I am very pleased to say that the transfer on Monday went really well. I had to be at CCRM at 10:30am. I had bloodwork done, then was sent upstairs. I was given my valium, changed into my gown, then the acupuncturist came in and did a treatment on me. The valium must have helped because the time went quickly and I didn't get as restless during the acupuncture as I normally do. After that we had to wait about 45 minutes for the transfer. They did a quick ultrasound to make sure my bladder was full, then brought in the Dr. They kicked everyone out except Bri (both of our mother's were there). They got me all prepped, then the embryologist wheeled in the embryo in an incubator-type device. The projected the embryo up on the screen and let me lift me head up and crane around to see it. It had thawed 100%, and after the assisted hatching it was already starting to hatch. It was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. They very quickly made me lay back down, but Brian was able to take a picture with his cell phone so we would have it. I will try to post on the blog, but we'll see how good I do at that :) Then they brought the embryo over, inserted it through some kind of catheter type device and it was done - probably took all of 5 minutes! Afer the procedure they had me lay perfectly still for 15 minutes, then they came in and offered a bedpan. I was very full so they thought I should try and I just couldn't get myself to go in it - it was too weird! So they removed that, send the acupuncturist back in for another round of treatment. I had to lay for an hour, then I was able to get up, use the bathroom, and be wheeled out of the car. I had to lay the front seat way back for the ride home, then right up to bed not to move for the next day and a half except to use the bathroom. The second day my mom came over and spent the day with me, getting me food and drinks, taking care of the dogs and watching tv and movies with me. It was a nice day, but I was so uncomfortable at laying for two days that I was ready for it to be over.
This morning I resumed my normal activities with the exception of a few things including lifting anything over 10 pounds. Brian determined my purse was over ten pounds - hahaha, probably true, so he got me my purse that goes over my shoulder and only had me take out the essentials for the next week. Wallet, meds, keys, etc. I also am carrying my laptop by itself rather than in its carrier case to help make that lighter. It's very odd to me that the doctors have you go from complete bedrest to your nomal life overnight. Seems to me there should be a transitional day of not bedrest, but not work. Maybe go downstairs, move around more, but this way seems pretty fast. It's amazing how they make you feel like such an eggshell through this process. It's like any twinge or anything makes you freak out and they almost make you feel like any movement could jarr the little one loose as it's trying to implant, which is kind of crazy. Regular women get pregnant all the time and their babies aren't jarred loose, but I guess when you've put this kind of money and effort into it, let's not take any chances!
Pregnancy test will be next Wednesday, September 28, just one week away. I have a feeling it's going to be a very long week....prayers for the little one!
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