April 29th, 2012 we arrived at Dr Shapiros office for our fresh transfer of our embryo. Dr. Shapiro was very happy with the development of all the eggs fertilized. At this time he recommended we transfer one. Considering that twins would be more of a stress on the mother and the babies. We took Dr. Shapiros recommendation and decided to place one. The transfer was quick and fairly comfortable. Clint was able to stay with and watch on the ultrasound monitor as the embryo was placed through the catheter into the uterus.
It was difficult to see, the Dr. said at this time the embryo, to the naked eye, is about the size of a grain of sand. Sara was instructed to rest in bed for the next three days. We would be able to return for a pregnancy blood test in ten days.We returned to our hotel for one night, then headed home.
May 5th, 2012 after a couple of blood tests taken here in town, we received a call from Dr. Shapiro with some surprising early news....WE WERE PREGNANT!!! The doctor said that Sara's HCG level was high enough that he could officially relay the news. We were ecstatic! Everything was falling into place. We couldn't wait to tell everyone who was hoping and praying for us. We return now for one more blood test Wednesday May 9, 2012 then again for our first ultrasound of the embryo in 12 days.
We wanted to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers through this journey. Its been so comforting to always know how many of you all we had behind us always. We are going to continue to update you all with all the news of now the pregnancy. Thank you, we love you all.
