That worried me more than crying would have.

Our reproductive endocrinologist told us our chances of natural conception were low because several factors seemed to be working against us.

Not zero.

Low.

By then, however, I was carrying another piece of information Penelope did not know.

After the second failed cycle, I had undergone an additional semen analysis alone.

The report said:

No sperm observed in analyzed specimen. Repeat evaluation recommended.