Donor update

epphd · March 2009

It's all good news (at least that's what I'm telling myself!)

Donor will probably stim one more night - she is coming back tomorrow for an u/s and they expect she will trigger tomorrow for retrieval on Thursday. I had it in my head that she would trigger tonight so I'm...not disappointed... but anxious!!! I want to hurry up and get going! But, one more night will mean more mature eggs, so that's OK too. According to the clinic she is doing great and right on target. She is responding very much like her previous cycles.

I did get a tad more info on her earlier cycles. (I already knew that for her second cycle had 21 eggs but no fert - male factor issues and the couple refused ICSI. They did do rescue ICSI and actually got a lot of embies, but not suprisingly they didn't do well.) But her first cycle she produced 28 eggs, and had 12 embies to choose from at day 5, and the couple has on ongoing twin pregnancy and a couple of frosties, so that's good.

Anyway, I'm feeling like time could not be elapsing any more slowly than it is. I'm excited, but every day that goes by is a hard fought battle.

It's funny because in my own IVF cycles I would have killed to have had 10 days of stims. I triggered after 8 days due to high E2 every time except one, and it always meant a lot of immature eggs. So I know this is best, but it's hard to wait!!

I don't want to sound negative - I just want it to be time, you know???

So that's it

susanc07 · March 2009

congrats elizabeth! sounds like everything is moving along wonderfully! (and good job, donor kayak!)

good luck at your ET - i hope this is it for you!

fallbride110406 · March 2009

I've been thinking about you and it sounds like everything is going really well with your donor. I know the feeling of just wanting to get things moving though - I want our WTF to get here to see the results of our cytogenetics testing so we can at least get out *plan* in place so I have dates to look forward to. I don't think any of us are good at waiting anymore!

I'll keep my fingers crossed that everything goes well for the ER and your ET!

LuvBugKel · March 2009

I can only imagine how the wait is, probably like an uphill battle, but like you said one more day means more mature eggs. We are thinking of you and can't wait for the next update. I would say try and relax but we all know that's not going to happen so "just be"...lol.

igh0318 · March 2009

You're almost there and it sounds like things are going great.

It will be so worth the wait in the end. Big Smile

futuremom2b · March 2009

That is GREAT news, not just good news! I know you were hoping for her to trigger tonight, but 1 more night of stims will end up being a good thing! The waiting is just soooo hard. I'm not going to lie. I'm in agony myself over it. Wink I can't wait until tomorrow to get my next update, but then right after I get it, I won't be able to wait until Wednesday and so on and so forth! But one things' for certain, the days will pass and then this waiting will just be a memory.

I remember last week at this time I was getting my first donor update!! See, time does pass... whether we want it to or not, so hang in there! There's a bunch of us in this together!

Temp848906437505510 · March 2009

Oh, you don't sound negative at all! Unlike when we are stimming ourselves and feel more in control, it's really hard for us the sit back and let someone else go through it without being anxious to get back on the playing field!

Anyway, sounds like things are moving along wonderfully!! So very excited for you!!

Stace26 · March 2009

You are sooo close! Sounds like things are moving along nicely. Best wishes for a successful ET!

juliannat · March 2009

YAY E., sounds wonderful (even though I know you are anxious)

Hang in there!!

MontyMrs · March 2009

I hear ya on wanting it to be time, patience is hard when you're this close. ?And you are soooooo close. ?I'm thrilled to hear that the donor's cycle is progressing so well. ?I'm getting excited for you!!!! I really want to see you BFP.

lnle · March 2009

the waiting must be soo hard!!! but I'm sure your beta will be here before you know it!

mrspresley · March 2009

woohoo! you'll be transferring before you know it! so excited for you

dansbride06 · March 2009

This IS good news!! It sounds like everything is on track, and I totally agree that the longer the stims - the more mature eggs you will have. I cannot imagine how hard it is to wait, though. I am pretty sure I will be just as anxious in a few weeks, especially because I am a complete control freak.

Hang in there....Thursday will be here before you know it, and then you'll be getting fert reports! Yay!!

smilee · March 2009

I wish I could fast-forward a few days for you...

but it does sound as if things are fantastic!

This is so exciting!?

AXLbaby · March 2009

I know it is torture to wait another day but I am sure that means more mature eggs which is better for you in the long run. Hang in there - it will be here before you know it!! Good luck - I'm so excited for you!!!