Sorry I haven't updated in a while. Not too much going on. We kind of had most of March "off" as far as meds and tests. Right now I'm starting back up the estrogen patches and go back in for some more bloodwork and an ultrasound on April 10th. Then it will only be about a week before the embryo transfer!!! It has come so quickly. I am so very excited but also nervous that it won't work. I am trying not to let that bother me because it's all in God's hands, but I really don't want Kimberly and Chris to go through any more disappointments on their path to parenthood. Just keep the prayers coming--specifically, that my body will accept these foreign embryos and nurture them as though they were my own.
In the meantime, Kimberly and I have had quite the time. I started having pain in my wisdom teeth around mid-March so I decided to have an urgent surgery to have them removed before I get pregnant. Otherwise, I would have to suffer through the pain because the meds for the procedure could hurt the baby. The surgery went well but I haven't done too well with having gaping holes in my gums for food to get stuck in. I was pretty sure that I was not supposed to do exploratory surgery with a toothpick to remove food particles, but I couldn't help it. Needless to say, I brought on a lot of unnecessary pain and scolding from my surgeon. Now I have this neat syringe to do the trick without any sharp objects needed.
Kimberly, on the other hand, has had a much worse time of things. She had an allergic reaction to a medication that has sent her to the ER twice with trouble breathing. Luckily, the medicine is on its way out of her system, but not without blistering her skin as it leaves. Her skin looks as if it has been scalded and is now peeling. The doctors expect it to be a couple of weeks before it is completely out of her system. She has been a real trooper...
The insurance company denied our appeal. Now we request a hearing. It doesn't look promising, but we are still hopeful. Pray hard. If not, we will have to do the prenatal care uninsured.
To end on a high note, we have raised almost $200 on Ebay selling items to help pay for the IVF. We will be listing some more items soon as more gets donated, so keep checking. You can just sign onto ebay and type in the search box "help a couple have a baby." Also, let me know if you have any items you are willing to donate to the cause.
Also, here is the link to our TV appearance--a little embarassing for me, but I think we did a pretty good job for amateurs!
http://www.yourcarolina.tv/ycvideo/entry/work_friend_surrogate/
Love you guys! Thanks for all the support and kind words you have sent my way!
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