The official stats as issued by my clinic-the 16% are indeed for transfers. That's the pure number I'm looking for, that James Bond do-it-or-die number. 16%.
That's do-able, right?
I mean, if you Google "16 percent", you get a lot of things-16-percent of computer users are unaffected by viruses, malware because they use Apple Macs. Median total compensation at 350 top companies rises [to] 16%. US Food Consumption Up 16 Percent Since 1970.
And the weird one-16% of mothers say they are “somewhat” satisfied in their role as a mother.
16%.
We'll see.
My period should start this week, and if memory serves after a failed cycle it should be a Carrie-worthy avalanche. I have no less than 4 boxes of tampons and a pack of back-up overnight pads ready and waiting (a usual period goes through 2-3 boxes. I honestly do go through that many tampons per cycle. Why yes, my life does suck, how's yours?)
But on the not-so-suck front, my nice boy has arranged for us to go away. As we rode the train back home nearly a month ago, a failed test and a business event behind us, he asked if maybe I'd like to go away with him. With a smile he said that we can't do this every time, if we face that monster known as You're On The Wrong Side of the Stats Everytime, Babe. But this time, our first IVF round together? We need to get away.
So we leave tomorrow for Santorini and Crete, and by the time we come back Tuesday the 13th, I'll have had my period and we'll be in countdown phase for our FET cycle (aka "Jesus Fuck Why Didn't Someone Tell Us It'll Cost US £1000?"), which should commence the last or second to the last week in June.
See you next Tuesday.
Posted by Vanessa at June 5, 2006 04:35 PM | TrackBackStatistics really are useless. It depends who they're including and what they're including, and lots of other variables in between. The only thing you can say is that you have as much chance as anyone else of the FET working.
Have a beautiful break, Vanessa. :)
Posted by: Meg at June 8, 2006 09:58 AMBest of luck to you. My fingers are crossed.
I think you're a numbers girl, Vannessa. Me too, sorta. I'm a biologist/risk assessor, which means there's many different ways of looking at this.
Consider first that 16% is fully 16 times better than 1%, and infinitely better than none. Yeah, I know, but still.
Then consider that the odds for couples with so-called "perfect" odds aren't 100%. Due to all sorts of factors you know about, it's more like...oh, depending on a few things...67%. On a good day. Some skeptical biologists have surmised far far less.
So, if you accept that generous number...narrowing things a bit, you are gaining collectively a 25% advantage at a minimum.
I know that may not seem like a lot, but it does to us numbers folks.
All's I'm saying, hon? Keep that chin up. K?
Posted by: liv at June 7, 2006 11:32 PMThey really need to come up with a new pricing structure. FET should be free with a failed cycle or $1000 off the next fresh. Some kinda rebate or something!
Have a great trip. I hope AF doesn't show early and ruin any of your fun.
Posted by: jenny at June 7, 2006 03:15 PMHave tons of fun!
Posted by: Jadewolff at June 6, 2006 12:14 PMHave a lovely trip, and don't forget the sunscreen!
Posted by: caltechgirl at June 5, 2006 01:15 PMThe stats aren't really very much help are they? Apparently there's a 40% chance for us tomorrow, but the answer in the end is either it works or it dosen't work for you, it doesn't matter much what happens to everyone else in the same situation.
Have a great break. We'll be thinking of you.
Posted by: thalia at June 5, 2006 12:34 PM