Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Praying For a Miracle

I got a call from the genetic counselor this afternoon...the results are in, and I did inherit the chromosome translocation. Basically, part of my #2 chromosome is attached to my #5 chromosome. The genetic counselor said that while it isn't impossible for us to have a baby, this type of chromosome abnormality will make doing the pregenetic diagnosis (PGD) a little more tricky. She got some more information from me and said that she is going to talk to the lab and a doctor who specializes in this kind of stuff. When I get back into town, we will meet with her and hopefully they will be able to predict the likelihood of getting a healthy embryo. She said that it will hopefully be greater than 5%. 5%...not to mention the 50% chance that it would even implant and I would have a baby.

At this point I am just feeling really overwhelmed. I think that it is all still sinking in. It is nice to finally have an answer for our situation, but this isn't the answer I was hoping for. The counselor kept saying that at least we know that my mom was able to have five healthy children, so not to give up hope. I am guessing that our options are either to do the IVF with PGD and hope that we get a healthy embryo, do embryo adoption, or go forward with normal adoption. We will find out more when we meet with her in a few weeks, but at this point I think it will take a miracle for me to have a biological child.

At least I know that I don't need to waste any more money on birth control.

11 comments:

  1. Oh hon, I'm so sorry you got this news. I pray they can provide you with a plan soon. (((hugs)))

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  2. Sweetie, this really sucks. I am hoping it doesn't turn out to be as difficult as the counselor thinks. This must have been such a shock. Hang in there!!
    (((HUGS)))

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  3. So sorry! I hope you get the somewhat positive news you are looking for!

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  4. So sorry for this news. I hope things turn out better than expected.

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  5. Oh BrownIris... I am so sorry to hear this news. I am thinking about you.

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  6. I'm so sorry that you got this news. I'm sure you are overwhelmed right now. Hopefully when you meet with her and she talks to the specialist she will be able to offer you a little bit more direction.

    You're in my thoughts.

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  7. I'm so sorry. (((HUGS))). It sounds like they are trying to see the positive though, so I hope it works out for you :) Try to have a good weekend.

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  8. I'm so sorry about this news, huge (((HUGS))) to you hun. Know you're in my thoughts and prayers.

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  9. oh, I'll be praying for you! That is so overwhelming!
    HUGS!

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  10. Sorry for the news, I am praying for wisdom and peace for the both of you. Also, I know we both have little ones in heaven. Happy Mother's Day.

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  11. I'm so sorry! I hope once you talk to her you'll be able to be at peace with your decision.

    (((HUGS)))

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