After bungling my cell phone and accidentally hanging up on the embryologist the first time around this morning, we finally managed to touch base. As suspected, quite a number of my eggs were immature. I figured as much considering the large discrepancy in numbers from what we were told at our scans and what they actually retrieved. So, of our 17 eggs, only 8 were mature and 6 of those have fertilised normally. I can't help but feel a wee bit anxious about having only 6 fertilise compared to the massive 15 we had last time, but I just need to put it into perspective that even though we were told 17 initially, 6 out of 8 is really not so bad. And considering how last cycle turned out . . .
I can only hope now that our 6 little embies will be strong and go the distance! I'm actually alot more nervous than I thought and prone to anxiety at the moment. I guess this is completely normal and I should just breathe and have faith. I'm feeling totally fine today, was shocked to wake up with no trace of stiffness and cramping and feeling almost 100%. I have booked the entire week off work but I am now considering going tomorrow and Thursday just to take my mind off it all, seems silly to stay home when I feel fine. We'll see. Fingers crossed everyone!
grow little embies grow!! I'm a bundle of nerves for you!
ReplyDeleteThats a good number to work with and hope they all do what good embies should do. Great you are feeling well too so just enjoy the sunshine and put your feet up. Everything crossed xx
ReplyDeleteTake a deep breath! 6 is a great number!
ReplyDeleteThanks for you comment on my blog! And yes, when I said "triggered a bit late" I meant that my RE thinks my eggs might have gotten a little overripe, and that maybe they should have triggered a day earlier. Honestly, I probably could have told him that. I think my biggest were pushing 21mm at my last ultrasound, and I know a lot of places trigger at 18mm.
ReplyDeleteI am SOOOOO hoping that you get some great embies this time! And if you do, well, then maybe there is hope for me, too?
Good luck!!!!
I am sending loads of cell division vibes to those little ones! Go embies go!!! Glad you are back to 100%. stay positive!!
ReplyDeleteFingers, toes and everything crossed for you girl!
ReplyDeleteYay! Go embies, go!! I hope all six go the distance and you'll have great ones to transfer :).
ReplyDeleteSounds like the Universe is throwing out that number "6" for you. The numerology meaning of this number is: "committed, protective, nurturing, domestic, community conscious and family oriented. offers a shoulder for others and you are a good parent". All a great sign! Make sure you get some time off and relax especially after transfer. Athena x
ReplyDeleteHere is hoping that all 6 grow up big and strong for you. Quality over quantity, that's what 'they' say. I'm glad that you are feeling close to 100% too.
ReplyDeleteHaidee 6 is FANTASTIC!Jeepers forget about the numbers you had in the last cycle cos this cycle is going so well so far,and fingers crossed it continues:) Antonia xxx
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased that everything is going to plan for you in this cycle. It must be great to be feeling 'normal' again! Fingers crossed
ReplyDeleteHi Haidee, yes try to relax (although easier said than done!)
ReplyDeleteI’m like you the time between EPU & transfer is the most punishing for my anxiety levels, but you’ll be fine darl xx Like everyone has said 6 is a really good number & I suspect there the 6 that showed up on the scan before EPU, there the 6 strong healthy eggies that grew steadily & got the most nourishment, there the 6 that will grow into 6 strong healthy blasty’s and ultimately your 6 babies – ohh 6 babies, imagine!!
Honey xx
Congratulations! Six little embryos, growing in a dish, all vying to win the chance to be your baby. Enjoy your time off work as much as you can.
ReplyDeleteGrow little embryos grow!!!
ReplyDeleteGood Luck!!!
I will keep my fingers crossed for those 6 nice embies of yours! Grow babies grow!!! Glad to hear you are feeling good!
ReplyDeleteSending you lots of luck and baby dust. Keeping my fingers crossed for these little babies and you.
ReplyDeleteGrow embabies!! And, mummy, go to work...helps get the mind off the anxiety. ;-) Unless your job is super anxiety-producing....lol!
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