3 day transfer

As promised, I am posting to update on my 3dt (three day transfer)! For anyone who has ever gone threw IVF, a lot of people think the full bladder on transfer day is the worse. The cool thing about my doctor is that he has a machine that actually doesn't work well unless you have an empty bladder. I have a very tiny bladder so I wasn't surprised when he made me go pee halfway threw because it was full just after 20 minutes of using the bathroom.

So, after I got undressed below the waist, I was told all three embryos were doing well! After a little lecture about the risk of multiples, I signed with my doctor to allow for two embryos to be transferred. What is so exciting is that the two embryos were very good--8 cells and not much fragmentation at all (all good things when it comes to embryos). Obviously, it isn't a sure bet they will both stick BUT.... it does raise the odds a bit.

My husband and I hold pretty strong feelings on topics such as abortion/selective reduction....that kind of thing. The doctor wanted to know where we stood on this (just in case). He asked, "What will you do if it is multiples...." Hubby spoke up really fast on this one and said..."Then we're raising two!" haha I just busted out laughing, usually I'd give him "the look" for sounding rude but, I would have probably answered about the same if I had time. The doctor learned pretty quickly where we stood on that and we were good to go.

The transfer itself was a little painful, I'm sure the valium made it a lot more comfortable for me though. Once we seen where the embryos were placed, I forgot all about the pain. They double checked to make sure they were in and then I laid back for about 15 minutes. After that, I got up and left...now just taking it easy. I've put myself on bed rest for today...we got the OK to come home tomorrow or Thursday, depending on the weather... I almost want to go ahead and go home to see my puppy and rest up at home where I have family to spoil me for a while until I head back to work on Friday!

I cramp on and off but as of right now, I feel fine...just tired. I'm just doing some hard core praying and hoping for the best! I take the blood test in 12 days to confirm a pregnancy, so I'm so excited for that. I am not sure when I'll post again for an update. I'm an extremely impatient person so I feel like this 2ww (two week wait) is going to be awful on me. I have to resist from taking an EPT. I feel like by day 9 past transfer I'll take one...even though I know I shouldn't. I just know myself too well! Well, I am back to laying down and waiting to take my last progesterone shot....tomorrow starts the "easier" drugs-- aspirin, prenatal, and a couple pills that have to go.... not in my mouth.

So, until next time... :-)