Things did not go exactly as expected today. We got up early and we drove to Austin for laboratory tests on Nancy's blood. Traffic was really bad near Austin. We witnessed a car wreck very close to us. But we made it on time to the laboratory in spite of that.
When Pablo was with the laboratory nurse providing patient's (Nancy's) data, we had a little problem. We could not find Nancy's drivers license and we realized that we have lost it. But Nancy remembered that last Saturday, when we went to a different laboratory, they asked her for her identification. But Nancy does not recall if they returned to her her drivers license. Pablo called the laboratory at the hospital and confirmed that they actually had Nancy's drivers license. It was a great relief.
When we went to pick up Nancy's drivers license we noticed that they had just put up christmas decorations in the Saint Davis Hospital, and we took a picture. Nancy looks very pretty.
Then, we went to the clinic. After waiting, we went to examination room #6, and Dr. Burger performed an ultrasound. What we found was not what we expected. We wanted to have size 20mm follicles, but since Saturday, the follicles grew from 17.5 to 19.5mm. And the doctor wants to wait one more day and let the follicles grew a little more. So Dr. Burger wants to see us tomorrow to confirm the growth of the follicles and possibly schedule the extraction surgery for Thursday.
So, this is not exactly good news. But it does not mean anything bad either. It is just a matter of waiting 24hrs. The problem is that we were already considering the possibility of having the surgery on Wednesday. It was perfect that day. Especially because Pablo has to give a final exam to his students in computer science class, and also take a final theology exam in seminary, all on Thursday.
This was one of those days when we needed God the most. We were really anxious and worried about everything. But God was with us. Pablo spoke with his TA and she can give the final exam to the computer science students. Furthermore, Pablo spoke with Dr. Kimlyn J. Bender, his professor of theology and a Karl Barth scholar, and he was very gracious and understanding and is going to let Pablo take the final test one day early. So, in a matter of hours, everything was arranged so that we can be together in our surgery. Now it is just a matter of studying hard and dedicate ourselves. But our desire for a child is so great that we will do whatever it is in our hands to do. The rest we leave to God, who has been faithful to us.
In this visit we spent on:
- Sonogram + 15 min consultation with Dr. Burger (not covered by insurance): $200.00 dollars.
Total: $200.00 dollars.
Peace,
Pablo and Nancy
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