The Paws on IVF (See what I did there?)

If you follow us on Instagram or are our friends on Facebook, you know that Porch & I (and Charlotte) added a new furry member to our family. His name is Archer Mallory Sterling Porch and he is not only a perfect fit for our family, he is also a welcome distraction.

It is with a somber heart that I share our 4th (and final) frozen embryo transfer was not successful. If Porch and I are to have another baby, we will need to go through the entire IVF process again or find good fortune with a surprise baby the natural way. If you remember, our initial odds given to us were < 1% per cycle (this is compared to around 30% for a typical couple). We're taking a few moments to pause and feel thankful that we were able to attempt 4 frozen transfers and I feel a sense of peace knowing that those embryos aren't just sitting around.

We'll keep you updated as we move forward but for now, we are enjoying Charlotte's enthusiasm (understatement) for the holiday season as well as Archer's antics as he finds his place in the family.

When it's your first car ride and you've got those darn dancer's legs...

Thank you for supporting us on this adventure and all the kind words, thoughts, and prayers you've sent our way as we attempted to add another tiny human to our family but something about Archer was just right & we knew it was time to add him to our mix.

Mama Porch

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