Well got the list of some of the meds I will be taking and start in 28 days.
So I start on Buscerelin and then go on to using Progynova as well.
My Dr here has now stated I have to be on clexane like it or not now, for a lot of time Im on hormone treatment, not just for when I fly :(
Oh well if thats the worst of it. * shrug*
No real big news. Grandbub is coming along very well. 9 weeks and 2 days until bubs is due.
Apr 29, 2013
Apr 26, 2013
Chosing an Egg Donor is Easy.... Right?
Well we officially land in Delhi on July 24th .
Between now and then, Hubby and I have to choose an egg donor.
This is one of the hardest decisions we will have to ever make. I mean we have chosen egg donors before when were were going to undertake a previous surrogacy in India, so we know what to look for, ask etc. However it is still a very emotionally taxing time for us both.
This person , this wonderful , amazing and special lady will be half of our babys DNA. I dont get a look see. So we better get this right :)
Matching facial features, balancing out others. It sounds almost like a morbid game of Mr Potato Head. How bad does that sound *sad sigh*
Anyway, that is where we are up to as of this coming Monday. Helping decide the other half of our future childs entire life. The tiniest building blocks of DNA .
Everything matters and happens based on who we choose to help us.
GAH! I was never good at making decisions.
Ok enough out of me. Im pretty boring these days anyhoo. 9 weeks until GRANDBABY is due as well. I have decreed to our future Grandchild that it shall arrive on time!
Wishing you all love.
Between now and then, Hubby and I have to choose an egg donor.
This is one of the hardest decisions we will have to ever make. I mean we have chosen egg donors before when were were going to undertake a previous surrogacy in India, so we know what to look for, ask etc. However it is still a very emotionally taxing time for us both.
This person , this wonderful , amazing and special lady will be half of our babys DNA. I dont get a look see. So we better get this right :)
Matching facial features, balancing out others. It sounds almost like a morbid game of Mr Potato Head. How bad does that sound *sad sigh*
Anyway, that is where we are up to as of this coming Monday. Helping decide the other half of our future childs entire life. The tiniest building blocks of DNA .
Everything matters and happens based on who we choose to help us.
GAH! I was never good at making decisions.
Ok enough out of me. Im pretty boring these days anyhoo. 9 weeks until GRANDBABY is due as well. I have decreed to our future Grandchild that it shall arrive on time!
Wishing you all love.
Apr 18, 2013
Everything is Going Forward!!
So happy.!
All my worrying, as usual, was for nothing.
I had the nicest technician. She was so kind, and really took the time to explain to me what was what, in the exam.
My ultrasound went really well with some surprising results. My bad ovary is actually functioning rather well and had 4 eggs all brewing away, with 2 being rather "juicy and ripe", so the technician said. She was really surprised, given my test results that I even had them in the first place.
Seems that my *good* left ovary has stopped pretty much functioning and that is what is messing up my hormone profile. There are eggs there I could try and use, but we have discussed over and over the past few years about self cycling.. and it isnt an option.
All our tickets are booked and paid for, the accommodation is sorted, we are working with the hospital in Delhi and we choose our donor in 4 weeks time. We land in India on July 24th!!
Now to make sure our Grandbaby arrives on time and all will be perfect! lol
Doing our visas next week.
A month is Delhi will be wonderful. We have Hubbys work all sorted, permissions granted and now all there is to do it wait........ yeah, I am really not so good at that.
All my worrying, as usual, was for nothing.
I had the nicest technician. She was so kind, and really took the time to explain to me what was what, in the exam.
My ultrasound went really well with some surprising results. My bad ovary is actually functioning rather well and had 4 eggs all brewing away, with 2 being rather "juicy and ripe", so the technician said. She was really surprised, given my test results that I even had them in the first place.
Seems that my *good* left ovary has stopped pretty much functioning and that is what is messing up my hormone profile. There are eggs there I could try and use, but we have discussed over and over the past few years about self cycling.. and it isnt an option.
