Monday, May 7, 2007

what we're looking at

According to my clinic's statistics, a IVF cycle using frozen embryos has about a 30% of resulting in a take-home baby. And that's assuming that the embryos survive the thaw to make it to transfer. In my mind, I try to game those odds, thinking: well, probably our chances are a little better given that this batch of embryos already resulted in a pregnancy and that we're pretty sure Clarissa doesn't have any implantation issues. But still.

11 comments:

S said...

Does that mean that it's a done deal, that you're going ahead with her?

Very exciting.

Furrow said...

Sounds really, really good.

S. said...

I think that given the givens, it's just as valid to think these odds are in your favor as it is to think the preeclampsia odds are against you. It doesn't always have to be bad news.

niobe said...

Slouching Mom: Clarissa will have to go through some screening at the clinic, but, assuming that she passes, yes, we're going ahead.

It's hard to believe.

Sara said...

There's hope here for sure.

I'm excited for you, seriously, which is a very good feeling. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Magpie said...

I'm with Sara - there is hope here for sure. Good luck.

Roxanne said...

This is very exciting--and scary I would guess. I am really hoping that it works!

Lori said...

Wow.... back to wondering which side of statistics you will fall on. I am sending out lots of positive vibes that you will be within that 30%!!

What an amazing, brave decision you have made.

BasilBean said...

This does sound good Niobe.

I believe in moving forward.

Julia said...

Certainly seems like a chance worth taking.
Good to see you moving forward.

Bon said...

delurking...

it must be hard to believe. but i am glad for you, and fiercely hopeful.