Brakes Applied
Hubby and I thought we would be proceeding with our natural cycle frozen embryo transfer (FET) this month, but looks like we aren’t. I had a Day 12 ultrasound on October 31st and a Day 15 ultrasound on November 3rd and from one to the other, my follicle showed little to no growth and my uterine lining was not increasing as well. I spoke with my nurse yesterday morning, my estradiol was only 56 when I went in on Day 15, she said things weren’t looking good and that it wasn’t a great idea to move forward with the FET. I wasn’t surprised with the news, my body was out of whack after the first round of IVF and I really wasn’t expecting to have a normal cycle after IVF #2. And, for the record, I haven’t had a normal cycle in who know’s how long, I can’t even remember, I’ve been on this roller coaster for too long!
I’m not sad….more like indifferent. I was pretty broken down after the second IVF failed, so maybe this break is happening for a reason. I’m a devout yogi, but haven’t been practicing as much as I’ve wanted in the past few months. Recently, I’ve discovered a new yoga studio near my house, so I’ve been going frequently and am enjoying the physical challenge as well as the mental cleansing and relaxation that it brings me. I’m off of my restrictions for the time being, letting myself enjoy dairy, gluten, coffee and alcohol in moderation. I’m still cooking some great gluten-free and dairy-free recipes in my kitchen, but not feeling guilty about having a piece of bread at dinner or a delicious cup of gelato for dessert. Hubby and I are going to Las Vegas in less than two weeks (Hubby has a conference there) and I’m actually looking forward to a “normal” weekend, maybe we can feel like that couple who are totally oblivious to the fact that we have fertility problems and can have unabashed fun!
In the next couple of days Hubby and I do, however, need to make a decision. We need to decide if we want to still try for a natural start FET or go with a medicated (hormone replacement therapy) FET. I originally wanted to do a cycle that was going to be as close to the “real thing” as possible, but realistically, I don’t think waiting only one more month will regulate my cycle any more. The medicated cycle will give us the piece of mind of knowing when the transfer will occur and according to the projected calendar it likely will not be until early to mid January. I’m nervous to go back on birth control since I was oversuppressed with them before we did IVF #1, but it will only be for 2 weeks this time. Also, according to the projected timeline, we can enjoy the holidays minus the few ultrasounds and blood draws that may be required.
Do any of you have advice/experience of natural cycle FET vs. medicated FET??? I think you probably know which way I’m leaning……
Butternut Squash Posole and more Liebster Answers
I grew up in a city much smaller than Seattle where Mexican food is abundant. In high school and during our summers home from college my BFF and I would head to this hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant located next to the local Greyhound station and eat bowls of flavorful posole (a Mexican soup with hominy). The posole had the perfect amount of pork and hominy and we would add lime, avocado, onions and dip the homemade tortilla-sized chips it was served with.
During this time of year I love to find recipes which incorporate squash and other fall vegetables. So, I was beyond excited to land upon a recipe which included butternut squash into one of my favorite dishes.
Butternut Squash Posole (adapted from Better Homes & Garden)
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless chicken thighs
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 2 medium yellow onions, cut into wedges
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 6 cups organic chicken broth
- 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into cubes
- 3 cups chopped kale
- 1 15-ounce can white hominy, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- sliced radishes (optional)
- lime wedges (optional)
1. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken: cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
2. Add the celery, onions, and garlic to the Dutch oven; cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the oregano, chili powder, and cumin; cook and stir for 30 seconds.
3. Add the broth, chicken, squash, kale and hominy to the Dutch oven. Bring to boiling; reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is cooked through and squash is tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
4. Remove chicken; cut into cubes. Return chicken to pot. Stir in the cilantro, salt and pepper. Serve in bowls adding sliced radishes and lime if desired. Makes 8-10 servings, perfect for leftovers.
Cubing the butternut squash
Hominy rinsed and drained
Butternut Squash Posole
We had friends over for dinner earlier this week and this was a perfect, easy dinner to serve. It is warming, flavorful and easy. I added a little heat to mine with a few dashes of Tapatio and was instantly back in that small Mexican restaurant eating posole with my BFF. Isn’t it funny how certain foods have a way of doing that?!
