.m. & p.m. Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/4 When period begins: Call RN w/ period, RN will instruct you when to decrease Lupron dose   Lupron 10 units Doxycycline twice daily a.m. & p.m.   Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/5 Lupron 10 units unless otherwise directed by RN Doxycycline twice daily a.m. & p.m.   Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/6 Lupron _____ Doxycycline twice daily a.m. & p.m.   Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/7 Estradiol blood test Lupron _____ Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/8 Lupron _____ Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/9 Lupron _____ Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin
4/10 If menses started: Start Delestrogen 0.1      ml in PM Lupron 5 units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal Vitamin	4/11 Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/12 Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/13 Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/14 Delestrogen 0.2 ml in the P.M. Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/15 Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/16 Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin
4/17 Delestrogen 0.25 ml in the P.M. Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/18 Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/19 Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/20 Office Visit in the AM Ultrasound and lab draw            Mm             Pattern Estradiol Blood Test Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/21 Delestrogen ___ml--PM Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/22 Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/23 Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin
4/24 Delestrogen ___ml in PM Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin     * Continue Aspirin and Prenatal Vitamins until pregnancy test	4/25 Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/26 Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/27  Stop Lupron – No Lupron Today  Start Progesterone in ethyl oleate 1 ml (in PM)  81 mg Aspirin  PNV	4/28 Day 0 Delestrogen ___ml      in PM  Progesterone in ethyl oleate  1 ml  Medrol 1 tablet each evening through evening of transfer  Doxycycline 1 tablet at bedtime  81 mg Aspirin   PNV	Day 1                     4/29  Blood Test E2/P4 at:_____________  Progesterone in ethyl oleate 2 ml  Medrol 1 tablet each evening through evening of transfer  Doxycycline 1 tablet twice daily through evening of transfer  81 mg Aspirin  PNV	Day 2                   4/30  Progesterone in ethyl oleate 2 ml  Medrol 1 tablet each evening through evening of transfer  Doxycycline 1 tablet twice daily through evening of transfer  81 mg Aspirin  PNV

    - Continue Delestrogen-Sunday/Thursday evenings, Progesterone 2ml daily, Aspirin and Vitamin daily. 

 

SUNDAY	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
4/24       Delestrogen ___ml in PM Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin     * Continue Aspirin and Prenatal Vitamins until 1st pregnancy test, if positive continue until directed to stop*	4/25 Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/26 Lupron 5units Aspirin 81 mg Prenatal vitamin	4/27  Stop Lupron – No Lupron Today  Start Progesterone in ethyl oleate 1 ml (in PM)  81 mg Aspirin  PNV	Day 0              4/28 Delestrogen ___ml      in PM  Progesterone in ethyl oleate  1 ml  Medrol 1 tablet each evening through evening of transfer  Doxycycline 1 tablet at bedtime  81 mg Aspirin   PNV	Day 1                   4/29  Blood Test E2/P4 at:_____________  Progesterone in ethyl oleate 2 ml  Medrol 1 tablet each evening through evening of transfer  Doxycycline 1 tablet twice daily through evening of transfer  81 mg Aspirin  PNV	Day 2            4/30  Progesterone in ethyl oleate 2 ml  Medrol 1 tablet each evening through evening of transfer  Doxycycline 1 tablet twice daily through evening of transfer  81 mg Aspirin  PNV
Day 3                    5/1 Delestrogen ___ml      in PM  Progesterone in ethyl oleate 2 ml  Medrol 1 tablet each evening through evening of transfer  Doxycycline 1 tablet twice daily through evening of transfer  81 mg Aspirin      PNV	Day 4              5/2  Progesterone in ethyl oleate 2 ml  Medrol 1 tablet each evening through evening of transfer  Doxycycline 1 tablet twice daily through evening of transfer  81 mg Aspirin  PNV	Day 5- day 5 transfer    5/3 Arrive at: ___12:30_____ Transfer at:__1:15______ _ Empty bladder and begin drinking 1 qt. of clear fluids 1 hour before transfer  Progesterone in ethyl oleate 2 ml  Medrol 1 tablet each evening through evening of transfer  Doxycycline 1 tablet twice daily through evening of transfer  81 mg Aspirin      PNV	Day 6             5/4  Progesterone in ethyl oleate 2 ml  81 mg Aspirin  PNV	Day 7                5/5 Delestrogen ____ml      in PM  Progesterone in ethyl oleate 2 ml  81 mg Aspirin  PNV	Day 8                    5/6  Progesterone in ethyl oleate 2 ml  81 mg Aspirin  PNV	Day 9              5/7  Progesterone in ethyl oleate 2 ml  81 mg Aspirin  PNV
Day 10                 5/8 Delestrogen _____ml      in PM  Progesterone in ethyl oleate 2 ml  81 mg Aspirin  PNV	Day 11              5/9  Progesterone in ethyl oleate 2 ml  81 mg Aspirin  PNV	Day 12           5/10  Progesterone in ethyl oleate 2 ml  81 mg Aspirin  PNV	Day 13          5/11  Progesterone in ethyl oleate 2 ml  81 mg Aspirin  PNV	Day 14           5/12 Delestrogen ____ml      in PM  BhCG pregnancy test (8-10:00 am)  Begin Progesterone capsules twice daily  Progesterone in ethyl oleate 2 ml  81 mg Aspirin   PNV	Day 15            5/13   Progesterone capsules twice daily  Progesterone in ethyl oleate 2 ml  81 mg Aspirin   PNV	Day 16            5/14   Progesterone capsules twice daily  Progesterone in ethyl oleate 2 ml  81 mg Aspirin   PNV

·         Continue Delestrogen- Sunday/Thursday evenings, Progesterone 2ml daily, Aspirin and Vitamin daily.  Use Progesterone Vaginal Suppositories when directed by nurse or physician.