All our tickets are booked and paid for, the accommodation is sorted, we are working with the hospital in Delhi and we choose our donor in 4 weeks time. We land in India on July 24th!!
Now to make sure our Grandbaby arrives on time and all will be perfect! lol
Doing our visas next week.
A month is Delhi will be wonderful. We have Hubbys work all sorted, permissions granted and now all there is to do it wait........ yeah, I am really not so good at that.
Apr 8, 2013
Test Results and an Insistant Dr.
We got some of our test results today.
Well ALL of Hubbys and some of mine. Hormone tests were redone ( last pathology lab messed it all up) today so I wont know those results until the end of the week.
As for the rest, it is the same as usual. We are both healthy and dont have any *nasty* diseases we should not have etc..etc.. Hubbys swimmers are actually in better condition than last year!! Go figure?
I have my ultrasound next Wednesday. I wonder how that will go. It has me really worried. I have already had a ceasar and the Drs re-opened the same scar fully again years later when my fallopian tube decided to pretend it was a diving champion, and twist all up on itself 3 times over. Will there be too much scarring, fibroids, a partridge in a pear tree?
So many questions .. I am doing my head in by over thinking it all to be honest. I guess we will know the state of it all next week. Patience was NEVER my strong point.
We discussed taking Clexaine with the Dr again today. I really don't want to, but given I have already had DVT once before(6 yrs ago) when I was on hormones, and that occured while flying, he does not want to take a chance with me at all.
Its fine for him to say that, he didn't realise just HOW MUCH flying I will be doing in the next few months. Yes, I am being a sooky la la pants.. but they are gawd awful needles and I swell and bruise terribly while having them.
Better swelling and bruising than dying of a clot. I am just whinging *grin*
We do need to check with our clinic specialists regarding the clexaine , hormones and everything else. Just to make sure it will not put anything at risk at the Indian end.
Anyway, that is our news on that front. Our Son is faring slightly better this week, he has begun weaning off his meds and after a few bad moments with his heart and blood pressure, everything is back on an even keel.
Our Daughters pregnancy is progressing beautifully. We bought the cutest bubby clothes for her on Sunday. Pram, Cot and Car seat are all on Layby to be collected the week we arrive in WA. Hoping she chooses a short name. Both Hubby and I are getting matching tattoos with Babys name. Going to be fun designing them.
Well, thats the big news I suppose.
Will fill you all in on our next steps once we get more results back, I suppose :)
Take it easy out there and sending everyone loads of love.
Well ALL of Hubbys and some of mine. Hormone tests were redone ( last pathology lab messed it all up) today so I wont know those results until the end of the week.
As for the rest, it is the same as usual. We are both healthy and dont have any *nasty* diseases we should not have etc..etc.. Hubbys swimmers are actually in better condition than last year!! Go figure?
I have my ultrasound next Wednesday. I wonder how that will go. It has me really worried. I have already had a ceasar and the Drs re-opened the same scar fully again years later when my fallopian tube decided to pretend it was a diving champion, and twist all up on itself 3 times over. Will there be too much scarring, fibroids, a partridge in a pear tree?
So many questions .. I am doing my head in by over thinking it all to be honest. I guess we will know the state of it all next week. Patience was NEVER my strong point.
We discussed taking Clexaine with the Dr again today. I really don't want to, but given I have already had DVT once before(6 yrs ago) when I was on hormones, and that occured while flying, he does not want to take a chance with me at all.
Its fine for him to say that, he didn't realise just HOW MUCH flying I will be doing in the next few months. Yes, I am being a sooky la la pants.. but they are gawd awful needles and I swell and bruise terribly while having them.
Better swelling and bruising than dying of a clot. I am just whinging *grin*
We do need to check with our clinic specialists regarding the clexaine , hormones and everything else. Just to make sure it will not put anything at risk at the Indian end.
