Update.

Monday: We spoke with our adoption coordinator about our level of openness. We actually got to learn the names of our genetic families, but for privacy reasons, I won't post here. Suffice it to say, they are both very traditional, lovely names. The coordinator will now speak with each family and get their level of openness. Once we have an agreement, the adoption paperwork and all the legal "stuff" will be put together. I did reiterate that I'd really love to be able to email with both of the genetic donors (at least the women) by email before the transfer. Hopefully they will want that, too!

Tuesday: I had my blood drawn for my thyroid test. You'll recall 6 weeks ago, in Tennessee, the doctor noticed my thyroid was very large and asked that it get tested. It was at a level 13. (Normal levels are between 1-5; but preferred levels for pregnancy is 1-2). So the dr. immediately changed my meds (dosage, brand, etc) and I've been taking them religiously ever since. Religiously means every day, on an empty stomach, nowhere near calcium (which counteracts the effectiveness).

I went in and a phlebotomy student asked if he could take my blood. I said sure, so long as he was good, because I hate needles. Well, of course, he wasn't. He missed my vein, started digging, and eventually the nurse came over and demanded that he remove the needle. He didn't get any blood, so the nurse came over and jabbed my other arm. I have a bruise today on the other.

Today: My doctor very kindly sent me results first thing this morning, and they were at a 3.71. This is certainly a big improvement, but it's still not within the magic 1-2 mark. I sent the results to Tennessee, and they are going to get back to me.

My head has been spinning all day as to what they may do, and I'm trying really hard not to speculate, and just trust that whatever they decide is all a part of God's greater plan. So, I wait. And you get to wait with me. ; )