I should have known that the super crappy sperm would come in to play at some point. Dr. S called this morning to say that after ICSI, 6 fertilized. I'm sad about the other 16 glorious eggs that never stood a chance. I'm worried that by Friday's retrieval that number is going to dwindle dangerously lower (damn you crappy sperm).
I'm also feeling very oddly protective in a motherly way of my 6 fertilizing embryos that are in a petri dish 2 hours away. I want to scoop them up and protect them, and tell them encouraging things to help them keep dividing. I want to call and check on them, the way I think mothers do the first time you leave your child with a babysitter. For right now, they are my babies and I love them- every single cell of them.
I know 6 fertilized is better than 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0r (gasp) 0... but I was hoping for more. I wanted 6 the day of the transfer (3 to transfer, 3 to freeze)- I'm fairly certain that won't happen.
I still have hope and faith that this is still going to work though (or I am trying to).
Embryos will be checked on Wednesday. Transfer is set for Friday. This is going to be a looooong week.
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6 is A LOT. 6 is ENOUGH. 6 is PLENTY. They are going to make it.
Fingers crossed and many prayers for you.
I know you were hoping for a higher number, but like the previous poster said, 6 is actually a lot. Hopefully they will transfer 2 and then you can have 4 frosties left over for later. I can't even pretend to understand how terribly long this week is going to feel for you. But, you'll get through it, and I'm hopeful that you'll get some more great news at week's end. You're almost done!
6 is a ton!!! And remember, it only takes one!!
can I tell you how jealous I am that you are further along in the IVF process than me? :) I know it's only a few weeks, but I'm sooo jealous you are gonna get your BFP before me :) Of course, super excited for you, I can't wait to see that post from you!
I'm sorry it's not the number you were looking for. But 6 is good!
Warm, happy thoughts for your embies!
And Hugs for you.
I am praying that your embies are strong and keep growing... as everybody has said... 6 is a lot... my fingers crossed!
I know you wanted more, but six is still a great number. It's more than we had. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!
I'm glad you have 6 going strong! :)
I hope time would go by faster for us.
So glad that you got 6!!!
Six is a wonderful number! I'm excited for ya'll! I know how hard waiting is. Keep us updated!
Like others have said, from what I hear, 6 is good, but I can understand where from 22 you get only 6. I can imagine that's hard to hear.
Thinking of you!
Damn crappy sperm. I know it's hard to feel good about ....6 is still an okay number....and more than enough.
Still, totally totally get it. My clinic never even told me, until the day after transfer, how many we actually had...which left me shocked having heard 'they are all still alive' the whole time. Turns out only 4 really stuck it out...and I wish they had been more honest with me.
Stupid crappy sperm.
I'm praying for you! When is your transfer?
Thanks for the encouraging comment. I laughed when I saw your post title. Great minds think alike. My retrieval is set for Thursday.
I hope your six are doing well.
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