When I'm in doubt, all it takes is to think about holding our child in my arms and I'm willing to do whatever it takes.
As I've thought things over this week I find that I'm a little more ready each day. Even the day I made the appointment I still wasn't sure I could go through it again. The only way I can do this is to take it one step at a time because just the thought of what's to come is too much to feel all at once.
But if Celine Dion can do invitro 5 times, I should be able to do it 2ce.
And if Stephanie Nielson (NieNie Dialogues) can go through multiple surgeries to have a chance at a normal life, then I should be able to go through invitro again.
In the end it's what you're willing to sacrifice in order to have what you want the most.
One of the nurses at this new clinic is a dear friend of our family, so getting her perspective on the doctors helped give us some reassurance. And the clinic has a good success rate, considering the success rate for invitro in my age group is still only around 33-40%.
Here's to hoping we'll be the next success story.
8 comments:
Good luck with what is to come. You'll always be in our thoughts, hopes and prayers. We love you two.
oh shannon -- we will for sure keep you in our prayers. i really like what you said about sacrifice. it's something i've been thinking about and you put it so beautifully.
You can do it! You are so strong and I know so many people will be praying for you! :)
YOU CAN DO IT!!! I know you can! You guys are so strong! Good luck and we will keep you guys in our prayers! Thanks for keeping us posted and I look forward to walking this journey with you (literally). <>
Hooray! I am so excited for you guys! I know it is a HUGE ordeal, emotionally and physically and you will be in my prayers. You will be a success story!!! I know it's rough, but it is worth it all and we have to go through a relatively short time of "toughness" (for lack of a better/real word) for such a long time of reward! Your mansion will be enormous in Heaven and full of little Shannons and Rods!
this new fertility specialist already sounds better than the Utah experience. I'm glad you have a friend who who is a nurse there and recommended it. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we are excited to route for sweet little baby(ies) Sorenson to grow heathy and strong.
We will keep you & Rod in our thoughts and prayers. It DOES take a lot of courage & strength to go through IVF, of which, you have! Will be thinking of you!
I'm a little behind on your blog....glad you are going for a 2nd round if invitro...2nd time is the charm right?
PS. we still need to get together....SOON
Maija
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