{ Update to the IVF Update }

OK everyone, for all you that get grossed out by the IV talk – cover your ears now….last warning.

OK, so we did the retrieval on Sunday morning and let us know as we were getting ready to leave, that they retrieved six eggs. The doctor was really hoping for more like twelve, but he quickly reminded us that it only takes one. So we left the hospital to head home to recover and enjoy a quiet Sunday afternoon.

Yesterday (Monday) the lab called to inform us that out of the six they were only able to “fertilize” five…but unfortunately only two actually fertilized and divided. I believe that it is common to get about 60% fertilization from this process, so two out of five isn’t really near the 60% mark. But once again – we reminded one another, that it only takes one.

So as of now – we are scheduled to do the transfer of our little cells tomorrow afternoon – and then the long anticipating waiting game begins. Fourteen days later – we’ll know.

Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

“EJ – you’re doing great, and I am so proud of you.”