This is our last night in DC. Today we got to be tourists which was nice. The Lincoln Memorial blew my mind.
The appointment with the egg donation clinic went well. I am coming back home with a Bag 'O Meds that is so big I had to buy and extra tote bag. *Hope I can get all this on the plane in my carry on luggage. I'm also bringing back two big boxes of healthy pop microwave popcorn because you can't get the low fat version in London. Interesting combo,,,,,, injectible fertility meds, pre-natal vitamins, and microwave popcorn. I am not thrilled about having to "jab" myself in the leg with a 1 inch needle almost every day, that's for sure. : (
I will post more details once I'm back home. But I am feeling very optimistic that this is going to work.
Dealing with the loss of a child is never easy, but it's even more difficult when you are an expat living far from home. Life will never be "normal" again and so now the challenge is to find my new normal. I am now back in the USA and the proud parent of two daughters, born using two different egg donors. "Frostina" and "Olea" are the loves of my life and I feel so grateful for the amazing women who donated their eggs and made my family possible.
An interesting combination for sure! Will airport security give you any hassle for bringing it in your carryon?
ReplyDeleteI am optimistic for you too. :)
I don't know anyone who had ever done this, so forgive my ignorance, but are the meds to help your body accept the embryo? I have to be on two heparin shots a day when I get pg again... not looking forward to those in the tummy, but I welcome them at the same time. Praying all goes well for you! Keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteOptimism is just the start.. a healthy start. I believe your positive thoughts are just the beginning of a good healthy pregnancy. (hormones and all)Glad that you can get a good bag o' popcorn before you head back home.
ReplyDelete~Felicia
So excited for you!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your appt went well and looking forward to hearing all about it :) Have a safe journey home with all your goodies xoxo
ReplyDeleteGlad to know you're feeling optimistic. Wishing all the best for you in this adventure.
ReplyDeleteSending so many positive thoughts your way & holding hope that you will have success with this cycle!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the popcorn:)
I'm so glad your appointment went well...and that you got to play tourist. I love DC. Are you starting your cycle soon? We might be on a similar schedule.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck on your flight home.
Reading along with a smile at all of things you are doing that you must have missed in the UK (food wise!). I do look forward to the details and am so happy to see some light shining on your path...
ReplyDeleteLauraJane, yes they let me bring them all in my carry-on.
ReplyDeleteMolly, yes the meds are to sych my cycle with the egg donor's so the egg can implant correctly.
Princess WBM, I have to do an HSG and a mock cycle first so won't be starting for several months.