A let down & set back, but God is still good.

  Most of you have heard, but in case you haven't, this past Saturday was supposed to be our embryo transfer. However, late last week I was showing signs of hyperstimulation and so they decided to do an ultrasound just to make sure this wasn't occurring. Many of you prayed for us, and unfortunately they found I was hyperstimulating. They found "extremely enlarged" ovaries, and at least 5 decent sized pockets of fluid, 3 in my lower abdomen, and 2 near my ribs.

  The doctor decided to cancel the transfer, because what they believe triggered my hyperstimulation was the dose of HCG (the pregnancy hormone) I received through an IV during my egg retrieval. If they were to continue with the transfer, they are certain that since my body would continue to produce HCG that my hyperstimulation would just continue to worsen, and in some cases can lead to a stroke. They decided that for my safety and the safety of our future baby, we need to post-pone the transfer and do a frozen transfer next month.

  This was quite the let down. I, of coarse, tried my best to prepare myself for the worst (hyperstimulation) but was having faith that God would do as he saw best. My transfer was scheduled for just a half hour later when we found out they were cancelling it, and the drive home was not as exciting and hope filled as I originally planned. Some tears were shed, but God is still good. He see's us through our difficult moments and remains faithful even when I don't.

  So where are we? Currently, I am trying to take it easy. I am extremely uncomfortable due to the extreme bloating (I look like I could be pregnant, and someone has already asked if I was :) )and have moments of unbearably sharp pains. We are praying the Lord eases of me this, and that the fluid reduces quickly. We also are in a waiting game now for a few weeks until my body gets back to normal, before we begin the injections that it will take to do the frozen cycle. If our plans align with the Lords, we will be able to do the transfer next month.

  I know I say it all the time, but I am so truly thankful for you and your diligence in lifting us up in your prayers. Jeremy and I have been so encouraged and this process has been a little less difficult knowing we have people walking this road with us. We feel blessed!