Day 5 Embryo Transfer

Today was Day 5 egg transfer. We transferred two lovely blastocysts that were grade A. My normal doctor was out and so another Doctor, Doctor Woodruff (who did my first egg retrieval) performed this one. He did it so well and without a hitch! He told us that based on the condition of the cells he recommended transferring 1, but my husband was quick to say two and after discussing my history he was okay with it and put two in. After he did it, my nurse came in and talked to us about what to and not to do, which included the no sex or orgasm for 7 days. Then told me she was leaving the clinic on May 1st to pursue Nurse Practitioner program. I told her I'd miss her but definitely was pleased to hear she was pursuing new endeavors. I encouraged her along and she told us she was almost certain we'd have some good news with this cycle. Well, its all up to God on that. I will say that I could see a significant difference in egg quality and the stage of development. I know we changed meds just slightly, but I cannot help but think my vitamin d supplements may have helped me. One of the cells was so large and beautiful you could see the difference. They both had the cells on the edges and then the cluster in the center. The more I think the first cells did not look so good and they never told us we have grade a cells, just that they selected the best two. Made me think more how the first cycle of IVF is more trial and error. If you do not have insurance to cover it though, that can be devastating news. Luckily my husband's insurance covers it 100% for up to three cycles.We are truly blessed that way. We may have eggs to freeze. We retreived 18, 15 fertilized and have held on, we have not loss any but the doctor did say a few were not hopeful, but maybe 2 would make it to freeze. We shall see. I have to call in before day 8 to check on the pricing again. We may not be able to afford it, but I will check. I took my normal meds and inserts (prometrium) and now am ready for bed. I am full of hope of all that lies ahead. I am curious and anxious to see the path God has prepared for me. Whatever lies ahead, I know he is already there, therefore all is well. Good night:-)

Update IVF Cycle #2

Hello All! My apologies for such a long delay between this and my last post. Needless to say the test was negative after the first round and I took a break in between before starting cycle 2. I had tested everyday starting at like day 6 and up until the point my period started. I got a confirmed negative beta on day 14pt. I just went in a sulky place for a few hours, came out and took a break. My doctor was anxious to get me back in the game and even called me to discuss our game plan. That just included manipulating the drugs a bit and doing ICSI straight off instead of attempting natural fertilization again. So I begin with menopur 112 and Gonal- F 125. After day 6 I was bumped up to Menopur 187 and same level of Gonal. I triggered on day 9 with 26 follicles measured and my lead one at 22mm. I triggered with Lupron again and had the egg retrieval today. It was much like the last time however took a bit longer. First time was like 20 minutes, this time it was may double that. Same process but I was much more groggy coming out of anethesia today. It seem to take more of a toll on my that way, but I was much less nauseous than last time. I am still very sore but did not take any meds. Gassy as all get out and peed like a racehorse about every hour until about 4pm. I staggered in on my husband's arm and went straight to bed leaving him to deal with the girls pick up, dinner and baths. he did an excellent job as always that way, but still needs to work on appropriately handling his emotions during the process of IVF when fear takes hold of him. So 18 eggs were retrieved this time and they will call me tomorrow to let me know how things are going. My doctor came in to say that they may only transfer 1 egg and he'll put down 1-2. I think he did it to get a rise out of my husband who was adamant about two eggs last time and still is. So we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. Praying for a positive outcome but as always this is in God's hands and not anything for me to stress over. I cannot wait to hear how the embies are doing tomorrow. Finger's crossed! My expected transfer date is this coming Monday! Until then...