Thursday, January 26, 2012

Lucky 7

I got the call yesterday that out of the 11 eggs retrieved, 7 were mature and all 7 fertilized normally with ICSI. I was shocked. I thought 5, maybe 6 would be mature so I was pretty excited to hear 7. The embryologist called again today to say they were still doing well and we would do a 5 day transfer on Sunday. He then proceeded to tell me how many cells they were but I was at work and it got loud so I missed it. I thought about asking him to repeat it and then I said fuck it. It doesn't really matter, it's not going to change anything. He asked if I wanted another update tomorrow and I told him no thanks. I am just going to show up Sunday and see what I got.

Last cycle I was very focused on numbers, I knew my e2, the size of my follicles and how thick my lining was after every appointment. This cycle I tried not to think about it and I discovered sometimes a little ignorance is bliss. I used to think I would worry more by not knowing every little detail but this cycle I actually worried less. I think I am finally beginning to realize that I have no control in this situation (it only took me 3 years) and am letting go a little bit.

10 comments:

  1. Wow girlie - you have some awesome quality eggs. 7 of 7?! WHohoo!! Praying for a good 5dt and a BFP roughly two weeks from now. :)

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  2. 7 is great! It is funny that it takes us such a long time to let go of knowing every little detail.

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  3. Great news and good attitude! It sounds promising :)

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  4. Happy ICLW back to you!

    Girl, reading through some of your cycle posts, I can soooo relate! Crazy how we are so detailed oriented and number obsessed until we finally get it...we just are NOT in control.

    I have no idea how many measurable follicles i have right now. I have heard i have 'several' 18-19mm and triggered tonight, so here's hoping for a few more, but I have no idea. I know my estrogen is outrageous but only bc they have been considering canceling the cycle.

    Other than that...as you said...a little bit of ignorance really IS bliss. I'm sorry a lot of yours and your innocence was stolen with your chemical pregnancy.

    I know that feeling to. Sort of.

    Hooray for all your fertilizations! I'm jealous!!! :) Seriously...hope they keep growing and it goes fabulously!!

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  5. Great report, I hope transfer goes amazing and that this is it for you! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Happy ICLW.

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  6. I agree that sometimes knowing less about every single detail and progress of the cycle takes some of the stress out of the wait. You had a great fert report. I'll be pulling for those lucky seven!

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  7. Congrats on the 7 embryos. Fingers crossed for your transfer on Sunday.
    I too have enjoyed the not knowing every little detail at times. There is only so much we can do and we're doing it already. :)

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  8. Congrats on lucky number 7. Letting go is great. I've been working on doing that as well. Enjoy the weekend and GL on Sunday!

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  9. Woohoo lucky number 7, what fabulous news! Good luck for transfer!

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  10. Hi from ICLW! Congrats on the great report! Hope this works out incredibly well for you!

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