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Holy Shit - [My week is up]

Andrew Q Gordon

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OMG- that is the best way to describe how I feel, I don't think I was ever this sure it was going to work as I am today. The emails from the Dr. were just shy of gushing. Not to say he didn't do this all the time, cause I don't know what he tells others, but this was the most excited he has been since we've been working with him.

 

To recap, the egg donation went much better than expected. Where normal would be 10-12 we got 22. Of those 20 were mature and 18 were fertilized [No I don't know why all 20 were not but 18 was a lot so whose complaining.] Of the 18 - 11 were optimal by 9 am this morning - a phenomenal number according to the Dr. By 5 pm when they did the implantation, there were 14 that were optimal - even more phenomenal I suppose.

 

The Dr. called us and was rather excited, said this was about as perfect as it could go medically. Not to say it had to result in a pregnancy but there was nothing more they could do to ensure a success - my worry isn't we get pregnant now, it's that we end up with - as Shane called it - a brood.

 

I put an image of the embryos in my gallery - hopefully its not too weird, if it is tell me and I will take it down. I was just bouncing when they sent it. yeah it is way too early to get this excited, but I am practicing I guess. 2 week until it is confirmed they are still there and growing.

 

Geez, this is freaking me out, I am bouncing around - and I haven't had pie and coffee yet - I might not get to sleep. Anyway, hopefully this is the real beginning and 39 weeks from now, I will be meeting my son or daughter or both - Then some one needs to catch me in case I fain. t :)

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Sorry, just a reminder, it seems the system does not record "+" or "-" on the main entry, only for replies. So to those who were kind enough to rep the last entries, save your points - but still comment if you like, I very much enjoy the responses :).

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Phantom

Woohoo!!! I love hearing good news like this! Can't wait to see how much energy you'll have with your septuplets :P

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Andrew Q Gordon

Can't find the gallery entry. Can you supply a link. Do they look like you? :P

 

 

Mike, look to the right, it is the 'random image' shown on the right hand column. Right now there are no other photo's in the gallery so that is what appears, like i said it ain't much to see - it's a 5 day old embryo - well two actually

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Andrew Q Gordon

Amelia: They implanted two - the two in the picture. We wanted more - but the doctor said this was the optimal number given the quality and development of the embryos - something about more increased the risk of triplets and that increased the risk of miscarriage and/on premature birth etc. We still have about a 40% chance of twins, though I suspect the % is higher based on a number of factors but I am just looking for one, healthy happy child - That's always been and still is the goal.

 

Frosty: Thanks - Woo Hoo is perfect :)

 

Method: Appreciate the vote of confidence. To be honest, Mike is really going to be the force behind our being good parents. He is always researching and reading things to make sure we do things right. Mine is far more a seat of my pants, wing it kinda of approach. I mean I would/will take parenting classes, but I would just do what everyone has done for ages, either ask the parents or just do what seems right. His approach is probably better.

 

Phantom: Sextuplets??? :blink: Please don't jinx us LOL. Although, if we do have more than twins, I swear i am going to sell us to a reality show - if John and Kate can be on TV surely two gay dads with Triplets or more is worthy of a show - right?

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Andrew Q Gordon

Glad that it's finally sounding like good news <hug> to you and your hubby...

 

 

Thanks Trebs, I hate to jinx us but my gut says this time it worked. I suppose as excited as I feel now ain't nothing compared to what it will be like when it's confirmed or when we get ready to go pick up the baby. Pictures galore will follow LOL.

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Can't find the gallery entry. Can you supply a link. Do they look like you? :P

 

 

Mike, look to the right, it is the 'random image' shown on the right hand column. Right now there are no other photo's in the gallery so that is what appears, like i said it ain't much to see - it's a 5 day old embryo - well two actually

 

Right hand column? What page?

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Cia
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For the pics... Andy, you might have your gallery set so that only friends can see your images, you can adjust those settings in the edit profile area under the gallery options. That would prevent Mike from seeing them if he isn't one of your friends :D

 

As for the news, YAY!! I'm so happy for you! Also dear, remember to give that 5 week leeway. Moms who have given birth before often will go early, 37 weeks is 'term' and yet doctors will also often let them go 2 weeks after the due date as long as everything looks good. This day is the VERY last concrete day you've got in the course of a pregnancy ;) I think it's natures way of getting us used to the absolute wrench a baby throws into our ordered lives.

 

2 things, researching is great. Reading up on things can help if you've not been around kids a lot before and won't have much chance, classes too. I don't think you should put down your 'style' though either. If you are laid back and calm, often times the baby will calm too. No one will know your baby like you will and parent's advice is often outdated. Then if you can't figure out what's wrong or are still concerned, call the advice nurse. Every good pediatrician's office has one. You can get advice and they are usually pretty good about calming first time parents down.

 

P.S. We'll make sure Mike knows to catch the baby(ies). Pretty much you'll be on your own ;) Try just sitting down.

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AnytaSunday

OM freaking Lord, this is so exciting. It's not even happening to me, and my gut is all jumpy and excited! I'm just soooo happy for you and Mike. So very, very, very happy.

 

*is jumping up and down, and crossing fingers and sending you the biggest hugs ever!

 

 

 

I wished I'd seen this blog entry earlier!!!! I used to get email updates, not anymore, it seems.

 

WooHOO!

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Andrew Q Gordon

Mike: I think I corrected this, you should be able to see it now.

 

Cia: See above, Nephy set me right - I almost said straight, got caught up in the baby moment. Right now, I'm not gonna sweat the due date til there is one LOL. I figure between his uber planning and my let's just see how it goes, we will do as we always do - manage fine :) As for Mike catching the babies - Shiiiitttttt - he's gonna be out cold long before me. LOL.

 

Nephy: Thanks - I definitely know I am more excited/expectant now, than the previous attempts - I just hope all the well wishes for 3 or more aren't omens of things to come, one is enough, two we can manage - three? gulp, especially if they are 3 boys. :blink:

 

Anyta: Haha, I think you can subscribe by going to the blog, not the post and hit 'like' just as you would a favorite author or story - I think. And since you are moving this way, you might be one of the very few who get to see the babies in person - photographs for posting require :P

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Lugh

Q Prepare for September, but be ready in July. That's the going rule of thumb in our family.

 

And congrats, majorly congrats.

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Sara Alva

So I feel nosy reading people's blogs . . . but I suppose they are there to be read . . . and I figure more well-wishing can't hurt :)

 

I too am so excited for you! He/She/They will be so lucky, being born into such a loving family :-)

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Andrew Q Gordon

Lugh: Hell no I need all the time to get ready :P Thanks Lugh :)

 

Arl: Thank you - :)

 

Kingdom: Never nosey, they are posted for folks to read - and you are welcome anytime :)

 

Chase: Only if you don't charge a royality :P

 

Soup: Thanks Soup - remember not to eat the baby food - the pasta is for stalkers only :P

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