Day 2 Embie report

Here is my Day 2 Embie report: Remember yesterday we had 9 fertilized growing and developing today. Well, when the embryologist called today the 7 the didn't look fertilized did indeed fertilize! So that gives a total of 16 embies right now! Obviously, they will not all make it to day 5, but we are praying for 2 great quality embryos to transfer and a few to freeze. My past two cycles I have never had any make it to freeze so I really hope we do! Today they needed to be between 2-4 cells and all 16 were! Tomorrow they should be 8-10 cell. We will wait for that call tomorrow! Transfer will be on Tuesday! I haven't gotten a time yet, but I will tomorrow when she calls!


 Here is my outfit I wore for my retrieval. I will wear this shirt for my transfer too! I made the shirt a while back ago! Of course, you need lucky socks too!

 

Here is a picture from retrieval. The left photo is before and sporting my shirt. The right photo is after retrieval.

Day 1 report

Day 1 report:
17 out of the 19 were mature.
9 fertilized
1 was abnormal
7 did not fertilize.
So we have 9 Embies growing and developing. We will get another update tomorrow with how they are doing! Grow embies grow! Praying these 9 are strong embryos.

I am still a little sore from retrieval, but will be resting all weekend. 

Trigger shot and Retrieval date

The past four days I have had an appointment with my doctor since I was so close with my follicle sizes. That means a vaginal u/s and blood work every day. In 8 days and I had 6 appts out of 8 days! That is crazy! Haha. I am so glad my doctor takes that time to monitor me closely though! Yesterday I had an appt before I went to work so I went at 7:45. My doctor had a student that day and she can in the room during my u/s. He told her I was probably the sweetest person he met. Aww! How sweet! Then he just told her that it has been hard getting me pregnant and then told her I have endo. I also was able to see a couple of my favorite nurses...shh don't tell anyone I have favorites! :)
This cycle my E2 numbers have been great, my lining is great, and overall a smoother process. I will know on Thursday how many eggs I have. 
My trigger shot is tonight! Then I have retrieval on Thursday! I just can't believe we are already at this point. Crazy! 
I will update after my retrieval! 

"Lets get this beautiful woman pregnant!" :)

Hello there! I bet you are wondering what my title means...huh? :) I had my suppression check number 1 today. Dr. R came in and shook my hand and said it was great seeing me again. Then he turned to the nurse and said "Lets get this beautiful woman pregnant." It made me feel special. Hahaha. Anyway, the ultra sound seemed great and then I went over to have my blood work done. My estrogen levels came back good and I get to start my Lupron on March 10th! I am excited. It seems like my endo diet is helping! :) When I went over to Bennet to get my bloodwork done the nurse looked at me and said, "Are you getting skinny?" Haha. I said yes, I have lost 24 lbs. Then I told her she was the only one noticed because they didn't take my weight at Dr. R office. I was glad she could tell I have been working hard. 
I went to acupuncture afterwards. It was nice and relaxing. 
All seems to be going well so far. 
My prayers for this cycle are:
*To have a smooth cycle
*Good quality of eggs
*at least 1 embryo that makes it to freeze (neither 1st or 2nd cycle had any make it to freeze)
*To have a baby or babies
 

Starting BC/ IVF #3!

It seems forever since my last IVF cycle. I miscarried in October and time seem slow, until now. I am like wow it is almost time for IVF #3. Third time is a charm? Right?!?! So, here is a little update: AF came (period) today full force. I called my clinic to be placed on the calendar for our IVF/ICSI. The nurse called me back and gave me information and ordered my meds. I start birth control Thursday-March 12th. Last time I wasn't suppressed so hopefully the extra bc will help. I will have an u/s with Dr. R on March 6th. I will start my lupron injections on March 12th! If I am suppressed I will start my regular injections on March 22nd. The projected date for Retrieval is March 31, but I am no newbie to the IVF world and I know that everytime for me it has been pushed back! So, We are looking at the beginning of April for retrieval and transfer! I am excited, but a little scared to be honest. Time to write my verses and encouraging quotes on my mirror again. Please continue to pray for us. IVF cycles are always a little scary. A lot of time, energy, and money go into them. Thank you to each one of you that support us through prayers, encouraging words, and the friendships.