Happy Monday!

The past week has flown by and it was a great week.  I got so much done at work and home, it feels like last week was a major success.  It also makes me feel like I am successful when things go well and I get lots of stuff done.  I like having both myself and the situation be a success!  Like the universe and I are in sinc with each other.
There is not much to report on the surro front.  We are just waiting for the Intended Mommy to start ovulating so she can start on her meds and plan for the next follicle extraction.  Pretty much doing the waiting game.  Everyone please be sure to send your prayers and positive thoughts to her ovaries.  Especially from the readers in other countries.  It just seems like extra special luck to have strangers pulling for you. ;)
The contract is just about done.  All the revisions have been sent in.  We are just waiting for the attorney to make the changes and then arrange for the signatures.  I have been seeing other surros struggle with their contracts and getting them finalized.  Most of them have at least 3 drafts but some have gone through 5 to 7+.  I am grateful that I am working with some very reasonable Intended Parents, and I also want to be reasonable with them.  It would be easy to nitpick and argue every little detail, but I keep in mind that this is their baby and they get to have some say into what I put into and do with my body.  I made the decision to basically rent out my womb so I knew there would be special considerations.  I think some surros are too hung up on the idea that it is their body and they want to fight everything.  I am fine with the things that I have been asked of me and almost am glad cause it forces me to be healthy.  I have also found that my level of education and being in the social work/therapy field has opened my mind to considering new ideas and considering the thoughts and needs of others.  I know that I am more willing to work things out and keep in mind the needs and wants of the IPs while working all the details out.  I also believe that I have been matched with the family that is perfect for me, and I am perfect for them.  That helps a lot.
With the considerations in mind, I started my new diet this week.  Technically speaking I don't have to until I am pregnant but I figure I might as well start now and get used to it.  I had my last McDonalds cheeseburger on Friday and said my farewell to fast food.  I will miss that delicious flavor that can only be had at a greasy fast food place but know that I can make my own at home whenever I want.  I also know it will be more healthy.  I went grocery shopping on Saturday and only bought healthy food and snacks, the ones allowed on the diet.  I also bought organic fruit and lucked out that the local grocery had marked everthing down to move it fast.  I did tons of cooking yesterday so my meals are basically ready for the week and just need to be heated up or finished.  I also brought healthy snacks to work so I am less tempted to run to 7-11 for a naughty snack.  I stepped up my exercise game and am speed walking/jogging almost every day.  My neighbor wants to tone up for her wedding in a few weeks so we are motivating each other.  We take a spin around the neighborhood in the evenings and do about 2 to 2.5 miles a day.  And I have been cheating on her and venturing out on my own a few extra times.  I am excited about how it is making me feel and hope it also helps me lose some weight before the meds and drastic weight gain happens in October.

On a personal note:
The first week (3 whole days) of 5th grade went well.  He did not want to start school but has now decided he likes his class and teacher.  He is still on this trip about being a big kid and doing things for himself.  I am happy to support it but kinda question how long he will keep it up.  Who knows.  But it is fun to watch him get older and more wise everyday.
Everything else in the personal life is about the same.  Still working, playing Mom, keeping busy, etc.  Nothing has changed or appears about to change.  And I like it.  Lets me know what to expect every day. :)