This May Actually Be Happening

Angie's blood work came back and she is sufficiently suppressed. That means it is my turn. I have a blood draw/sonogram on Thursday to see if I am suppressed (which is never a problem for me... it is the one good thing about being a poor responder). And I know, never say never, but I am optimistic all will be well.

The next step will be Angie starting her estrogen patches to start thickening her uterine lining and I will begin the stim phase (I do the Flare protocol because of my history as a poor responder). I haven't really allowed myself to think too much about this cycle. I was obsessed with my prior (four) IVF cycles, it was the only thing on my mind for months at a time. This time is different, since I already have so much going on with Fletcher. Plus, I think I need to keep my distance from this, not only in case it doesn't work, but also in case it does.

I am including a link here to a post from another woman who developed severe pre-eclampsia and is now "surrogately" 18 weeks pregnant. Her situation is different from ours in that (1) her pre-e pregnancy resulted in the death of her twins and (2) her surrogate is a stranger. However, I thought the comments she solicited were interesting and they make me feel better about this crazy endeavor, especially since you, my dear readers, ahem, have not been all that forthcoming with your comments. Encouragement, people, I need encouragement!