Second Beta

Today's hcg was 222, an increase of 55. While an increase is good, we were looking for 100. The level is still normal for the pregnancy length so now we wait until Monday. I think if there is significant increase then we could be in the clear, if only a slight increase or a decrease then it's likely over. My nurse said we just can't tell and a viable sonogram won't be for a couple of weeks. Now I will stay positive and busy. It's drill weekend and I need to get my lesson plan straight in my head. :9)
Everyone have a great week and weekend I do not plan to post again until Monday.
Cheers!!

First beta.......:0)

Holy moly.... the nurse, my nurse this time, just called and all Cody heard was "congratulations, you're super pregnant." My blood test today called a beta was at 167. Anything over 5 is considered positive. I go back Wednesday and stay on the progesterone. I'm in shock!!

We are pregnant!! :9)

Handling the tww

The dreaded two week wait has been pleasant. My mom was here for a whole week for starters! We had a great visit, mostly hanging out. I was quite sleepy and I took many naps. :0)

Ok, the info everyone has been waiting for...I took an HPT, home pregnancy test, Wed and it was negative. I took another one Friday and it was positive. My blood test is Monday at which time I will find out what level hcg is in my system. We are cautiously optimistic at this point. :)

Sorry I didn't write for a whole week, I wasn't trying to not divulge I was trying to keep calm and not dwell too much!!
I will make a new post Monday, I promise. Have a great weekend!!

Final fertilization report

2 embryos made it to freeze!!!! That is amazing!!!!

That is all today. Have a good weekend!

Egg transfer

Egg transfer Friday at 1pm. Another shower without shampoo or soap. Oh, and a way too full bladder for the transfer are highlights of my day tomorrow.
I felt pretty terrific today, yesterday I felt like a bus had hit me. Must be the hormones.
I will update here tomorrow after we get back and know all the juicy details. Fingers crossed we have some excellent embryos!!!


We still have all 8 embryos and they are all blastocysts. We transferred 2, one was the best quality they had seen thus far in the cycle of any patient. Both blasts were great! The embryologist will check them tomorrow to see if any are able to be frozen.

I will now rest and go for my first blood test Monday the 27th. :9) It has been a great day!

So looking at the photo of our transferred embryos you can see they are both hatching. There is a small bubble of fluid escaping out of each of them. There are 2 sets of cell clusters the larger mass will become a fetus and the other the placenta. ( I think) Now they need to implant and grow. We were told they should implant within the next 36-48 hours. Wow!!

Embryo Report

It's officially day 2 for the embryos. There are still 8 growing but 6 are good-excellent quality. We will transfer on Friday. We will not know how many the Dr. and embryologist will want to transfer until we show up Friday. Down to one shot a day, progesterone. Happy sticky vibes!!
My belly is a lot better today. I am going to get out of the house for a bit. I got a beautiful Valentines hydrangea, I might go find it a pretty pot!
Happy Valentine's Day!!

Fertilization Report

20 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 8 fertilized and now we wait. I will call tomorrow at 11am to see how they are growing and developing. The nurse will let us know when our transfer should be, could be Wed. but most likely Friday.
I am feeling better today, Cody is taking great care of me. We slept in and are watching movies. :0) A good day!