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A cautiously happy update
I know, I haven't been posting a ton lately on this board, but I know there are a bunch of you that have been here for me during the worst of times, so hopefully this will be an update that brings us the child we have been hoping for. Last week we got matched with not one, but two different EM's. The first was an EM in FL who had some drug issues we were ok with but we needed to see her medical information before committing and she was only due in March. While we were waiting to get more details from the agency, another email came in from a lawyer we had sent our profile to back at the beginning of August asking us if we were still interested in an EM that is due in less than a month. This EM was someone I was very interested in and just never heard anything back. Well the original family she choose backed out based on her age (that's what we were told although they knew her age at the beginning) and even though the lawyer didn't give us another thought and sent her new profiles she went back the her original pile and choose us. She has the exact same birthday as me, (the lawyer does too but he is younger than us) and she is already a grandma, so we know she is making this plan out of maturity and her family is fully supportive. We are just waiting to get her medical records to be 100% committed, but we spoke to her over the weekend and we are starting to get very excited to be parents in just a few weeks. She is due literally one year to the day that our failed placement was born that caused us so much heartache.
My biggest issue now is telling my company that I need to take time off after only being full time for two months. I guess this is a GREAT problem to have, because if they are not flexible, I will get to be a SAHM, which is what I want, but since I am the one with health benefits for the family, it would be better for me to just take a leave of absence and continue to earn a steady income. I need to read all of the other updates that have been going on but my job has been really busy (working over 50+ hours per week) and to those of you who are new to this board, you won't find a better support system and knowledgeable women as you continue your journey. Hope everyone is doing well.
Failed Matches - December 2012, May 2013, December 2013
Moved on to gestational surrogacy with a family friend who is our angel and due 7/23/15
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Re: A cautiously happy update
After 1 IUI, 3 IVF's with CGH/CCS testing, 10 early miscarriages, and lots of tears and frustration, we are moving on to Domestic Infant Adoption! We are so excited to see what the future holds.
I'm a newbie so really glad to hear you say this is a good place for support!
5 Angels
Mother of two wonderful boys! Blessed through adoption.
Really hoping this is it for you guys!
I was only at my job 3 months when we were matched, and my employer let me go part-time. It's pretty ideal, since I get some "grown-up" time, as well as having a lot of time to spend with my son.
TTC #2, Operative hysteroscopy March 2011; IVF #1 long lupron protocol April 2011-cancelled due to poor response; IVF #2 flare protocol May 2011=hospitalization due to abdominal hemorrhage during ER and no fert due to MFI issues. Moving onto international adoption from Moldova January 2013!
*May Siggy Challenge - Parenting Fails*