Anyway, that is our news on that front. Our Son is faring slightly better this week, he has begun weaning off his meds and after a few bad moments with his heart and blood pressure, everything is back on an even keel.
Our Daughters pregnancy is progressing beautifully. We bought the cutest bubby clothes for her on Sunday. Pram, Cot and Car seat are all on Layby to be collected the week we arrive in WA. Hoping she chooses a short name. Both Hubby and I are getting matching tattoos with Babys name. Going to be fun designing them.
Well, thats the big news I suppose.
Will fill you all in on our next steps once we get more results back, I suppose :)
Take it easy out there and sending everyone loads of love.
Mar 31, 2013
Whirlwind of Months!
Phew!!
We have been so rushed off our feet, now we are all back together in Australia. There is so much to tell.
Firstly I have to say it is SO FREAKING AMAZING to be back living with my Husband under the same roof again. Yes, you read that here.. We are FINALLY under the same roof again for the first time in over a year.
Fast rundown...
We bought a small house in country Victoria and are having much fun getting gardens ready ETC.
Hubby gets to work from home most weeks and it has helped stress wise for both our Son and my self. We needed the space and down time from 24/7 with one another.
His health is no better, nor is it worse. Another round of different medications is having bad side effects and not helping with his condition. This is the last lot he wishes to trial. His condition is refractory so most all meds and pain meds do not work on him.
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yoga and Acupuncture are going to have to be his alternative from the end of April. Hey it can't hurt to try.. right?
Our Daughter is pregnant!!! We are so very excited and proud. Our first Grandchild is due the first week of July. I am bound by oath and on pain of death to NOT reveal the gender until after bubs arrives. I AM CRAP AT KEEPING SECRETS!!!
What I can share is that bubs is very healthy and growing nicely. Our Daughter and her partner are such a lovely couple, we wish them every happiness.
We have some seriously busy months coming up.
Got to get our stuff all unpacked, the garden beds planted for End of Autum harvest and then Winter....
We have 3 weeks in WA for bubs arrival, then 5 days back home. (swapping over House sitters)
Our son goes back to WA for 4 weeks, while we go to Delhi. SO SO EXCITED to be heading to India. We will be there for Eid al-Fitr and Indian Independence Day.
We all meet in Kuala Lumper at the end of August and we pop him on a plane to Bergen, Norway. He has 8 weeks there with my Aunt and cousins.
We head to WA again for bubs naming ceremony and FINALLY we get to go back home again.
Anyhoo, time to go unpack some more books and probably give up half way through a box and curl up to watch Dr Who.
Happy Easter to all who celebrate.
We have been so rushed off our feet, now we are all back together in Australia. There is so much to tell.
Firstly I have to say it is SO FREAKING AMAZING to be back living with my Husband under the same roof again. Yes, you read that here.. We are FINALLY under the same roof again for the first time in over a year.
Fast rundown...
We bought a small house in country Victoria and are having much fun getting gardens ready ETC.
Hubby gets to work from home most weeks and it has helped stress wise for both our Son and my self. We needed the space and down time from 24/7 with one another.
His health is no better, nor is it worse. Another round of different medications is having bad side effects and not helping with his condition. This is the last lot he wishes to trial. His condition is refractory so most all meds and pain meds do not work on him.
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yoga and Acupuncture are going to have to be his alternative from the end of April. Hey it can't hurt to try.. right?
Our Daughter is pregnant!!! We are so very excited and proud. Our first Grandchild is due the first week of July. I am bound by oath and on pain of death to NOT reveal the gender until after bubs arrives. I AM CRAP AT KEEPING SECRETS!!!
What I can share is that bubs is very healthy and growing nicely. Our Daughter and her partner are such a lovely couple, we wish them every happiness.
We have some seriously busy months coming up.
Got to get our stuff all unpacked, the garden beds planted for End of Autum harvest and then Winter....
