So the appt at the Fertility Clinic went fairly well. I'll try to keep this post mostly informative without emotions, feelings and thoughts since we still have yet to discuss what we may do.
First of all they were running an hour and a half behind, ugh. So we were already at edge with all the waiting and then with each other because we both were annoyed and anxious. Finally the Dr came in and discussed our options and his thoughts and opinions. Here's what he said in a nutshell...
1. The chances of conceiving naturally are null. There are always "non-medical miracles of course"
2. He sees no point in re-testing a semen analysis or blood work. He will let us do another semen analysis just for peace of mind however.
3. We can do in vitro fertilization (IVF)
4. With IVF Jason needs a biopsy done to "look/get sperm". Based on his blood work if his levels were higher the Dr would give us "no hope" but with the results Jason has he gives us "some hope".
5. We have the option to have Jason get the biopsy done whenever, if they find sperm they will freeze it. The Dr suggests Jason have the biopsy done on the day I would have my eggs retrived because the chances of successful IVF is better with fresh sperm rather than frozen.
6. In Jason's condition the sperm (if found) would be not as mature as that found in the "out track" or in the ejaculate and would still be a significantly smaller amount then "normal" . Therefore if that sperm is frozen the chances of it surviving the thaw are slim.
7. If we decide to do the biopsy/IVF together than we can cancel the cycle if no sperm is found OR have donor as a back up.
Hence, ALOT of decisions, ALOT of information, ALOT of things to take in, stew on and discuss....
I think that was all but my mind is a crazy mess now and if I think of anything else I will add to it!
Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and praying for us. Now I'm just praying for guidance and to make the right decision. ~~~<3
*The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and which to burn. -David Russell*
No comments:
Post a Comment