For those that don't know, this is when the doctor goes into my ovaries with a small needle and sucks out all of the eggs. I am put out for the procedure (thank goodness, it sounds ouchy) and takes about 20 minutes. The eggs are then combined with the sperm to be fertilized.
I have very little recollection of getting this done last August. I remember arriving at the clinic, talking to the doctor briefly after the procedure, and nothing else. In the car on the way home I suddenly realized that I didn't remember the last hour or so. I asked Adrian, "how did I get dressed?" Apparently I also sent some texts to my friend Laney, of which I have no memory. In fact, I can't remember much about that day at all.
Anyway, back to the explanation. In order for the eggs to come easily, the follicles must release the eggs. To time this right, I took an hCG shot last night, which triggers ovulation exactly 36 hours after giving it.
Doesn't this make getting pregnant seem so medical and contrived? I have learned from past experience that it is actually very spiritual, despite the fact that so many more people are involved in the process.
Today I have had a day off of shots and it's been wonderful. I have felt completely normal and happy.
Adrian said a dinner prayer the other day, in which he asked the Lord to help us have another baby. Taylor responded at the end of the prayer with "Amen. Amen."
I told Taylor that he must have really agreed with Adrian's prayer, to which he responded, "I did. Especially the part about having another baby."
I haven't known exactly how much to share with him about IVF, but he's looking forward to the day he does have a brother or sister (or both, as he would like). And no matter what happens this time around, I sincerely believe that day will come. Until then, I think we still have a pretty great family. Don't you?
8 comments:
You have the cutest family ever! ...and I think we'd all agree with Adrian's prayer. We're praying for you girly! Let me know if you need anything!
hugs, Mallory
You do have a great family:) I am so glad you are posting this. It is so nice that I can keep up with your life even though I don't live close anymore. I think about you all the time and you and your family are in our prayers. You are so amazing it breaks my heart that this is one of your trials. Good luck tomorrow. I hope you soon have another little one who drives you crazy and melts your heart all in the same moment:)
Your family is adorable! I keep thinking about you too and I'm praying for you! I hope everything goes well tomorrow. Thanks for all the updates!
Sending so many good vibes and prayers your way. Lucy was just talking about missing her cousins today. I hope we both have babies around the same time!
You have a beautiful family! Good luck today!!
You have a darling family. I hope everything goes well. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your family is beautiful! Sending love your way. Wish I was closer but hoping to see you sooner than later now that we live back east!
You do have a great family! You guys are awesome!
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