The Family They Chose / Private Partners. Nancy Robards Thompson
egg transfer after all, even though he hadn’t mentioned it earlier. She hadn’t really given him a chance to get a word in.
“I’m guessing that despite his not indicating it in your file, the doctor must have suspected there was a problem with egg production since he had the foresight to freeze thirty eggs. That gives us enough for three more in vitro procedures.”
Three more.
Suddenly, with a breath-stealing blow, it dawned on her where this conversation was going.
“What’s the other news you mentioned?”
She braced herself, knowing what he was going to say and feeling queasy because of it.
“I’m sorry, Olivia.Your tests prove that your ovaries have stopped producing eggs. I hate to be so blunt, but if you want to have a baby, I suggest that we start the procedure as soon as possible since you’ll need to be on the hormones for about three weeks before we can fertilize your eggs and implant the embryos. Would you like to start the hormones today?”
Tongue-tied and shaken, she stared at him. She hadn’t been prepared to act this quickly since she thought they’d simply be discussing the test results.
“So, you’re saying I don’t have any time to waste?”
Dr. Demetrios rubbed his chin with one hand as he regarded her.
“I suggest you not let too much time pass. But if you need to think about it, or perhaps discuss it with your husband, we can start the hormones on your next visit. It’s up to you.”
Why was she hesitating?
Why was she so conflicted?
The need to have a child had driven her here today—without her husband. Was it her conscience, or simply self-doubt making her waver? She wanted a baby more than anything. Yet a little voice deep inside her was whispering that if she walked out that door without setting the process in motion today, it might be hard to come back.
Dr. Demetrios smiled at her. “What would you like to do, Olivia?”
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