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Alisa. 36. New Hampshire. Married for two years to this wonderful, funny, smart guy. Previously married. Went through in-vitro fertilization to have my four and a half year old magical son Keegan. Stepmother to the charming Isabelle (5). Just had our first child together, a boy, Harper(born June 10). Policy Wonk and dreaded bureaucrat. Lover of fine cuisine, honeybees, truly romantic moments and the underdog.
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The Twelfth Hour

This is why I am a half full kind of gal. If you read my last entry you can see I was tipping towards the empty side. Then an hour ago I got a phone call from Tom's doctor.

Now this doesn't change anything about our IVF cycle. But the results from yesterday's semen amalysis are in. His count has gone up multiplied by four. They think the meds he is on for Addison's are working. Well atleast in regards to this aspect of his endocrine system. We will still proceed with IVF but this may change whether we do ISCI or not. It improves the chances that on the day of retrieval they will get enough good sperm. It means that if his count keeps improving some day after this first baby maybe we can conceive future children naturally.

Tom couldn't understand why I was crying. But I was so happy to get a phone call that was finally good news. It means that there is hope. Hope when mine started to waver.


PS This is my 200th entry!

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Yay for some good news!!!

Shared by Cheryl at April 15, 2003 5:49 PM

whoooooo-hooooooooooo!!!!!! you are gonna be up to your elbows in it. oh wait, that might be gross. anyway, i am happy for you and i hope you are with child very soon.

Shared by that guy dirk at April 15, 2003 6:46 PM

Oh, what wonderful news!! I'm so happy for you! I just know this will work out for you very soon.

Shared by jessie at April 15, 2003 6:47 PM

Congrats on the news!

Shared by skurdycat at April 15, 2003 7:52 PM

Congrats, guys!!! What wonderful news on one of the most beautiful days of the year!! My thoughts are with you both!!!!!!

Shared by Meredith at April 15, 2003 8:05 PM

YEAH for the good news!!!!!

Shared by Jennifer B. at April 15, 2003 8:16 PM

Yay - that's great news!

Shared by Shanni at April 15, 2003 10:43 PM

No one is happier than I, the best Aunt in the World!

Shared by Barb,a.k.a future Aunt at April 16, 2003 7:00 AM

AWESOME!!!

woo hoo! I'm so happy for you chica :)

Shared by pita at April 16, 2003 7:48 AM

Congratulations! That's wonderful. I'm so happy for you.

Congrats on 200 entries too! :)

Shared by GeekGrrl at April 16, 2003 10:04 AM

i am so glad to hear some good news. how wonderful! hope that those little guys keep multiplying!

Shared by jane at April 16, 2003 4:10 PM

That's such wonderful news! I'd cry tears of happiness, too!

Shared by Margie at April 16, 2003 9:12 PM

That is awesome, AWESOME news Alisa!!

Shared by Leslie at April 17, 2003 3:32 PM

It's so nice to get good news for a change, isn't it?? Yay!

Shared by N. at April 19, 2003 12:27 AM









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