Infertility Outsourcing

A Baby Made in India: A Couple's Dream Comes True

It seems like everything else in this country has been outsourced overseas...why not surrogacy too? It is sad that surrogacy has to be so expensive in the US that people have to use surrogates in India. 

I saw this story on The Today Show yesterday and I have mixed feelings about about it. I understand wanting a child so badly, but I'm not sure if I would choose this option. The reporter said that surrogacy is the last resort for people to become parents and Michael responded with...what about adoption? Adoption isn't an option for some people because they want their child to be a biological one. I respect that decision and I struggle with that every now and then, but I know that when our baby is placed in my arms...I'm going to love it just like I would a child that I gave birth to. My personal opinion is if you have to go across the globe to have a biological child via surrogacy...than why not adopt from the other side of the world and give a loving home to a child already in need? 

Almost Summer

One more week of school!!! I'm so ready for summer! My first couple of weeks are pretty busy. I'm attending a technology conference for two days the first week and some professional development the second week. We also have our family vacation in June, which I'm excited about. Unfortunately, I think June will fly by...hopefully July is a little slower. I hope to head to Ohio for a little while, but I haven't pinned down a week yet.

I was worried about not having much to do this summer. I'm not making any more money and will have more time on my hands so I plan on reading and relaxing. I'm also going to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House. I have to attend a training session the first week we are out of school and then I can start. I'm excited to do something meaningful!

For the last several summers I have thought it would be my last one by myself. If I hadn't had my miscarriage our baby would be two this June. At some point my summers will be filled with activities and time spent with a child, but until then I will enjoy a quiet, relaxing summer.  (Although, I hope and pray it isn't quiet and we get a placement. I would take a busy, crazy summer for that reason ANY day!)

Strawberry Picking

We went strawberry picking last weekend at Cottle Strawberry Farm. The weather was perfect! Picking strawberries was a lot quicker than picking blueberries. They are delicious! 

We ate a few! 

I also bought this AMAZING cinnamon pecan bread! I splurged a little because it was $6.00, but worth every penny! I froze half of it to enjoy later.

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Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to every mother, birthmother, step-mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother!!!! May your day be relaxing and special!

10 Years

Ten years ago today Michael and I went on our first date. I remember it perfectly. Tricia, my sister, was at my apartment helping me pick out my outfit. I must have changed at least 10 times. (Michael likes to call this the outfit game...I've done it a few times since we have been married.) Tricia always teases me because once she left...I changed again. :) I will never forget Michael's blue Steve Madden shoes...hated them! He took me to Brio at Easton followed by a show at Shadowbox Cabaret. After dinner and the show we decided we weren't ready for the date to end. We tried to see a late movie at the Lenox, but there was nothing good playing so we headed to a bar in Grandview. I can't remember the name of it, but I'm sure Michael can. He has a better memory than me. The date ended when he dropped me off and he didnt't even try to kiss me. :( Unlike most guys...he called me the next day and I guess you can say the rest is history!

Ten years has flown by! We've been through a lot of good times and sad times, but we have grown closer through it all! I love you tons, Michael!

99% Decided

Many of you have asked what I decided about my last post. I think I'm going to go for my National Board Certification. There will be no perfect time in my life and once we finally have a child and he/she gets older things will only get more hectic. As a friend said to me..."babies sleep" so if we are fortunate enough to get a placement while I'm in the middle of National Boards...I'll be doing a lot of work while our baby sleeps. :)