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
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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I think 3 is great and I will keep fingers crossed for an excellent fert report!
I am so happy for your 3. And FYI, no guarantee eggs would be any better in your 20\'s...in my case I should\'ve frozen my eggs before I hit puberty...LOL Fingers crossed this is going to be it for you!
3 is great!! Can\'t wait to hear your Fert Report :-)