11 Little Miracles

Time to save the eggs!

Wednesday, September 26, 2018. We traveled to Boston for my egg retrieval process. The procedure was successful and honestly, right now I have tears in my eyes as I write this ... They were able to get ELEVEN healthy eggs! I will get the chance to be a mommy! Thank you, thank you, thank you for your prayers!

All my love,


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