We finally received the results of the fetal chromosome analysis. Our baby was a female with normal chromosomal characteristics. What does this mean? Basically, we have no idea why the miscarriage occurred. With all of the modern technology available to the medical team, no abnormalities have been discovered. The only thing we understand is that--of the hundreds of factors that must be exactly right for during conception and development-- something seems to go wrong for us almost every time.
This news is both frustrating and encouraging for me. On one hand, there is no explanation for our infertility and my chronic miscarriages. It's difficult to continue trying, knowing that we may not have any success. It's also painful to know that we lost a little girl. Knowing the gender makes the whole thing more real and personal. I think that's the hardest part for me.
On the other hand, however, I am relieved and encouraged that no abnormalities were found. At least there is nothing genetic causing our problems. Now we need to see what Drs. Silber and Pineda plan to do in order to increase our chances for success.
We meet with Silber at 1:30pm. I'll share the information from our appointment later today.
Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday! Ramona
1 comment:
Ramona-
While we did not go through IVF, we also had multiple miscarriages for which, after lots of testing and procedures, no cause was identified. I remember feeling both glad that there was nothing wrong, but at the same time wishing that I could do something or take some medication that I knew would help the pregnancies - lots of mixed emotions. As you know, we went on to have two more healthy children after our miscarriages and I pray that you will have the same success through IVF. We continue to pray for you an think of you often!
Julie Bauer
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