Embryo Transfer

Well, the transfer was on Friday. . . just now getting around to writing about it. OOPS!

The transfer was pretty non-climactic. IS THAT A WORD??? OH WELL. The Valium that I took was the craziest thing ever. I felt like I weighed a ton, I couldn't even walk unassisted.
One of the nurses said "Yea, you feel pretty loopy if you are not used to it." Why in the world would I be used to the feeling of Valium, and if I was used to it I probably shouldn't be carrying another couples child.

Which reminds me, I have never been drug tested. Unless they have done it with out my knowledge (which I feel is illegal, but maybe not?). But I thought that was crazy and probably one of the first things they would do.

Back to the transplant. . . they ended up putting in three embryos instead of the intended two. I guess one embryo was a grade "C". Best being "A", so they decided to throw that one in there too ;)

The pregnancy test is not until next Thursday (2 weeks after the transfer). And agonizing 2 weeks. I bet it is hard on the intended parents as well. My breasts are feeling very tender --so hopefully that is a good sign. Although with all the hormone medication that I am on my body thinks that it is pregnant anyway I think. But we will see next Thursday. Until then I will keep on chugging along with the meds. Third progesterone shot tonight. Mike is already an old pro at administering it!!

What would I do with out him. . . . aaaaaaa. .... .. xoxoxo

First Progesterone Shot

Well, Mike did a great job with my first progesterone shot. I was worried since he is not a fan of needles. But I had him practice the last few days with the Lupron. And he did great. The shot itself didn't hurt that bad. Definitely uncomfortable -- but more of a sting than pain. Afterward is another story though. My muscle definitely hurts. Not to mention I have to teach a dance to my cheer team tomorrow. Probably won't be the most pleasant experience ever, but has to be done. Friday is the day for the embryo transfer. So I will keep on keeping on. And hope and pray all goes well the first time around.

11mm Lining!

Today I had my second ultrasound and blood work.

Just got the call that my estrogen levels look great and that my lining is at 11 mm. I am not sure the appropriate width of uterine lining for this stage . . . .but the nurse seemed very pleased.

Turns out my estrogen levels are so good that I don't have to take Estrace either. Looks like the donor will be going a few days early. I hope that means I go in for the embryo transfer before the 22nd!! (I have to work. . . . )

MEDS, MEDS, and more MEDS

So, I have been on the medications for about a week now. Nothing too crazy at all. Lupron is the first medication (via injection). I have been on this one before about 2 years ago when I did egg donation. Wednesday I need to go to Highland Park for an ultrasound to make sure nothing crazy is going on with my uterus and also for some blood work to check my hormone levels!!!