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Fert Report

September 2, 2009 — 1:25 pm

Well we have 4 embryos! That’s what I was expecting (though I was hoping for 5). The other news is that she said they were able to ICSI 6 mature eggs… That means fully half of my eggs were mature! That’s amazing! So I’m confident we’ll have 2 good ones to transfer. Not so confident we’ll end with any frozen. But I really am hoping that won’t matter. She said to expect a day-3 transfer, which is a little disappointing – but if all 4 look top quality on friday there is still a possibility of a 5-day. So we’ll see.

I am not feeling well today. I am getting more bloated by the hour and my stomach is very upset… My pants are completely unbuttoned at this point. I really wish I could go home (but I’m taking friday off for transfer, so I can’t afford to lose more hours). I would really really like to lay down.

15 responses to “Fert Report”

  1. N says:

    That’s fantastic news! About the embryos, of course, and your eggs, not about you not feeling well. I hope it doesn’t get too much worse.

    FWIW, my clinic (where I did IUI, but have friends who do IVF there) would absolutely only do a 3-day transfer with 4 embryos, regardless of quality. It’s not always a bad thing. *hugs*

  2. SS says:

    congratulations natalie on the 50% maturity rate! That is really great, so glad to hear that they’ve figured out a way to increase the stats on that front. Good luck waiting it out over the next couple of days-

  3. Ariel says:

    HOORAY, my obsessive checking of this blog finally paid off. 4 embryos is good news. Now I’ll be writhing with impatience until Friday. IVF really is just one wait after another… some longer than others, but all agonizing.

  4. Rachel says:

    That’s great!!

  5. Aunt Becky says:

    *wags tail!*

    Excellent news, Nat!

  6. Marisa says:

    I am hoping that you feel better soon. The bloating is a PITA!!!! Hope you get to rest a bit before transfer.

    I am so glad that 1/2 were mature and 4 fertilized!!!

  7. Raychel says:

    Feel better soon!

    That is fabulous that 50% were mature. 4 embies…alright!!!

  8. Shilpa says:

    Awesome maturity rate- that bodes well!!! Will keep my fingers tightly crossed!

  9. JuliaS says:

    Excellent news!

    Sending you all my best wishes.

  10. Charmi says:

    Awesome…the higher number of mature eggs is good stuff. Hoping for two perfect 3 days for you, Natalie…fingers tightly crossed!

  11. Cynthia says:

    this is just awesome Natalie…Now I can’t wait until after transfer…how long after till you can find out whether you get pregnant??? a week right? ugh i have a horrible memory…woohooo fingers crossed for you…you know if those 2 eggs take…maybe its what was supposed to happen..twins omg.. i am getting ahead of myself but im so excited for you

  12. Emerald Rose says:

    Great news! Hope all will go uphill from here :o)

  13. Barb says:

    Congrats! Sorry about the bloating though. :(

  14. Lisa DG says:

    We’re all rooting for you. Good luck tomorrow!

  15. Karen says:

    I wouldn’t give up hope on frosties, but like you I hope you don’t need them. I’m crossing my fingers for 2 beauties tomorrow or, even better, on Sunday.