Our New Journey: Surrogacy Part 7: Operation: "Walk the Baby Out" Week 1

I headed to California to get ready to have my Surro baby, 

and Mike and the kids met me for some fun the following week! 

(Link to my week in Cali alone here)

  The day after Mike and the kids joined me in California my intended family took us to an amusement park in a near by town called Gilroy Gardens!

(Link to Pictures here)

Monday my intended mother and I went to the OBGYN where we found out I was still only at a 2.

Then we met up with Mike and the kids at a near by kids play place for lunch. 

That night Mike and Jenna had a dinner and movie date while James and I hung our with my IPs. 

On Tuesday we ventured to Monterey Bay

(Link to pictures here)

On Wednesday we hit the road to San Francisco, 

and stopped at a Children's Discovery Center on the way! 

 (Link to pictures here)

Thursday we were hopeful with all my walking that I would be a little closer to ready to have my surro baby, so my IM and I headed to the OB for another check... nope, nothing, still a 2!

So her and I went to lunch, shopping, and to get pedicures! 

While Mike and the kids went to explore local parks!

He and Jenna played some games while James napped! 

Once I was back we went out for pizza and dessert then they showed me their favorite park!

On Friday it was time for a day in the Sun at Santa Cruz Board walk

(Link to Pictures here)

One week down on Saturday!

 To celebrate we spent a lazy day at my IP's house letting the kids play! 

Such a fun week that we were sure that by my appointment Tuesday we would be ready to have a baby!

California Vacation Day 3: Monterey Bay

On Tuesday we ventured to Monterey Bay!

1st we checked out the pier 

The went through the huge Aquarium

Once James fell asleep we walked to lunch at Bubba Gumps :)

Then we took a walk to the Beach to play in the sand 

Then it was time to find some snacks ;)

And do some souvenir shopping!

To make sure the kids were worn out before making the "long" drive back to the guest house we stopped at a local park called Dennis the Menace Park (which we loved, because we compare James to him all the time) to burn some energy. 

Such a busy fun day for the kids, 

and lots of walking for the preggo mommy! 

Went away for our anniversary, and I came back knocked up

I got your attention didn't I?

Though it is early I have decided to start sharing our new journey. 

This is definitely not step one in the process, but more of an announcement. 

I will back track later for people wondering how we got here.

On Wednesday morning we flew to Portland, 

and rented a car. 

(Mike let me pick hahahah 

He was less entertained than I was!

Well until he got to drive it up windy mountain roads) 

And drove to the Beach!

I really love the ocean, and have a deep admiration for lighthouses, so we started with Cannon Beach.

Mike prefers hiking and mountains, so it was perfect because it had a little of each of us!

The Jacqui side of the Beach, and the Mike side ;)

Then we went to seaside 

I love the little town there, and especially the candy store!

Now for the good part!

Thursday Morning I finally got to meet my 

new favorite woman in the world! 

(In future posts she will go by IM as in intended mother)

We went to the best breakfast, and walked around Portland 

getting to know each other better.

And then we went to the hospital, so ....

I could get pregnant with her baby!

Best 1st date ever ;)

I truly know that I am meant to have a baby for this family!

 I can't imagine going through this with anyone else!

I stayed in bed the rest of the day and Friday during the day to
 make sure her sweet little one could "stick"!
As a busy mom this was the best way to spend 2 days off!
Mike and I watched movies, talked, and just rested more than I have got to since James was born!

My thoughtful friend left me the sweetest gifts ever before leaving...

No really... have you had Leonidas chocolate? It is like Magic!!!

And almost too pretty to eat, but I did ;)

 Late Friday Mike and I went for a walk to see the boats (which I love), and eat our anniversary dinner!

Saturday we flew home to cuddle our babies!

4 days is still a long time even when having fun to be without our youngest!

A week later we got the word (after a blood test) that it took for sure 

and their little pumpkin is growing!

Today I am 5 weeks and 1 days pregnant. 

Let the Extreme Babysitting Begin!

Here is the link to 

Part 1

Of our surrogacy process