Busy, Busy, Busy!!!

We are off in less then 2 weeks. Can't believe how quickly its coming. We have been preparing for our second big trip in less then 4 months. I feel like a world traveler all of the sudden.

Met up with friends Mel and Brijesh today and talked lots about what we will do. Excited about being in Mumbai during the Ganesh festival, a huge Hindu religious festival.

Scheduled for my first ultrasound and estrogen level on Wednesday, so we shall see if that darned cyst is finally gone. Then it will be hormones full steam ahead not long after that!

Will keep you updated as we go...

19 Days and counting...

Well Gerry is finally back home!!! If you could see the perma-smile on my face you could tell how very excited I am (oh, and Frankie too!) He received an award for being honor graduate on his course getting a 99% final grade(one mistake out of 86 total tests...ouch!). I am so proud of my Fire Fighter.

We have been busy buying gifts to take to India and stuff for us. I purchases a pair of Crocs yesterday (my first pair believe it or not) which I thought would be great for the end of the rainy season in Mumbai.

Have been in touch with a few others from the Support Group and we will be there cycling with an old friend who has been following and supporting us from the beginning of our first cycle. C & M will be there the same time as us and it will be nice to share this experience with her and finally get to meet her in person.

Speaking of the Surrogacy Support Forum, it has taken off in leaps and bounds with over 60 members and over 700 posts since we started in mid June. The Docs can't thank me enough for all my hard work in assisting and coordinating the forum. I have to admit though that I really do enjoy moderating it and it has become a mutually beneficial relationship for me as well.

We continue to receive so much support and kind words. We have truly inspired and assisted others along in their own journeys and words cannot describe what a amazing feeling that is. It is one of the very reasons for us initiating this blog and it has superseded our expectations with over 600 views since we started it May of this year.

We (well more so the Docs) are in the midst of planning a vacation get-away while in Mumbai, hopefully with the Docs. We are really hoping we will be able to ride elephants this trip as that would definitely be a once in a life time experience.

Went to visit my local OBGYN a few weeks back and he is right on board with us and says to call with anything we need to help us along in our medical process prior to travel. I just love Dr. Lindstrom for being so open minded and supportive of our journey, he is GREAT!

We have also been in contact with Lisa, a journalist from Canada with Chatelaine, a national magazine. She had contacted us a while back to do a story on us and our Surrogacy India adventure. She and her photographer will be meeting us in Mumbai to do the finishing touches on the article. How exciting is that...we are going to be Stars! LOL

IT'S A GO!!!!

Flight booked (Phoenix to Mumbai leaving Aug. 29th early a.m and arriving late night on the 30th)...CHECK.

Hotel room booked (VITS Mumbai again...thank you RCI vacation club)...CHECK.

Gonal F in the refrigerator...CHECK.

Taxi driver Agit booked(thanks Lisa and Bob)...CHECK.

Sending my Canadian passport to San Francisco for Visa transfer into new U.S.A passport...CHECK. (just for the record, India Visa center would not allow the transfer of a Visa from a Canadian to an American passport, so we had to reapply)

Surrogate profiles being reviewed...CHECK.

The check-off list is coming together. We will be in Mumbai a full 2 weeks and are in the midst of planning a short get-away while there. It is happening all over again. Hang on tight we are going for another fast ride. Gerry will be home in 12 short days and it will be full steam ahead for the both of us.

Wish us luck and we will keep you posted every step of the way...once again.

I have the most AMAZING husband!

Gerry was home for a short but sweet visit. We JUST spent time together, nothing fancy or unique or planned just TOGETHER.

We visited one of our local Indian Tandoori Restaurants with our friends Mel and Brijesh. Gerry was so proud of himself when he ordered from the menu for everyone. We called and spoke with the Docs and it all seemed so exciting to think of our upcoming trip back to India.

A long standing joke between us is that Gerry being the 'I work with my hands man' he is, doesn't wear his wedding ring very often. So, I tend to tease him and give him a hard time every now and then. For years he has told me he was going to tattoo his ring finger. When he arrived home he surprised me with the most thoughtful, loving thing he has ever done. I thought he would always just get a simple band to signify our marriage but, instead he did so much more. He had a Celtic Love Knot which symbolizes never-ending love. It represents infinity and everlasting love. There is no end and no beginning, only true love, binding together two souls. I was beyond touched with his love and compassion. Once again after almost 10 years together, I realized that I fall more in love with Gerry every single day.

By far a fabulous weekend with the man I love!

Feeling real...again!

Well, today we received our first doses of Gonal F. Its feels like the first step to starting the crazy journey all over again. I am scared and excited and nervous and anxious all at the same time. Again...a whirlwind of emotions! I don't know if its easier or not the second time around, but we are soon to find out. Its been difficult making plans long distance between India, Arizona and Texas. It will be great to have Gerry home this weekend so we can do some 'India' planning together, not to mention some MUCH needed alone time.

I have been keeping up with Lisa and Bob's BLOG and feel so connected to them as we were there their first go around. It makes me feel so good inside to read about their journey and what great treatment she is getting from the Docs. You can only say things and hope for the best, but until you actually get to meet them both in person then you truly see exactly what we have said about them. Plain and simple they are AMAZING individuals through and through. We are saying tons of prayers for Lisa and Bob and hoping this will be the blessing they have been working so hard for.

The Surrogacy Support Group is going great! So many views and people joining from all over the world to share their stories, learn and give support. Many individuals saying that our BLOG has been very inspirational for them. I only wished I could open up my heart and life to those wondering and experiencing their own surrogacy journey and just maybe shed a little light and hope their way. The feedback I have received is more then I could ever have imagined and not at all what I expected. What a wonderful feeling.!!!

So cheers ya'll to a happy 4th of July and of course I can't forget today, Happy Canada Day for those of us dual citizens!