299

So we got the results of the first beta today: 299! So far so good - the second beta will be on Friday! My surrogate, "P", and I are very excited. Based on this number, I'm going to guess a singleton although I would be fine with twins as well. I would feel very blessed either way. Friday cannot come soon enough!

Incredible

It's incredible that so much time has passed since my last post. It seems like an eternity has passed since Friday, April 27, 2007.

I am the proud father of a handsome 4-year-old son. He was born on December 13, 2007. No words can express how blessed I am - my dreams came true and I am forever grateful to "C" for helping me become a parent. I absolutely love being a parent - it is truly my calling.

But why am I back? Well, after a long and challenging road, I am hoping to grow my family. As mentioned in a previous post, I had two frozen embryos remaining. With the help of "P", we transferred both on May 16, 2012 and with the use of pregnancy tests, we are pregnant. "P" is having her first beta test tomorrow and a second beta test on Friday.

I am still in disbelief. I am very happy but remain quite grounded, knowing that we are at the beginning. I truly believe things that are meant to be will be and things happen for a reason. We shall see what tomorrow brings. It's all very exciting.

Real

My trip to see "C" and attend her first doctor's appointment was a good one. It was my first time visiting this city.

I flew out on Monday, April 23 and "C" picked me up from the airport. She drove me to her home where I would be staying for the night. I met her husband and son for the first time (and two cats) - I had already met her daughter during their visit here.

Our doctor's appointment was scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, April 24. The doctor advised that the due date would be December 18, 2007 based on her last menstrual period and average menstrual cycle. This meant we were exactly Week 6 that day. It also turns out that the doctor is very supportive of surrogacy. After a quick physical, which I was gladly not present for, we went upstairs for "C" to get some blood drawn. In addition to the typical stuff, we had also requested a beta test - it would be the third. I flew home after the appointment.

I look forward to attending the next appointment on May 22, which will be exactly Week 10.

Update: I talked to the nurse today via phone and she advised that all is well - she called it a "normal pregnancy". She also reported our beta at 8318.

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