AAAAAH!!!!!
I just got a call from Dr. Tran and we officially have made embryos!
Of the 21 eggs retrieved, 18 eggs were mature.
Of the 18 mature eggs....
18 fertilized!!!
This is the closest we have ever been to making a baby and I feel a lot better knowing that my eggs can be fertilized with Hubby's sperm (by ICSI).
Now we wait.
Day 3, Saturday, is when we will reevaluate the plan based on how well they are growing.
Not one hour after I wrote my last post about how well I was feeling, I started having some pain. It was very, very manageable, but it was definitely uncomfortable. Mostly when I sat down or stood up or any time I made drastic changes in position.
I took a couple extra strength Tylenol and the Hubs and I trekked to Target to stock up on Gatorade and picked up a yummy burger and fries (I'm supposed to have sodium and protein to ward off the OHSS, right?) :)
I took a couple extra strength Tylenol and the Hubs and I trekked to Target to stock up on Gatorade and picked up a yummy burger and fries (I'm supposed to have sodium and protein to ward off the OHSS, right?) :)
Last night I was completely comfortable while sleeping, but woke up several times to pee due to all those fluids I consumed. This morning I am feeling mostly great. I'm a little sore, but haven't had to take anything yet and I have been able to go about my day as normal. I'm going to lay low and try to relax for the most part but I do plan to take the pooch out for a stroll around the neighborhood. I feel like for me, moving makes me feel better and I'm hoping it will get all those fluids moving and out of my body.
How long until you felt 100% yourself after the retrieval?
Completely better? I think about a week. FYI I was really bloated and uncomfortable afterwards. My belly was so full and yeah, it was just really uncomfortable. BUT I did not have OHSS. So just a warning that things might get a little hairy there for a few days but as long as you don't have any of the warning signs of OHSS (especially the rapid weight gain), it's normal to be pretty uncomfortable for a few days post retrieval. Especially with that many eggs - go you! :)
ReplyDeleteFor me it was quite a while, but the anesthesia constipated me so that didn't help matters, lol.. And we had to drive 4+ hrs to/frm clinic then 20+ hrs home so I think all that riding/bumping down the highway made my recovery longer.. If you are already feeling that good, that's a good sign! Just dont overdo thinking you are fully recovered, so you won't have any setbacks! CONGRATS on the embryos that's an incredible number!!
ReplyDeleteWow 18 fertilized?? Those are amazing numbers!!! I only had 8 fertilize and look where I am now! It was about a week for me too for recovery. Keep treating yourself good, lady!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo for 18 fertilized! That's fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWow! Those numbers are HUGE. Good job...you're like a mama hen layin' eggs. :)
ReplyDeleteHoly chicken! That is an awesome retrieval and fertilization rate. Never hurts to have an excuse for burgers and fries too! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteHooray! This is such happy news! 18 fertilized :) Hope you continue to feel better and better!
ReplyDeleteSo so incredibly happy for you!!!! It took a good week for me to feel back to myself. Hoping you continue to feel better!
ReplyDeleteYea!! That is awesome news! I felt bloated for several days after the retrieval butt then I had a day 3 transfer and 48 hours if need rest after that and I felt back to normal after that
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