Well, M has done her duty and given us several healthy embabies! We were so excited to hear from our nurse every couple of days as she updated us on how well our embabies were doing. Now that they're on ice for the moment it's time for me to begin preparing my womb for that... Continue Reading →
Meds Are Here!!
(Hopefully you read that in your best DJ Pauly D voice.) While I was traveling from DC to the lovely retirement community of Venice, Florida and back to DC in a span of under 18 hours (don't ask), T took delivery of my medications! There are ... quite a few. I'll talk about each one... Continue Reading →
Day 1 of M's Cycle: Egg retrieval is a go!
Managing the Hiccups
We loved our clinic from the outset. The initial nurse that was assigned to us was warm and comforting, not to mention very responsive. That was huge for us - the ability to comfort to anxious TTC'ers is absolutely crucial to the process. I mention this because MY how things have changed... The way our... Continue Reading →
"Life is a balance of holding on and letting go." -Rumi
Our Donor Story
In the year of 2019, it is as yet still scientifically impossible for lesbians to conceive without help from a donor. Through the course of our research, we've realized that acquiring sperm from a donor can be achieved in many many different ways. And nothing can really ever prepare you for all the questions you... Continue Reading →
The Wait
Recently I've been thinking about how much I can't wait to meet you and you're still just an idea. I wake up almost every morning examining your Mama's* face because I know those features will be reflected in your tiny little face. I wonder if you'll have her beautiful brown eyes or her adorable dimple.... Continue Reading →
Building Our Team
Building a family has always been something I circled back to throughout my life. It wasn’t until I met M that I recognized how lucky I am that I get to build a family ON PURPOSE with a person I trust. M has been a rock and guiding light for me throughout our relationship and... Continue Reading →
How We Got Here – A Timeline
We've jumped on board this blogging process a little late, as it turns out. A lot has already happened on our journey to growing our family! To get everyone up to date and memorialize some of the big steps we've already taken, here are a few key milestones we've hit thus far. More details on... Continue Reading →
Destination Family
A little less than a year ago, T and I started discussing the possibility of growing our little family. We were living abroad at the time and had a small (naughty) puppy, and I don't think either of us felt capable of handling a real life baby person at the time. But we were both... Continue Reading →
Destination Family 