Not today

Transfers are usually scheduled for 3 and 5 days past egg retrieval, and today is day 3. The first day is a "just in case" things are not going too well day and the day 5 is the hoped for day. I just find out we are not on for today, we are transferring on Wednesday so we figure things must be looking good!

The Mother of all Pregnancy books

I was sorting through some books in our garage today and came across two interesting little reads;

The Mother of all Pregnancy books (The ultimate guide to conception, birth and everything in between)

and;

Infertility (Learn to take charge of your condition)

I couldn't help but chuckle to myself. I remember buying the first book somewhere during the first year we were trying to conceive, and I guess at some point I believed I might actually need to read it. Thinking back I can remember reading the first few chapters but not reading past the section where I get that all too elusive positive pregnancy test! Hmmmm, I wonder how it got unceremoniously banished to the garage for all eternity? I think it's time to dust it off and pass it on to someone who really needs it, although I'm not sure anyone would want such a bad luck charm. I think I'll give it anonymously to charity to save the shame from being so public.

I bought the second book in a weak moment when I thought I really SHOULD be able to read my way out of infertility. Most couples are not REALLY infertile, right, they just need to be patient and try for longer? I thought maybe that could be us, even though that's not what Dr W had told us, but I thought it might be possible. Of course when I read through the book I discovered that it only touched the surface of infertility and I found myself scoffing at much of it's contents. I read the book a few years ago now and if I thought at the time we were super infertile that would currently put us in the extra super duper infertile category!

If you know anyone who needs a pregnancy or infertility book send them in my direction, I have two gathering dust and looking for a new owner who can help them to reach their full potential. Best be quick, they will be on their way to Goodwill very soon!

Grow embies, grow!

I just got the call that 18 eggs fertilized normally. Can't complain about that number, it's fantastic!

We are being scheduled for transfer Monday and Wednesday, but it will probably be Wednesday. I hope our donor is recovering well. Her job is over now, and Jenn's is taking the reins.

Good luck Jenn!

Thank you D!

During the egg retrieval today Dr W aspirated 23 eggs from our donor. At the time of the report 22 were at the perfect level of maturity and 1 was one step behind the rest. The clinic will see if that one catches up and so either 22 or 23 eggs will be injected with sperm today.

We will receive a report tomorrow with the fertilization rate.

Go D! Thanks for all your hard work and dedication.

eta;

Dr W just called, all 23 have been injected. Hurrah!!

12 ~ The perfect number

Jenn had an ultrasound today to check her lining, it was at 12 which is an excellent number.

The retrieval is on for today, so hopefully updates later on how many eggs our wonderful donor produces!

Egg retrieval is on for Friday

We received this email from our clinic today;

The egg retrieval will be Friday. We will see Jennifer on Friday as well for a pre-transfer ultrasound. Her transfer will most likely occur on 12/16. We will give you the time on the 14th. Her preg test will be 12/28. The donor has done fantastic, lots of eggs!!

It looks like all is going well so far, I can't believe the transfer is almost here!

Nothing to report

I haven't heard anything from the clinic about D's response to stims, so I'm going to assume everything is going just fine.

Only 8 more days until estimated egg retrieval day.

I've got to say it, a donor cycle is kind of dull from my point of view!