Tuesday, August 3, 2010

A Waiting Birthday

Hmm what to say about this, my 39th birthday? Pretty quiet. I gave myself a big splurge yesterday after acupuncture. I went to the Galleria and bought all new make up and a few things from Lane Bryant. I also got some to go cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory to share with my family today.

My mom wanted to take me to lunch today but I've been playing around with a bit of a stomach bug since we got back from Branson. Either that or it's the medication. Everyone came over tonight to share the cheesecake. Mom gave me some sweet little baby quilts we used as babies made by my Aunt Coco and my mom's grandma. She wrote a beautiful note in the card about the quilts being good luck talismans for me and this cycle. I would have cried if I had been alone.

My donor gave me the best gift of all, of course. Sometimes I can't believe it's been so successful so far. 22 eggs and they all fertilized. Strong, healthy little guys. I feel so blessed and lucky and full of buoyant hope.

Waiting with butterflies constantly in my stomach and heart for tomorrow's embryo report. Constantly thinking about my little embryos warm and toasty, growing for me. For me. My babies. My family. Please survive and thrive, little cells. I believe in you, I believe in all you can become.

10 comments:

  1. Happiest of Birthdays, Paige...your present is almost here! Can't wait to hear about the next update!
    Love,
    Maddy

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  2. Happy Birthday! Can't wait to hear the next update and all the great things to come.

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  3. Happy Birthday! You are one of the most genuinely caring women I have ever "met" & just know good things are headed your way.

    Can't wait to hear the next embryo update!

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  4. Happy birthday, paige! I'm so looking forward to seeing all that you have coming up. I truly believe this next year will be awesome for you!

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  5. Wow, great news on the eggs. Such hope for your birthday!!

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  6. It really is a great gift the donor gave you :-) Your little babies growing and thriving!
    Again happy birthday, and can't wait to read your update :-)).

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  7. Happy Birthday Paige. Wishing you such goodness!

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  8. Happy Birthday!!! I've been reading by iPhone (internet at home has been down for a week). So excited for you and thinking about you! Transfer tomorrow or Friday? Either way... great vibes being sent your way!!!

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  9. Happy Birthday!!!! What a wonderful start to your 39th year!

    I'm wishing for you a BFP in just a few weeks, followed by a healthy and uneventful pregnancy.

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  10. Happy Birthday--my wish for you is to be totally exhausted and in love with your new healthy little baby for your 40th Birthday!

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