Our Trip to Jaipur.

Finally...

We are here safe and sound and believe it or not this is the first we have been able to access the blog. We are in Jaipur, outside under the moonlight trying to get a wireless connection. The internet in our hotel in Mumbai wouldn't work, so this may be our last entry till we return to the States. Hopefully not, but just in case we don't come back on to share with you, you will all know why.

We are having a FABULOUS vacation get-away in the North East of India. We have done so much in 2 days it is unbelievable. Rode on elephants, camels and saw a snake charmer. We have sightseen, shopped, swam, eaten authentic Rajasthan food and so much more. We had a slight change of plans as Dr. Sudhir wanted to surprise us and instead of the palace we are now staying at Chokhi Dhani, a 5 star ethnic village resort in Jaipur. It is more then we could have ever imagined.

Our first scan on Sunday with Dr.Yashodhara went very well with many follicles. More on the left side and less on the right, but she said we are right on track for cycle day 6. We increased my dose to 750 units of Gonal F and I am doing GREAT! We saw Dr. Yash's clinic and were able to meet and visit with our surrogate and her family and meet 2 other surrogates awaiting their pregnancy results (which just so happen to be 2 of our fellow support group members). I even got a henna tattoo (Mehendi) on my hand from one of the surrogates and it was wonderful to be welcomed and treated so special.

Once again our trip to India is more then we could ever imagine and we have only just begun. After our little get-away here in Jaipur we are completely rested and full steam ahead for the rest of our baby making journey.

Lots of pictures and videos are to come. Please keep us in your hearts and prayers and keep your fingers crossed that we will be back here to update very soon.

And we are off...

Well, the hours are ticking by and we are almost ready...we think! Jack our wonderful neighbor and friend was just over to get the run down on what it takes to take care of our Princess Frankie. Automatic feeder..check. Automatic waterer..check. Treats, treats and more treats..check. Can you tell she is our only child?

We realized that we have to be at the airport at 4:45 am. Gerry is REALLY ANAL about always being ON time, so you know I will be a really happy camper tomorrow a.m!

Was able to leave work early today. Did I mention how great my Boss is? I have only been with this company for 4 months and they are not even batting an eye at me taking the 2 weeks off, not to mention when we have to go back again in 9 months time!!! Everyone gave me lots of hugs today and tons of well wishes, they are hoping for multiples so we can set up a nursery in my office. (YAH, right!) I left the BLOG address for them to follow along too and they are all so excited for the both of us. We are truly blessed to be surrounded by so much support and amazing friends and family.

Another morning wake up of getting stuck. No bruising or crazy raging hormone side effects still. Keeping our fingers crossed. My ultrasounds results finally came back yesterday (3 hours to do it and 1 week waiting for the results...WOW!) Stilling showing 2 small cysts on the right ovary both less then 1 cm, so that was good news.

Well better get back to it, still trying to figure out how we are going to manage with SO much stuff.

Just a quickie!

Well, I woke up this morning to Gerry standing over me with needles. Great way to start the day! Actually, I am doing great. First dose of hormones (600iu of Gonal F), so far so good! We will be keeping you updated with short entries here on the BLOG so you don't miss a minute of all the FUN! LOL

Holy Crap...we are going to ride elephants!!!

WOOOO HOOOO!!!! Just got email confirmation from Dr. Sudhir that our trip is booked. Both Gerry and I felt that the time away to Sindhudurg on our first trip, did us a world of good while our follicles were growing. So we urged the Docs to find us another exciting getaway. We will be flying to Jaipur http://www.jaipurtravel.com/ in Northern India for a quick but relaxing 2 night tour and staying at the gorgeous Jaipur Palace, Samode Haveli.

We are going on an elephant ride AND a camel ride too! When we think of India we imagine the culture and its vast history, and we will hopefully get to experience more of what we have dreamed of.

Tomorrow will be the start of cycle day one for me and then the dreaded injections start just 24 hours later. Gerry already has the needles and all his supplies ready and waiting for my tummy since he gets all the fun of sticking ME! Still awaiting the results from my dreaded 3 hour ultrasound and even the Docs had a good chuckle over that. Can't wait to get to my wonderful 10 minute Sonographer in Mumbai. He is the BOMB!!!
 
Just finishing up last minute packing and preparations. Tomorrow is a Vet appointment for Frankie and my pedicure and picking up last minute medical records. And of course squeezing in time on the support qroup to answer questions, give advice and most of all encourage others on their journeys.

JUST 3 MORE SLEEPS!!!!