My emotions were up and down all this week. Before the parents arrival I was freaking out organizing my house and cleaning. I needed to do a lot and of course I waited till the last moment to start what I needed to do. I was so nervous to meet the parents and Karrina shared with me that she was too. That made me less nervous and I was able to calm down. The good thing was that the parents did not come at the time that they were supposed to so I had more time! Yeah! I got all the pictures on my walls that I wanted to get up and I almost went through all the boxes that I needed to go through. I still have a couple of boxes that I will go through. I need to do one box a week or something, but I am more of an all or nothing girl. When I get the cleaning bug I just need to do it all. I also rearranged our living room to the way I have wanted it since we moved in. I like it much better!
When the parents got here on Tuesday we hit it off right away, I was so glad! We went to dinner and were there for about 3 hours just talking and learning about each other. The parents do speak some English, the husband more than the wife but we thankfully had two translators to interpret for us. The mother will spend a little more time here than the father but not much when the baby comes. They might come back around Chinese New Year which is in February. Karrina was excited because they might be here for her birthday. Karrina really likes the Mother she could not stop crying when they left. I can't believe that she got so attached to her in such a short time. Kaileb and the father were talking at dinner the first night it was great to watch. It was so loud in the restaurant but they were sitting together having their own conversation. I was very happy that the parents took a interest in my children they should me that they will be very loving with their own children.
During our conversations the Mother told me that they would like me to pump for the baby for the time that they are here. I am glad they want this because I think it is best for the baby. I hope I have enough milk and it all comes out ok, so to speak. They are glad that the baby will be an American citizen so that he will be able to go to an American school in China. There he will learn the English and Chinese language. They also want 3 children total! That is very exciting and the law stopping them from have more than one child does not apply because the child is not born in China. They would like me to carry the other children which would be great because then they do not have to get to know a new surrogate. I want to be a surrogate again so this is a great option for me because I will not have to find new parents. We have no agreement now but it is something to look forward to.
On Wednesday we had the ultrasound and it went great! It was great to see the baby and even the better to see how excited the parents were to see the baby! I do not know how to describe what I feel when I see the baby. I guess you would call it love...it is like when you see a baby and you just want to hold it and kiss it, that is what I feel when I see the baby. I know that the parents must feel the same way but even more so because it is their own.
That night we went out for dinner at Mandalay Bay it was a beautiful restaurant. Allen's parents and grand parents were able to come and meet the parents. It was great to eat wonderful food and watch them all learn more about each other. We (our family) is very interested in the Chinese culture and how it all works. We hear a lot of things that are different than we think or are told they are about China. China is also such a big country things are different in different parts of China. I am very happy to have learned more about the parents and their culture. They are good people and I am so happy that we were brought together in this way.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
19th week!
I cannot believe that I am almost half way there! I am laying in bed feeling the baby move all around, it is nice. I am glad I can feel the baby move but I am excited for when the baby starts kicking hard enough that others can feel it too.
The parents are on their way to the U.S. right now. They are flying to LA then driving to Vegas on Tuesday. I have a lot to do before they get here. I need to do general house cleaning but I would love to get my pictures up so they can see them, and it would look so much nicer. I am so happy that my children's rooms are clean and staying clean. It has almost been a week! Our yard, back and front is looking good thanks to my hubby and some triming. Those were the big projects I wanted done and they are! Now for the little stuff.
The parents are on their way to the U.S. right now. They are flying to LA then driving to Vegas on Tuesday. I have a lot to do before they get here. I need to do general house cleaning but I would love to get my pictures up so they can see them, and it would look so much nicer. I am so happy that my children's rooms are clean and staying clean. It has almost been a week! Our yard, back and front is looking good thanks to my hubby and some triming. Those were the big projects I wanted done and they are! Now for the little stuff.
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Doctors Appointment
Today I had a check up with my regular Doctor. I was very happy to find out that I have not gained any weight from my last appointment. I am NOT dieting just cooking our own meals which always makes it healthier. I still have been eating sweet treats with Halloween just passing so I am guessing that the baby is sucking it all up! I noticed this week that my rings are looser than they were before but my belly is starting to poke out so I know the baby is growing.
