Well today I "Czech-ed" 2 more things off the list! We received our donor information and I got my period! On the day they told me I would get it! I couldn't believe it!
I usually grab my iPhone when I get up and do a quick look at email before hopping in the shower. I was so happy that I did. Our coordinator sent me an email late last night with our donor information! She is 26, light brown hair, blue eyes, same blood type as me, no health issues and negative on all the screenings (STDs and genetic). She is also a proven donor - this will be the second time she has donated, plus she has her own child. The CR requires that donors have a Bachelors degree, so we knew that would be the case for her. I quickly forwarded the email to my guy and he was of course on board. So I immediately confirmed that we accept! I can't believe there is less than 3 weeks to ER!
As excited as I was to start the day with that news, I was a little bummed that I still had no symptoms that indicated my period would be starting. I tried to put it out of my mind and reminded myself that it wasn't necessary and even so there were a few more days to go before I had to start the estrogen. Well just three hours later I sort of had that feeling and sure enough a trip to the ladies' room confirmed! It still blows my mind that after decades of dreading my period I now rejoice in it!
We are so much closer to our goal. It is just completely mind blowing to me. I can't believe that just a year ago I was crying just about daily and didn't want to even hear the words "egg donor". Now I'm so excited and completely grateful that a complete stranger, half way around the world is going to so generously give of her time and put her body through hormonal craziness to give me my dream of motherhood. I'm shedding tears now of gratitude not sorrow and it feels awesome.
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