As my son lies sleeping in my lap (on the breastfeeding pillow) and I awkwardly try typing over him on a keyboard propped against the bassinet that I’ve pulled close, I think once again about how much I miss sharing … Continue reading
March 30, 2017, continued… Having communicated with my future little one in my journal, I was feeling calmer and ready for what was to come next… though still a bit disconnected. Acupuncture: L the acupuncturist arrived on time at 9am. … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
After deciding to go ahead with an Embryo Transfer in the Czech Republic, I had set up an appointment with my doctor to go over the medical requirements the clinic had sent me via email. My appointment with my doctor … Continue reading
You may have pieced this together already because I mentioned the two donor forms that I was provided by the clinic, one for the female characteristics and one for the male. But I did not. It was only through reading … Continue reading
The more thought I’ve given to this option of Embryo Adoption, the more I’m feeling as though this is the way to go for me at this point in my life. I was willing to try Artificial Insemination with the … Continue reading
The past month had been a whirlwind of information about all of the conception options… and it felt a bit like stepping under the tree and falling down the rabbit hole! Bouncing back and forth amongst Facebook groups and forums, … Continue reading