Just perfect

I know that from the outside it doesn't seem like there is much going on with my journey right now, which is only partially true.   From the outside, not much is happening.  On the inside Sophie, Pépe and I are emailing back and forth at least once a day and sharing pictures of our home, sharing stories and just all around getting to know each other.   I am so happy with where things are at right now.


On a technical aspect (TMI alert!) I just started AF this past Friday which is wonderful!  That means I will be due again on May 28th and from there I start my meds in preparation for a mid June transfer.  My case manager told the nurse with Ringler's office (RE) to get my calendar going.   That is a wonderful step!!

Sophie & Pépe have the first draft of the contract with them now and they are adding a few modifications to it, their lawyers will review it, send it to my lawyer for review and then if it is okay I will get it.   I already know that I have a couple modifications for 'just in case' situations that I want to address.  Then the paperwork will make the return trip:  Me -> my lawyer -> their lawyer -> back to the parents.   We are keeping modifications and expectations in open dialog.   The have 2 requests for me - not to have any dental work (such as fillings) that will put any toxins (ie - mercury) into my body and also not to have any vaccines that contain the preservative Thimerosal such as the flu vaccine.  Perfect!

The flu vaccine and H1N1 I am sure will be pushed on by the OB's me since I will be pregnant, but with all the media hype on both sides of the issue I know what my choice is for me personally, but if I was pregnant with my own child it would be a bit more of a decision.  Being that I will be pregnant with someone else's child would have made the choice much more difficult for me.  I am glad it is a decision I don't have to make!   :)   S&P have done their research on their two requests and I am glad to accommodate their requests.  Along with them doing their research, their previous surrogate miscarried shortly after having the H1N1 vaccine (they were in their 2nd trimester).   This was obviously a devastating outcome for all involved.

If you know me personally you know that my younger two children are being raised vaccine free.  I know it isn't for everyone, but it is what works best for MY family.  Everyone has to do what works for them - at this point our two families are on the same page with choices for our pregnancy.

That is perfect.  Just perfect.