Well today was the big day. We were early and were taken right in and everything went very smoothly. We learned that we had 6 blastocysts - 3 excellent, 1 very good, and 2 ok. We have three that haven't reached blastocyst stage yet. So they transferred two of the excellent ones.
Tomorrow they embryologist will evaluate and freeze all additional viable ones - so hopefully we'll have four to freeze. On Monday morning we will call to find out how many they froze.
Anyway, the whole procedure took about a minute, but they showed us an image of the blastocysts under the microscope before they started.
And afterwards they did an ultrasound and gave us a picture. The oblong
white spot in the middle towards the right are the two blastocysts
together.
And here is our first family picture!
After that they put us in a room where I could rest for about half an hour. The acupuncturist came and did a follow up treatment. (If you look closely you can see needles in my ears). This lady is very rough and does things quite differently than my acupuncturist in Charlotte, so I wouldn't call her treatment today (or the longer one yesterday) very relaxing. But no matter, I figure it can't hurt.
And then we left. We were both really impressed and satisfied with Reprofit. Everything was so professional and the facilities were really nice and we really had a great experience. There is a pharmacy right in the building so I went ahead and bought the pills I'll need for the next few weeks because I'm sure they are more expensive at home. Here are some shots of us leaving the clinic.
So finally we made our way back to the hotel. Miran had preloaded some of my favorite funny movies on Bob (our tablet), so we watched Dodgeball and The Princess Bride
so far. Miran is now napping, but I am kind of restless (its very hard
to literally stay all day in bed when you don't feel sick). So I decided
it was time for a post and look around on line.
I feel fine, but will do my best to take it easy for the rest of the day - and not to attempt too much tomorrow either! Thanks everyone for your good wishes - we are feeling very positive and confident. Of course now we have to wait a few weeks to confirm anything!
Yay!! I checked your blog first thing this morning but wasn't sure what time your appointment was. So glad all went well and you had so many healthy embryos. Thanks for posting all the details and photos - I love your first family photo! You both look so happy.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked the experience at the clinic, it helps so much to feel comfortable with your doctors. I love the ultrasound pic too, and you'll get very used to looking at blobs and identifying them as embryos! And what a sweetie Miran is to have some favorite movies to watch! Try and rest and relax, even though I know it's hard to do when you feel excited and antsy. So you don't have another appointment at this clinic before you go home bext week?
Love, Margaret
Pamentna na tebi, lijepa na nju!
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ReplyDeleteWonderful! That's great you had so many excellent embryos. All those microscope pictures and ultrasounds bring back memories! You both look so happy - even if that acupuncturist was rough - and you are doing everything right. I hope those little embryos nestle in and grow, grow, grow!
ReplyDeleteLove, Ceciia
We just got back from working at 317 & I asked right away - did Emily call!! The post is almost better with the pictures. The first family shot is great. We are so happy - two more grandkids are on the way! They will be so international - just like you two guys.
ReplyDeleteLove, Mom & Dad
We are so excited for you both! It sounds like everything went very well and you are as relaxed as possible. Love the family photo :) Hope the rest of the trip goes just as well and we're looking forward to more news.
ReplyDeleteLove, Lindsay & Matthew