During growth, the normal cells could dominate, producing a completely healthy embryo.

They turn to in vitro, and create three healthy embryos, freezing them cryogenically.

After three to five days, healthy embryos are implanted in the woman's uterus.

Their optimism back in August 1998, when they had three healthy embryos, had long since faded.

If we went this route, doctors would freeze our remaining healthy embryos until we were ready for another child.

The results of the test would take 24 hours, after which healthy embryos would immediately be transferred to my uterus.

We played out possible situations: what if we had four healthy embryos?

Hungry for good news, I asked the doctor about the healthy embryo.

Only healthy embryos are selected for transfer into the mother's womb.

Only healthy embryos are implanted in the mother's uterus.