Two embryo's that we believe in and need everyone else to as well.
You see, the report this morning was not as good as we had hoped, though we are still remaining optimistic, although pretty confused. Maybe someone can help us understand.
All 7 are still kicking, however, none of them are optimal quality. The two we transferred this morning were 6 cell, which is great, but they were fragmented. Level 2 fragmentation whatever that means. I have a photo of them that the doctor showed us and explained that all of the little cells surrounding the larger ones were fragmented. That they like to see all of the cells about the same size. It is so clear that they are not.
In fact, in researching the fragmentation online and seeing varying levels of it, one of ours looks to be the worst out of all of them. In addition, they transferred the two best ones and so I am losing hope that the rest of them will make it to freeze.
I am trying to be positive, but it is hitting me hard. Being the naive person that I am I figured that they *must* be perfect because they were all still alive and dividing properly. There are so many hurdles to jump over to have this IVF crap be a success. I just hope that this isn't the one that prevents it from happening for us.
Either way, these embryo's are beautiful to me. They are a beautiful combination of both J and I and we treasure them all.
You let it hit you and do what you need to do today to get by. I (and Bethie) will hold your Hope, okay? I have all of your Hope stored up in my core, playing with my Hope.
ReplyDeleteAnd those pictures are beautiful.
XOXO
Thanks for visiting my blog. I'll be hoping for good news for you.
ReplyDeleteoh... I'm so hoping this is it for you! Thanks for stopping by my blog.. I will be eager to check back for an update. You know, there is so much that can affect the embryos growth in petri dishes.. the important thing is that they are "home" now. Take care of yourself.. you have precious cargo on board.
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