The Doctor's office gave me this great little book that I can record everything down in and it has helped me to have everything in one place. There is a place in it for questions I have for the Doctor but this time I forgot to write down the two major questions I had so I forgot them. I hate that! I need a new inhaler and I wanted to see if she could prescribe me one. I have had a little trouble breathing but nothing major. Also I wanted to ask her what can I do about my nose!!! I am ready for it to not be stuffy anymore.
The Doctor gave me the orders to get the down syndrome test done next week. I am going to talk to the parents to see if they wanted it done. I know that I had it done for my children but the results did not mean much to me. I would only of used them to educate myself on what I would need to do when the baby comes. I hope the parents feel the same.
The Doctor's office gave me this great little book that I can record everything down in and it has helped me to have everything in one place. There is a place in it for questions I have for the Doctor but this time I forgot to write down the two major questions I had so I forgot them. I hate that! I need a new inhaler and I wanted to see if she could prescribe me one. I have had a little trouble breathing but nothing major. Also I wanted to ask her what can I do about my nose!!! I am ready for it to not be stuffy anymore.
The Doctor gave me the orders to get the down syndrome test done next week. I am going to talk to the parents to see if they wanted it done. I know that I had it done for my children but the results did not mean much to me. I would only of used them to educate myself on what I would need to do when the baby comes. I hope the parents feel the same.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
How I feel
John 16:21b "When her child is born, her anguish gives way to joy because she has brought a new baby into the world." It is not just about having a baby it is so much more. It is about the joy of bring a new little life into the world. I am so happy to be giving this gift to another person. With surrogacy it is not just one surrogate bring a baby into the world it is two families the surrogate's and the parent's, and even more than that the Doctor, and the third party all working together. I am so happy with all the love and support I feel for this baby I know this is what I am ment to be doing.
Babies are such blessing to all who are around them. They teach us just as much as we teach them yet they will not know it untill they have babies of their own. I am so thankful I was able to have babies without any issues and that is why I want so much to help others.
Babies are such blessing to all who are around them. They teach us just as much as we teach them yet they will not know it untill they have babies of their own. I am so thankful I was able to have babies without any issues and that is why I want so much to help others.
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Monday, November 15, 2010
Things I learned today...
It is offical I cannot bend over anymore to pickup stuff up off the floor. On top of that some how my arms must of gotten shorter because I cannot reach things I could just a coulple of days ago.Well that is ok Allen and the kids will just have to pick up...um...everything from now on.
I also relized that when I am pregnant and I cry I feel pain, like my heart is literaly breaking. It hit me tonight when I was almost in tears (over something so small) and the pain struck my heart that I have had that same pain with my other pregnancies. I always wondered why it was diffrent. Has anyone else experienced this? I know I am way more emotional pregnant than not but the feeling just goes much deeper.
I cannot tell you how excited I am for the parents to be here! They might not stay for Thanksgiving but they do want to take my family including extended family to dinner while they are here. I am supposed to pick the place, so I'm on the search!
I also relized that when I am pregnant and I cry I feel pain, like my heart is literaly breaking. It hit me tonight when I was almost in tears (over something so small) and the pain struck my heart that I have had that same pain with my other pregnancies. I always wondered why it was diffrent. Has anyone else experienced this? I know I am way more emotional pregnant than not but the feeling just goes much deeper.
I cannot tell you how excited I am for the parents to be here! They might not stay for Thanksgiving but they do want to take my family including extended family to dinner while they are here. I am supposed to pick the place, so I'm on the search!
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All is going well
I am feeling really good. I have clothes that fit and show my little belly. I am feeling pregnant, baby moving and all that. All the good stuff I like about being pregnant is starting to happen. Yeah! To me it seems like it is all going so fast. I have a count down on my phone and every week I cannot wait to see the new pic they have of a baby the same age as the baby in my belly and to see the days left get lower and lower. I am in my 18th week so I am almost half way!
The parents come in less than two weeks so I am going through some things that I need to get rid of. It is very hard because I always come accross things that are so meaningful and I just have to keep going and finish going through the boxes. I do feel much better when I am done so it is worth it. I only have a couple of boxes left to go through and I have to hang our family pics and I will be done and very happy. Even my kids are getting into the decluttering spirit they have a nice size pile of toys that they want to give away. I am glad to see that but I would hate to give away their toys and then we have another baby...what to do?
