So today is day 3 after egg collection. I am very very happy to say that Buzz and I still have 11 viable embryos. I can't quite believe it. It's a football team!
I'm also happy to be having day 5 blastocyst transfer this time. With Posey, as we only had 1 embryo we had day 2 transfer. Things feel quite different this time. We're still a long way off me actually being pregnant and being able to look forward to a new arrival however. Even with day 5 blastocyst transfer the success chances they quote are around the 50% mark. Buzz and I ave to really hope we're in the successful 50%.
I feel ok today. The last couple of days plus my EC day I have had pretty uncomfortable tummy pains and bloating. Not nice. Having said that i've only had 1 Panadol since EC so it's not like I'm in a lot of pain. I'm very used to being busy being mum to Posey and running my businesses and not really just chilling out. I'm normally a bundle of energy but I haven't felt like that this week!
One thing is very much on my mind. How many embryos should we have put back in, all being well on day 5...? My head says 1. My heart says 2. I love being a mum. I'm 35. I don't have forever. But I only carried Posey to 35 weeks so would I be putting the babies' as well as my health at risk by trying to carry 2. Buzz and I have A LOT of thinking to do....what a flattering position to be in but what a conundrum....
x
Thursday, 16 May 2013
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The day after my egg collection
Hip hip hooray! I am feeling good. I have just spoken to my clinic and out of the 16 eggs I had yesterday, 14 were suitable for ICSI and 11 are showing signs of fertilisation!
I am stunned. Last time we had 12 collected and only 1 showed signs of fertilisation the day after, so we had to have day 2 transfer. It makes me feel like the luckiest girl alive to think that that 1 egg is currently terrorising everyone at nursery and eating them out of house and home :)
What a turn around. Buzz and I now need to keep all our fingers and toes crossed that these 11 eggs continue to thrive. We're well aware that the numbers are very likely to fall but we really really hope to get to day 5 blastocyst transfer and for there to be more than 1 embryo by that point.
Love from one very happy mummy x
I am stunned. Last time we had 12 collected and only 1 showed signs of fertilisation the day after, so we had to have day 2 transfer. It makes me feel like the luckiest girl alive to think that that 1 egg is currently terrorising everyone at nursery and eating them out of house and home :)
What a turn around. Buzz and I now need to keep all our fingers and toes crossed that these 11 eggs continue to thrive. We're well aware that the numbers are very likely to fall but we really really hope to get to day 5 blastocyst transfer and for there to be more than 1 embryo by that point.
Love from one very happy mummy x
Monday, 13 May 2013
My egg collection
This morning I had my egg collection! I was the first appointment today so everything was running on time. I have felt a little delicate and a bit sick since the collection but other than that I'm ok. I haven't had to take any painkillers.
Here's how things went.....
The nurse gave me pethidine, a suppository and a warm bag to put over my hand prior to going into theatre. Once in theatre the nurses there attached a canular to my hand so that they could administer my antibiotics while my eggs were being collected. My legs were apart & strapped down in stirrups and I had to lay on my back. I was pretty much covered up so I didn't feel too exposed. I met the embryologist before things started too.
My collection started with a wash, like kind of warm water and then the consultant inserted a smear-type speculum into me and wiped around a bit. Next the long tube with the needle on the end was inserted and the fluid was sucked out of my follicles in each ovary. Felt a sharp pain as the needle entered each ovary but that only lasted for about 2 seconds. Apart from little sharp pains that lasted literally a few seconds I was pretty comfortable.
My egg collection lasted about 20 minutes and at the end the consultant said I had 16 eggs! I'm really happy with that. I had 12 collected for my treatment to have Posey and I'm 2.5 years older so it's a good result!
This afternoon the embryologist and her team will be washing and concentrating the 'sample' Buzz did and analysing my eggs ready to choose the best ones to perform ICSI with. Overnight we have to keep our fingers and toes crossed for some fertilisation!
After collection I was taken back to my room and the nurse took my blood pressure, which was fine. I felt a bit dizzy and wobbly, which could just have been because I hadn't eaten more than 12 hours! The nurse said it was normal. She then brought me a nice cheese sandwich and a cup of tea - very welcome!
