Baby Peanut!!

So my day started off with a smile on my face, today was the day I had my first ultrasound! I was excited but nervous as well, started to get butterflies in my stomach as I was driving to the doctor's office. When I got there I was messing with my phone trying to make sure I had some connection so I could Skype with the guys. It took some time and several tries to get it to work, plus I was chasing Violet around the lobby but, finally we got it to work! The ultrasound tech finally came and called me back but, when I got into the room she informed me that I could not be on the phone at all!!! So I had the let the guys know the bad news after all that hard work:( but told them I would call them right after!! So it was good news, everything looked great, there is one little Peanut in there and were even able to see the heartbeat!! Baby is measuring 6weeks and 2 days so due date is October 30th!!

 

 

 

There is Baby Peanut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So although I was not able to be on the phone with the guys, the ultrasound tech did give me a CD with the video of the babies heartbeat on it so I can send it to them and everyone can see it here!!

Make sure you enlarge this video so you can see Peanuts heartbeat!

So of course I called the guys right after I got dressed and made my next appointment, they of course were so excited to hear the good news! Everything looks perfect so far, and we could not be more thrilled!  I have several more ultrasounds in the weeks to come just to make sure things are going as they should  and I will continue my hormone injections and monitoring bloodwork as well!

Until next time, just keep smiling!!

Best email, Ever!!

So I received the best email this afternoon from the guys! It is one of those that takes you so long to get through, because it is hard to read through all the tears. It was so heartwarming and benevolent, it just reinforces the reason we are on this adventure together. In the email they asked that I share what they had to say on the blog so, here it is for everyone's reading enjoyment!

 

Dear Michelle and Chris,

First and far most, we want you to know that as far as we are concerned, from now on you are part of our family!

In the beginning of this long and emotional journey we tried to imagine what kind of person we would like our gestational carrier to be. We hoped she would be warm and loving, would want to share and enable us to experience the pregnancy and its progress with her. Michelle, you definitely embody all of these characters in one amazing person.

Our relationship began with a physical distance between us, 2000 miles across the globe, passing through the waves of the Internet. Even then we could already feel your kindness. We were overwhelmed by the big love we felt towards you immediately when we first met at the hotel lobby in NYC, we immediately felt connected to you and that this was destined to happen.

When we were looking for our gestational carrier we didn’t put too much thought in regards to who her husband or spouse would be. Only after we met the two of you we realized how significant Chris’s role is in this journey. Not only does he provide you with the full support you need, he also instilled faith and courage in us. We were in awe of your ability to give to others. Your huge sense of commitment to this journey we have embarked on together affects us on a deeply personal level. Chris made us feel very safe and secure, and Michelle touched our hearts. You are  beautiful people! After 24 hours of an unforgettable experience with the two of you, we felt that we don’t want our time together to end. That says a lot about the kind of people you are.

We took many photos in our trip but out of them all we find ourselves looking time and again at the pictures we took with you.

Michelle, you write so sincerely and honestly. This initiative of yours, on top of everything else, had made us so happy and our extended family too. We have formed a new tradition now; every week, on our Friday family dinners, we all sit around the table and read your blog . We all get so emotional about it. Thank you!!!

We also want to extend our gratitude to your family and friends, who help and support you. It is not taken for granted, your openness is heart warming, and we understand this might be difficult for some of you.

On the evening we met, when we raised our glasses for a toast, Chris blessed us with the most accurate and heart touching words ... we can’t repeat him word by word so we’ll say it in our own words:

Here is to new family members, friends and a very exiting future!! 
We love you a lot,
Amit and Onn.

 

 

 

 

Quick update!

I am so excited to share with everyone that me Beta levels have gone up so well. On Monday they were 195 and today they were 838!!! So things are going as they should it just took a little bit longer for my body to "pick up" on it. My next appointment will be on the 8th of March, it will be the first ultrasound! So next time I hope to have some pictures to share!