One thought to start.....

So back in March I saw a poster for donating eggs. I was kind of curious about it and started to read more into it.While doing some research online I came across surrogacy. I thought wow all the people out there who take having children for granted and yet so many who can't just have a child the 'old fashion way'. I decided I am going to sign up. A few weeks went by and it had slipped my mind. An then one email from the agency and said we had a perfect fit for you. I can't even tell you how wide my eyes were reading the email. I have a wonderful son Chase who is the light of my life, staring at him I thought everyone needs this. So I began the research and said "I'm in". It start with a phone call with the attended parents. Phone calls normally last 30 minutes and ours was on the route to almost 2 hours. I was filled with so much joy and excitement from the first hello they gave me. I hung up the phone and said I can not wait to give this wonderful family the gift of a lifetime. I am sure by now you have about a million questions and comments which can be posted for me. I talked about the opportunity with close friends and family and then it was on to tell Chase. I had to have his approval even though my heart told me this is a gift you have to do. I went to prepare the speak at a 7 year old level. Chase there is a family who wants children just like you and is having some obstacles in that. I am going to help them and have a baby for them. Chase's first words "Mom, you don't look that fat yet". What kids say, Ha. I said no not yet it will happen in a few weeks but is that okay with you? He goes on to say "Mom I just have to know... They won't be coming back here when they are out right?" I said "No Chase, it would be this families baby I am just the... well the oven". Chase said "Well if they are not coming here, let's do it". So we are. It started with blood tests and an ultra sound while on a trip to New York where the embryos (not my eggs) are being stored. All the tests came back and the ultra sound was great. So my calendar is set and I have started the BCP that are needed. Implantation is set for September 28. I can't tell you how grateful I feel to be able to give this live long gift to a family. I know many people have said "how can you just carry a baby for 9 months and give it away?" to me the answer was since it is this families baby and I am well.. the oven. The joy I feel, the joy I hear from them it is a no brainer. Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter understand and are fully supportive. I plan on blogging threw out my whole journey so not only can you experience what I am doing but you also can feel the joy. Thanks for taking the time to read my blog there is MUCH more to come.....