We took a day off work so we could both be present at the doctor's appointment today at the fertility clinic. Today is our "day off in lieu" since we are working Good Friday and through Easter weekend.
Today was a unsurprising chat, but still a new thought has emerged in our collective thinking. Doc has hinted that we don't necessarily have to wait for our name to come up on the waiting list, we can always go ahead and try again if we wish to pay for another ETD (Embryo Transfer Day) ourselves. This time it would cost $2,000 as prices have increased on Feb 1st. Also, he is encouraging us to consider implanting our last two embryos and not just one.
*gulps*
The thought of carrying twins is quite daunting! What if we lose both of them? What if we lost one? What if we carry both to full term?! Oh my....!
Thankfully we are in a position financially where raising the money is possible. Also, we have come to a position of financial stability where I will no longer have to work and Chris will only need to consider working for a little while longer. It's a long story.... and I can't go into it but Praise The Lord we can consider the option of twins!
Wow... twins!!!
What we told our doctor during our meeting was, "We need to pray about this." He's respecting that decision and has left it up to us to contact him when we would like to get started again, once a decision is made.
We've already begun to pray and sat together to take a look at our bible. "Trust in the Lord" keeps coming back to us, over and over again.
Chris found this passage that spoke to his heart so clearly: " May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." Romans 15:13
My goal, once we leave this job, it try and lose some weight. I know that whether we decide to carry one or two embryos I will need to do my very best to be healthy. I will admit, it's not possible to concentrate on this while I'm working at my current job. Our lives revolve around our tenant's needs too much. I can't go swimming (main source of exercise). We have a hard time making healthy meals since we are interrupted almost every evening -- Chris is actually helping his second tenant of the night now with a parking pass for overnight guests and we have had the phone for only 30 minutes.
It never ends... and I just don't have the mindset to do both. Work here, and be healthy. I'm stressed enough as it is!
One thing at a time!
Wow....twins though...can you imagine? It's something to definitely continue to pray about....
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