ER Update

ER went well today, they got 3 eggs! They told me ahead of time they would probably get 3-4, but the 4th one was over-mature, it was 27mm today and had already turned into a cyst. I was worried about this follie, since on Friday it was at 25mm and was already too large. Apparantly, the RE tried to get a few more from some smaller follies, but they were empty. I hardly spoke to the RE today, which was ok since as you know he's not my fave anyway. It doesn't look like I'll be doing the luteal phase retrieval (LPS) either. They think they got the best quality eggs from me and I only have 2 small follies left that they could possibly further develop, but likely they won't be good and to do more stims, money and time for 2 possible follies, they don't think its worth it and neither do we. I'm kinda relieved actually, since I wasn't too excited over the idea of starting stims again tomorrow, running back and forth to the RE, and doing another retrieval so soon. I know a lot of you were wondering about LPS, but I don't know details, only that they sometimes try and stimulate the smaller follies after ovulation in hopes of getting more eggs. But only certain situations qualify, and I am still learning about it. It's a fairly new procedure, not sure how many clinics do this, if any, but I like the idea of it and that its another option. My clinic also has been doing egg freezing for women who don't have partners, and I met one today while in the waiting room who was freezing her eggs for "someday" when she meets her mr. right. Once again, I sat there wishing I had that time machine so I could have some twentysomething eggs to defrost. 
I'll be sure to update my journal tomorrow with my fertilization report. I am really hoping all 3 take, but will be thrilled if even 2 do. I know 3 is a good number for today, but I guess I got greedy and was really hoping for at least 4 like last month. Of course, I've been doing that awful "blame" game where I wonder if I did something "wrong" or didn't do something I should have to get more eggs. I know that is totally pointless, but I know all of you have probably done this a few times, or at least once, in the IF journey. 
Anyway, I do want to say a huge THANK YOU for all the support and well wishes for today. You ladies are so wonderful and awesome, and when I think about how much support, kindness and thoughtfulness you have in your hearts, it makes me that much sadder and angrier that you struggle with IF. Life really is unfair. 
Hope you are enjoying your weekends and feeling good. 
xo

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vmarie3
vmarie3

3 is great! I\'m so excited for you and hoping you receive a great report tomorrow morning! Big prayers are coming your way!! xoxox
jewelzsi
jewelzsi

Can\'t wait to hear your fert report!
whimsicalfool
whimsicalfool

Great news! Keep us posted!
deleted_user
deleted_user

Great update!
Andi60857
Andi60857

3 is great, hoping all of them fertilize!! :)
jfv9f0
jfv9f0

so happy u have 3 thats great i will be praying for u
ktk7779413
ktk7779413

I hope all 3 of them fertilize! ;)
alanabanana
alanabanana

Congrats on the three, that\'s a fantastic number! I know you were hoping for four but three is great especially from a mini IVF cycle.
I wish I had that time machine too, I\'d like to freeze my eggs when I was 18, nice fresh young eggs! Humph...can you figure out how to make that time machine? Maybe we should consult doc from back to the future? Just saying!
I hope your relaxing this afternoon and taking care of yourself. Hang in there!
RoxyD
RoxyD

3 on a mini cylce is a great number so don\'t even think you did anything wrong. I\'ll be hoping all 3 fertilize and that they get added to the ones you already have.
Try to get some rest.
Megs525
Megs525

Yay!!! 3 is great! Glad you don\'t have to worry about stims and appointments again and can just see what these 3 do...hopefully they all take and do well. Congrats!
deleted_user
deleted_user

Great news and can\'t wait to hear your update!!! Awesome about not having to talk to the unpopular RE :) xxxooo
deleted_user
deleted_user

Excited for your 3---may one, two, or even three :-) be the magical dream you\'ve been wishing for!!
GirlAtHeart
GirlAtHeart

I think that\'s great. Was wondering how it went. Between this cycle and the last, you now have a good supply of embryos for your FET!
HaveFaith24
HaveFaith24

Yay for 3! Sending good thoughts that they all fertilize!
deleted_user
deleted_user

good luck with your 3 :)