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Well, some of you may know about Dean and I doing IVF to get pregnant with Harrison. And that we have been trying to get pregnant again (with IVF). Well, this past year we have had quite a few failures with different doctors and we are getting a bit concerned about whether or not to continue. Dean was ready to stop and I was not.
The next step in things was to do genetic testing. This tests the embryos for any chromosomal abnormalities that would give us an explanation as to why I am not getting pregnant or maintaing a pregnancy past the 2 weeks mark. So decided to go in to the doctor and talk about genetic testing.
Dean came home early from up north as this dr is only in on thur. Anyway, we go in to discuss the genetic testing. And he is like...do you really want to do this? I said yes, not realizing where he was going with it...
So he proceeds to explain genetic testing and in what situations you would use it. Then he goes on to tell me that we are not really candidates for genetic testing. Tells me basically that I am likely producing eggs that are of poor quality. And no matter what we do, the likelihood of me getting pregnant is 5%.
I was in shock. I thought he would tell Dean that yes, there is hope, genetic testing is the next step. I was not at all prepared for 5%. So essentially, we have a snowballs chance in hell...ok, well not that bad but close enough. And I am not a gambling woman.
So, after the last 2 embryos are gone...we won't be doing anymore IVF. I am heartbroken but don't feel it is right to continue. It is emotionally, physically, and financially exhausting for Dean and me.
So there you have it. Next implant I have done, we will attempt to put the final 2 embryos in. That is if they even survive the thaw. Dean says to me, "what if we have twins" and I said "then it was meant to be". |
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Re: The end is nigh...
Oh Angela, I am so sad to hear you like this. However I know for a fact, that hell has its cold spots, and snowballs do survive there. I said before, that I had 0% chance of a child. that was Ruth. -0000.0 % that was Caty. I feel for you, and hope that if things dont happen with help, then like me, as you move through life, Mother Nature will call on you, at some time when you least expect.
I am sending great thoughts, to your little embryo's and hope they have a chance to florish.
Yes, you do have Harrison, your very own little miracle, so they do happen. Whatever the future live life to the maximum, and enjoy your family.
Hugs, and love to you,Winnie.xxxx
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Re: The end is nigh...
Wow... Not only does it seem a snow balls chance in hell as you say, but it must've felt like getting hit in the face with a rock hard icy cold snowball. The kind that smarts, leaves you feeling really cut, and makes you go all teary. So, 5% is a chance, 0% is no chance, you had Harrison, you may have another miracle baby. If you don't, you will still have your miracle won't you? Only now, you really know how much of a miracle he is.
I know you must be shaken and more than slightly devastated Miss Arizona, however I also know that you are a very wise and practical woman. You have given this 100%, and that is what life is about. You are a strong, capable, passionate, intelligent woman, this yearning may never go away, but it won't stop you from achieving great things for yourself and your family. xox 
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