Tuesday, May 26, 2009

One Blastcyst On Board

Well, it made it through the thaw. How about that?

The valium was a wonderful thing for a while there. Ten minutes after I took it, I was all wobbly and sleepy. I think it was at that point when I got a positive epiphany, that even if this is a slim chance, it's a chance. And a chance is better than no chance. I was so relaxed that you could have hit me over the head with a shovel, and I'd have forgiven you! I think it wore off before we actually did the transfer on account of my uncooperative bladder.

I was still really happy that the little one made it through the thaw.

TMI Warning:

First my bladder was too empty, we think I was a tad dehydrated because I had enough water. So I downed two more bottles of water and then it was TOO full! I got to run to the bathroom before the transfer started, but I was worried about going too much. So apparently I didn't go enough.

Just, wow! I will never get over how gigantic that speculum is! The GYN speculum is wimpy in comparison. Plus, the crank on that thing... whoa! I mean, I get it. It's dark in there and there's a lot of important stuff that the doc has to do. But still, not a fan of the massive speculum.

And the ultrasound on my full bladder too. Not so fun.

It took a while for the RE to get the catheter in the right spot, as usual. And then a while for the embryologist to get the embryo in the tube. I kept asking my husband how he was doing, because SOMEBODY had to be funny!

Anyway, the embryologist said the embro looked good. Something about it being in some stage where the cells shrink in the middle, and then widen, which is supposed to be good.

Now we will see if it wants to stay in my toxic body.

Two days of bedrest after a 3 day weekend!!! That'll give me a two day work week. Not bad! Lots of reading to do and some TV shows/movies on TIVO to watch. Life's rough!

Beta day is the 6th.

33 comments:

Flower said...

so excited for you...sending you the best!!

Alex and Jill said...

How exciting! Praying this one sticks around for a long 9 months!

((hugs))

Megan said...

Congratulations and good luck!!!

sprogblogger said...

Hurrah for that little one making it! Here's to a happy and healthy next 8.5 months...

Deb said...

Great news. This one sounds like it could be the one. Take it easy, I will be pulling for you and the little one.

Stace said...

I totally agree with you about the speculum and the full bladder and all that not-so-fun stuff!!!

Here's to a great result on the 6th!

cece said...

Wishing all the best!

Chelle said...

YAY PJ!!! sending you sticky, sticky, sticky, sticky, sticky vibes!!!!

annacyclopedia said...

Holding so much hope for you, PJ and wishing and praying that this is your last encounter with the giant speculum for a very long, long time!

lostintranslation said...

Congrats on a successful transfer. Sending many sticky thoughts your way. I hope the 2WW won't be too much torture...

Kathleen said...

Oh, don't call your body toxic!! It's not! :( Think positive, right? Things sound good so far! I'll be thinking of you.

Peeveme said...

Fingers crossed! I'm so glad it survived and was looking good. I have had that bladder torture thing too. I was too full so I had ot get up and go to the bathroom but i didn't pee enough so I had to get up again and hobble my way to the bathroom...AGAIN. It would have been easier to just hold it.

I'm really excited for you.

Do you test at home? or wait for Beta?

Sarah said...

I've got everything, and I mean everything crossed for you PJ!

Hugs!

Chelle said...

GOOD LUCK!!!

VA Blondie said...

Hooray for a good transfer. That is about how my transfer went, only without the valium. The valium would have been helpful. At least help me not care so much about how I had to keep getting up and going the the bathroom. Sigh.

Sending sticky thoughts your way!

Peeveme said...

The nice thing about FET's is that since you don't do the HCG shot you don't have to wait for the trigger to go away before you start testing.

Lea said...

Congratulations on getting through the transfer! I will be sending all kinds of positive vibes your way. Can't wait until the 6th! :)

Just Another Infertile said...

Wow PJ! I'm so happy it made it through the thaw. I hope that means it's very strong. I can't wait for your beta. Enjoy your time off. You deserve it.

s.e. said...

Fantastic! I checked back in google reader multiple times this afternoon but cannot comment from work.

You are already beating the odds. I am so glad you were given this chance. This is the time of possibility and put every shitty, negative thought out of your mind. The next couple weeks will no doubt be rough but I know you can do it, PJ.

JJ said...

Go super blast!

You are so right: it may be less demanding physically, but it still takes it out of you emotionally.

Lots and lots of luck!!

meinsideout said...

woo hoo!!!!

Shinejil said...

Glad all went well, bladder follies aside. Enjoy your days of rest!

Shinejil said...

Glad all went well, bladder follies aside. Enjoy your days of rest!

Word Nerd said...

De-lurking to say good luck. Sending LOTS of sticky thoughts.

Jendeis said...

Thinkin' of ya. Wishin' lots of luck!

What are you watching on TiVo?

Infertility is Hard said...

Thinking of you and wishing you a BFP in a few days. :-D

Julia said...

sending all good vibes your way.

Leigh said...

How exciting that one's on board - I can't wait to hear your (positive) beta

thanks for your comment on my blog - I absolutely still think this pregnancy is a miracle!

Denise said...

Thinking nothing but positive thoughts for you, P.J. The shrinking, then widening thing sounds similar to what our embryologist described. She said one of the embryos was compacting. When I asked what that meant, she said they compact before they expand. Whatever, it must be a good thing because it worked! I hope this is a good sign for you!

Lorraine said...

Yay! This is super-exciting - I can't even tell you how thrilled I'll be for you if this works!

chicklet said...

Still reading, and hoping for you:-)

G said...

Yay for the successful defrost, and FET! Fingers and toes all crossed for you PJ xxx

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