What’s in the Deep Freeze? January 30, 2006
We survived the trip back today, and I’m very glad to be home. I got my cryo report call while we were on the road. The bad news is that they had to use two vials of our sperm this cycle so we only have one left. Of course, Dan was very quick to remind me that this was a moot point because of the fact that this is our last fresh cycle regardless of outcome.
That little comment from my husband got the tears flowing on my end. I really didn’t need reminded of finality of all of this. I so just want to focus on this cycle right now.
The good news is that we don’t have to worry about that finality stuff right now after all, because four of our blasts made it to freeze. That is such a freaking relief. It takes a huge load off knowing that this isn’t our last chance.
I was nervous about even some of our remaining blasts making it to the freezer because my clinic has a reputation for being very strict about what they freeze. It’s just amazing to me that we got 7 high quality blasts out of this cycle, 3 to transfer and 4 to freeze. It makes me feel better knowing we’ll have another chance if we need it.
So, beta’s on 2/7, only 8 more days to wait. I guess that’s one benefit to doing a blast transfer. You have two more days to obsess over how your embryos are doing, but it makes for two fewer days to obsess over whether or not the cycle worked.
Oh, and before I forget, here’s some fun tidbits from yesterday that made ET day memorable:
My anesthesiologist, the one who took absolutely forever and a bigillion sticks to get my IV started, thought that mentioning the fact that he had worked labor and delivery the night before and had attended to a woman who showed up to the hospital in labor while simultaneously being high as a kite on crack would serve as an appropriate form of small talk while attending to an IVF patient on her sixth transfer. Seriously.
Going to the bathroom first thing in the morning was unavoidable and since I couldn’t drink anything because of the anesthesia, my RE got the pleasure of filling up my bladder with a catheter. Let me tell ya how much fun it is to pee for the first few times after that experience.
Dan had a brain blip while preparing my PIO injection last night and ended up sticking me twice. Like my ass wasn’t sore enough already. Thanks, hon. He has since made up for it by doing the driving today and even venturing out to the grocery store without wifely backup.
The truth of the matter is that none of the crap matters right now. I’ve got three embryos in there (hopefully my uterus hasn’t killed them yet) and four more in the freezer. Things are pretty darn good right now.
- Posted in : IVF Part 6: IVF #4
- Author : amanda
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I can’t believe the anestheologist told that story. What a dork. But yeah, you have a good perspective. All that matters right now are those three fabulous blasts in your uterus and the ones in cold storage.
Yay! 4 in the deep freeze … what a relief. I cannot believe they had to fill your bladder! Did it hurt? Good luck!!!
Talk about adding insult to injury with that anesthesiologist’s comments! I’m so thrilled to hear that a)you don’t have OHSS b)you have three good blasts in you! c)4 frozen blasts! Woohoo! I’ll be thinking lots of positive thoughts for you for the next 8 days. (and beyond, I hope!)
Aside from asshole anestheologist – holy cow! Hold your uterus back at gunpoint, while we all stand around and chant, “go embies! go embies!”
Awesome.
MM- Nope, didn’t feel a thing. They waited until the drugs were flowing through my IV to insert the catheter. Good thing. I know from personal experience that they’re not fun if you’re aware of what’s going on.
Wow, it’s so good to hear your good news! So glad that 4 made it to freeze…
… and that all of this pain in the ass (both literal and figurative) will have been more than worth it in the end. I’ll by crossing all my crossables for you!
And doctors suck. I can’t say it often enough! :)
Peeing after a catheter: Ouch! hearing about crack moms (esp. during IVF) double ouch! Many good embies to hope on: that’s a good thing.
So much hope for you. So glad for the 4 in the freezer.
Great news about the 4 to freeze! I’m so excited about them and the three beautiful blasts you transferred. Hopefully the next 8 days go by quickly.
That was really lame of the anesthesiologist to tell you that story, btw. Ugh.
That is such fantastic news!
I can’t believe the anesthesiologist! Then again, I was recently being monitored by my old RE office (new clinic out of town) and on the lucky day I happened to land my old RE, he mentioned “Oh, I don’t need THIS machine on pregnancy view for YOUR scan” Asshat. Wonder why we left. Our beta is the same day…best of luck!
Four! That’s great :)
Yeah- 4 in the freezer, 3 in your belly. Hope you find ways to fill the time between now and 2/7.
Congratulations on your 4 to freeze and 3 in the oven. Great news. I am crossing all crossable parts for you.
That anaesthesiologist needs his head checked.
Fingers crossed you won’t need to bother with the 4 in the freezer..
:)
Wishing you all the best and can’t wait to hear the news of your beta.
It sure helps to know that this is not the end of the road just yet. I’m hoping that you do not need those in the freezer, but it’s nice to know they are there. Now remeber to rest and drink so that you so not get bad OHSS if one or two of the embies decide to stay! The hCG could make things a lot worse if given the chance.
I’m deeply impressed at your four frozen embyros. I know too how picky they are and that just rocks. I hope like crazy the next week passes quickly and you are greeted with some good news on the 7th.
Congrats, so pleased to hear that you were able to freeze
wonderful, wonderful news!
So excited for you- keeping everything crossed for 8 days …& beyond!
Yes. Everything crossed for you.
Great news amanda – particularly that you’ve got really good backups in the freezer. Oh how I hope that you’ll never have to use them.
Good indeed.
Four in the freezer is wonderful news. Very excited for you and hope your won’t have to use your backups unless you’re trying for a sibling…
Thinking of you!
I feel so hopeful for you – all the numbers are great and I just think this will be your time.