I woke from a delicious sleep in the most comfortable bed ever (thank you Grandior Hotel) with the symphony still playing in my head. It was official. I was in love with Prague and a little sad to be leaving … Continue reading
First Day in Prague
Even after a long day of travel, missed connections, and missing luggage, I was a little in love with Prague. My first night was wonderful. The sights (Prague is so beautiful lit up at night), the tastes (good McDonald’s burger!), … Continue reading
Hello from Prague!
After missing my connection in Paris, I finally arrived in Prague at around 8pm at night….unfortunately, my luggage did not accompany me and I was told by the luggage counter that it should make its way to Prague by lunchtime … Continue reading
A missed connection and a little spotting
The day finally arrived to fly out of the country toward my destiny, or at least toward the Czech Republic where I was going to have an embryo transfer in the hope of having a baby. That morning I went … Continue reading
A “go” for transfer
My next appointment was not with my regular doctor because he was away, I had to see someone else to get my test results. When I made the appointment I’d asked to see my doctor’s wife, at his suggestion, but … Continue reading
Final ultrasound before transfer
This time I took the day off. The full bladder thing and all. Plus, there was a time constraint. I needed to get my results to the clinic in the Czech Republic before the end of the day, because it … Continue reading
My Magnificent Body
I am feeling grateful for my magnificent body. A wondrous feeling! On Friday, like clockwork, as expected my body produced the last period I will have before the transfer. Earlier in the week I had a few moments of panic … Continue reading
Am I mom material? Or am I a fraud?
One thing that is freaking me out most of all is that NO ONE is telling me this is a bad idea. Not the Czech Republic part of the transfer, because a couple of friends have shown concern about this … Continue reading
March Booking – Embryo Transfer
Booking for March Transfer My flights are booked! Emotions. I have been approved as an adoptive parent through the Ministry (adoption from foster care) for 3.5 years, and with one failed match and no other matches, I had almost forgotten … Continue reading
Embryo Transfer – Husband Required
The only catch with pursuing Embryo Adoption through the Czech Republic was that their laws are such that only a married couple can access these services. Male/female marriage to be precise. Thankfully, two of the clinics that I contacted (out … Continue reading