Good morning. I am sad to say that the blood test I took yesterday was negative.

We are both sad with our first attempt at IVF but we are still optimistic.

I’m not going to deny that it was devastating getting that phone call yesterday. It was. But, it was not meant to be. For some reason the embryo wasn’t strong enough to implant. We did all of the proper testing we could do, but, some times it happens. I didn’t want to believe it but most IVF successes are usually the 2nd time around. I wanted to be the 1st attempt and done. But, that didn’t happen and we must move on.

I stopped all of the medication I was taking. I started the birth control pill last night and I will continue taking it until the middle of July. We are going to do the ERA (endometrial receptivity analysis) testing on me after I get my next cycle. This test includes 2 separate biopsies of my endometrium a few days apart. They will test it and then that will some how tell them what the exact best time will be to transfer the next embryo, to the hour. The results more than double when having this testing done.

I know how much you all have been praying, sending your positive vibes and love to us. We feel it. We still need it. Thank you so much !!

I was able to go for a run this morning which I haven’t been able to in a while. It felt good and really helps me.

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April & Jay