Embryo Transfer Monday, September 22, 2008

Monday, September 22, 2008 we had our embryo transfer. The morning started off with breakfast at Krystals with Cary. We then went to acupuncture for my "relaxation" time. Then off to ART. We made the decision to transfer two embryos but when we got the ART the doctor said that our embryos were top grade and they recommended we only transfer one. So, we decided to follow what they suggested and transferred the top embryo. I felt comfortable with this decision especially since we had embryos to freeze this round of IVF. After the transfer, we went back to acupuncture for my "post transfer affirmation." Let me just tell you, it's hard to relax when you can't stop giggling because some lady is telling you to "feel the energy flow from your hands to your uterus" and "picture the embryo that was transferred, it's floating in your uterus looking for the perfect spot." After that, we went and ate lunch at my favorite place Joel's and then went home. I relaxed on the couch the rest of the afternoon.

We ended up with one transferred and 5 frozen embryos!

We got very lucky!

This is where babies come from

In my world, this is where babies come from. Needles, big nasty bruises, acupuncture, a little of this and a little of that!

I meant to post this earlier but time got away from me. The shots all went well. My one little ovary worked VERY hard for us! With 20-25 follicles the doctor was able to retrieve 19 eggs on Wednesday (9/17.) Yes, from one ovary!

Thursday - Saturday 14 eggs had fertilized and divided. VERY GOOD NEWS!!!