Here we go again!

We have to back track some because, well, things have happened that not too many people are aware of...

On Wednesday, November 15, David and I were set to do another transfer when a dark cloud appeared on an ultrasound. There was some kind of mass in my uterus which made it impossible to do a transfer. Instead, on Wednesday, November 22, we went into the hospital for a D&C. I still had remnants of the placenta from Claire and Gracie.

I was out for a couple of days, but because of my Thanksgiving break, I didn't have to miss much school. A second ultrasound confirmed that I was clear and ready for the embryo transfer.

David and I had four embryos left to use from the initial IVF treatment, but being frozen, they were not at the "level" of Claire and Gracies'. Still, we pressed onward.

I began the injection regimen again - shots to the stomach and butt. YUCK!!

On Thursday, December 14, we went to the hospital for our second transfer of 2006. There are a lot of mixed emotions going on right now. We are excited, but filled with guilt and uncertainty. Of course, we are trying to be positive, and David won't let me do anything to try to give these two embryos every chance possible.

Of the two embryos we thawed, according to Dr. Gentry, one looked "nice" and the other was "so-so".... having been frozen is also a hurdle for them. Please pray for us and them!

If you've read any of the entries before this you'll know David dubbed Claire and Gracie, "Buzz and Woody". These two new lives also get David's special treatment.

Introducing "Calvin and Hobbes":