Buzz and I were then left to chill out and read while I recovered and then an hour later the nurse removed my canular and I got dressed. I was bleeding lightly, which is also very normal.
Next Buzz and I went to the pharmacy department to collect some crinone pessaries. Basically they are progesterone supplements that you squirt into you every evening. They help to prepare your uterus for pregnancy. After using them each evening you have to keep moving for 15-20 minutes so the crinone can spread itself around!
I really missed Posey today. I last saw her awake at 7pm last night and then didn't see her until 4.15 this afternoon as she was still asleep when Buzz and I left the house at 6.40am today. She was having a nap when we got home at lunchtime and I was so shattered I went for a 2 hour nap too so by the time I woke up Buzz had gone out with her & my mum, as my mum had been looking after her today. She'd been as good as gold apparently! Posey gave me a very big hug when they got home :)
I still feel a bit delicate now but hopefully after a nice light omelette for my dinner and an early night I'll be on form tomorrow. I was last time so I'm hoping this time will be the same.
x
Here's how things went.....
The nurse gave me pethidine, a suppository and a warm bag to put over my hand prior to going into theatre. Once in theatre the nurses there attached a canular to my hand so that they could administer my antibiotics while my eggs were being collected. My legs were apart & strapped down in stirrups and I had to lay on my back. I was pretty much covered up so I didn't feel too exposed. I met the embryologist before things started too.
My collection started with a wash, like kind of warm water and then the consultant inserted a smear-type speculum into me and wiped around a bit. Next the long tube with the needle on the end was inserted and the fluid was sucked out of my follicles in each ovary. Felt a sharp pain as the needle entered each ovary but that only lasted for about 2 seconds. Apart from little sharp pains that lasted literally a few seconds I was pretty comfortable.
My egg collection lasted about 20 minutes and at the end the consultant said I had 16 eggs! I'm really happy with that. I had 12 collected for my treatment to have Posey and I'm 2.5 years older so it's a good result!
This afternoon the embryologist and her team will be washing and concentrating the 'sample' Buzz did and analysing my eggs ready to choose the best ones to perform ICSI with. Overnight we have to keep our fingers and toes crossed for some fertilisation!
After collection I was taken back to my room and the nurse took my blood pressure, which was fine. I felt a bit dizzy and wobbly, which could just have been because I hadn't eaten more than 12 hours! The nurse said it was normal. She then brought me a nice cheese sandwich and a cup of tea - very welcome!
Buzz and I were then left to chill out and read while I recovered and then an hour later the nurse removed my canular and I got dressed. I was bleeding lightly, which is also very normal.
Next Buzz and I went to the pharmacy department to collect some crinone pessaries. Basically they are progesterone supplements that you squirt into you every evening. They help to prepare your uterus for pregnancy. After using them each evening you have to keep moving for 15-20 minutes so the crinone can spread itself around!
I really missed Posey today. I last saw her awake at 7pm last night and then didn't see her until 4.15 this afternoon as she was still asleep when Buzz and I left the house at 6.40am today. She was having a nap when we got home at lunchtime and I was so shattered I went for a 2 hour nap too so by the time I woke up Buzz had gone out with her & my mum, as my mum had been looking after her today. She'd been as good as gold apparently! Posey gave me a very big hug when they got home :)
I still feel a bit delicate now but hopefully after a nice light omelette for my dinner and an early night I'll be on form tomorrow. I was last time so I'm hoping this time will be the same.
x
Egg Collection day!
Hurray - today is the day! I'm not sure the word excitement describes how I feel but I certainly feel nervous with anticipation and anxious about them not being able to collect my eggs / how many eggs they'll collect / how those eggs will fertilise....all very normal concerns I'm sure.
We were at the clinic on time ths morning at 7.30am and since then one of the nurses has talked me through what's happening before the procedure. She has also taken my temperature and blood pressure, both of which are ok :)
I know the consultant who will be in charge of my egg collection. He seems like a nice chap so I feel ok that it's him.
