I received a phone call from Chris, an embryologist at the clinic this morning. He shared with me that all 9 embryos are still dividing, however 6 are doing well, and 3 are doing really well. One is doing better than expected but may end up dying off due to growing too rapidly!
I'm so happy with this news! Anything can happen at this stage and each day makes a big difference.
There is a possibility that tomorrow they may transfer 2 embryos inside me. On a day 3 transfer they will transfer 2 embryos with the expectation that one or both may not implant or develop. However, on day 5 they will only transfer one.
I have an appointment scheduled for 1pm for the transfer tomorrow, but more than likely I wont have the transfer until Thur.
Here's the protocol for IVF prep:
Dennis & I would need to go into the clinic at 12:30pm tomorrow to prepare for the transfer
I have to empty my bladder at 11:30am and then drink 2 large glasses of water. I need to have a full bladder during the transfer.
We cannot wear any scents (make up, perfume, deodorant etc)
I am not supposed to take my prometrium (vaginal supplement) until after the procedure, or phone call confirming that the transfer wont be until Thursday
And we will get a picture of the embryos prior to insertion.
However, it will all depend on how well the embryos are doing tomorrow. The Embryologist indicated that ideally they would transfer one embryo on day 5 (Thursday) but they wont be able to make that decision until tomorrow morning. He thinks that I will probably be going in on Thursday for the transfer but will confirm tomorrow morning!
This process has been fascinating, scary and exciting! Thank you for following along, for your thoughts, support and love. I need it!
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I know, all too well, what it's like to live with infertility. I spent 10 years of my life believing I would never conceive. I 'flunked' the hystero-salpingogram. The doctors told me that my tubes were severely scarred and blocked and I would most likely never conceive naturally. The relationship I was in then ended. More than a year later, I started dating my present husband and you can imagine my elation when I discovered I had conceived the weekend he moved in! Our daughter really is my miracle child. To really cap it, I found out I had cervical cancer just 6 weeks after she was born and the surgery that cures that (cone biopsy, which removes much of the cervix) also makes carrying a pregnancy nearly impossible.
ReplyDeleteI have all my fingers and toes crossed for you. I'm following your progress with love and caring. <3