We have 3 weeks in WA for bubs arrival, then 5 days back home. (swapping over House sitters)
Our son goes back to WA for 4 weeks, while we go to Delhi. SO SO EXCITED to be heading to India. We will be there for Eid al-Fitr and Indian Independence Day.
We all meet in Kuala Lumper at the end of August and we pop him on a plane to Bergen, Norway. He has 8 weeks there with my Aunt and cousins.
We head to WA again for bubs naming ceremony and FINALLY we get to go back home again.
Anyhoo, time to go unpack some more books and probably give up half way through a box and curl up to watch Dr Who.
Happy Easter to all who celebrate.
Dec 9, 2012
Christmas Stuff and update.
Hey folks.
Family visit went well, but my gosh have I been sick or what!!
Ended up SOMEHOW contracting Rotavirus and was put in hospital 4 times for dehydration.
Since I have such a small stomach from my gastric sleeve op in 2011, once I get sick like that I cant help replace my fluids fast enough.. BAH and humbug.
With that and the inner ear infection and the recurring chest lurgie that just will NOT go away.. I can honestly say that I have been on more meds in 4 months than I had been in 3 years previously.
Our son is doing ok, however he is weaning himself off his meds. While they may stop the constant flare ups, the dont stop any pain and the side effects of weightloss, mood swings, kidney issues and hair loss just do NOT rock it in the world of an already reclusive 17yr old.
So he is weaning off slowly and we will start all over again at some other point.
We have found an alternative therapy clinic in Ohio that has been helping others with his condition so we will see about heading there in May. 2013. Gotta raise the funds first. NOTHING is cheap in the USA.
We are having my ex-mum in law to visit us for Xmas.Yep you read it right. EX-Mother in Law!! We get along so so well now I am not maried to her son LMAO.(YOU CAN IMAGINE HOW MUCH THE EX HATES THIS TOO, RIGHT!)
Hubby was coming for Xmas but picked up some extra work and honestly, this will benefit us more in the long run than a few days off together.
We all fly out of Penang on the 27th DEC.
Our Son is heading back to Perth, Western Australia for 6 weeks to see family and friends. The break will do him wonders. Nothing more fun then hanging out with buddies to cheer you up.
I will be flying back to Oz for 6 weeks to wrap up our family stuff there and sort more financing options for our upcoming business venture( heres hoping)
Pretty boring really, just going through the motions. I know I will be heart broken to leave our friends, but life goes on. Also we are coming back. The real problem is that most of our best friends are digital nomads and world travelers.. I get attached so easily to their families and leaving folks behind or seeing them depart is always sad, yet a common part of the lifestyle I am still not used to yet.
So that is it from me really for Penang. I will pop up some pics later on at some stage.
Will keep you all posted.
Take care of each other xoxox
Family visit went well, but my gosh have I been sick or what!!
Ended up SOMEHOW contracting Rotavirus and was put in hospital 4 times for dehydration.
Since I have such a small stomach from my gastric sleeve op in 2011, once I get sick like that I cant help replace my fluids fast enough.. BAH and humbug.
With that and the inner ear infection and the recurring chest lurgie that just will NOT go away.. I can honestly say that I have been on more meds in 4 months than I had been in 3 years previously.
Our son is doing ok, however he is weaning himself off his meds. While they may stop the constant flare ups, the dont stop any pain and the side effects of weightloss, mood swings, kidney issues and hair loss just do NOT rock it in the world of an already reclusive 17yr old.
So he is weaning off slowly and we will start all over again at some other point.
We have found an alternative therapy clinic in Ohio that has been helping others with his condition so we will see about heading there in May. 2013. Gotta raise the funds first. NOTHING is cheap in the USA.
We are having my ex-mum in law to visit us for Xmas.Yep you read it right. EX-Mother in Law!! We get along so so well now I am not maried to her son LMAO.(YOU CAN IMAGINE HOW MUCH THE EX HATES THIS TOO, RIGHT!)
