The start of our journey

There have been so many things that have happened in the past month that I am quite disappointed in myself for not writing blogs about them. Dylan had a blood clot (luckily he's doing much better--and I'm much better at giving him his shots), we're busy planning our California vacation, and oh yeah...we're trying to start a family!!!!

We found a very nice and responsible young woman (I just found out she's my age) to be our surrogate. I am not going to share her name yet, but once things get moving along I will talk more about her. I can tell you that she has a nine-year old daughter, a job, and a home. I work with her and she has told me time and time again that she wouldn't do this for anybody but Dylan and me.

We have all met with the fertility doctor and have a good grasp on what's going to be involved: money, lawyers, psychological testing, and a little bit of luck. I should be getting a phone call tomorrow or sometime this week from the nurse at the clinic. She's going to tell us where to go to find a good family lawyer and ask when we'd like to get started. If we could, we'd do it tomorrow. But, there's not rush and we'll be happy with whatever the outcome.

We have told our surrogate that if nothing comes from this, it's okay. No pressure. The doctor has told us that the odds of having multiples are pretty high. He seems to think that twins could be a pretty good possibility!

Until then, Dylan and I will just sit back and relax. Well, at least Dylan will be...and that's because I am making sure he's keeping his leg elevated. KEEP THAT LEG UP, DYL! AND TAKE YOUR MEDICINE!!!!