We have been waiting anxiously to get the final results from Birdies for Babies. Todd and Melissa have given us a final number and we are over the top. It will allow us to do 2 IVF cycles should we need it. I am confident we will not Dr. Feinberg has great plans for us.
I went for a consultation with her on October 7th to formulate a plan. As you know these things take precious timing and a lot of planning. Travis and I decided even before Birdies for Babies we would not start any treatment until after the first of the year. Two out of my three miscarriages occured before Christmas plus a new year always feels like a fresh start.
Dr. Feinberg has suggested I have procedure called an endometrial biopsy. The procedure is done in the office and doesn't require me to go under. That and the progesterone shots are the worst part of the whole process for me. I HATE being put under twilight or general doesn't matter. Anyways Dr. Feinberg will take a small biopsy. By doing the biopsy it produces healing cytokines and good enzymes which increase the chances of our embryos implanting. This procedure has to be done a month before we undergo IVF. Dr. Feinberg feels like a friend now at this point. The consulatation did not have that medical feel it was more like us sitting down and chatting. She feels very positive and hopeful. One of the things we discussed was that during the last IVF cycle we were under a study which regulated how much stimulation medication I could take. Although I responded very well Dr. Feinberg thinks we can get even more embryos this time. SOOO exciting. She has no doubts about of being able to conceive and has very little reservations about our upcoming cycle. Dr. Feinberg will be hosting another event that is near and dear to her heart on June 23rd. She has asked me to be a part of this great event as well. Stay tuned for details.
I am emotionally in a very different place this time. Patience has never been my strong point but this whole experience has taught me nothing but that. I feel almost at peace with the journey we are about to go on. I can't even imagine if we conceive telling our child how many people pulled together to make our dreams come true. What a great story to be born under. Travis is looking forward to hunting this month without having to rush home or even skip his weekend to have to do his duty as he calls it. I am so happy that he is able to go into the woods with no baby pressure. Happy hunting honey. Bring home the big buck and I'll bring home the baby.
Good luck to Katie and Pat as they embark on their new journey as well. You are right Katie 2012 is our year I am following and wishing all my good thoughts and prayers with you!!!
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