Liebster Nominations #2 and #3
Wow….I am beyond humbled to be nominated again for the Liebster Award! Thank you to Cindy at Pregnancy via IVF and Truffle Love at BFP Envy, you are both so kind to nominate me and now onto my answers…..
Questions from Truffle Love:
- Where is the most exciting place you have traveled to? Europe-I’ve been twice, once with my Mom and second time with Hubby. I’ve visited France, Italy, Switzerland, England and Spain. I loved Barcelona! Would love to go back someday.
- Do you prefer chips or cookies? I would probably say cookies, I have a terrible sweet tooth.
- Coffee or tea? I love love love coffee, but drink tea most days. Green tea is my go-to morning drink. I guess my answers is both. 🙂
- What is one thing you always carry with you in your purse? Lipgloss, can’t go without it.
- Do you typically wear high heels or flats? High heels, I’m only 5’2″ so I need a little lift!
- What’s your favorite alcoholic beverage? Vodka tonic, although I’m not drinking any these days.
- What is your favorite book and why? Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden, I thought the book was so interesting and made me imagine all that he was describing in detail. And I also really love The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, I think it is such a beautifully simple book about love.
- If you won a million dollars, what is the first big purchase you would splurge on? A fancy car for Hubby, he deserves it and would be beyond thrilled.
- Who is your celebrity crush? Ryan Gosling…..H-O-T-T
- What is the last movie that you watched that made you cry? Friends with Kids
- What is one wonderful thing you would like to share about your significant other? My husband is the most kind and caring person I know, he goes out of his way to help others and also, he is the most logical person I know (which is usually what I need when I’m crazy!)
Now time for Cindy’s Questions:
- If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? Hawaii, Hubby and I travel there a lot and just love it! It’s so relaxing!
- What is your favorite food? Vietnamese noodle bowls
- What is your favorite holiday and why? Thanksgiving, it’s all about family and food, what more could anyone ask for?!
- If you could be any person for just one day who would you be? Oprah, she’s amazing and so influential, it would be interesting to be in her shoes for a day.
- If you could have dinner with 3 people, dead or alive, who would they be? My paternal grandfather, he passed on before I was born, so I would like to meet and get to know him. Beyonce-I think she is powerful and beautiful, yet seems like a real person and is a Mom now. Tom Colicchio-I have a crush on him and think he’s an amazing chef and restaurateur.
- What is your favorite season? Fall!!! I love the crisp air and colorful leaves and it always feels like the beginning of the year to me. (Must be from the back to school days growing up.)
- If you could change anything about yourself what would it be? I would be less of a worry wart.
- What’s the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you? I peed my pants in 2nd grade on the playground.
- If you could pick one super power to have what would it be and why? The power to heal people. I think it would be immensely powerful and a super power that would be used for good.
- What is your favorite movie of all time? Stand by Me
- Why do you blog? It’s a good outlet for all of the crazy stuff happening in my life right now and it lets me reach out to others who might be going through the same situations. Hopefully someday I can look back on it as a journal on the road to having a child. Also, I love to cook and share recipes.
Thanks again to both Cindy and Truffle Love. I hope everyone who has shared in on the Liebster Awards have all gotten to know each other a little bit better.
Happy 1st day of November!!!
Liebster Award…..my first nomination!
I immediately called Hubby yesterday when I received the nomination for the Liebster Award. It was a bright moment in my day and I have Bree at Thought Provoking Moments to thank for the nomination. Bree is always quick to leave warm and thoughtful comments and it was great to learn a little more about her upon receiving the Liebster Award.
From Bree’s blog:
“The Liebster Blog Award is given to up and coming bloggers with less than 200 followers, and nominated by fellow bloggers. Liebster is a German word meaning sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing and welcome.”
Now time for me to tell you a little about myself. Here are Bree’s questions:
If there were one word you could choose out of the dictionary, which one would you choose to best describe yourself? Understanding. “The ability to understand something; comprehension. Sympathetically aware of other people’s feelings; tolerant and forgiving.”
What’s your biggest pet peeve? People who are not punctual and who don’t apologize for when they are late.
