It’s been two weeks since I last saw my infertility specialist and exactly two weeks since my egg retrieval, D&C, and laparoscopy. With the exception of the postponed embryo transfer, things have been progressing with the in vitro fertilization efforts.

Today was my post-op follow-up where my fast-talking doc briefed us on the results of the procedure as well as what was in store for the upcoming months in under five minutes. Here’s a summary:

First and foremost, it’s not cancer! THANK GOD! Initially, when he saw the abnormal lining on the ultrasound — which prompted the postponement of the embryo transfer — he said there was a slight chance that it could be a pre-cancerous lesion. The biopsy came back clean. To be honest, there were moments when the very thought of a battle with cancer scared the living daylights out of me. Being the natural born worry wart that I am, my mind reeled about the treatments, the recovery, the challenges, and the possibility of death at such a young age and what it would do to my loved ones left behind. When I had the presence of mind to stop dwelling on such thoughts, I prayed and asked, of course, that it wasn’t cancer — but also for comfort and peace about all the uncertainties I was facing. And guess what? God answered my prayers. After a night of silent tears on my pillow and a releasing of the troubles that weighed heavily on my mind, I awakened unburdened and unworried about the future.

The abnormalities were caused by polyps, which were removed during the D&C. Good news! Now, he just has to monitor the lining and hope that there won’t be too much scar tissue as a result of the D&C.

He put me back on birth control pills, which I will continue taking until November. He will let me go through a normal cycle before preparing me for the embryo transfer in January. Over the next few months, he will continue to monitor the lining.

They were able to successfully fertilize 6 of the 8 eggs that they retrieved. He said 6 isn’t “a whole lot,” but he believes they will be sufficient for one IVF attempt. They will “thaw” 3 embryos at a time, but possibly all 6 will need to be thawed, depending on the health/quality of the embryos.

Another hurdle crossed. Now, to keep that lining looking good, the body healthy, and prayers for a successful embryo transfer in January 2008. Looks like an October baby! If the timing is right, maybe the baby will be born on Hubby’s birthday (October 9)!

I have a lot to be thankful for and praise God for getting me this far! I’m depending on Him for the rest of the journey as well.

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