Friday, September 17, 2010

Two Precious Embryos!

Yesterday was our day!!! Our appt. was at 12:45. We slept late. Well, I tried to sleep late. I actually awakened around 5, and slept off and on until 9:00! We "poked" around, and then had a lovely brunch around 11:30. Actually, just to add to my list of things forgotten, I will tell you this. I brought my ipod so that I would have some of my favorite music to listen to during the transfer. I even brought the charger, but failed to bring the cord that you connect to the charger! So, we did have to stop at Best Buy before our meal and make a small purchase!
On our way to the clinic, we had one more obstacle. The road we needed to take was closed!!! We had given ourselves 15 minutes to get there, which would have been plenty of time, but the police officer directing traffic detoured us! We ended up being a few minutes late!!! Who is late for their frozen embryo transfer???? Fortunately, I had already taken my valuum and it didn't phase me too much!
Once we finally got back to the back, we received happy, happy news! Carol(the embryologist) introduced us to our embryos. She thawed the two from our first choice donor and both survived! They are blastocysts and were graded 3AA, and 2AB. I found out later that at the time of transfer they had expanded even further and were 5AA, and 4AB! Carol said they looked wonderful. Then, we got the bill for the fees associated with the 4 donors we had chosen on Tuesday. If they had needed to use all of those embryos, the fee would have been over $1000. However, the fees for our first choice totalled $4.07! I was so happy, and felt so blessed by God!
I actually didn't go back for the transfer until about 2:00. They were really busy yesterday. I was their last patient for the day. The first part of the procedure was not pleasant at all, but the nurses were very comforting and kind to me. Once we got past that part, I was ok. Once Dr. Keenan stood up and I knew we were finished, the tears of joy began to flow! What a journey, but we made it. And now, we have two little ones inside my womb.
Thank you for all your heartfelt prayers on our behalf!

One more obstacle....we realized that since we were staying an additional day, we were going to run out of Progesterone in oil. We were asking the nurse if they could call in another prescription for it, but were told that there was only one pharmacy in Knoxville that might have it in stock, but that was unlikely. Thankfully, the patient next to us overheard our conversation. They live locally and offered to sell us one of their extra vials!
Soooooo.... here's my advise- Google your hotel (if you're unfamiliar with it and make sure it really is what Priceline says it is), Pack extra PIO, don't forget the syringes, look at your directions for embryo transfer right now and see if you have all of the prescribed medications that you'll need (like valuum), if you're taking your camera- bring the battery charger (I forgot that too!), and if you are bringing an ipod- make sure you have the charger and cord. Leave for the clinic 30 minutes early, even though it's 10 minutes away. And finally- TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL OF YOUR HEART- LEAN NOT IN YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING AND HE WILL MAKE YOUR PATHS STRAIGHT!!!!!

12 comments:

  1. Praise the Lord! I'm so thankful to hear that you have two beautiful babies in your womb - the exact ones God wanted you to transfer! I hope they'll like your womb - a lot (lol)! :)

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  2. Yay! So excited to hear about your successful transfer! (Thanks for telling us about the road work, too!) Enjoy being PUPO!!!

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  3. So glad to hear all of your good new, Krisa. Praying those little embies nestle in!!

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  4. Happy to hear everything has worked out in the end, despite all the obstacles. Thanks for the advice too. I'll be packing tomorrow morning.

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  5. So happy for you!Praying for your little embies.

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  6. Woo-Hoo!!!!! What an awesome post:) So HAPPY to hear the good news and will be looking to hear more good news (fingers crossed, sending positive vibes and prayers your way).

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  7. I had so much fun meeting with you tonight and our fellowship. That in itself has made this trip worthwhile. You and your hubby are angels sent straight to us to be a blessing to us during this journey. I know we'll be lifelong friends. xoxo

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  8. Hooray, hooray, hooray!! I'm so happy for you and Byron! See you Monday! Much love!

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  9. Praying for your two sweet ones and you! HUGS!
    Jen

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  10. Glad everything turned out :) Praying for you and your precious babies - keep us posted <3

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  11. I was thinking of you today! How is the 2ww treating you? ; )

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  12. I don't know how I've missed you in EA bloggy land before, but I just found you through mutual bloggy buddies and added you to my list. Congratulations on being PUPO and I'm sorry for your loss of your 3 precious other little ones.

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