Our nurse called today and 6 embryos made it to the blast stage and were frozen!!! We can't believe we have 6 "frosties" - wow! Very excited!!
I have had a headache since Monday night that just go away...it started out dull then was really bad yesterday and was in bed nauseated for half the day....this morning I woke up and it was still there...a dull headache and still nauseated...I went back to work today too. I felt much better mid-day today but started feeling blah again about a hour ago... my nurse said these were great signs but I'm not feeling so hot at the moment - speaking of "hot" - I charted my BBT for over a year and a half as we tried from home with IUI's in the beginning. My BBT temperature never went over 98 degrees - this morning I took it before I got out of bed and it was 98.5 - I have been hot all day. I have been doing my deep breathing throughout the day because this is the strangest I have felt since I can't remember when..... did any of you have early onset headaches, heat waves and nausea so early on? ~Wren
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Transfer Complete
The transfer went very well today and we transferred two Grade 1-AA Blasts! We had a total of 4 blasts today and all had good ratings. The doc said we had a high success with only transferring one but we were nervous to have come this far and only transfer one blast. Our regular doc did not do the procedure but the one that did said our chance of twins is 46% and chance of triplets is 2% - we like those odds and would be more than happy with one healthy baby!
The acupuncture treatment went very well prior to the transfer and immediately afterwards - I highly recommend incorporating it into your IVF treatment! 46% of women who receive acupuncture have a successful implantation versus 28% success for those that do not use it - the investment of a couple treatments is well worth it and melts away the stress! We will post a picture of the kids soon! I am on bed rest for the next 24 hours and my wonderful wife just ran to the store to get the ingredients to make homemade potato soup... can't wait! We go back on April 29th for blood work to confirm our pregnancy. Keep us in your prayers and send sticky vibes our way!!
The acupuncture treatment went very well prior to the transfer and immediately afterwards - I highly recommend incorporating it into your IVF treatment! 46% of women who receive acupuncture have a successful implantation versus 28% success for those that do not use it - the investment of a couple treatments is well worth it and melts away the stress! We will post a picture of the kids soon! I am on bed rest for the next 24 hours and my wonderful wife just ran to the store to get the ingredients to make homemade potato soup... can't wait! We go back on April 29th for blood work to confirm our pregnancy. Keep us in your prayers and send sticky vibes our way!!
Friday, April 15, 2011
*19* Grade 1 Embryos
OMG!!!!! The doc called us a little while ago and said today we have 19 Grade 1 embryos which she said were all A+ She said we have a 60-65% success rate if we transfer one and a 60-65% success rate if we transfer "2" but also a 50% chance of twins.... Finch and I talked and have decided to transfer 2 blastocysts.
We have not come this far after this long to risk only transferring one...that's our thoughts. Doc said we would have several left to freeze so who knows what the future will bring with more babies :)
Transfer date has been set for Sunday, April 17th.
Acupuncture is scheduled at 11:15am prior to Transfer.
Transfer at 12:30pm.
Then Acupuncture again immediately after Transfer.
Bed rest for the next 24 hours.
This all feels surreal - we are so close to our dream. Come on Sunday!
We just watched this couple from North Carolina that implanted 2 and have 2 sets of identical twins!!!! Um ....I don't know if we are prepared for all of that - one or two would be just perfect!
I have listened to the doc very well and don't have any symptoms of OHSS, thank you God.
We are waiting on a friend to come till our little flower and herb garden out back so we can work on redesigning it this spring....then we are off to dinner. I haven't felt like leaving the house since Tuesday so will be happy for a change of scenery. Have a great weekend everyone!
We have not come this far after this long to risk only transferring one...that's our thoughts. Doc said we would have several left to freeze so who knows what the future will bring with more babies :)
Transfer date has been set for Sunday, April 17th.
Acupuncture is scheduled at 11:15am prior to Transfer.
Transfer at 12:30pm.
Then Acupuncture again immediately after Transfer.
Bed rest for the next 24 hours.
This all feels surreal - we are so close to our dream. Come on Sunday!
We just watched this couple from North Carolina that implanted 2 and have 2 sets of identical twins!!!! Um ....I don't know if we are prepared for all of that - one or two would be just perfect!
I have listened to the doc very well and don't have any symptoms of OHSS, thank you God.
