Today we got word that the donor family and their lawyer approved all the changes we wanted made to the donor contract. We had our signature page notarized and then overnighted a $50 check to the lawyer for our donor family's notary fees. We were a little bothered that they insisted on $50 for notary fees (which seemed excessive) until the lawyer told us it was to have a notary go to the donor family's house to get their signatures on the donation contract. This means that we won't have to wait four weeks for our donor family to find the time to get to the notary on their own - WELL worth $50 if you ask me! Our contract should be finalized by the end of the week which means we should have a transfer date by early next week. I am beyond excited and thankful that we will not have to deal with another failed donation match.
I was talking to Dan today and realized that we both had the same concern. One of the many reasons we wanted to share our embryo adoption story was to encourage others who may be considering embryo adoption. I am worried that some of our unlucky turn of events may actually discourage others from embryo adoption. I have two thoughts on this: 1) I have noticed that our embryo adoption/donation experience is not the normal timeline for most people who have chosen to pursue this type of adoption. Many of the couples who began this journey around the same time or even after us are now well into their pregnancies. 2) While the disappointments we have had (especially in our failed matches this year) have been hard to deal with at times, I have no doubt that the joy we have received (and will receive) have made the journey worth it- cliche but true.
The boring part of our adoption journey is nearing a close. It's time for some excitement! Let the hormone shots commence!
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8 comments:
So glad to hear this news! :)
Yay~ glad it's moving right along!
I'm so glad to hear your good news. And, don't worry about being a 'discouragement' to others. Our first embryo adoption match went 'as smooth as butter'. The second- not so much! It is actually encouraging to me to know that I'm not the only one who has had failed matches and difficulties along the way. It is so helpful to have others who have 'been there.' Hope that helps!
Yay! You'll be taking all those drugs soon enough. I'd pay the $50 happily to keep things moving along!
I was hoping that you could give us some hotel recommendations in the area of Dr. K's office. We won't be traveling until mid-April, but I'd like to start thinking about the possibilities. Where did you guys stay? I've never been to that area, so I have no idea! I don't even know which airport we should fly into ;) You can email me at cjleonhardt at spe.midco.net or comment on my blog:
http://havingkidssoundssimple.blogspot.com/
Thanks!
Excellent news! And God uses each and every story to speak to someone. So there is no shame at all in your story. It is to be celebrated!
I'm just so happy to hear that things are beginning to move forward. We will continue to pray for things to go smoothly from here on out. Love you guys.
yay!!!
God is so good in every situation. His way is love.
hugs and prayers :)
How wonderful that things are moving along. We've been praying for the both of you. I know this adoption process has been harder for you then most but you have both been such and encouragement in so many ways to our faith. We praise God for friends who go through difficult times and still invite us through the process so that we can all glorify God together.
-Stuart and Mary
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