I have a few forms to read through about recovery after egg collection and a little tick box sheet for what kind of sandwich I fancy once I'm ready - nice! I think I might play safe & go with cheese on brown bread.
Buzz has also filled in his form before he goes to 'do his bit.' I think he's feeling quite nervous...
The consultant is coming to see me in about half an hour and by then I imagine the nurses will have told me to get into my gown. It's a bit chilly in here just now so I hope it warms up!) and then I'll have a pethidine injection to help relax me and local anaesthetic plus a suppository (yuck!). I coped last time though so i'm sure I'll be ok today. I get painful and uncomfortable things in perspective these days by reminding myself that I've had a baby so I can cope with anything lol!
I'm feeling quite relaxed just now. Buzz and I are sitting in my room reading magazines and blogging! Buzz has just gone to get a cup of tea. God I could murder a cup of tea. Not for me until after egg collection though...
Over & out. Keep your fingers and toes crossed for me ths morning please. Once I'm all done & feel ok I'll write an update.
x
We were at the clinic on time ths morning at 7.30am and since then one of the nurses has talked me through what's happening before the procedure. She has also taken my temperature and blood pressure, both of which are ok :)
I know the consultant who will be in charge of my egg collection. He seems like a nice chap so I feel ok that it's him.
I have a few forms to read through about recovery after egg collection and a little tick box sheet for what kind of sandwich I fancy once I'm ready - nice! I think I might play safe & go with cheese on brown bread.
Buzz has also filled in his form before he goes to 'do his bit.' I think he's feeling quite nervous...
The consultant is coming to see me in about half an hour and by then I imagine the nurses will have told me to get into my gown. It's a bit chilly in here just now so I hope it warms up!) and then I'll have a pethidine injection to help relax me and local anaesthetic plus a suppository (yuck!). I coped last time though so i'm sure I'll be ok today. I get painful and uncomfortable things in perspective these days by reminding myself that I've had a baby so I can cope with anything lol!
I'm feeling quite relaxed just now. Buzz and I are sitting in my room reading magazines and blogging! Buzz has just gone to get a cup of tea. God I could murder a cup of tea. Not for me until after egg collection though...
Over & out. Keep your fingers and toes crossed for me ths morning please. Once I'm all done & feel ok I'll write an update.
x
Sunday, 12 May 2013
Coco C is now on twitter!
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My (injection free) day before egg collection
So last night at 10pm I injected my HCG trigger shot, which will get all of my mature eggs ready for collection! Was it painful? Yep, it hurt all right. It was the most painful and longest injection of the lot, but also the nicest as it was the last one. Afterwards, I had a nice bowl of coco shreddies and then off I went to bed.
The bloated feeling is definitely still here today, but then I imagine it'll be here until at least after egg collection tomorrow. This time tomorrow my eggs will have been collected and will (hopefully) be being fertilised. I hope I feel ok after egg collection. I was quite sick last time and Buzz had to stop the car on the way home. I was ok once I got home though and just had a big afternoon nap.
I guess today I feel happy that I have no more injections. But I also feel anxious and nervous. Not about the egg collection procedure itself but about how many eggs we'll get and how many will fertilise and become embryos. I'm scared we'll get no eggs! Then I think if we do get eggs collected none will fertilise! Who knows.. We will see tomorrow and then the next day when we make the call to the clinic to see how any fertilisation has gone overnight.
Fingers and toes crossed please x
The bloated feeling is definitely still here today, but then I imagine it'll be here until at least after egg collection tomorrow. This time tomorrow my eggs will have been collected and will (hopefully) be being fertilised. I hope I feel ok after egg collection. I was quite sick last time and Buzz had to stop the car on the way home. I was ok once I got home though and just had a big afternoon nap.
I guess today I feel happy that I have no more injections. But I also feel anxious and nervous. Not about the egg collection procedure itself but about how many eggs we'll get and how many will fertilise and become embryos. I'm scared we'll get no eggs! Then I think if we do get eggs collected none will fertilise! Who knows.. We will see tomorrow and then the next day when we make the call to the clinic to see how any fertilisation has gone overnight.
Fingers and toes crossed please x
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