The Match Meeting

On Monday, 5/12/08, Zara and the Intended Parents "R" and "S" met us for dinner at On the Border. I was sick to my stomach all day- most likely nerves but felt immediately better once we met them. They both seemed so nice and friendly and outgoing! It was like we were already friends with them. We spent an hour and a half together talking about everything we could in such a short amount of time. Zara was great to keep the conversation going and helped make all of us feel comfortable. The couple lives only about 30 minutes from us which is ideal. They are also hoping to have a very close relationship with their SM (Surrogate Mother) throughout the journey and long after. This is my ideal goal...... I really want to develop a friendship and strong bond that will last forever. I want to be able to get together alot during the pregnancy but more importantly after the baby arrives. I am not going to be psychotic about it- but I do want to see how the baby grows up periodically.

On the way home Al and I both agreed that we really liked R & S and that we couldn't find one negative thing about them so far. It really did seem surreal, or too good to be true. But then, I was worried that they didn't like us for some reason or they felt they wanted to move faster. I was consumed with so many thoughts that whole night and had nightmares that they didn't like us.

The next morning Zara called and told me they definitely want to work with us. What a relief! I already felt emotionally attached to them and knew I wanted to help create their family. I would have been devastated if it all fell through even before it began!

So, Zara confirmed "Congratulations, you are matched!"

WOW!