Transfer Update- 1dp5dt :)

Yesterday's transfer went off without a hitch. I slept well the night before, and the s/e from the ER seemed to finally be wearing off. On the way to the clinic I felt really nauseous- something I think may be because of the antibiotic I finished taking, or the progesterone shots (or maybe I was just that nervous). I didn't have to have a full bladder for the transfer, which made it a lot easier to hang out there for a few hours. After we arrived, I went for some b/w and then the RE talked to us about how the 6 remaining embryos were doing. He recommended transferring 3, which I had wanted to do all along. It sounded like the three were doing quite well compared to the other three that were left. One was a grade 4AA blast, and the other two were almost to the blast stage. Dr. S explained there was no way to tell right now which of the other two would ultimately be better in the end, so we went with three!

After getting dressed in the lovely gown and being shown to the room, I was hit with an unexpected Demerol shot. Oh well. At least now I know why I wasn't given Valium to take beforehand. Then after I got on the table, the embryologist came in, gave us a picture of the three we were going to transfer, and put them up on the screen. After the embryologist left for a while, I got a complementary massage from the hospital- which was a nice perk. While I was laying on my side, the masseuse massaged my back, neck and shoulders only for about 30 minutes while I listened to enya in the dimly lit room. It was soooo relaxing and put me in the perfect mindset for what was to come next.

Dr. S came in soon afterwards and the whole process was over quickly in a few minutes. I remember thinking right before the embryos were transferred that this was a moment I will be remembering for the rest of my life- one of those times that you just know to stop and take stock of everything so you can have a perfect memory. The nurse then tipped my bed back and put a pillow under my knees. I was supposed to stay there for two hours (which was no big deal, because remember, my bladder was empty). I dozed, listened to the relaxing music, gazed at the screen a lot, prayed, and shared the moment with Jake. It couldn't have been more perfect (well, except if it has been at home, and for $14,000 less).

We did get a call this morning from the embryologist about the state of the other three embryos. Unfortunately, none of them made it to freeze. So I am sad and disappointed about that. Now all our hope for a 100% biological child rests solely on the embryos in my uterus. I am not afraid to say that twins would make us thrilled (Jake even wore his Minnesota Twins shirt there for good mojo). I am on 3 days of "rest" until Tuesday. After talking to my mom last night, it sounds like she will be coming to visit from Tuesday until Thursday next week, so hopefully that will help pass the time. I only have ONE day done of the TWW and I'm already dying to get to the end. The unknown is really scary and it is taking all of my effort to not "prepare for the worst" and stay in a "hoping for the best" mindset. At least for now, I am PUPO. I've been waiting to be able to say that. :)

Our first baby picture:

Please keep praying for us and that these embryos will snuggle in for a long 9 months... we need your prayers more than ever. Thank you for your support!!!