Pre Birth Order (PBO) = The court filings that say I am not this baby’s mommy.
YAY!
I am very excited today because I got my copies of our PBO. It’s basically just the courts recognition that I am in fact not this baby’s mommy and therefore not responsible for it when it’s born.
Thank God!
I can’t believe I’m approaching 30 weeks in the pregnancy. It has gone by incredibly fast for me. Probably not so much for mommy and daddy since they are anxiously awaiting baby J. But for me, it’s been fast. And as the time comes to an end, it’s a little bittersweet.
This will more than likely be my last pregnancy. It’s weird to say that. I’ve spent the better part of the past 6 years pregnant or trying to become pregnant. And now, with this PBO, this will be it.
This baby will be born in May and go home with his very loving parents and my life will go on with my own crazy monkey boys. I’m so glad that I am not the one who’s going to be changing the diapers!
My baby factory will close and I can focus on myself, losing weight, being less grouchy (darn, I won’t have the “but I’m pregnant” excuse to blame anymore) and playing with my boys.
Super. 
To you we are forever grateful! And yes we are cannot wait to meet our new addition. The time has gone by so fast but these last weeks are moving a little bit slower maybe allowing me to get some more stuff done.
I cannot wait for my sleepless nights to start and many diapers to change!
Thank you!!!!! I am so excited for the next couple months!
Wow–May. It seems like just yesterday you were posting about THINKING about becoming a surrogate again. Best wishes for the next 10 weeks and beyond!
Your pregnancy has really went fast. I am sure it hasn’t to you though. I remember all the times I was pregnant, each day seemed like 5.
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Rhea I know the parents must be super excited. That is kinda sad to think there is one less person out there helping others. Is there a medical reason you are going to quit? Or is it just time to focus more on your imediate family? I imagine it could get kinda stressful being a surrogate.
Hi Kathlene,
I’ve just decided that it’s time to focus on me and my own boys. Come May, I will have delivered 7 babies in 6 years. My poor body needs a break! It’s tired. I would love to leave the option of doing another surrogacy open, but with my age, by the time I take a break I’ll probably be too old for another round.
Dear Rhea, Thank You doesn’t seem to paint the picture of how fortunate Mike, Shannon, Kyra and all their extended family feel. You have given them, us, a reason for the joyous anticipation of a new family member that would never have been possible just a few years ago. What a miracle this is! We will never forget our Emelia but that ache in our hearts will be muted and changed somehow by this new life. There will be such joy to balance such sorrow from just 2 years ago. It’s almost too exciting to think about. We can’t wait, and you have made it all possible. We are so looking forward to meeting our new family member “John Stephen” thanks to you! With the Greatest Appreciation and Thankfulness, Grandma Giga…Mike’s Mom
Rhea, It’s not just our family that is grateful but all those friends of ours too who got the wind sucked right out of them hearing their tragic story 2 years ago. It gives everyone touched by this tragedy a new vision for the future, a hopeful one…. Grateful Grandma Giga and all our friends thank you too!