Thursday, March 5, 2009

My Day in Numbers

2 - number of hours spent in appointment at OFC today

7 - different consent forms signed
200 - dollars spent on consultation
500 - dollar deposit given

45% - expected success rate
10% - chance of cycle cancellation due to something going wrong
<1% - risk of bleeding to the donor during or after retrieval
<1/600 to <1/100 - chance of infection to the donor due to retrieval
10% - chance of mild ovarian hyperstimulation in donor
40% - chance of twins (assuming we implant 2 embryos, which is the plan)
2.3% - chance of triplets or greater
30% - chance of miscarriage
2% - chance of ectopic pregnancy (which will result in having to terminate)
x% - increased chance of birth defects, death rate, low birth weight, etc., where x is unknown

5 - daily dose (in mg) of folic acid prescribed for me
8 - weeks of getting a daily shot in my ass, assuming this cycle is successful
1500 - dollars added to cost, due to need to have egg implantation via ICSI

15 - approximate different emotions experienced by me during the consultation
4 - hugs/handshakes exchanged in the parking lot before parting ways

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