Surrogate and Intended Mother both pregnant with twins

[Looking2BGSinOR]

http://www.theindychannel.com/news/3...tml?hpt=us_bn6

[Denise K.]

LOL, our secretary just emailed a link to that story to me...so sweet! God has lots of crazy plans for us sometimes, right! I love it...but yikes 4 babies at the same time gonna be fun and chaotic lol. I was sad that due to complications they have not even been able to spend time with each other in person as the ladies are best friends and what an amazing adventure to share together and the parents won't be able to be at the other birth. But overall nothing could be better for all of them.

[surrolena]

Wow! Sometimes things just happen that aren't "supposed" to happen, although with them doing a dual transfer at least it wasn't a complete shock for everyone. 4 babies at once though... I hope the mom is sleeping well during her pregnancy.

[PresoGesto]

Amazing! What a blessing!

[coloradomom117]

Great article! They used the term "implanted" though...

There's currently a surro with my agency who's IM is pregnant at the same time as her too. Luckily they're both only carrying singletons.

[twinkiesmom]

I got pregnant (spontaneously) the cycle after our transfer. But I miscarried (of course), so it didn't affect our surrogacy journey.

[MBA-student]

That is a very interesting article. Thanks for sharing.

[Babybug]

I got pregnant (spontaneously) the cycle after our transfer. But I miscarried (of course), so it didn't affect our surrogacy journey.

This makes me sad but happy that surrogacy is an option and that you are a mommy now

[twinkiesmom]

Thanks, Wasylyna, you are very sweet.

I would not have been able to enjoy the healthy pregnancy of the Twinkies if my own pregnancy had been successful. I would have been on bedrest the entire time, looking towards a premature delivery by Cesarean-hysterectomy. My mixed-up emotions were the worst part ...

On the other hand, knowing the Twinkies were growing happily inside our GS made the loss easier to bear b/c life was still moving forward for us.

[surrolena]

Thanks, Wasylyna, you are very sweet.

I would not have been able to enjoy the healthy pregnancy of the Twinkies if my own pregnancy had been successful. I would have been on bedrest the entire time, looking towards a premature delivery by Cesarean-hysterectomy. My mixed-up emotions were the worst part ...

On the other hand, knowing the Twinkies were growing happily inside our GS made the loss easier to bear b/c life was still moving forward for us.

I haven't shared this on SMO yet, but my IM is pregnant. She is the "friend" I've referenced in another thread. She wasn't supposed to be able to get pregnant and her eggs weren't supposed to be viable anymore either. All around it is a miracle. Because of the high risks she was on bedrest for quite a bit of the pregnancy up to her PPROM at almost 15 weeks, and now has been on bedrest for the last 40 days. She is missing appts, u/s, and we don't know what else. We don't even know if she will be able to be there when their little boy is born and I know it's really hard for her. Luckily we have a great relationship and I feel like she is as involved as possible. Hopefully they will become the parents of two babies this year, not just one.

[jlm4]

I haven't shared this on SMO yet, but my IM is pregnant. She is the "friend" I've referenced in another thread. She wasn't supposed to be able to get pregnant and her eggs weren't supposed to be viable anymore either. All around it is a miracle. Because of the high risks she was on bedrest for quite a bit of the pregnancy up to her PPROM at almost 15 weeks, and now has been on bedrest for the last 40 days. She is missing appts, u/s, and we don't know what else. We don't even know if she will be able to be there when their little boy is born and I know it's really hard for her. Luckily we have a great relationship and I feel like she is as involved as possible. Hopefully they will become the parents of two babies this year, not just one.

I didn't think you were going to spill the beans, sweetie! However, I can see why you would now after what twinkiesmom has posted.

Twinkiesmom, I'm so sorry about your miscarriage, but oh-so-happy that you had the twinkies to look forward to as you were healing!

[twinkiesmom]

Leigh -- Thank you for your kindness.

Lena -- your IM is so blessed to have your love & support during this time.

I remember the nights I lay awake in bed, all mixed up. I was thrilled to have gotten pregnant again and I prayed for "Flash" to survive. I hated that my uterus was a death-trap for embryos. I knew that both our lives were at tremendous risk (hence the planned Cesarean-hysterectomy). I felt guilty that a successful pregnancy would make me miss the Twinkies' gestation and their birth and maybe also their infancy if I were stuck in the NICU by Flash's bedside. ... Ugh, all these years later, and I'm crying again.

But I can smile also b/c I just marched DS back to bed for the 3rd time -- I made constellations on his ceiling w/ glow-in-the-dark stars & he is so excited that he can't fall asleep.

If your IM would like to talk to someone who has been thru something similar (sort of), please let me know. I don't check the Twinkiesmom E-mail address often but if I can help at all ...

[2boys1princess]

Indianapolis Dr. William Gentry selected the two healthiest embryos for Amber and four lesser quality embryos for Misty, the hopeful mom.

