Back in the Saddle

I'm very excited to share that after some discussion, re-signing of contracts and meeting with the fertility doctor - M, C and myself are ready to try again to make them parents! We just got our new calendar and are set for an April 2nd frozen embryo transfer! I am already on the birth control pill (which will allow Dr. L to control my cycle while we prepare) and I will begin injectable meds a week from today.  M & C have one frozen 5 day embryo leftover from our last cycle and Dr. L thinks we have a good chance with this embryo.  We are all so excited and definitely covet all the positive thoughts and good juju you can muster! Here we go again!!!

Another Door Closes

I am sad to report that after careful consideration, M & C have decided, for financial reasons, that they will not be prepared to cycle again until July 2013.  They have terminated our contract early, as is within their right, but would like me to wait for them until July. 

This came as a complete shock to me and I am...a little confused, a little hurt and very sad.  But I do believe everything happens for a reason.  Maybe the timing is just not right - my family and I have a very busy year ahead of us between school and dance and chorus and moving...maybe this is the universe's way of telling me not to take on too much at once.  Maybe July will be better for all of us.  Or maybe it just wasn't meant to be...maybe there's another couple out there who needs me more urgently.

Everything Happens for A Reason

I don't know what the reason is yet, so I will wait until it becomes apparent to me before I decide my next move.  Thank you all for your support, it has meant so much to me!

Beta Results Are In

Unfortunately, we were not successful this cycle. I have been taking pregnancy tests all week at home so, while the news wasn't surprising, I am devastated for M & C. This is an emotionally and physically draining process for me but it's their child that we are trying to bring to fruition and nothing compares to that. I am hopeful that we'll be able to try again soon.

To M & C - I love you guys and I know this process, while painful at times, will make the reward that much sweeter for you in the end (((HUGS)))

One in the Oven and One in the Freezer!

I received the exciting news from M this morning that one of the embryos that the embryologist was growing out made it to a day 5 as a grade 2 and was frozen, yesterday, for future use! Hopefully a year or two in the future ;o) M and C are thrilled and I'm so happy for them!

As for me, I'm having a lot of pain and soreness from the progesterone injections, particularly in my right hip for some reason, but hanging in there until testing day! I survived bedrest and am now on limited activity (only allowed once up/down the stairs per day, no cleaning, lifting anything heavier than a 1/2 gallon of milk, no exercise, etc)...so I'm feeling pretty worthless around the house here but I guess I should enjoy it while it lasts!

Transfer Complete!

This morning, when the clinic called, they had one 5-cell embryo and one 7-cell embryo so the plan, at that time, was to transfer the 7-cell embryo. But within 6 hours, just before transfer, the 5-cell embryo had grown to 8-cells and the 7-cell embryo was still at 7-cells so the decision was made to transfer the one 8-cell embryo.

This is the 7-cell embryo that they will grow out to day 5 or 6 to see if they can freeze it...more on that later this week!

Both the 7-cell and 8-cell embryos looked great but since the 8-cell had a recent "growth spurt", it was decided that it would be a better choice.

The transfer itself was easy and "perfect", Dr. L was able to place the embryo exactly where he wanted it. They did do assisted hatching beforehand so hopefully the embryo will hatch out of its shell over the next few days and find a nice place to snuggle in for 9 months!

I return for a blood pregnancy test on September 7th!

Transfer TODAY!

The clinic just called and there is one little embryo that is the star of the show right now so we will be transferring that one this afternoon to give him/her the best chance to thrive in a more natural environment.  The others will be grown out to see if they can be frozen for future use, if needed.  I'll be on bedrest for 24 hours after the transfer so I'm sure I'll be back with another update! 

Donor Egg Thaw & Fertilization Results

Yesterday morning I received a text message from M with the somewhat disappointing news that only 4 of the 6 frozen donor eggs survived the thaw.  *sigh* Not how we were hoping to get this started! Of course we agonized all day yesterday, then today we got the exciting news that ALL FOUR EGGS FERTILIZED! *happy dance*

So things are looking good right now, we just have to wait and see how the four little survivers grow!  Hopefully they'll do well and we can do a day 5 transfer on Thursday, we should know more by Tuesday!