I'll keep it brief...we showed up, had blood drawn, then went in for acupuncture. That was all fine and good and very relaxing. I had been semi-freaking out with regular intervals that the embryos wouldn't thaw properly or they'd all arrest right in front of their eyes, etc. So the acupuncture was nice in terms of getting me to calm the heck down.
Dr. S came in and had a big smile on his face. He said "well, we've got five very good embryos here, so we're going to transfer four of them. Two 8-cells, one 7-cell and one 6-cell." Then he read off something about another 7 cell but I wasn't following. You know, 'cuz of the Valium. They'll culture the rest just in case any of them turn into anything further, but embryology said we likely won't even get a call until Monday because day 6 would be on Saturday. If anything that's left turns into a blast I'll be blown away, but you never know, right?
There was a lot of waiting before Dr. S came in and Mr. LC had his laptop in the room. We started listening to some of our favorite tunes. In fact, we started listening to the THE SONG that we've been saving and saving to make our long-awaited BFP video. So when the actual transfer took place, it was playing! It was awesome to see that little blip on the ultrasound screen while hearing my special song going, and seeing all those smiling faces around me.
Everyone was so encouraging and warm and friendly. The mood was so nice. I felt happy.
Whoa.
I felt happy at a transfer.
I think previously I only felt happy at transfers 1 and 2. Transfers 3 and 4 I bawled at. So it was so nice to get that feeling back.
I had all of your stuff with me! See the picture:
Thank you to everyone--it was so nice to have all of the good luck charms and the photos and the written well wishes to hold on to and look at and think about. Support is essential--and I definitely felt supported! And now: WE WAIT.
Woohoo! I am so glad that your embies thawed well:) I always love when a RE comes in with a smile on his face.
ReplyDeleteI love Valium too:) GL! I can't wait to hear your BFP!
I've been thinking about you all day, wondering how it went. You do look really happy in the photo above and I'm glad your embies thawed so well. It's nice that you were able to incorporate some music during your transfer (didn't even occur to me!) since music is such a big part of your life...and we are waiting with you. I felt like I was actually back in Denver today :). Rest up and take it easy okay? Sending you lots of love, hugs and sticky vibes!!!
ReplyDeleteOMGOMGOMG.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited to hear from you. I've been anxiously checking here all day!
I have this giddy, good feeling for you too. SO happy you had a good vibe at transfer. The deed is done; the wait will probably SUCK. But what do you do... wait and wonder and dream- and we're all right here with you! Yay!
(ps- I have a recipe I'm posting on my blog tomorrow that's chalk full of calories and sugar... check it out and make Mr. LC make it for you! Yes, it's so easy that XY chromosome's can do it too!)
EXHALE...I swear I've been holding my breath all day. I'm so glad that 5 of them looked good - now we just need at least one to stay. Please, please stay. Thinking about you guys!!!
ReplyDeleteI am soooooooooooooo stinkin excited for you!!!! You so deserve to finally have the perfect transfer. Now the wait, OMG, the wait, I think I'll be nearly as miserable as you waiting. You look so happy in your pic, I hope to see an even happier pic posted in several days! I'll be here rooting you on each and every day! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeletewow. :-). I like the feeling I get from this post...and I'm hoping like hell for you. Thinking of you during the torturous wait. :-)
ReplyDeleteWOOOOOHOOOOO!!!! Fingers crossed tightly for you!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving EVERYTHING about this post! =D (been looking forward to it all day!)
ReplyDeleteThe picture you posted made me cry! (happy tears)
We'll all still be wrapping you up in huge amounts of love and hope during this tww. I hope you continue to feel our presence. =)
Congratulations on a smooooooth, wonderful transfer!
I'm sending you such strong baby vibes. And, in my gut, I honestly believe you will have two solid pink lines - and more than one baby for this ride.
ReplyDeleteHugs and very best wishes! May the 2WW go smoothly and end with happy tears and the best post you'll write to date! :)))
ooh that sounds like great news! c'mon 2 weeks!!!
ReplyDeleteps-my word verification was "mornie", but for a quick second my eyes saw mommie (even though it was mispelled it still made my insides flip!)
I have been sending all my positive energies out west to you today...I am so hopeful for you.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you! This is it! I hope the wait goes by quickly! Lara
ReplyDeleteAmazing embies!!!!! I am so excited for you - and so, so happy that you felt good. I hope that you have lots to occupy you during the wait!!!
ReplyDeleteLisa - meinsideout
The wait! Ugh. But I'm so happy that the transfer went great. You look AMAZING!!!! Take it super-easy and stay positive. You transferred some great, strong embies into a beautifully lined home:-)
ReplyDeleteWHOO HOO! The babies are in! That's an awesome report. So happy that the transfer went well and that it was a positive experience. Things are starting off on the right foot. Thinking of you guys & will have nervous butterflies you during the 2WW.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great transfer! Sounds like everything went very well, I'm so glad. Sticky thoughts, and I hope the 2ww flies by.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that transfer went so well! Hoping and praying for you during the 2WW!
ReplyDeleteLaurie P.
Wow! You're off to such a great start! The waiting always sucks but at least you're going into it with the best kind of hope- hope that seems made out of something real, not just a desperate wish for something impossible. This seems so tangible, somehow.
ReplyDeleteOodles of good wishes to you!
I'm so excited for you, I can hardly sit still! So glad that the transfer went so well, and that you had so many in such good shape. I'm thinking about you and Mr. LC all the time. Can't wait to see you when you get back!
ReplyDeleteWow - what a great post! I'm so happy you had good news on the thawing. Keep up that positive attitude!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome picture! It's so nice to see a smile on your face. I love the story about the song! Best of luck to you my PUPO friend! Sending you lots of sticky thoughts!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I've been thinking about you guys all night! I hope those little embryos hang in there so they get to meet you guys. I'll be following closely and sending out every bit of positive energy I have to spare!
ReplyDeletewhat a happy and positive post - I love it! your embies sound fantastic (and you look so pretty!)
ReplyDelete(((big hug)))
Sticky vibes your way! I'm so sorry I have been absent through most of this process for you (in terms of comments), but you have been on my mind. I wish all of you the best with this. I agree with tryingin2007 - you sound positive and happy.
ReplyDeleteAbout the pineapple thing - I have no idea. But I did it after our FET. Who knows - I guess it can't hurt anything.