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February 15, 20162 Comments

IVF plan

Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve continued with our research, conversations and have made many, many decisions. We’re happy to announce that we’ve settled on a surrogacy agency to represent us (more on that once it’s super duper official). And just today, we had a multi-hour meeting with our fertility clinic to go over our upcoming IVF plan. It included a lot of math and dollar signs. Thankfully, we had done plenty of research ahead of time so we avoided showing a face of terror as the the financial consultant’s 10-key calculator kept ringing up numbers higher and higher. We walked away with a good understanding of the entire process, what is expected of us and what our potential timeline looks like. So, as of now, the countdown begins! If all goes smoothly, we should be slotted for an egg retrieval some time in April 2016.

In the meantime, we still have lots of tests to submit ourselves to, finish up our contracts and profile with our agency, and most importantly, research and implement some changes to my daily routine to help optimize our egg retrieval experience, including adding some more maca root powder to my diet, take more vitamins, and throw in some acupuncture for good measure. And somewhere I’ll have to dig up some lucky socks or maybe I just need a new pair, because let’s just face it — any socks I’ve ever worn before just haven’t been that lucky. (;

So, let’s do this!

xo.

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Filed Under: IVF Tagged: infertility, IVF

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  1. Mina Gobler says

    February 16, 2016 at 9:45 am

    Looks like you’ve dotted your i’s and crossed your t’s and have an excellent roadmap for reaching your goal of adding a little person to your family. I wish you strength, wisdom, persistence – and all you will need to reach your goal. Fondly, Mina

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  2. Aunt Deborah says

    February 17, 2016 at 10:15 am

    Okay, lucky socks will be on the way shortly. Please advise best size so that they
    fit you properly and thus boost the lucky part!!
    Love Ya,
    Tia Deborah
    XOXOXOX

    Reply

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Hello. my name is Isabel and this blog is all about my experiences dealing with infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, and our new adventure as intended parents in our surrogacy journey. Also, a little bit of everything else in my life. Welcome! read more...

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