It turns out that our embryos didn't miss the bus, they were not allowed on the bus! I called Reprotech again today, and they told me that they had them ready to go, and then when they called Mayo to confirm the transfer, the lab wasn't ready for them yet. Because we are now using a gestational carrier, we haven't had as much testing as we would have if we had originally only been planning to use a carrier, and not myself, during our first attempts with IVF. The FDA requires us to have "donor" testing done, to make sure we can't infect Lady L with anything. I guess that because of this, our embryos would have to be in quarantine, and Mayo doesn't have the space for that. Anyway, we will end up paying the transfer fee, and hopefully have our blood tests done soon so that we can get cleared to get the embryos back here. I called our program coordinator at the clinic, and hope to hear back from her today.
Otherwise, things are good. We had pizza with Lady L and her family yesterday, and we are very excited that in just 3 days, we will be done with the mock transfer and uterus ultrasound. We are praying with everything we have that it goes well. This will be a big day, and we have a lot riding on the tests Thursday.
Oh, sorry about them being in "quarantine." :( Who knew there were so many rules and regulations!? Wow..a lot to think about and be on top of. Well, I guess they are set for a reason. Sending prayers to you!
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you want me to put on my ski mask and retrieve them myself. I am sluthful when I have to be. :)
ReplyDeleteLots of love from this roller-coaster-follower. Your attitude continues to inspire me and countless others!