Icing on the Cake January 25, 2006
I was really hoping that we’d end up with 10 embryos today. Last cycle we had 4 the day after ER, and that just made me too nervous. So, I’ve been sitting here with my fingers crossed for 10 knowing that anything more would be icing on the cake.
I got my fertilization phone call this morning. We actually ended up with 30 eggs, not 28. I guess they found a couple more in there. 22 were mature and 18 of those fertilized with ICSI. I cannot freaking believe we have 18 embryos. I just can’t believe it.
They won’t make the 3 day vs. 5 day decision until the morning of day 3. So the plan is for us to hit the road Friday morning in time to be there at 1:00. They may call us while we’re on the road and tell us to turn around and come back on Sunday.
Obviously it depends on how the embryos are faring on Friday, but I don’t think that they’ll automatically plan on a blast transfer just because we have a good number of embryos. We did a day 3 transfer last cycle, and it worked. I know that fact will play a role in the decision making process. Also, they only do assisted hatching on day 3 embryos, so that’s another thing to consider.
I just want to make it to transfer. I’m all about taking it one step at a time this cycle, and that’s my immediate goal. Most of the time OHSS symptoms don’t start for at least 3-5 days after ER and peak even later than that. Right now I’m doing ok, but I know that how I’m feeling right now is no indication of how I’ll be feeling a few days from now.
I got my Lovenox delivered today, and I’ll start that tonight. The oh so fun PIOs start tomorrow. So for the next couple of days, I’ll be shooting up, drinking Gatorade, and hoping that those embryos hang in there. That’s about all I can do at this point. The rest is out of my hands.
- Posted in : IVF Part 6: IVF #4
- Author : amanda
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Really great news! I hope the OHSS stays away and that all 18 make it! Wow – 18!!!!
WOW. Amazing numbers.
Great news!! So glad you had such success with the ER and fert rate. Here’s to a fabulous transfer and no OHSS!
Wonderful news on the icing!!!! I’ll keep hoping with you that the OHSS keeps its distance and those embryos thrive.
What fantastic news!!
Congratulations! Now rest up and take care of yourself for a few days!
Oh, Amanda, what great news on the number of embryos! Sounds like this protocol really worked for you.
Hoping that they thrive swimmingly in the next few days, and that transfer (whenever it occurs) goes smoothly. Please take care of yourself, okay?
I had the same thing happen…at ER they said we got 27 eggs and when they called with the fert report said no, it was 32. Enough about me…18 embryos is awesome! Lots to work with. Take it easy, drink up, get lots of rest, and I’ll continue to keep hoping that the good news doesn’t stop.
Fabulous news. Just catching up with you and I elect your ovaries “Best of the Week”!!
hooray for icing!
18! You are gorgeous!
Have to leave now or will babble with incoherent glee.
So excited for you!
What fantastic news! Just keep growing, embies.
Wow, wow, wow! Now thats a great number. Go, embies, go!
Yay! That’s a whole lot of icing!
18! that’s so great.
Quite impressive, my friend. Glad to see you are finally getting a well-deserved break. Here’s to more success in the days ahead…
Wonderful! What a great number!
I hope OHSS stays away!
Quite impressive!! Very happy for you :)
18! Woohoo! Grow, embies, grow!!!
Wonderful, wonderful news!!
FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!! Oh please, please, please, please!!!
fabulous embryo count! congrats!
Yumm! Icing!
Seriously, 18 embryos is freaking amazing. Congratulations! Keep up with the Gatorade and we will all be frantically refreshing Friday/Saturday to see what happens.
18 embryos- yeah! I’m so excited for you.
Sending you some “go away OHSS” thoughts.
Need to talk to you about Lovenox as it looks like I’ll be taking an anti-coagulant next cycle too. (I need to write an update based on today’s meeting with RE.)
Good luck with the transfer. I hope its Friday so you don’t have to drive back/forth any more than necessary.
Amazing…just amazing! Congratulations on your achievement. You should be proud of yourself! I wish you and hubby all the best. This is great news.
If I may ask…what was the plan this time around? My numbers have been pathetic and I’m looking for ideas!
18 embryos? Holy Cow! That is awesome! Do not fret if you have a day 3 transfer; my little Amanda, who so far is very strong and very smart for her young 7 week age, was a day 2 transfer and was the ONLY embryo to make it to transfer. She is living proof that it can happen even against all odds.
Best of luck – I will be sending wonderful wishes your way!!!
18 is a most wonderful number. Best of luck, Amanda. I’m rooting for ya!
Wow, Amanda, that is so unbelievably fantastic. I’m so thrilled for you guys.
Holy Embryos Eggwoman!!!
I am so happy you are getting good news…keep it up!
All my love,
Amanda, that is fantastic news. Go embryos- All 18 of you.
Absolutely awesome, phenomenal news! Yeah!
18!!! that is so amazing!
What fanstastic news! I am thrilled for you, Amanda!
Amanda you really are a rock star this is incredible! I’m so glad you’ve got such a healthy bunch here. Let’s hope they all keep going. What is a cycle without hope, after all?
Joy joy joy!! That’s an amazing fertilization report!! Wow. Congrats.