Monday, July 13, 2009

Day 3 Embryo Testing

Happy couple at Spilberk Castle, what a way to celebrate 10 yrs and our baby making time :)
Russ and I want to Thank you for all your prayers and support our family/friends have given us. It means a lot to open up the blog and see so many comments. It helps us get through the day. Everyone in Brno has been very nice to us and makes us feel at home.

I spoke with Dr Marek today. He said that 2 embryos are doing great and growing like they should and the 3rd embryo is growing slowly. They post-poned the PGD testing until tomorrow (Tuesday), he wanted to give the 3rd embryo a chance. I have to call tomorrow after noon to get status on how many will be tested. Hoping for all 3, but we know God has a plan for us.
I'm still having a hard time getting around, still sore and ache, but we aren't letting that stop us. We try to get our day started after lunch. Today we wanted to get a massage, but the massage therapist was not there. We met another American couple(from Jersey), they are staying in the apartment next to us. This is their second time here. She told me they did the PGD testing on their 3 embryos and discovered that they are both carriers of Cystic Fibrosis. It broke my heart to hear that. But yet, they were here again and not giving up hoping. They want to atleast get 1 good egg. She gave me a card this morning for a massage specialist, who specializes in IVF massages. I will be contacting them to get an appointment. :)
We searched for the Tex Mex place and found it! Woo Hoo. It's called Rodeo Drive (American Grill) I guess steaks, ribs, fried fish, etc.. is Tex Mex to them :) It reminded me of a Texas Roadhouse. It was perfect.
Rodeo Drive (American Grill/Tex Mex)
Russ ready to eat. He ordered the Colorado Chicken, Corn on the cobb and mashed potatoes. I ordered Fish & Chips with coleslaw. They even had Tartar Sauce (Tar-Tar)
Ordered "still" water.. so not good.. Yuck :( By the way Holly, No Music Trivia here.. what a bummer.. BUT they do have swings as your seat :)
Did a lot of walking and looking at different stores. We haven't been able to find many stores with souvernirs that say Brno on them. To my Dixie Chix (at work) not able to find magnets either. Hoping when we get to Prague or to Vienna we might find something. I'm still trying :)
The weather is different here. One day its in the 60's and the next high 80's. You have to stick your head out the window to see how the weather is and what to wear :) Haa, but it's been beautiful and very peaceful. Things shut down so early here, I guess they get a head start when the sun comes up at 4:30 am :)

Thanks again for reading our blog and I will keep you posted...
More to come...

4 comments:

  1. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to me and I will listen to you

    Jeremiah 29: 11-13

    I know you are stressing and I so wish I was there with you now to give you a great big hug and tell you that no matter what happens God is in control and he loves you both so very much. I'm sitting here typing and listening to your song Whil'e I'm waiting and Rach this is your moment. You are serving God while you are waiting, you are worshiping God you are turning to him. It brings tears to my eyes because you both are so faithful and you are sharing your Love with the whole world! You Rock!! Love you both bunches! P.S. no worries about magnets! I'll take just being able to talk to you on the phone again like normal!! I love you and miss you!
    Your sappiest friend in the world!

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  2. so, yeah, your non sappiest friend wants MAGNETS!!! haha, kidding! Keep us in the loop on your little beans! Love you!!!
    Kelly

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  3. Happy Tuesday Rachel & Russ ... You are in my Prayers and hoping today is a Great One! Linda

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  4. Hey Rachel is it Carrie!
    I am sorry I have not posted before now but you guys have been in my prayers!!! I am so glad to see what you guys have been up to. It seems like such a cool place and everyone has been so helpful!!! I miss you here at work!!! Take care and know I am praying for you guys every step of the way!!! :)

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