Throughout your journeys, what would you say is the most important lesson you’ve learned thus far? “Patience is a virtue.” I’ll say that again “Patience is a virtue.” I’m still learning this lesson.
What’s your favorite childhood memory? I have many, but one that I remember vividly is when I had the chickenpox in the 4th grade (I felt fine but couldn’t go to school since I was still contagious) and my Mom and I spent the whole day together. She took me to Artic Circle for lunch and I got to have a fun day with her playing hookey.
What’s your biggest regret? Not reaching out to a dear family friend/neighbor when she was hurting and drinking to ease her sorrow. She passed away right before our wedding and I think about her frequently.
If there were anything about your life experiences you could change, what would they be and why? Eeek, this is a loaded question for me. Of course, at this point, I would change our fertility situation and I don’t think I would have taken the long way around like I did (seeing a naturopath, my regular OB, etc). But, I don’t think I would be the person I am today if it weren’t for my infertility and I know I wouldn’t have met all of the wonderful people in the infertility blogging community if it weren’t for my situation. I just hope we get to the end of the journey at some point. Every life experience shapes us, even though it’s hard to see sometimes.
Tell us something quirky about you. I talk to my cats like they are people.
What’s your favorite dish/meal? I love food! This is a hard question, but I love Vietnamese vermicelli bowls. So fresh and yummy!
Who or what’s been your biggest influence throughout life? Hands down, my Mom. She is amazing, she is an RN and works in a heavy care nursing home and is the most compassionate and caring person I know. She is loving, funny and my best friend. My Mom had her own fertility struggles, she was married to my Dad at age 23 and didn’t have me until she was 39. She wanted 5 kids and ended up with only 1. But, she said she never gave up hope, she said she always knew she would have a baby. I admire her persistent positivity. Whenever I have a bad day, she is the first person I want to talk to, she always makes me feel better!
Do you have a bucket list? If so, what’s the most ridiculous thing to do on it? I don’t have an actual Bucket List, but I would love to be in a Flash Mob. I love to dance!
What do you do for a living? I’m a dentist. A dentist who loves sweets. Please don’t tell me you “hate the dentist”.
Thanks Bree for asking such “thought-provoking” questions. I really had to think about a few of those.
Now for my nominations!
1. Alex @ yums and loves
2. Georgette @ Can’t Control Everything After All
3. Courtney @ All the Sun for You
4. Amy @ A Dose of Good
5. Kim @ Baby Steps to Balance
6. Marni @ CatasTrophy Wife
7. Anna @ My Preconceived Life
8. Evelynn @ The Journey To and Through IVF
10. Andrea @ Food. Travel. Life. Love.
11. Worth the Wait
And here are my questions for you!
- What is your favorite season and why?
- What is your favorite movie?
- What is your biggest fear?
- If you could find out one celebrity was following your blog, who would you want it to be?
- Who do you tell your secrets to?
- Place you would most like to travel to?
- Toilet paper-over or under?
- What motivates you?
- What is your favorite type of exercise?
- What makes you laugh?
- Who do you admire?
This post took a lot of thinking. It was nice to do a little self reflecting and to think about what I want to know about all of you. Please stop by the blogs listed above, it’s a great group of gals. And I’m sure some of you have more than 200 followers. Oops!
Thanks again to Bree and Congratulations to those I’ve nominated for the Liebster Award.
Happy Friday, have a wonderful weekend!
Banana Bread
Thank you so much for all of the kind and encouraging words many of you have posted on the blog. Each one was heartfelt and has given me the hope and motivation to move forward.
For over a month I’ve been more careful with my diet, I’ve been trying to eat as gluten and dairy free as possible and have enjoyed some new foods along the way. However, after getting the news this past Sunday that our HCG test was negative I thought I would be kind to myself and not feel bad indulging in some of my favorite foods. I’m going to enjoy all the usual foods (and drinks) that I love this week and will start back with the reduced gluten/dairy diet soon. One of my favorite comfort foods is banana bread. If you know Hubby and I, we love banana inspired sweet treats and desserts, and banana bread is no exception. Since it is “bread” not “cake”, I don’t feel bad cutting myself a large slice (or two?!) for breakfast. This recipe is from my Mom’s museum cookbook and is my go to recipe.
