I got an email from the agency today.
The donor said YES!!!
So now we've got to coordinate timing and get our ducks in a row. Due to her schedule she prefers early in January. We were hoping for retrieval around the middle of January but the only other option is April.
No way. Early January it is.
We're headed to the lovely tarheel state for the later part of the year so I'm thinking we just fly from there to South Africa. This will require more luggage and more careful packing but that's easy. We'll also need a better cover story for my parents. Hmmm. Must start working on that one.
Here's what I've got so far:
- We won a trip (I did win one to the Cook Islands once?
- Frequent flier miles that expire so we've got to use them?
- New clinic with new treatment (we've already traveled cross country for ivf so not too much of a stretch but would prefer not to tell them we're cycling)? Super cheap ticket from new airline or end of the year promotion?
Ok back to giddy state. We've got a DONOR! We've got a PLAN! We've got HOPE (and y'all know, that's the bestest part of all).
Hooray!!! Congratulations!!!
Now contact Elize and book Rutland Place for your stay. Wireless internet can keep us updated!!
Actually I'm through with you (don't mind me...I'm drunk tonight). We could have gone together and rented a kick ass villa! What fun would have had!!
OK, I'm not through with you anymore. Hooray! And Poufy and Beanie send their hoorays as well!
Posted by: Liana | Wednesday, 19 October 2005 at 20:18
You sound so excited!
Thanks for dropping by my blog. FSH elevation is a new worry to add to my pile! I am learning more about it. Thanks for your support! I know there is still lots of marvellous hope!
Posted by: Simone | Wednesday, 19 October 2005 at 20:34
Hooray! Donors and Plans and HOPE, oh my!
That is some good, good news right there...
xxoo
Posted by: Anna H. | Wednesday, 19 October 2005 at 22:46
Yay Millie! Can you hide me in your suitcase? PLEASE????
I really really really hope this works for you!
Posted by: Kate | Wednesday, 19 October 2005 at 23:19
That's so exciting! Congratulations on being matched with your donor, and on your upcoming cycle. I hear great things about South Africa, you should have an amazing trip AND great care.
Posted by: Karen | Thursday, 20 October 2005 at 06:14
This is such great news Millie! A baby and a safari--definitely a trip of a life time! I'm really excited for you!
Posted by: Pam in CA | Thursday, 20 October 2005 at 08:34
Yay! Congrats on the donor!!!
Posted by: Sheryl | Thursday, 20 October 2005 at 09:51
This is wonderful news! Congratulations.
Posted by: Sandy | Thursday, 20 October 2005 at 10:01
yeah! i didn't know you had a blog over hear, but i'm glad you clued me in... the whole trip to south africa thing sounds wonderful. how long will you stay?
i say go for the 'miles about to expire' story.
Posted by: amy | Thursday, 20 October 2005 at 11:17
Great news. I hope you can have lunch with me, Suz and Katrina when you're here. Or dinner. Or whatever.
Oh, and I'd go with frequent flier miles expiring. That way, you can tell everyone you got pregnant on vacation and perpetuate the myth.
Take care.
Posted by: chris | Thursday, 20 October 2005 at 11:45
Excellent news! I'm so excited for you. January is right around the corner.
I third the frequent flyer story.
Posted by: Bonnie | Thursday, 20 October 2005 at 13:29
Yippee!!! So glad for you, my friend. :-)
Posted by: wessel | Thursday, 20 October 2005 at 13:54
Great news, Millie! Now that I know two bloggers going to SA, I sent for Renew's password, "for fun." I have to say, I am very impressed. Just don't know what to do with the information...Anyway, GL!
Posted by: Lynnette | Thursday, 20 October 2005 at 13:55
Congratulations!!
Posted by: Milenka | Thursday, 20 October 2005 at 15:14
Hey that's great news. Hope! A donor! I'm so pleased she said yes.
What are your parents most likely to believe? I'd probably go for the frequent flier miles, we really need a holiday etc., myself - less details to lie about than the we've won a holiday thing.
Posted by: thalia | Thursday, 20 October 2005 at 16:02
This is so awesome. I am so glad for you two! Yay!
Posted by: susie | Thursday, 20 October 2005 at 18:06
Excellent news! Congratulations!!
Posted by: Jen | Thursday, 20 October 2005 at 18:13
What wonderful news!!!! I am so happy for you.
Posted by: April | Thursday, 20 October 2005 at 19:43
Giddy state indeed! This is truly wonderful news!
And ditto on what Chris said .... I don't know where in our lovely state that you're heading, but it would be great to see you.
Posted by: suz | Friday, 21 October 2005 at 05:48
Oh Millie, I am so pleased for you both. Giddy indeed!
Posted by: Pamplemousse | Friday, 21 October 2005 at 08:44
I am SO, so happy for you. I'd go with frequent flyer miles expiring too. Fibs about promotions, won holidays, super cheap tix on a new airline (what if you don't book on a new airline) might trigger too many questions. (i.e. "What airline? My friend has been looking for cheap tix...")
Posted by: Susan / holdingpattern | Friday, 21 October 2005 at 10:25
Hi, I've only been reading for a couple of weeks, so pardon me if I'm totally clueless... But why go to SA for an egg? Or were you going to be there anyway? I will read back again and see if I can find the answer, but just wondering?
Posted by: Beckerbuns | Friday, 21 October 2005 at 10:48
Congratulations! I would go with the 'won a trip' - that's just me.
Posted by: T | Friday, 21 October 2005 at 11:22
Yippe!!
That's so exciting.
My usual IVF travel excuse is "my husband is going to a conference and i'm tagging along" but the frequent flier points idea sounds great too.
You will love Cape Town. It is beautiful, and you absolutely must rent a car to visit vineyards and go wine tasting. If you can, visit the Boschendal vineyard(www.boschendal.com) near Stellenbosch. We had the most amazing food at their restuarant.
I'm thrilled for you!!
Posted by: nina | Friday, 21 October 2005 at 12:55
Hurrah absolutely fabulous news. May this bring you many wonderful things. Full of hope for you as well.
Posted by: Cat | Sunday, 23 October 2005 at 07:53
WOOHOO! That's wonderful news my friend. Wonderful news indeed!
Posted by: Emily | Sunday, 23 October 2005 at 09:05
oh, i'm so so excited for you!! how am i so late to this news?!
also, i have some airline miles that i'd love to give you. let me know if you can use them at all (are these things able to be transferred?)
Posted by: elana | Thursday, 27 October 2005 at 19:24
damn it. i read that part as how you were hoping to get there, not as cover story. dude, i'm dense. sorry!
Posted by: elana | Thursday, 27 October 2005 at 19:25