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Embryos on Board January 29, 2006

I was pretty nervous waiting to find out what we had left embryo-wise while we sat and waited our turn to talk to the RE this morning. It turns out that things worked out pretty well.

10 of our embryos made it to blast. 3 were good quality advanced blasts. One was an advanced blast that wasn’t great quality. 6 were early blasts.

The 3 high quality advanced ones were obviously the ones that we would transfer. The poor quality one won’t make it to freeze, but they will watch the 6 early blasts until tomorrow, and we’re hoping at least a couple of those will make it to the deep freeze.

The transfer itself went fine given the cervix circumstances. The anesthesiologist took absolutely forever to get my IV started, though. Absolute torture. He tried my hand and then my wrist and finally resorted to using my arm.

My RE checked for signs of OHSS on ultrasound, and I had a little free fluid behind my uterus but not so much to cause concern.

So, the plan is for me just to chill at the hotel today and then Dan and I will make the trip back home tomorrow. Hopefully by then we will know if any of our other blasts were able to be frozen.

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1. Lisa - January 29, 2006

3 good blasts are awesome! I’m glad things went well despite the IV problems and that it appears the OHSS has been held at bay. But god…that means the freaking 2ww is next. I’m hoping like hell this good news continues to the very end.

2. Julianna - January 29, 2006

YEAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3. Staci - January 29, 2006

Phew!! One more obstacle overcome and things are looking good….actually dare I say “great”?!

I know you’ve still got PIO to deal with and the 2ww but at least it should feel good to stop doing all that traveling. Maybe you can actually get a little rest now. You’ve got to be exhausted at this point!

Staci

4. beaver girl - January 29, 2006

That’s great! I am keeping my fingers crossed for the EOBs.

5. susie - January 29, 2006

Great news! I’m crossing my fingers you get something good to freeze, too.

6. T - January 29, 2006

Wahoo! 3 on board and some to freeze. I’m so happy for you. So, two torturous weeks?

7. fisher queen - January 29, 2006

You have good chances here! I’m routing for the three.

8. Timberley - January 29, 2006

All the best to you, Amanda.

9. thalia - January 29, 2006

3 good blasts is fabulous. You made some beautiful embryos, the two of you.

10. mm - January 29, 2006

Oh that’s the best possible news!! Yay! Fingers are crossed for you!!

11. Leggy - January 29, 2006

Oh Amanda, I’m so happy for you. So many things are going well this cycle- I really hope its the one that works. Sending prayers and crossing everything for you.

12. Kath - January 29, 2006

Wonderful news, Amanda. I’m keeping everything crossed that three’s the charm! Wow do I hope this works out — I’d be over the moon for you two.

13. Jenn - January 29, 2006

I’ve got everything crossed for you.

14. Portlairge - January 29, 2006

That’s great Amanda. I hope you are resting comfortably after the IV ordeal. Hopefully you’ll have some embryos to freeze.

15. Amyesq - January 29, 2006

Wonderful! Three blasts sounds perfect. Keeping fingers, toes and eyes crossed for you right now.

16. Mary Scarlet - January 29, 2006

In the home stretch now. Great, just great GREAT news. So freaking pleased for you.

17. Wavery - January 29, 2006

Whoooo Hooooo! So glad you’re past that hurdle.

18. zhl - January 30, 2006

So hoping that this is the one.

19. Kristin H. - January 30, 2006

Yeah! That sounds great. Rest up, and have a safe trip today.

20. Fuzzy - January 30, 2006

WOW - I’m so glad everything is ok so far and no sign of overstim! Keeping my fingers triple crossed over here! (and that’s quite a feat in an of itself!)

21. Pamplemousse - January 30, 2006

This cycle has been a pretty good one, eh? Lets hope for some more good news.

22. Heather - January 30, 2006

Awesome news so far! Will wait impatiently for more of the same in another week and a half.

23. Blue - January 30, 2006

Thinking of you with fingers crossed!

24. Menita - January 30, 2006

One more hurdle down. And your blasts sound mighty fine.