Banana Bread
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup nuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
1. Cream oil, sugar and eggs well in a large mixing bowl
2. Add dry ingredients to another large bowl, mix well, set aside
3. Mix mashed bananas and sour cream together, set aside
4. Add dry ingredients to mixer (with creamed oil, sugar and eggs) alternating with sour cream/banana mixture. Stir on low until thoroughly mixed.
5. Fold in vanilla and nuts (if desired)
6. Bake in two 9×5 greased bread pans for 1 hour at 350 degrees.
Banana Bread
When I know I’m going to go overboard and eat 2 loaves of banana bread in a day, I will wrap one of the two loaves up and freeze it. I simply wrap in plastic wrap, followed by aluminum foil and place in a freezer bag. It’s perfectly delicious once thawed and is great for traveling.
Tonight, one of my good friends is bringing a bottle of wine over and we are going to enjoy some dessert with our wine. I’m so lucky to have such wonderful friends who have been supportive and there when I’ve needed them most.
As far as where we are with our treatments, I went in for a baseline ultrasound yesterday and had my estradiol checked. My level is 39.1, so we were given the go ahead for our frozen embryo transfer. I spoke to my RE yesterday on the phone and we are going to tweak a few things this time. I’m going to switch from Prometrium suppositories to the progesterone in oil injections and I’m going to take a break from acupuncture. I’ve been doing acupuncture for almost 2 years (nearly as long as we’ve been TTC) and I just feel like it’s the right time to take a break. My RE doesn’t know why I’m having the cramping 5 days after my transfer but is hopeful that the FET will be the closest thing to a natural conception since I won’t be on all the stimulation medications and we’ll be doing a natural cycle start (no birth control). I’m still nervous as ever, but trying my best to be hopeful……stay tuned.
Truths
First off-I would like to say “Thank You” to everyone who posted such nice and uplifting comments from my last post. I hope the FET will be the answer and I hope I can take all of the positivity from everyone to fill my void.
truth: 1. The quality or state of being true 2. That which is true or in accordance with fact or reality
Truth-I feel angry, frustrated, dark, alone, desperate, and sad. I thought my easy-going mindset was going to make IVF #2 better and the blow of “your test is negative” softer. I was completely wrong…….the leniency I thought I was giving myself still left me in an emotional abyss last night.
Truth-Friday started with some light spotting, which turned into heavy spotting, which turned into my full-blown period by Saturday and I already knew that IVF #2 most likely failed. The home pregnancy test I took on Friday allowed me to indulge in coffee and eat gluten and dairy, but there was still a small shred of hope inside of me that my HCG test on Sunday might prove my feelings and symptoms wrong.
Truth-there are very few people who know the right thing to say to me at this moment. They are the people who know me best (you know who you are). Saying “just relax” (I could scream every time someone says that to me), “it’s no big deal”, “have faith that God will bring you a baby when the time is right”, or “better luck next time” do not make me feel better. Yes, these things are probably true, but they aren’t what I need to hear right now. I know these people love me and are not trying to be insensitive, they are probably at a loss of words, but feel they should stay something or say the thing that would make themselves feel better. I’m sorry if this makes me seems bitter and angry.
Truth-I could not survive this without my Hubby. He is the light to my darkness. He answers the phone when I don’t want to hear the news I already know. He hugs me when I need it and stays away when I need space. He makes me laugh because if I don’t I’ll cry. He lets me feel selfish when I know he wants a baby as much as I do. He sees the hope in our future.
Truth-I’m scared. Really really scared that I don’t know what is causing our infertility and why IVF isn’t working. Is it my uterus? Am I not getting enough support from the progesterone suppositories? Would progesterone in oil be better? Are my eggs bad? Will putting our frozen embryos in, just kill them in my hostile environment? Will I ever be a Mom? What will happen if this doesn’t work?
Truth-It’s very difficult to put on my “happy” face at work and go through my daily motions like everything is okay. But at least work helps keeps my mind busy.