The parents come in less than two weeks so I am going through some things that I need to get rid of. It is very hard because I always come accross things that are so meaningful and I just have to keep going and finish going through the boxes. I do feel much better when I am done so it is worth it. I only have a couple of boxes left to go through and I have to hang our family pics and I will be done and very happy. Even my kids are getting into the decluttering spirit they have a nice size pile of toys that they want to give away. I am glad to see that but I would hate to give away their toys and then we have another baby...what to do?
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Saturday, November 6, 2010
What is going on?
I know I just posted but I looked at http://3dpregnancy.parentsconnect.com/calendar/16-weeks-pregnant.html which tells all about what is going on with me and baby during pregnancy. They are usual right on target! I have had a stuffy nose and I was worried that I was getting sick but the website says it can be from pregnancy and the cure is having the baby...I hope not! It comes and goes so I hope it goes and stays gone for a while. We will see.
They also talk about tenderness and that is right on target with me! I remember being tender with my other two but this feels like much more. I really am not complaining it is nice during private moments with hubby but inconvenient when it is not so private.
My weird dreams have started back up again. The feelings in them are so strong it is funny I can wake up mad, sad, happy, or scared all from a dream and it takes me a while to remind myself that it was just a dream. I like dreaming a lot I get disappointed when I do not have dreams so whatever happens in them I just deal with.
My emotions have ran wild this week I was just sitting on the couch watching TV and I looked at my dog and started balling over my sister. She gave us our dog a year and a half before she died... which I am so grateful for because she choose our dog just for us. I have reminders of her every where I just don't know when my body is going to let it out. I miss her greatly
They also talk about tenderness and that is right on target with me! I remember being tender with my other two but this feels like much more. I really am not complaining it is nice during private moments with hubby but inconvenient when it is not so private.
My weird dreams have started back up again. The feelings in them are so strong it is funny I can wake up mad, sad, happy, or scared all from a dream and it takes me a while to remind myself that it was just a dream. I like dreaming a lot I get disappointed when I do not have dreams so whatever happens in them I just deal with.
My emotions have ran wild this week I was just sitting on the couch watching TV and I looked at my dog and started balling over my sister. She gave us our dog a year and a half before she died... which I am so grateful for because she choose our dog just for us. I have reminders of her every where I just don't know when my body is going to let it out. I miss her greatly
I know what you are, I know what you are!
I talked to the parents last week and I learned more about them than I have in any conversation before. It is weird because we should be close because I have a part of them inside me but we do not even know each other. This conversation they really opened up, I was very glad.
They told me that the Mother wants a girl and the Dad wants a boy. That is how I thought it might of been they were just so happy to have either now that I am pregnant I think it took some pressure off so they could open up.
They are coming at the end of November for a sonogram. I wanted them to be there when we found out if it was a boy or girl but they asked me to find out now. I obliged them because they have been waiting for so long! I went to Sneak Peek Ultrasound (where I went for my own kids also) and found out....It'S A BOY!!! I also learned that they will be staying for Thanksgiving which will be nice because they will be able to meet our extended family.
At the end of our conversation they asked me what Allen and I liked so they can bring a present. This was very unusual for me I do not like asking for presents but the translator told me it was a tradition to bring a present as a guest. I really could not think of anything that would be suitable so I told them that we would like something traditional from China. I am excited to see what they bring.
The translator told me that the Mom is a great cook so when she comes I hope that she can cook me some yummy Chinese food, that sounds so good right now...
Here are the ultrasound pics, enjoy!
They told me that the Mother wants a girl and the Dad wants a boy. That is how I thought it might of been they were just so happy to have either now that I am pregnant I think it took some pressure off so they could open up.
They are coming at the end of November for a sonogram. I wanted them to be there when we found out if it was a boy or girl but they asked me to find out now. I obliged them because they have been waiting for so long! I went to Sneak Peek Ultrasound (where I went for my own kids also) and found out....It'S A BOY!!! I also learned that they will be staying for Thanksgiving which will be nice because they will be able to meet our extended family.
At the end of our conversation they asked me what Allen and I liked so they can bring a present. This was very unusual for me I do not like asking for presents but the translator told me it was a tradition to bring a present as a guest. I really could not think of anything that would be suitable so I told them that we would like something traditional from China. I am excited to see what they bring.
The translator told me that the Mom is a great cook so when she comes I hope that she can cook me some yummy Chinese food, that sounds so good right now...
Here are the ultrasound pics, enjoy!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
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