Going through with IVF

I think we are going to go through with it! We have to get the okay from my pulmonologist first since my lung function was under 50% last time after coming off of the flu. I have an appointment with him June 2nd. If he gives the okay, August is going to be the month for our first IVF session. I cant believe it. We met with Dr. Molina Dayal of the Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine, she was so nice and took the time to explain every aspect of the process with us. I am so excited, but at the same nervous for the unknown. Here we go...

Update...Finally

Wow, feeling a bit ashamed, this poor blog has been neglected for almost a year now. 

Not much has changed on the TTC front. I am now on CD10 of my 19th cycle. Back in February we got the results of Peter's more in depth gene sequencing and the results were a bit shocking and confusing. He apparently has 2 CF gene mutations(I don't know them off the top of my head). The confusing part is that it is a known fact that two mutations of the CF gene cause the disease Cystic Fibrosis, however Peter has no signs or symptoms of the disease. 

After finding out the results we met with my CF doctor as well as a genetic counselor. My doctor explained to us that with the mutations he has, he is not classified as having the disease. As far as us having a baby, he said he has never seen the results of both of our mutations acting together (I have 2 copies of delta F508). He said there is still a possibility that if we conceive there is a 50/50 chance of the child not having CF. 

Now for the big news, today we are meeting with Dr. Dayal of the Sher Fertility Institute here is St. Louis. Back in February we went to a seminar on IVF and today we are meeting with her to talk more in depth and to see if it is something we can even afford. My stomach is currently in knots, I am so nervous, I don't know what to expect.