Truth-I know I can’t stay in this place for long. It’s toxic and the stress of it all can’t possibly be good for my body. I will contact my nurse today and will see what our next options are with our frozen embryos. I’m terrified of moving forward, afraid of feeling like this again, but know that if I never move forward I might never get to feel the utter joy of it working.
Truth-I put “have faith” in my daily reminders in my phone. I need more now than ever to remind myself to believe that we will have our miracle baby.
7dp5dt-It’s over……99% sure at least
I’ve been feeling as though this IVF #2 hasn’t worked for a few days already (I’m just now admitting it out loud), but this AM I gave myself confirmation on my thoughts. I broke down and did a home pregnancy test…..only to see a negative result.
My week has happened exactly how it did with IVF #1. Started having significant watery fluid (nurse told me it is a normal side effect of the progesterone suppositories), then about 5dp5dt I had this severe cramp. Last time the cramp happened 4dp5dt and was so intense that I had to lie down in a ball and couldn’t move, this time it happened the morning of 5dp5dt was far less intense, but in the same location. Then, this AM brown spotting showed up exactly like it did with IVF #1.
I originally told myself I wasn’t going to take a home pregnancy test and was just going to wait for my beta, but I don’t want to live in false hope for 2 more days, I just want to confirm my terrible suspicions.
I’ll keep using the progesterone suppositories until Sunday, but at least now I won’t dread the phone call after the beta as much as I did last time.
As much as I’ve wanted to have the “whatever happens happens” mindset, I can’t honestly tell you that I hurt any less. I feel like my body is failing me. Hubby and I thought that since we had embryos to freeze this time, that the embryo quality may have been better this time, but now I think my body is an inhospitable environment.
My mother-in-law says I need to keep the faith…….it’s hard to feel that way right now. I’ll let all of you know the actual results after the weekend. I’m 99% sure it’ll be negative….
Kale-Sausage Soup
The rain is back in Seattle and it’s officially soup season in our house. I love making large pots of soup this time of year, not only does it provide a hot, comforting meal, but it lasts for a few days and uses up any excess of vegetables that we have in our fridge. Like I’ve said in an earlier post, we use Full Circle Farms organic produce delivery and we always have a variety of vegetables on hand. Occasionally we have too much produce and I have to use it up quickly because I feel guilty about throwing it out when we pay good money for it. This soup is very simple and includes kale, which I love and is also a superfood!
Kale-Sausage Soup
- 4 medium carrots (cut into rounds)
- 1 small celery heart (approximately 6 stalks plus the small center stalks)
- 1 package of spicy chicken Italian sausage (removed from casings if necessary)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bunch of kale, ribs removed and torn into pieces
- 1 can of white cannellini beans, rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth, add water if needed
- salt and pepper to taste
- red pepper chili flakes to desired taste
- 2 tablespoons of oil
I use a large enamel coated cast iron pot, it’s large and great for simmering to build flavors.
1. Heat oil in bottom of pot. Add garlic, onions, carrots and celery. Saute until onions are translucent.
2. I like to cook my sausage in a small separate pan and add to the large pot, but you could easily add it to the pot after sauteing the garlic, onions, carrots and celery to reduce clean up.
3. Add beans, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil and add salt and pepper to taste. Add chili flakes to desired taste. Reduced to low heat.
4. Add kale leaves to broth and gently stir until they become wilted. Continue to simmer and serve hot. Simmering will build flavors, but if you are short on time, soup can be served immediately. Add grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Garlic, onions, celery and carrots
Spicy Chicken Italian Sausage
Addition of Kale to the pot
Kale-Sausage Soup
The cooling temperatures and the onset of rain gives a chill down to the bone and nothing is more perfect than soup to warm the body and soul. Soup is so versatile and can be adapted to include vegetables that are in season or please the individual palate.
What is your favorite soup???
***I’m 4dp5dt (for those of you not familiar to fertility acronyms, that stands for “4 days past 5 day transfer”). I’m feeling pretty normal and not trying to overanalyze it this time. Hubby has again threatened to change the password on our internet if he catches me Googling “No symptoms and BFP” or “Early pregnancy symptoms”. I’ve been extremely lazy but plan to go for my first walk this afternoon. There is going to be a break in the rain and I’ve got to catch it while I can. I’m just hoping this feeling of normalcy is okay. Any encouraging thoughts would be appreciated!***
Embryo Transfer #2
Our 2 beautiful embryos!
