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2ww for us and our Surrogate

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HopeNovember2017 · 17/05/2018 15:41

Hi Ladies,

Anyone else bitten all their nails down during 2ww? We are 3dpt5dt (my sister is being our host surrogate - shes amazing I know Halo ) and im going through waves of optimism and despair! Shes much more laid back than me and Im finding it harder to distract myself even though Im not the one physically experiencing anything! Sad Our beta is 25th May but atm I feel like its impossible to make it until then!!!!! Would love to hear some positive stories!!

My background:

Me: 27 with MRKH
DH: 54 (2 children from previous marriage)
Transferred a 5 day Blast

Wishing you all lots of luck!! :) xx

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Lymphy · 26/01/2019 11:06

Congratulations! Lovely news to read! There may be a tear in this hard cows eye Smile

GU24Mum · 25/01/2019 23:22

That's such great news, congratulations! I've seen your posts at various points over the past few months and am really happy for you all that your baby is safely here now. Enjoy your first weekend together.

Mrsmummy90 · 25/01/2019 19:47

Congratulations!!! So happy for you all! (yes, we will need pictures :P )

MagicalCreatures · 25/01/2019 16:03

Fantastic news!!!!
So so happy for you. Enjoy every minute. It goes so quick. I’m so pleased to have got the chance to follow your story and I wish you all the best for the future x x x x

SubtitlesOn · 25/01/2019 13:59

Congratulations on your lovely baby boy

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Yakadee · 25/01/2019 13:13

@HopeNovember2017 - fantastic news! Congratulations to you all, enjoy those lovely baby cuddles and hope you're all home soon. All the best xxx

minmooch · 25/01/2019 13:07

Huge congratulations. What a beautiful thread. Much love to you all as you enjoy being with your son xx

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HopeNovember2017 · 25/01/2019 12:23

He was born yesterday lunchtime weighing 8lb 10oz! Him and my sister are doing great and we are hoping to go home today! I'm honestly on cloud nine! Xxxx

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SubtitlesOn · 24/01/2019 14:57

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HopeNovember2017 · 24/01/2019 10:02

I'm overwhelmed by all your posts wishing us luck! Thank you so much! We aren't going down until this afternoon but honestly can't wait! Will keep you posted! :)Xxxx

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ContraryToPopularBelief · 24/01/2019 09:24

Good luck today!

carryingoncarryingon · 24/01/2019 07:56

Good luck today ThanksThanks

wannabebump · 24/01/2019 07:25

@HopeNovember2017 Ive been a bit of a lurker on your thread...having never experienced what you've been through, never really found the words of what to say (still very early on my journey of TTC)... however, I'm am so excited for you that today is the day 😁 your sister is an amazing person ❤️ good luck today and congratulations xx

Yakadee · 24/01/2019 07:09

Good luck and congratulations! It'll soon be baby snuggles time x

SubtitlesOn · 24/01/2019 01:42

Looking forward to hearing all about your little one

Happy birthday today

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Mrsmummy90 · 22/01/2019 23:02

Good luck and give your bundle of joy a big cuddle from all of us Mumsnetters xxxxx

SubtitlesOn · 22/01/2019 20:39

Good luck to all of you for Thursday

I bet you are all very excited to meet your little one

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TheTempest · 22/01/2019 18:00

Good luck to you all for the 24th ❤️

Yakadee · 22/01/2019 17:55

This has come around so quick. Hope all is well and that Thurs goes well. Be sure to update us when you get a chance x

IWantToBeNynaeve · 22/01/2019 17:51

Such a lovely thread, best of luck for Thurs!

MagicalCreatures · 22/01/2019 17:43

@HopeNovember2017 Just want to say good luck for Thursday x x x

MagicalCreatures · 07/12/2018 23:07

@HopeNovember2017 ahhh the 24th Jan is my husbands birthday. So I won’t forget that easily 😁 you’ll have to keep us updated. I’ll watch the thread so I can keep an eye out.
What your sister has done for you is incredible. But the way I see it (which is how and why I think I’d love to do surrogacy) is it’s biologically your baby. Yours and your husbands genetics. Egg and Sperm.
The surrogate is the incubator and is just renting their body out. It’s a massive responsibility for them, and a huge toll on their body and their life, which is why it’s not for the faint hearted. But handing that baby over really is the best gift you can offer anybody. X

Lymphy · 06/12/2018 20:40

Ah what a lovely thread! Congratulations!! Boys are lush! Do let us know when he arrives, love threads like this

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HopeNovember2017 · 06/12/2018 16:41

@MagicalCreatures he is beautiful! is amazing how clear they are isnt it!
That will be exciting if he does! The best Christmas present! Im glad you are feeling okay too!

He is actually due on 30th Jan (which is my birthday) but because its an elected C Section they will do that at 39 weeks - so its the 24th! Yeah she is looking forward to it! Mainly because she has a very active 4 year old so Ill be able to tire him out a bit for her!

Its been lovely to be so involved, I've been to all the midwife appointments, scans etc :) my sister wants to me to decide everything and be the one who has a say so she has been amazing! I know im so lucky! x

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MagicalCreatures · 06/12/2018 15:33

@HopeNovember2017 yes I’m due the 28th. Though we all think he might be making an early appearance. He’s very low and I’ve got alot of pressure. I’m feeling good otherwise. Have had a pretty stress free pregnancy apart from abit of SPD. I’ll put up my 4D Scan picture for you to see.
That sounds like a good plan, moving in with your sister. I bet she really appreciates your help. And it’s so lovely for you to be around a lot and getting involved.
I can’t believe you’ll be allowed to lift him out. That’s incredible. What an experience. I’m so so happy for you.
So what’s your official due date?

2ww for us and our Surrogate