We have been living in Georgia for six months now. Even that seems like it went by quickly. We have done a lot to get the house to a good place but as any homeowner knows the list is never done. Even yesterday we received an email about replacing some siding that was noticed by the gutter people. No big deal just $1000-$5000 dollars later. So right now we have good intentions of fixing it.
The end of 2014 I had to get a new car and about one month after driving it we noticed it was not working just right so looong story short we went the month of January without it. No big deal I was on house arrest with the kids and we went out on the weekends and some weeknights when I just felt like I was being suffocated.
That brings us to February where we had a really nice Valentines Day. (Saw some snow flurries!) Addison is very fun at this age understanding and remembering holidays and events. We watched a movie and she got a new dress up outfit and a doctor kit. She has been really great at listening to our hearts and giving shots. Maybe there is a little doctor among us?!
Saturday I received an overnighted package of medications for the surrogacy process. Mind you I have not been given instructions and one piece of feedback I would give is that the communication for this process is somewhat lacking. I never seem to know whats around the corner and it very much is a hurry and wait situation. In this package there were 80 needles. The first one I looked at looked fine but then I noticed an 18 guage, bigger needle and started to fret. I have joined some groups on Facebook for other surrogates and I am getting quite the education. I learned the larger ones are not for my backside, which made me happy. I have to go get bloodwork taken this morning and hope to hear from the agency shortly so I can get in the car and hop over there. Then again on Friday and once more next week. They are testing the hormones in my blood and will instruct me per the results on what medications I am to take next. We did finish the contracts last week, they so far are my least favorite part of this journey but I have yet to stab my butt with a needle, so we will see.
Weare heading up to Rochester in about two weeks. I am looking forward to it. My heart really misses some people and I just want to hug them. We will also be throwing a party for Jackson to celebrate his first birthday with all of our friends and family. It will be a month early but as you know babies change SO quickly and its been months since everyone has seen him. It will be a car theme and I have some things up my sleeve but it will be the day after we arrive so I cannot go too crazy. Poor second baby.
Jackson is such a love though, he has two bottom teeth and his top two are just making an apperance. He also has been sleeping through the night until about 6am for the last three weeks. It is really nice to get a fill nights sleep, especially when I do not mind doing to bed at ten or prior.
This week is going to be a busy one, doctor today and Friday, story time tomorrow and Jackson has a magazine photo shoot on wednesday. Did you see how I snuck that in?! Make sure to check my instagtram this week for more info.
