Friday, August 22, 2014

Time

7 days.....165 hours....9,900 minutes.....594,000 seconds. This is the amount of time that stands between me and my first beta.  But let me back up and fill you in. 

Yesterday morning I got a call from the receptionist at my clinic informing me we were on for our 1pm transfer. She didn't have any more information but I breathed a sigh of relief assuming this meant at least one of our 11 embryos came back normal. We arrived at the clinic and I was given some Valuim to help me relax. We were led into the OR where we finally got the information we'd been waiting for. We had 5 total embryos that came back normal. This obviously exceeded our expectations and I couldn't hold back the tears that came. Dr. H explained to us that today he wanted to transfer one embryo. We had one grade 1 embryo and it tested normal so that was the one he wanted to go with. I asked him about transferring 2 but he said he wasn't comfortable with that. The goal is a healthy baby, not multiples. He felt like it would be irresponsible to transfer more than one. 


(As you can see the embryo is starting to hatch out of its shell. Another good sign) 

So our big decision wasn't really a decision at all. We signed the papers and then the nurses came in to check my bladder. I did have some free fluid from the follicles that was pushing my uterus over.  For a minute I was worried they were going to tell us we had to cancel transfer but Dr came in and looked and said he didn't forsee it being a problem. Everything else looked good including my lining which they told me was nice and thick. So for the 4th time we watched as the life we worked so hard to create was transferred into my uterus. For those of you that have experienced it you know how emotional that moment is. After the procedure was done Dr. H wished us good luck and the staff left the room to give us a few minutes alone. I just prayed with all my heart for God to bless this little spec of life.  To watch over and protect it. To help it thrive and grow into a healthy baby. 

(It's hard to see because of the shading but it's the tiny white spot towards the top) 

So now we wait. Technically I think my beta should have been scheduled for next Sat. But they scheduled it for Friday the 29th with the 2nd beta on Tues. Sept 2nd due to the holiday. I'm not really sure what that means for my numbers. I doubt I'll be comfortable even if it is positive until I see it double. Let's be honest I doubt I'll be comfortable this entire pregnancy if this actually works. I'm feeling oh so very hopeful that this is our time. We decided not to find out the sex at this time. I just felt like if I knew and this didn't work it would only make it harder. It doesn't matter to us either way of course. 

They also told us yesterday they were going to let the other 4 embryos go to day 6 and would freeze those that were still growing. I called today and found out they were able to freeze 2 of them. Two more chances. God is so good. 

So now we wait. And pray. 


11 comments:

  1. Praying with you!!! I sometimes like it when the decision is taken out of my hand. Only 7 days...that's going to be here before you know it! xoxo

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  2. What fantastic news! I'm so glad that your transfer went well and that you have two more sweet babies waiting for you. Praying for you as you wait out the 2WW. Hoping you have peace and comfort during this time. XOXO

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    1. Thanks for the prayers Alllison. They are greatly appreciated

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  3. Sending lots and lots of prayers for you and your beautiful embryo! Hope the next 7 days go by quickly! Pamper yourself this week!

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    1. Thanks Beth! Just trying to relax and not over think things

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  4. I am so full of hope for you. Stay positive. Try to breathe. When in doubt, eat some ice cream. It makes everything better. Xoxo

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    1. I agree- ice cream makes everything better. Thanks for the support!

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  5. This is so exciting! I'm praying with you and I can't wait to rejoice in all that God is going to do! Don't doubt and just believe that this life that has been formed will continue to develop and nestle inside of your womb for the next nine months! xo

    This is my prayer for you and the already hatching duckling... :)

    For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother's womb. 14I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.. ~Psalm 113:13-14

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    1. Oh Elisha your sweet comments always bring me to tears. Thank you so much for your kind words, prayers, and support

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  6. Praying for a successful implantation!

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