Round 3

After our miscarriage happened in April, we all agreed that giving me (Bre) time off from the insane medication schedule and letting my body rest would be the best option. With the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the summer, IVF became a giant question mark for us.

If you want more information from an IVF Specialist on why everyone undergoing fertility treatments freaked out when it was overturned, I recommend listening to this podcast by clicking here and learning from the resources Dr. Natalie Crawford provides.

Over the summer, I focused on mentally and physically healing while Chris did the same. Honestly, we both fell into a bit of depression that we didn't want to admit was there. Everything felt hopeless, pointless and that we were back to square one. My doctor had put unrealistic weight loss goals on me, especially as someone with PCOS who has been trying to lose weight for 4 years straight. Luckily with the help of some medication and refocusing how I approach food, I've been able to lose some weight (which for me is a milestone!).

We met with our clinic September 23 where we got the greenlight to do round 3. While a lot of things were discussed, it came down to two options.

1.) We test the embryos so we can hopefully avoid transferring one that wouldn't make it to full term and have a better idea of our odds. Full transparency, it would be upwards of $6K to test HALF of our embryos. $12K+ to test them all.

2.) We do a standard transfer again, but this time transfer 2 of our best-quality embryos. This would increase our odds for twins, but would also increase our odds to have at least one make it to full term.

After talking over all the risks of these options and asking for our doctor's professional option, we decided to try option 2 first. The testing of embryos gives us a better odd, yes, but it also isn't a guarantee of attachment or healthy pregnancy. We're tentatively transferring in early December and trying to not let the feelings of hopelessness hit us. After everything we've both been through, it's HARD to have hope. But we're ready to get our hearts broken again if that's what happens.

Fingers crossed that we're blessed with a Christmas miracle that makes it through a healthy and safe pregnancy. <3