I’m over the moon right now. Yes, our embryo transfer yesterday went smoothly and we are very happy that it did, but right now I’m beyond happy that we have 3 frozen embryos! The clinic just called to say the 2 embryos that were still growing yesterday have made it for cryopreservation (one went into cryopreservation yesterday). With our first round of IVF we had zero embryos that made it for freezing, so this is a huge improvement.
I’m hoping that we don’t need to use these embryos just yet because I really hope that the two embryos we transferred yesterday will stick, but it’s nice to know we have some in the “bank”.
Lemon-Raspberry Coconut Milk Ice Cream
I promised I would be back with a recipe for the coconut milk ice cream I’ve been making incessantly. I talked about some store-bought options for dairy-free, coconut milk ice cream in this post, but making it at home with great, simple ingredients is even better. For my last birthday Hubby gave me a Cuisinart ice cream maker, I had only used it a few times until I discovered how easy it is to make coconut milk ice cream and now I’m hooked. We have a small raspberry bush in our backyard and this is the second year that it’s produced a good number of berries for us. I love all berries, but raspberries may claim the title of “favorite berry”.
Raspberry Bush
Beautiful bowl of raspberries
I rarely tell someone that they must use the same exact product as I do for recipes……but you must use this coconut milk. I’ve tried other coconut milks and Native Forest definitely gives the creamiest and most “ice cream”-like texture. I bought a case from Amazon for a great price and now I can make at least 6 recipes since you only need 2 cans per batch.
Lemon-Raspberry Coconut Milk Ice Cream-Non-dairy
- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup raw sugar
- 2 cans Native Forest coconut milk
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
1. Place raspberries and raw sugar in a small pot, heat on stove top over low to medium heat. Stir to break down raspberries. Cool thoroughly, refrigerate if necessary.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, honey and lemon zest.
3. Take frozen bowl out of freezer and start ice cream maker, pour milk/honey/zest mixture into ice cream maker (or make ice cream according to your machine).
4. Fold raspberry mixture into ice cream. Ice cream will be quite soft, for a firmer texture transfer to a container and place in freezer until desired consistency is reached.
Ready to eat or store
Lemon-Raspberry Coconut Milk Ice Cream
I’ve made vanilla, vanilla-bean and now this lemon-raspberry coconut milk ice cream and so far this is my favorite. The lemon adds a tart brightness that is refreshing and cleansing to the palate. As we are well into fall now, this flavor takes me back to the last few days of summer. I’m dying to try a pumpkin spice recipe next to celebrate fall and the arrival of rain here in Seattle. I’m not ready for 9 months of rain but I’m ready to not feel guilty spending the day on the sofa. I’m hoping to have a few lazy days coming up after our transfer. This Friday will be our 5 day transfer. Waiting for a call from our clinic with the progress of our embryos today and to set up my appointment. Hoping for good news!
IVF #2-Egg Retrieval and Fertilization Report
Sunday 10/7/12
Good news, my “no expectations” mindset is working so far. Yesterday Hubby and I went to SRM for our egg retrieval. This time around it seemed that the egg retrieval came so quickly after we started our stimulation medications, even though I stimulated 9 days this time (versus 8 days with IVF #1). Our regular RE did not perform my surgery, but instead one of her colleagues that is highly recommended in the group as well. The whole procedure was slightly different, but still went very well. And guess what?!!!
Nineteen eggs were retrieved this time! Last time only nine eggs were retrieved, so to say the least……we were elated!!!! The RE said that she retrieved some that were smaller in size and not sure if they will fertilize, but overall, a much higher retrieval number than last time!
Monday 10/8/12
Today the nurse from SRM called and gave us the fertilization report. Nineteen of the eggs inseminated, but we only have 8 that have fertilized. I’m a little disappointed that we didn’t have more fertilize, but we are starting with 2 more than last time, so I need to take the good news and go with it. She will call tomorrow with more information and we will find out if we have a 3-day or 5-day transfer. I will keep everyone posted……
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