I'm sorry, but I have mixed feelings about this story. Happy that the IP's are going to have a family, but I think they were a little irresponsible too.

I haven't shared this on SMO yet, but my IM is pregnant. She is the "friend" I've referenced in another thread. She wasn't supposed to be able to get pregnant and her eggs weren't supposed to be viable anymore either. All around it is a miracle. Because of the high risks she was on bedrest for quite a bit of the pregnancy up to her PPROM at almost 15 weeks, and now has been on bedrest for the last 40 days. She is missing appts, u/s, and we don't know what else. We don't even know if she will be able to be there when their little boy is born and I know it's really hard for her. Luckily we have a great relationship and I feel like she is as involved as possible. Hopefully they will become the parents of two babies this year, not just one.

Awwww.....I hope everything works out for them! How scary, having prom so early. Was it just a small leak that repaired itself, or a full blown rupture?

[surrolena]

Twinkiesmom, I hope I did not bring some bad memories back for you. I'm so sorry for all you went through.

Awwww.....I hope everything works out for them! How scary, having prom so early. Was it just a small leak that repaired itself, or a full blown rupture?

It was a full rupture. There was no measurable fluid whatsoever and they were advised to terminate. It took 4 weeks to slowly reach an "adequate" level and is now considered normal but she is still leaking. Their baby girl is one strong little girl IMO.

[twinkiesmom]

Twinkiesmom, I hope I did not bring some bad memories back for you. I'm so sorry for all you went through.

No worries. Those memories are always under the surface, they just bob up now & again.

Your IM is living thru what I was afraid of. I send her many (very gentle) hugs. Whatever the outcome of this pregnancy may be, her strength and her love for this fetus are inspirational!

[jlm4]

Lena said something in private recently and it brought me to tears with its sweet, simple poignancy. I hope she won't mind my sharing it: After the news about her IM's fluid level going up and the fact that it looked like hopeful optimism was possible she said, "I'm pregnant with a big brother!" Two women growing babies, creating a family - absolutely awe inspiring!

[surrolena]

No worries. Those memories are always under the surface, they just bob up now & again.

Your IM is living thru what I was afraid of. I send her many (very gentle) hugs. Whatever the outcome of this pregnancy may be, her strength and her love for this fetus are inspirational!

She is amazing, and her husband is as well. They are going to be absolutely wonderful parents. I feel privileged to be part of such a journey, and I can't help but be optimistic for the best possible outcome after all the seemingly insurmountable odds that have already been overcome.

Lena said something in private recently and it brought me to tears with its sweet, simple poignancy. I hope she won't mind my sharing it: After the news about her IM's fluid level going up and the fact that it looked like hopeful optimism was possible she said, "I'm pregnant with a big brother!" Two women growing babies, creating a family - absolutely awe inspiring!

Thank you for all your love and support Leigh. It has meant so much to me.

[ButterflyDream]

I haven't shared this on SMO yet, but my IM is pregnant. She is the "friend" I've referenced in another thread. She wasn't supposed to be able to get pregnant and her eggs weren't supposed to be viable anymore either. All around it is a miracle. Because of the high risks she was on bedrest for quite a bit of the pregnancy up to her PPROM at almost 15 weeks, and now has been on bedrest for the last 40 days. She is missing appts, u/s, and we don't know what else. We don't even know if she will be able to be there when their little boy is born and I know it's really hard for her. Luckily we have a great relationship and I feel like she is as involved as possible. Hopefully they will become the parents of two babies this year, not just one.

She is amazing, and her husband is as well. They are going to be absolutely wonderful parents. I feel privileged to be part of such a journey, and I can't help but be optimistic for the best possible outcome after all the seemingly insurmountable odds that have already been overcome.

Lena, that is amazing. Your IPs are blessed to have you as a GS, and it sounds like you feel equally fortunate to be partnered with them. Truly, a perfect match.

Many good thoughts to you, your IPs, and their growing babies.

[twinlioness]

I haven't shared this on SMO yet, but my IM is pregnant. She is the "friend" I've referenced in another thread. She wasn't supposed to be able to get pregnant and her eggs weren't supposed to be viable anymore either. All around it is a miracle. Because of the high risks she was on bedrest for quite a bit of the pregnancy up to her PPROM at almost 15 weeks, and now has been on bedrest for the last 40 days. She is missing appts, u/s, and we don't know what else. We don't even know if she will be able to be there when their little boy is born and I know it's really hard for her. Luckily we have a great relationship and I feel like she is as involved as possible. Hopefully they will become the parents of two babies this year, not just one.

Wow!! How amazingly wonderful for your IM. For carrying that miracle and for having you by her side growing her other miracle. She's a lucky lady. You are incredible.

[twinkiesmom]

"I'm pregnant with a big brother!"

I'm going to hold this in my heart all day.