For right now, we are the parents of two children - not six. The first set of two embryos (genetic siblings) will be thawed first. So, if they both survive the thaw, the embryologist will not thaw any more embryos. However, if one or both of them do not survive the thaw, then the embryologist will continue to thaw one at a time until we have 2-3 embryos to transfer. If our first two embryos do survive the thaw, we will transfer them and the remaining 4 embryos will go back into the pool of adoptable embryos for the next NEDC transfer cycle (in September) and they will not be our children. Unlike Ashley and her husband, who have adopted a set of 6 genetic siblings, our only definite children are our first set of two. Thus, we are currently only considering the first two embryos as our babies...we pray for them specifically and my bracelet with my two embryo beads now has an even more special meaning! If one or both of these sweet babies do not survive the thaw, then they will be our children in Heaven and we will then also adopt other children. But for right now, we are the parents of only 2 children - not 6.
It makes my heart brim with joy to see how excited Aaron is about these two precious babies - He made a copy of their profile and placed it on his desk at work right beside my bridal picture. And me? - I can't stop thinking about these two babies that are reserved for us to transfer on July 20th!!! We don't know how long they've been frozen since their conception or many other things about them (we hope to find out more soon when additional info comes), but we do know that God has blessed us with these two precious lives and we are so excited to be adopting them in 28 days!
Other Random Items...
- I begin my first of many shots tonight - I don't think the Lupron will be too bad (it's the Progesterone in Oil that I'm most nervous about!).
- We booked our hotel in Knoxville - We will drive down on July 19th, transfer our babies on July 20th, and drive home on July 21st!
- Ashley and I have not only been at the same place in our adoption since the beginning - we now officially have the same transfer date at the NEDC...I think it's pretty cool how that worked out!
- We will be going to the beach with Aaron's family this weekend - It will be a little strange to have needles on my packing list right along with my sunscreen and swimsuit! :)
11 comments:
Congratulations on your babies!
FYI, the word is thaw or thawed, not dethaw(ed). Dethawed would be the opposite of thawing ;) My husband kept saying "defrost" until I told him they're not steaks! ;)
I hope the shots are going ok for you!! I can't wait until your transfer!
Haha - Thanks, Jen! I made that change (I think I knew that because I had thaw on every other word...I don't know why dethaw sometimes comes to mind. - I think it must be because we are used to saying "defrost" in the car and in the kitchen!)
Congratulations proud parents! You have come a long way in a year.
We will also, prayerfully, have the same due dates, as well! Very cool! Hope your first shot goes well.
So happy for you guys and really cool about you and Ashley having the same transfer date!!
How fun to go through all of this with a girlfriend too! Have a great time at the beach! Congrats again!
heating pad before shot for 10 minutes, Aaron massage but for 5 minutes after shot, heating pad for another 10-20 minutes. I had very small lumps(if any) and minimal pain.
Just a side note-do't lean up against your kitchen counter tops in about 2 weeks and until you are done with your shots! OWIE! the counter tops seem to hit you right in the sorest spot!
I'm praying for your babies too!
Congrats on your snowbabies!!!
The progesterone shots are really no big deal! The needle looks a lot scarier, I honestly hardly felt it! Ask your hubby to grab a big hunk of skin and pinch it HARD to distract you. Then, he should let it go, stick the needle quickly, then SLOWLY inject the oil. Honestly, NO BIG DEAL.
I was just reading along in your post and then I see you're heading to Knoxville and I realized which Dr you're going to. I loved one of the nurses at that practice. I hope everything goes well!!
We are so excited for you and look forward to seeing a victorious outcome in Jesus Name!
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