Dad Practice: The Importance of Gratitude
Last week, after I got laid off, I talked about all that I’d lost.
This week, I talk with the baby about all that I still have.
My Wife is 6 Months Pregnant — and I Just Lost My Job
Considering all the craziness Emily and I have endured while trying to have a child, it’s only fitting that, in the midst of what has been her most successful pregnancy to date, a global pandemic would break out.
And now, that pandemic has claimed one more piece of collateral damage.
I’m Going to be an Old(er) Father — and That Scares Me
I’ll be 42 years old when Emily God-willing gives birth this July, meaning I’m going to be an older parent.
Here, I discuss why that scares me — and why I wouldn’t want it any other way.
TTC: Live Pregnancy Test Results
On Oct. 16, 2019, Emily went through the IVF transfer procedure.
Nine, anxious days later, she showed up at my office to answer one question: Is she pregnant?
See her deliver the news here…
IVF 5: How Many Viable Embryos Did This Round Produce?
Of the 17 mature eggs that were retrieved from Emily, 15 successfully fertilized. Seven of those survived the first week and were sent off for chromosomal screening.
So…how many viable embryos did IVF 5 produce? Find out here.