Well..... I feel really good. I talked to my RN and she said depending on the eggs..... the transfer will be either Sunday (if it is a 2 day transfer) or Monday, Tuesday,or Wednesday.
The best news is ..... I get to be at school on Thursday which is our Playday (a day of play for the kids.... they go to different stations and do various games with an outside bbq) and Friday is our BIG 5th grade field trip that I thought I would have to miss. We go to Bush Gardens for the day ..... 5am leave and return 11pm. I have spent two years with my students and it made me sad to think I wouldn't get to have fun with them on the field trip after we have worked so hard this year. I just felt like I was beginning my IVF on a bad note having to miss something I really wanted to attend. YIPEEE!!!! I get to go on the field trip...... Of course the DH doesn't understand why I even want to go! Men!
Good Luck to you. Are you near Tampa? you said Busch Gardens but I know there's one in VA also. Many prayers for a successful retrieval and hopefully impending child! Jen
That's great news about your class trip. I have to ask though...is it ok to walk the day away after just having an embryo transfer? If you transfer tuesday or wednesday, will it be ok? I know I was told to rest for a day or 2 after. I put myself on bedrest cause I am paranoid. I just thought I would mention it but please don't let me rain on your parade... I just thought about it and figured I would want someone to tell me in case I wasn't aware. Good luck and +++thoughts and baby dust to you!
36 years old. Married for 17 years. 1 son, 7 years old, conceived w/ ICSI. 2nd IVF w/ ICSI in June=No Fertilization. August cycle cancelled for poor response. Considering options.
The transfer is after the class trip. The trip is this Friday and the transfer will be at the earliest April 10 (Sunday). Two days after the trip. I am going to definitely take at least one day off after the transfer just to be on the safe side. I don't think it is necessary, but I want to have peace of mind and know that I gave 100%. Thanks for having me clarify that!!!!
Ohhhh! I totally misunderstood, sorry about that! Well, in that case...Yippee! You get to go and then rest afterward. Excellent. Have a good time and good luck!
36 years old. Married for 17 years. 1 son, 7 years old, conceived w/ ICSI. 2nd IVF w/ ICSI in June=No Fertilization. August cycle cancelled for poor response. Considering options.
Lindsey, I am so glad you get to go on your trip with your kids! It will be a nice way to relax before your transfer! Every little bit helps right? So your transfer will be done on Sunday? I will say lots of prayers for you and those embies to dig thier heels right in and stick around for awhile! I wish you lots and lots of baby dust!
38 yrs. DH is 31 yrs. Married November 2002. No children. TTC since the honeymoon. Infertility treatments 2 yrs. 7 failed IUIs. 3 cancelled IVFs due to poor response to meds. Poor ovarian reserve. DH has male factors. Chicago, IL Presently looking into adoption!
Lindsey, I was worried that you needed to be on br also. I am glad that you get to do the trip. Good luck with the transfer. How are the eggs doing right now? Take girl, I am praying for you. You give me hope.
Forty Four years old, hubby is 52 married 4 years, TTC 4 years with this hubby, 14 years with first hubby, One adopted daughter, 2nd ivf done, 1st one pg with m/c, second no pg. Uses egg Donor. PG with twins on 3rd IVF mc twins on 8/25/05
I think the eggs are fine....they are still in the donor!! Ha-Ha! I guess they were at a good size on Monday. I do not know the number yet. I think I will find out more at my appointment tomorrow for the vaginal ultrasound thingy. My husband has to do his thing (which you know he is thrilled about...yeah right!) on Thursday. I guess we are moving right along!
Thanks WantsBaby2 for the words of encouragement for the embies. You have a great way of saying things --- it makes me laugh!!!!
Fourtyfour --- You have been the one giving me hope for the last few months! Thanks!
Forty Four years old, hubby is 52 married 4 years, TTC 4 years with this hubby, 14 years with first hubby, One adopted daughter, 2nd ivf done, 1st one pg with m/c, second no pg. Uses egg Donor. PG with twins on 3rd IVF mc twins on 8/25/05
The appointment went well today. The transfer will be on Sunday or Tuesday and they will let us know on Friday. The doctor didn't say much. I talked to the nurse about the lining and she said everything looks good. Moving along....... I find out if it worked out on a positive note on April 22. It is funny to have that date.... when the transfer hasn't even happened yet.
Forty Four years old, hubby is 52 married 4 years, TTC 4 years with this hubby, 14 years with first hubby, One adopted daughter, 2nd ivf done, 1st one pg with m/c, second no pg. Uses egg Donor. PG with twins on 3rd IVF mc twins on 8/25/05
Well..... the transfer is set for Tuesday. So it will be a 4 day transfer. The egg quality of the 7 eggs is 4 grade 2, 2 grade 3 and 1 grade 4. The doctor wants to implant 2 eggs. Any input? I was hoping the transfer would be tomorrow. My husband wants him to be more aggressive since we have had no pregnancies from the 2 IVF. The RN said that we can discuss this with the doctor. Any advice? I wish the transfer was tomorrow....the waiting.... it is a killer.
Congratulations on getting to the fertilization stage! Yeah! As Tom Petty said, "The waiting, is the hardest part" Isn't that the truth!
As far as transfering only 2 embryos, did he say why only 2? I would think even at my age (36) if I get to that point, I would want at least 3 transfered, if I have them. You are 42 and he wants to do only 2? Is that because they are from a donor and the chances of implantation are very good?
Also, are they going to do assisted hatching or is that not a factor at a 4 day transfer?
My advice is to speak up and tell the RE and the embryologist your feelings on the matter. Call if you have to. If you want a 2 or 3 day or if you want more than 2 embies transfered, the only way they will know is if you speak up. It might not change anything, they have the degrees and should know what they are doing but, if they know you want to be aggressive, then it might change somethings. Worth a try, you know?
36 years old. Married for 17 years. 1 son, 7 years old, conceived w/ ICSI. 2nd IVF w/ ICSI in June=No Fertilization. August cycle cancelled for poor response. Considering options.
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