A New Adventure

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind! I have a lot of emotions, but I'm mainly excited! Everything happened so quickly. I was able to talk to the IP's (intended parents) over the phone. They are the sweetest couple and I'm am so thankful they chose me to carry their child. I'll get to meet them when I fly up there to do something called the "mock cycle" and I am SO EXCITED

I  didn't expect the process to go as fast as it did. Over the past two weeks, I've had to do various things, questionnaires on the phone, psych testing, etc! Once I got all of that completed they said it would probably be a bit before I started the next step, and that I'd be getting a phone call scheduling an appointment at the fertility clinic! I was excited for that phone call for sure.

I finally got the call! The doctor asked me various questions, and asked if I they could set me up for my appointment Monday the 21st! I was shocked I had to go down so soon, but I eagerly got myself scheduled. They told me they would make my travel arrangements and book flights! I now have an appointment set up for this coming Monday and Tuesday and will fly to Virginia early Monday morning so we can behind the process. I get to meet the parents as well. I can wait to hug them.

I'm so exciting for those who will be following along with my journey! I will be writing regularly. I know this post was quite short. But I wanted to give everyone a little update on what will happen next week. ❤️

Olivia


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