Its not easy being a surrogate, with the questions, misunderstandings and general confusion about the topic. Most of my family and friends know so its been pretty easy this third time around. Stepping out of the box and having a photographer document the journey is a whole 'nother ball game. Since this would be my last pregnancy, and the parents last baby, we decided to take the plunge and have sweet "JenMcKen" follow us around for the day and the remainder of our journey. It was a fun and fabulous day with the parents, big brother and Jen along. I barely noticed her camera as I was more focused on my appointments. When the time came for her blog post, I was worried...what would people say? I was overwhelmed by the comments left by others. They were very positive, supportive and were so happy Jen was casting our story in such a positive light. Two comments were from mom's who had their children via a surrogate! I was so relieved! Along with relief came the fear, our private life was out in the open! This mostly secret life I had behind the scenes of my regular life of wife & mom was out in the open. Most people probably don't even know that the past six years were spent trying for this precious baby. At least 7 cycles and a miscarriage..and finally we're here at this point. Its surreal to see me in the photos..but I'm glad Jen is sharing this firsthand with us, and our amazing story is being told in such beautiful photos. Thank you, JenMcKen!! :)
Here's part of our story:
http://jenmckenphoto.com/2012/02/surrogacy-the-journey-blairsville-pa-photographer/
Monday, February 6, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Half way!
I'm 21 weeks, and my next appointment will be a busy one. The parents and big brother will be coming up for my OB appt, and then we have another appointment that day for a sonogram! The parents are hoping to find out the gender, so everyone is hoping baby cooperates. I'm feeling little bumps here and there, which is reassuring to me as well as the parents.
I've been lacking at updating my journal, but honestly, this is another drama-free pregnancy. It turns out, that is exactly how I like them! I had morning (or rather ALL DARN DAY) sickness which finally eased up at the beginning of this month. Other than that...not much exciting to report. Well, unless you count my disappointment at having to retire my favorite pair of jeans. Pat had the pleasure of watching me try to put them on one last time. It was a huge fail on my part, and both of us had a good laugh at the attempt.
The kids are taking this all in stride. They know more about surrogacy and babies than I did at their age. They are all aware the baby isn't mine, and will go home with the parents and big brother. The kids like that John will now have a sibling. The funniest thing about my kids being six years older this time around, is they have also had health class. The boys like nothing more than to ask "Hey Mom, how's the fetus?" with a big grin and giggle. I'm glad they are so smart...most of the time.
I've been lacking at updating my journal, but honestly, this is another drama-free pregnancy. It turns out, that is exactly how I like them! I had morning (or rather ALL DARN DAY) sickness which finally eased up at the beginning of this month. Other than that...not much exciting to report. Well, unless you count my disappointment at having to retire my favorite pair of jeans. Pat had the pleasure of watching me try to put them on one last time. It was a huge fail on my part, and both of us had a good laugh at the attempt.
The kids are taking this all in stride. They know more about surrogacy and babies than I did at their age. They are all aware the baby isn't mine, and will go home with the parents and big brother. The kids like that John will now have a sibling. The funniest thing about my kids being six years older this time around, is they have also had health class. The boys like nothing more than to ask "Hey Mom, how's the fetus?" with a big grin and giggle. I'm glad they are so smart...most of the time.
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