We found four donors we were excited about - three with one agency - but one was in cycle, one was just about to be confirmed by another couple, and one won't travel from Southern California. Hopefully it's fate. :)
I've had a few tears about DE, but a lot of my unhappiness is assuaged by finding a donor I am (and we are) enthusiastic about.
I don't know yet what cycle timing will be, but it's top of mind for both of us.
Well, not entirely top of mind. Because two days ago we picked up a golden retriever puppy and she's been consuming our attention (and sleep cycles...) The first day was really overwhelming, and I was unexpectedly really sad - I think because I never thought I'd be at home with a puppy before I was home with a baby.
In other IF-related news, I met DeadCowGirl last week and had a fabulous time. I see doggy playdates in our future. I've really enjoyed meeting all the twitter/blog women I've met in real life - very worthwhile.
Puppies are equally exhausting and fabulous. I still vividly remember the "puppyhoods" of both of my Labs. They grow so fast, and are such a joy. Congrats on finding a donor, and even more congrats on bringing home your first "furbaby"!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your furbaby! And double congrats on finding your donor!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finding a donor! That sounds like really good progress :) And, oh my! Your puppy is too cute! What's her name, if u don't mind? :D
ReplyDeleteSo glad you found a donor you are excited about! Wishing you the best in this journey :)
ReplyDeleteCutest puppy ever, by the way!
I'm so glad you guys found a donor! Will you be staying with Dr. Sher? Also when we got our pups we thought they'd still be tiny when we had our first baby, now they're two and I am so so glad we got them, they make everything better when we're sad.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!! That is great about the donor. Will you be continuing the cycles with Dr. Sher or going straight to DE?
ReplyDeleteAs for the puppy...OMG so cute! The puppy is just getting you ready for babyhood and just think, when you bring your baby home in a year the puppy will be a little more trained and easier to handle with a new born :)
Wow! How exciting that you've found a donor! That has to make it so much more real. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on your new puppy. Just absolutely adorable. Enjoy this time!
Congratulations! Crazy what a happy, giddy time it is when you find your donor. I was walking on clouds for a while. Enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteLaw help you w that puppy. I have one that is mostly lab and she was a big reader. Ate paperback books by the dozen. I adore dogs - congratulations all over again. Great move to get that dog in and settled before the baby comes.
Cause that baby is coming.
And who doesnt love some DCG?
ReplyDeleteI would be like a rabid fan if I met her IRL.
PUPPY! DONOR! PUPPY! DONOR! So much excitement going on! I hope that we are cycling at the same time - I think we have found our donor, too. I'm nervous and scared and overwhelmed, but also excited to be making progress...Glad to be on this path with you - I hope you know how much it is helping. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finding a donor you are enthusiastic about, and on the new puppy! Too cute!
ReplyDeleteCuuuuute Pupppy!!!! I can't wait to meet her!! It was great meeting you! I can't wait to hang out again! I have all kinds of foodie adventures to share with you from Portland!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finding a donor! That must be a relief!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the puppy! I am a huge dog lover, so I love pet news!
Is there a way we could talk offblog? I have some questions regarding your experiences with Dr. Sh.er.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Emily
Hi Emily -- you can email me at bravingivf@gmail.com - happy to chat.
ReplyDelete