Hubby was coming for Xmas but picked up some extra work and honestly, this will benefit us more in the long run than a few days off together.
We all fly out of Penang on the 27th DEC.
Our Son is heading back to Perth, Western Australia for 6 weeks to see family and friends. The break will do him wonders. Nothing more fun then hanging out with buddies to cheer you up.
I will be flying back to Oz for 6 weeks to wrap up our family stuff there and sort more financing options for our upcoming business venture( heres hoping)
Pretty boring really, just going through the motions. I know I will be heart broken to leave our friends, but life goes on. Also we are coming back. The real problem is that most of our best friends are digital nomads and world travelers.. I get attached so easily to their families and leaving folks behind or seeing them depart is always sad, yet a common part of the lifestyle I am still not used to yet.
So that is it from me really for Penang. I will pop up some pics later on at some stage.
Will keep you all posted.
Take care of each other xoxox
Oct 4, 2012
Hi from Penang
Hi there lovely people!!
We hope your journeys are going well and send you all huge hugs and smiles.
Malaysia is treating us very well. Penang is still our home and our Son is responding much better to his meds. This is allowing him to even do a little school work a few days a week.
HUGE improvement from a short few months back and a miracle compared to last year.
His condition is the same, it continues daily, but he now knows there is some hope. And a glimmer becomes a ray, becomes beacon.
My weightloss has started slowly but surely again and I really believe this is because of the slightly lower stress levels. HAPPY ME!!
Hubby is still working hard back in Australia and is visiting us along with our Daughter and her Fiance in a few weeks. We just cant wait for our little family reunion. Have so much planned.Everything from sightseeing, food tours, temple hopping, a foam party, cake making class and 2 diff visits to childrens homes here to drop off some much needed supplies and to play badminton with the older kids. I think we are going to get creamed. These kids play to win. I just try not to lose an eye to an errant shuttlecock.
Made a few new friends here. Many are Digital Nomad families who work from home wherever that may be, wandering and seeing the world with their children. It is so inspiring. Our son is probably the oldest in the group by at least 2 years ( he is almost 17) and the youngest of some families are under 2.
Hubby is working on a business plan and with all things going well, we should be starting our company here in Malaysia in Jan/Feb. There is much to be gained here in the ASEAN region and we can also give back a whole lot too, on a community level. Wish us luck!
Ok that is about it for now.
If you are wandering in this direction PLEASE drop us a line. We will do all we can to make you feel at home.
We hope your journeys are going well and send you all huge hugs and smiles.
Malaysia is treating us very well. Penang is still our home and our Son is responding much better to his meds. This is allowing him to even do a little school work a few days a week.
HUGE improvement from a short few months back and a miracle compared to last year.
His condition is the same, it continues daily, but he now knows there is some hope. And a glimmer becomes a ray, becomes beacon.
My weightloss has started slowly but surely again and I really believe this is because of the slightly lower stress levels. HAPPY ME!!
Hubby is still working hard back in Australia and is visiting us along with our Daughter and her Fiance in a few weeks. We just cant wait for our little family reunion. Have so much planned.Everything from sightseeing, food tours, temple hopping, a foam party, cake making class and 2 diff visits to childrens homes here to drop off some much needed supplies and to play badminton with the older kids. I think we are going to get creamed. These kids play to win. I just try not to lose an eye to an errant shuttlecock.
Made a few new friends here. Many are Digital Nomad families who work from home wherever that may be, wandering and seeing the world with their children. It is so inspiring. Our son is probably the oldest in the group by at least 2 years ( he is almost 17) and the youngest of some families are under 2.
Hubby is working on a business plan and with all things going well, we should be starting our company here in Malaysia in Jan/Feb. There is much to be gained here in the ASEAN region and we can also give back a whole lot too, on a community level. Wish us luck!
Ok that is about it for now.
If you are wandering in this direction PLEASE drop us a line. We will do all we can to make you feel at home.
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