A year ago today I went in for a frozen embryo transfer. I had given our little frozen embryo the nickname Frosty because after years of infertility treatments you have to find ways to make things fun. Once we knew Frosty was a girl we changed her nickname to Frostina and that's still her name here on the blog.
I wrote all about that day and my feelings in this post. I was on my own and nervous, but very hopeful that day.
Fast forward to today, 1 year after that transfer and I am sitting here with our little girl in my arms. Well actually, at this very moment she's sleeping in her Daddy's arms,,,, but the point I'm making is that it worked!! I have a real life baby as a result of that frozen embryo transfer.
Somehow, that little embryo we nicknamed Frosty turned into a real life living baby.
1 year ago today I was sent back to my hotel room with a photo of a little embryo.
Today I have this amazing photo to look at.
We did these at Gymboree this week,,,, aren't they the cutest???
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.
I'm a terribly lazy commenter but I'm always around reading. Congrats! =)
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference a year can make! So cute!!
ReplyDeleteYour real live baby has got ADORABLE tiny little feet. Baby feet and baby ears are my favorite things to look at.
ReplyDeletesuper cute. happy first birthday to Frostina!
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing. Technology has come so far for women to achieve the gift of motherhood via other method. Congrats on the success a year has given you. Hope to see many more for ya-
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Congrats on the joy one yesz can bring. :)
ReplyDeleteWow - just been browsing through your blog. What a journey. Xxxx
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