Going through this process has got me thinking. When we made the decision to go to IVF, I was very optimistic. I figured our solution would soon be realized. I pictured myself as being positive and everything would go perfectly.
I changed that view though. I said earlier that I've participated on a discussion board with other ladies all going through IVF in January. (What a support its been to be able to ask questions and reaffirm feelings about this difficult, stressful process!) But, I've seen different outcomes with each woman on there. (I'm scheduled for a late Jan egg retrieval/transfer, but a lot of ladies have already gone through their's.) We've had ladies make it to egg retrieval and then not be able to transfer any embryos or have to freeze them for later. We've had a lady have 40 eggs retrieved and 20 of those fertilized (and hopefully all extra are healthy enough to be frozen)! We've had ladies retrieve 10 eggs, but only 1 embryo survives for transfer. So many different outcomes. So, its changed my perspective. I'm hoping for the best but preparing for whatever might happen. I'm trying to be realistic, and trusting in Someone who knows my plan better than myself. :)
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