We are getting so close to the actual transfer date! We fly out to California on Wednesday, January 20 and have the transfer done the next day. I have been talking almost daily with the nurse in preparation for this. On Tuesday, they are actually thawing the embryos and we will find out how many survived the thaw and that of course will determine how many will be transferred. Assuming they survive, we will have a maximum of three embryos transferred. We haven't actually decided if we are going to keep that a secret or let everyone know right away how many are transferred. This is how it is going to work. The embryos are in two straws, two in each straw. The lab is going to thaw one straw. If they both survive, then those two will be transferred and the other two will remain frozen for right now. If none survive or one survives, they will thaw the other straw. So that makes it a maximum of three embryos transferred which is the maximum they will transfer. Once they are thawed, they will grow them in the lab until Thursday to let them get a little bit older. Weird, huh?
Statistics say that 50% of embryos will survive the thaw and of those maybe 30%-40% will result in pregnancy. Being a number person, I ran the numbers on this batch of embryos (22 were created at the same time around 2000). Three pregancies have resulted which is a 21% success rate. So in looking at these numbers, I shouldn't hold my breath about being pregnant. But of one thing I am 100% positive: God's sovereign will will be done. If this results in no pregnancy, God will be glorified. If this results in a singlet birth or twins or yes, even triplets, God will be glorified.
On a practical note, if you are praying for us, here are some specifics:
1. Protection of our family while we are gone and grace to Gary and Kyla as they take care of everyone here.
2. Traveling protection for us.
3. Of course, the transfer.
4. My health. I have been struggling with hives and swelling and we can't figure out where it is coming from.
Soli Deo Gloria!
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Thanks for the bullet points, we will be praying for these things! Love you!
ReplyDeleteWe will be praying for you! God will be glorified and is being glorified even now in your trust and hope on our good God and Savior. Love you Legans and miss you much!
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