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xp: well girls, the contract is signed

Woot!  They signed it. I signed it. DH signed it.

I am really going to do this surrogacy. like for realz. 

I'm so excited. I just had to share. Our tentative date for transfer is April 1 or April 8th. They're closed on the 25th which is more in tune with my cycle so they're sticking me on bcp for a while. (groan) We scrambled to get the contract finalized and signed today because CD 1 could be tomorrow or any of the following days. We'd hate to be out another cycle just because of paperwork. 

So glad that part is over and I can focus on the next part of the journey.  Hmmm I don't think they make a ticker for this sort of thing...  Wink

Anyway, just wanted to update. I'm not looking for kudos or anything like that. Just maybe some good "please let the first try work" vibes if you've got them to spare.
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  • Ahhh that's so wild!!!  But what a relief (in a way??) to have that chapter closed.  Full steam ahead!

    Wishing you, and them, all the best in this journey.  What a trip it will be...

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    Congratulations! I'll be sure to send lots of T&Ps your way for success on the first try!

    And of course you can make a ticker. Just name it for 'the bun'. :)

  • I feel like from following your blog and whatnot that this seems to be the most tedious step in the process, so I'm sure you are relieved to have it done with! I'll keep you and the family in my thoughts for a smooth journey through the rest of the process!!
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  • How incredibly exciting!   I've been thinking of you a lot lately and will definitely keep you in my thoughts until we know the transfer goes well. 
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  • Yes, the contract and then deciding how many embryos to transfer (to avoid twins) have been the two biggest stressors in the process. Testing and psychological evaluation were a breeze compared to that.

    Knowing that I'll leave the girls for 4-5 days is also tearing me apart but hopefully it's only once. Then it's smooth sailing!  (God willing.)

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  • I'm sending lots of good vibes your way!!
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  • That's awesome! I pray everything works out :)
  • YAY! That is exciting.. prayers coming your way and theirs that it works the first time!
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  • So glad that is behind you!  Hope the transfer goes perfectly the first time!
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  • Congrat! This whole thing seems so meant to be. I hope the rest of it goes smoothly, and I'm so happy you're sharing your journey with us.
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  • Yay!  I was just reading about this on your blog last night.  I check it like every other day because I'm kind of stalker-ish like that and this whole thing amazes me.  How long do you have to decide how many to transfer?  Definitely sending "please let the first try work" vibes your way!!!
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  • it really does feel meant to be. Especially after I finally got all of the docs scanned and sent this morning, then our insurance came through "approved," they placed the order for my meds, and Dh's testing came through all within an hour. It's also the day that the father becomes a US citizen. He's from South Africa.

     I have until the day of transfer to decide on how many but I've decided on just one right now. 

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  • Hooray!  Lots of good vibes coming your way... :)
  • Yay! How exciting! I can't wait to follow you on this journey :)
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  • Yay!  I hope everything goes smoothly for you!
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  • How exciting! You must be so relieved- sending prayers your way!
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  • Woot! And God bless you for doing this! I'm sure the pregnancy will be the easy part of all of this!
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