Thursday, February 15, 2007

The Results Are In...

Well, just as I was publishing my last journal entry, the phone rang...and it was Dr. Pineda's nurse calling with our test results. Freaky.

Good news! Our chromosome analysis was completely normal. Wade is 46xy and I am 46xx, which is normal and correct typing. There was no balance trans-location (mismatch of chromosomes). Translation: everything is A-OK, and we can proceed with fertility treatments in a couple months. According to our specialist, I need to have one "resting" cycle to stabilize my uterine lining (for successful embryo implantation). In the meantime, we will prayerfully consider which route we are going to take. Most likely, our best option will be a 2nd round of IVF.

We should receive additional results of the fetal genetic testing any day. Although the outcome won't tell us why we've had recurrent miscarriages, it will give us an indication of what happened with this child. The most important analysis was that of our chromosomes, and we are so thankful that all is well.

Please pray that the Lord will illuminate His will for our family and guide us through this trial. It is our desire to take the first available opportunity to conceive another child, but our greater goal is to go where God leads us.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on the good news! We will continue to pray that all goes well, and that God will reveal his plan to you!
Stay warm!
Michelle

Anonymous said...

Praise God for good news. We'll keep praying for God to guide you going forward.

Anonymous said...

Wade and Ramona,

This is great news. I am keeping you in prayer everyday. You have tremendous strength! We'll still be here, supporting you in any way we can through every step of the way.

Take care!
Shelly R.

Kate said...

Glad that the results are in. I will pray that the Lord will lead you & Wade in the most perfect direction. His will!
I am sure it is difficult to think about any plan due to so many miscarriages. Scary and the $$$ you put into IVF.
Drive safely to the south this weekend.
(Stuart says . . . "I want to see Ana." when he looks at your blog with me. More pictures would be great by him.)