BRENT STOLLER

A hopeful, (sometimes) humorous take on the traumas of infertility and pregnancy loss.

Pregnancy: The First Ultrasound

On Nov. 11, 2019, Emily and I went in for her first doctor’s appointment of the pregnancy. We were excited, we were nervous and we had no clue what awaited us in that exam room.

Then they started the ultrasound.

TTC: Live Pregnancy Test Results

On Oct. 16, 2019, Emily went through the IVF transfer procedure.

Nine, anxious days later, she showed up at my office to answer one question: Is she pregnant?

See her deliver the news here…

IVF 5: How Many Viable Embryos Did This Round Produce?

Of the 17 mature eggs that were retrieved from Emily, 15 successfully fertilized. Seven of those survived the first week and were sent off for chromosomal screening.

So…how many viable embryos did IVF 5 produce? Find out here.

IVF 5: While We Wait…

New video! While we wait to learn how many viable embryos IVF 5 produced, Emily recounts a funny phone call with the embryologist and shares a cool story of foreshadowing, while I explain how gratitude has been my saving grace.

At the risk of looking like a lunatic, I also turn to another dimension to ask for help in currying favor with the fertility gods.

IVF 5: How Many of Our Embryos are Still Kicking?

Another week, another set of results, another reaction video.

So…how many of our embryos are still kicking? Find out here.