Today was not a great day for us. We had gone into the doctor's office at 7:30am with the hope that MK's follicles had grown to the needed size and quantities. Well, they had grown but not large enough and not enough. This means we no are no longer candidates for IVF. This has been pretty devastating to us. We always knew there was a very real chance that IVF would not be successful, we just never imagine not being able to complete the cycle.
So, what does all this mean? Well, we actually have numerous options. For the immediate future, option 1, would be to switch from IVF to IUI. Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is basically a procedure of placing sperm into the uterus. Option 2, is to let nature take it course over the next couple of days. We have taken all the stimulation medications we can. Now we can attempt pregnancy with out additional help. We also have many more options for long term success. This requires several doctors collaborating to develop the best game plan possible. We are really too early in the process to discuss the options with great knowledge or understanding. Just know this, we aren't giving up!!
For whatever reason, IVF is not the method of success for us. As the door has been closed on IVF, we look forward to turning to God for answers on which door to open next. When we were in Birmingham Thursday, I was reminded of a scripture in the office of one of MK's doctor's "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you" (Jeremiah 1:5). This gives me great comfort knowing that God knows our plan and already knows who our child is long before we do.
Thanks for all the prayers so far. Please do not give up as we have not given up. We still have a long, emotional road ahead of us and we need all the help we can get.
Again thanks,
Love,
Mary Kathryn and Bradley
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