Matched....

I have been matched with a recepient of my eggs. I am doing this anonymously so I am not sure how much information that I will recieve about the prospective family. To me, there are different types of families- 1 mom 1 dad, 2 moms, 2 dads, step parents, and finally families through donor products (sperm, eggs, and/or surrogacy). Just because someone is not genetically related to their child does not mean that they are any less of a parent. Also, prospective parents through donors normally do not come to this decision lightly. Normally they themselves have gone through infertility procedures such as IUI and IVF, and none of that comes cheap. Although I have never been there, I am sure using donor products is a hard decision because one or both of the parents have to realize that although they are parents, geetically the child(ren) are genetically someone elses. To me, deciding to donate eggs was a big decision, but was not that difficult one. I am giving someone the possibility of half of a child, and with the sperm, hopefully will create one or more beautiful children. I do not look at it as 'my child' because there is no way that it is. For one, is the sperm guy, who knows who he is. Secondly, the prospective parents will raise their child(ren) differently than I would have. I am not saying that is a bad thing, just is different. I look at the difference in the ways that I was raised versus each one of my sisters and yes it is different, but it makes us who we are.

Other 'reproductive news' is that my sister is having (drum roll...) twin BOYS! That is going to be very different because in the family there are mainly females.

Rambles....

There is no new news in the egg donor world. I am still on the pill and hasn't felt any different. My first period on the pill is not expected for 2 1/2 weeks. The boyfriend and I are no longer together anymore, there was barely any communication. I guess it was good while it was lasted. The bad thing about summer break is that after a few weeks I actually wish that school would start again. I have been going to the gym several times a week and am actually enjoying it, it gives me something to do since I am not taking any summer classes.

Talking to myself is over because dinner is ready.
Until next time... (lol)

Birth Control Pills

Whenever my period begins I will be going on the pill which will be Loestrin 24 Fe. I have always been on Orthro Tri Cyclen and then OTC lo but for me I feel so much more 'normal' on the pill. Some people feel like they are not normal on the pill but for me it has been completely opposite. I am hoping that this pill agrees with me. They want me on the pill so when they find me a match, hopefully soon, then my cycle will be regulated.

Uterine septum pics.

Here are 2 u/s pictures of uterine septum and of course for privacy I erased my name and the office that I got the u/s done at. The first picture was labled 'fundus' but am not exactly sure about the pictures.

accepted...

Well I have been accepted to be an egg donor and now has to wait for a couple to 'accept' me. I guess my weird uterus isn't coming into play here, or at least yet. Tomorrow I start back up on the pill, which I am LOVING because I very much dislike my periods off of the pill. While off of the pill I have crazy cramps the day my period begins, while on the pill I would have no other symptoms other then blood.

Other good news is that I have been faithfully going to the gym. There is no sense on having a gym membership but not going so now I am getting my moneys worth.

:)

The big news is... my sister is pregnant with twins. Everyone is over the moon excited about that. Now the big question are they 2 girls, 2 boys, or a boy and a girl. Only time will tell that answer.

No news on the egg donation thing yet. I doubt there will be any issues in my bloodwork but will they accept me on my 'uterus problem' even though that would never come into play with the egg donation since they are only going to effect my ovaries.

Starting place...

I started this blog as an extra credit assignment for a school class and has decided to periodically update it. I have no clue who is reading it and am not sure if I will even tell people about it. It may just be a journal of me talking to myself.

Lately, a lot of things have changed. I was going to school for a career in the medical profession, but has changed to become an elementary teacher. Also, I am in a crazy new relationship, haven't been in one of those in a while, but still has no clue how long the relationship will be. Finally, the big news is that I an in the process of egg donation. To even begin the process has taken several months. First, there was a 17 page packet of general info, family history, and why you are doing this. Then, there was a psych exam (yes, it's a proven fact that I am not crazy). Third, there was bloodwork during my period to see the certain levels. Fourth, there was a "lovely' vaginal u/s. From there I found out that I have a weird uterus. There is a septum in the middle and then apparently I also have 2 cervixes. Yeah, who knew that I would have 'uterus problems'. More bloodwork and urine was taken and that is where the process is at now.