CHECK! 1st doctor's appointment (of many) in the books for our embryo adoption! (And this one was only $625...haha.)
Today we had our first appointment, and let's just say that it was a bit of an "exploratory" event. Essentially they did a trial run of what will be happening end of this month. Yup, you heard that right! We're scheduled for the BIG transfer of our little ones on August 31st!
As far as the next few weeks will look, I am currently on birth control to alter my own biological system, then I'll begin estrogen, which will gradually increase (to 3 pills a day). During this time I'll have two scheduled appointments to see how I am progressing. On August 25th we will begin the Progesterone, which is a lovely injection in the bum. If all goes as we pray, I'll continue these injections until 12 weeks of pregnancy. This is a common track for anyone performing IVF, or even a surrogate. It is amazing to think that we could be caring two little ones in a months time!
How can you help? I'm so glad you asked! Well, first off, pray! We are still on the open bed list for foster to adopt (I know people think we're crazy, but we really feel that this is the Lord's calling, even though it may seem odd), and placement could happen at any time. Prayers as we adjust to the meds, prayers as Olive prepares for new siblings, prayers for our marriage to be strengthened in the midst of all the changes. And PRAYERS that both embryos (we will be implanting two) attach!
Secondly, funding. We are confident this is where the Lord is leading us, but it is certainly not without a cost. The price tag is far less then our adoption with Olive, but it looks like we'll be making a rather large payment in the next week or so (unlike the months of time we had with Olive's adoption). We have already been so blessed by many people, and we cannot than you enough! We've been told the total cost will be close to $10,000. This will include the appointments, procedure, and medication. I understand that this is not your "average" adoption story, and therefore fundraising might seem a bit odd...but quite honestly the only difference from our first adoption is that we are blessed to be able to carry them in utero!
If you are feeling called to give, then I've attached the link below. One of our greatest joys in our adoption journey, with Olive, is acknowledging the MANY individuals and families that played a vital role in bringing our baby girl into our lives! They say it takes a village to raise a child, but in an adoption - it takes a village to bring that baby into the family!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of your encouragement and prayers! We'll keep you updated!
I had those progesterone shots too! You're braver than me, I bet and have nothing to worry about! I applaud all that you are doing!!!
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