We are waiting on a friend to come till our little flower and herb garden out back so we can work on redesigning it this spring....then we are off to dinner. I haven't felt like leaving the house since Tuesday so will be happy for a change of scenery. Have a great weekend everyone!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
*Day 5 Transfer*
Our nurse just called and the report is in.... Day 5 Transfer it is!
She said all 23 are continuing to grow...
We have 15 that are 4-cell, 3 that are 5-cell, 3 that are 3-cell and 2 that are 2-cell. She said we will have our 5-day transfer on Sunday!!!!! Wow!!!
She said that the ones they would be watching are the 15, 4-cell ones for transfer.
I am feeling much better today - just a little cramping thank goodness.
One of the medicines is making me dizzy and nauseous though.
Finch is home with me all day today so I am very happy. She made me a blueberry waffle this morning with scrambled eggs which was really nice.... I
am going to try and get some work done since I will be off on Monday with bed rest again after the transfer.
Here's hoping for lots of "sticky vibes" on Sunday. We will have acupuncture immediately before and after the transfer which is supposed to help with implantation. Fingers and toes crossed we will be joining the "mommies-to-be" club very soon!
She said all 23 are continuing to grow...
We have 15 that are 4-cell, 3 that are 5-cell, 3 that are 3-cell and 2 that are 2-cell. She said we will have our 5-day transfer on Sunday!!!!! Wow!!!
She said that the ones they would be watching are the 15, 4-cell ones for transfer.
I am feeling much better today - just a little cramping thank goodness.
One of the medicines is making me dizzy and nauseous though.
Finch is home with me all day today so I am very happy. She made me a blueberry waffle this morning with scrambled eggs which was really nice.... I
am going to try and get some work done since I will be off on Monday with bed rest again after the transfer.
Here's hoping for lots of "sticky vibes" on Sunday. We will have acupuncture immediately before and after the transfer which is supposed to help with implantation. Fingers and toes crossed we will be joining the "mommies-to-be" club very soon!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
23 fertilized - hooray!
First of all, thank you so much for all the positive comments everyone has left on our blog! :)
I called to talk to my nurse today to make sure that everything would be ok with my right ovary and she
reassured me that the antibiotics would take care of it - I'm not on any meds for OHSS...I have been drinking tons of Gatorade and eating protein with every meal though. Have been in bed most of today too with a heating pad. Our nurse said that 23 of the eggs fertilized!!!! We had the ICSI procedure done to fertilize them. She said she would call tomorrow with the fertilization report and determine if we will be a 3-day of 5-day transfer. She said she was 99% sure it would be a 5 day transfer so we will see....that would be Sunday! Our dogs are absolutely loving having me home all day and have napped with me the past two days....they are too cute. We will keep you posted and hope to have at least 2 great ones to transfer and to freeze the rest for later...that's our plan for now. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers!
I called to talk to my nurse today to make sure that everything would be ok with my right ovary and she
reassured me that the antibiotics would take care of it - I'm not on any meds for OHSS...I have been drinking tons of Gatorade and eating protein with every meal though. Have been in bed most of today too with a heating pad. Our nurse said that 23 of the eggs fertilized!!!! We had the ICSI procedure done to fertilize them. She said she would call tomorrow with the fertilization report and determine if we will be a 3-day of 5-day transfer. She said she was 99% sure it would be a 5 day transfer so we will see....that would be Sunday! Our dogs are absolutely loving having me home all day and have napped with me the past two days....they are too cute. We will keep you posted and hope to have at least 2 great ones to transfer and to freeze the rest for later...that's our plan for now. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
32 eggs
The doc retrieved 32 eggs today - we will know tomorrow how many actually fertilized though....
The doc accidentally poked my right ovary with the needle during the procedure though so he put me on antibiotics for the next 5 days to prevent infection. Hopefully it didn't damage it or cause any long term consequences. I started the Estradiol tonight and will start the Endometrium (Progesterone) tomorrow 3 x a day. Have been in bed the rest of the day with a heat pack and taking some pain medicine.....drinking Gatorade and eating protein....will report more tomorrow - thanks for all the wishes!!!! :)
The doc accidentally poked my right ovary with the needle during the procedure though so he put me on antibiotics for the next 5 days to prevent infection. Hopefully it didn't damage it or cause any long term consequences. I started the Estradiol tonight and will start the Endometrium (Progesterone) tomorrow 3 x a day. Have been in bed the rest of the day with a heat pack and taking some pain medicine.....drinking Gatorade and eating protein....will report more tomorrow - thanks for all the wishes!!!! :)
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