10 eggs, that is how many they got. But only 6 were mature. I was on edge all day Friday, anxiously awaiting the fert report on Saturday.
Out of the 6, 5 fertilized normally (we ICSIed). I thought that was pretty good, but according to the embryologist the outlook was fairly grim, and they wanted us to do the ET today (Monday, so a 3 day transfer) and use all 5. I am not sure why, and they didn't really give us any info, so I just assumed there was something else going on with the eggs but they didn't want to say anything yet. Needless to say I was quite distraught:( DH and I had long conversations about the what-if's of transferring 5, and I was not cool with it.
Thankfully, from Saturday until Sunday one of the immature ones caught up and fertilized normally, and the other 5 progressed really well, which is not what they were expecting. So at this point we have 2 grade A embryos, 3 grade B and one grade C. We are doing the ET on Wednesday (5 day transfer). If there are still 2 grade A they will transfer 2, if not, they suggest we transfer 3.
I am having a hard time feeling excited yet, I think it is b/c of all the ups and downs the past 4 days. I am just waiting for a call today saying they all stopped growing or something. I am neurotic, I know.
The actual ER went well, and I remember nothing. I do remember waking up and asking over and over how I got into another room and would not let it go. I wanted to know if someone carried me:) The subsequent PIO shots have been quite terrifying, and DH is such a trooper for being able to stick me with the needle as I sob and beg for him not to.
I will be on a self-imposed bedrest from Wednesday to Friday, and thankfully I was able to borrow a laptop so I don't go crazy w/o internet access (our computer died last week).
Thank you all for the well wishes and positive thoughts:)
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I've been wondering about you - I was getting worried!
So glad ER went well and no worries about 10 eggs - that's what I got this last time and only 4 of ours fertilized! We did a 3-day transfer so it's great that you get to do a 5-day - yay!
I'll be thinking of you on Wednesday!
sounds great! I know the ups and downs are crazy.....
I'm sending so many good thoughts your way. I'm happy to hear that your embies are doing well so far.
Your description of the PIO shots is heart-breaking, I really hope it gets better.
Congratulations on your growing embryos! Sending good vibes for your upcoming transfer.
I am so glad you guys made it through and I hope your embies continue to make great progress.
It is a true roller coaster of emotions, I have no azzvice except to be good to yourselves.
this is great news. i am hopeful for a great transfer :)
xoxo
Yay for the day 5 transfer! That's great news. And I totally don't blame you for freaking out about them possibly transferring 5- I would've been right there with you. Sounds like everything's going really well now. Good luck; I'll be thinking of you!
I'm glad that the ER was a success. It sounds as though the embies are doing well.Good luck with the transfer!
So glad to hear those embryos are doing so well!! what fighters you have. :)
good luck wednesday. the hardest part is OVER!
It sounds like the ones that did fertilize are doing wonderfully.
I have been wondering abt you. I am glad that the ER turned out good. And YAY for a 5-day transfer. That is good news. Thinking of you and sending you good vibes.
Lots of good news! Keeping everything crossed for a smooth, easy transfer! (I still can't believe how fast this is going :) )
Glad to hear the good news - I'll be praying for you!
Hi from Jeannine, btw (lifebytheday.wordpress.com) - I've been lurking on your blog for a while! ;-)
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