I'm at home tonight recovering from this morning's egg retrieval. We were told on Sunday that there were probably 5, maybe 6 follicles to retrieve. We were so excited when they told us they found 7! We are so hopeful that all little ones are mature enough to be fertilized. We'll get our first call tomorrow to let us know how many fertilized and what grade they are all classified as.
This recovery has been challenging. Because my left ovary is tucked behind my uterus, they had to apply pressure on my belly to be able to locate the follicles in the ovary. I can only describe the pain as if my tummy has been used as a punching bag. I'm struggling to walk a little bit but drinking plenty of fluids and the heating pad plus Tylenol have become my best friends.
The embryo transfer is scheduled for 11am on Sunday, Mother's day, which is very exciting. Today during the procedure and when I was out cold, my doctor experimented with a type of catheter,that will be the expressway for my little embies, because I have a curvy uterus. The good news is that I will not have to arrive on a full bladder but the bad news is that if the catheter doesn't work as well as they hope then I'll have to down 30 oz. of water for the traditional catheter.
Ok, on to the TMI portion of this entry. I started progesterone vag suppositories today which will get my uterus ready for implantation. I will insert one in the morning and at noon daily. On the transfer day, I will add an additional vag combination suppository of progesterone and estrogen. Tonight I will also start on steroids and antibiotics.
That's it for now. Good night & please keep us in your thoughts.
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