1dp5dt

I wanted to post at the end of the day so I was able to post about how I felt for the whole day...

I have been very chill today. Didn't go to church this morning, but met the in-laws for lunch and a quick visit to Dollar Tree to buy some tests. I wanted to get ten, then put seven in the basket, and eventually bought four. Maybe this will help me wait longer to test. Maybe at 7dp?

Have felt very crampy, but not menstrual crampy. More like stretchy cramps w/ ovarian pain... I am not sure how to really describe the sensation, but it's like my uterus had a work out. I have been a bit tired, but not lethargic. Other than that, not too much other than that.

E spent both of the last two nights with his g'parents. We got him back this afternoon. He played plenty this afternoon at the house, but tonight he is ready for snuggles which is pretty sweet. I am definitely in a different place mentally with this IVF. Knowing how sweet that positive could be, the amazing child it could lead to, the incredible child I have been given. It seems more epic this time. I don't know why since last time, as I thought that was our only chance.

Another sleep, another day closer to seeing what the next step will bring...

12hrsp5dt

That's a new one, huh? ;)

We made the trip back home as soon as they released me from the clinic. I felt pretty cramped & whiney during the (3hr) ride. We got home & watched a movie with my hips still elevated. Nick went to dinner with his family, but got the air mattress set up for me before he left. I know I can go upstairs, but want to rest as much as possible!! Then, my Mom brought Elia.s over so we could spend some time with him. They just left.

Other than not being able to stay comfortable for too long, I have felt some achy cramping this afternoon + evening. Probably head to bed soon, too.

So, little update. Hoping we hear how little one #3 did throughout the day + night either tomorrow or Monday.

Pre-Transfer: Waiting Room

The clinic is backed up, my bladder is full, & we have TWO blasts to transfer! The third embryo has progressed much slower so they will continue to watch it. We got to talk to the doctor already, but I am officially excited!!

Will update more after the transfer...

Closer to Transfer

So, today completes day three (and a half?) For our little ones. The doctor said yesterday that they would pull them today to check in on their progress & then again on Saturday before transfer. He said unless there was a drastic change, we wouldn't hear from them until tomorrow/Friday when they call to tell us the transfer time. I also plan on asking about the little ones when I get that call! They have to chart it, right?! :)

Since the transfer will be on a weekend, I am kind of guessing we will need to be there earl, so we anticipate heading to Jax tomorrow once hubby gets off work.

My in-laws will be able to watch (play with) E tomorrow, then my parents will watch him from Friday evening to Sunday morning as I plan to rest as much as possible. Then, next week, my MIL will be here to help with the baby & house & dinners. I am so blessed to have such amazing family. And not only have some prayer warriors in the family, but some awesome friends, too. I know that even if this doesn't work, I will be okay...

Oh, the PIO shots don't hurt nearly as much as I expect them to. I am nervous maybe I need the 1.5" needle & not the 1.0" needle. Want to make sure it is benefiting us! :) Any advice on that?

Fertilization Report

Out of our nine eggs retrieved...

Eight eggs were mature...

Five were frozen...

Three were fertilized.

We have three grade two embryos growing right now (at our clinic, grade one is "perfect") just like last time. Our little ones are 5c, 4c, and 2c.

We are planning on a day five transfer on Saturday.

I am getting excited now. Now it is a waiting game until Saturday...

Friday we find out what time we will head to the clinic for the transfer.

In The Morning

Approximately 12 hrs until we find out if we have any embryos & when we expect to transfer & if there were enough additional mature eggs to cryo.

I checked the posts from last time & the doctor called around 9a, so we are headed to bed to awake & get the news!

I am already hopeful, but know this is just one more step...

Retrieval Done

Egg retrieval is done & we are headed back home.

Out of the 18 follicles, only 9 eggs were retrieved. We don't know how many are mature, but the best three eggs will be fertilized. On Wednesday we get a report of the fertilized eggs & how many (if any) oocytes/eggs could be frozen.

That is it. Will update more when I have updates. This time, I have a tylenol #3 script in case I need it. Oh, I feel good. A bit sleepy & achy, but good. I was instructed to drink lots of gatorade & not so much water, so I guess that means a slight risk for OHSS.