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Egg Retrieval: Check!

I just got home from egg retrieval and am waiting for my wife to make lunch before I decide on whether I want to nap or watch a movie marathon. :)

Everything went very well!  I was anxious about the outcome and also nervous about all of the medical stuff -- I've never had surgery and all the monitors and IV and stuff freaked me out a little.  But all of the nurses were awesome, as was my RE, and I felt very well taken care of.

They retrieved 22 eggs!  It was more than I expected.  I'll know tomorrow how many were mature and how they're fertilizing and when my transfer should be (Sunday or Tuesday).  They're a little worried about me developing OHSS, so I am on a high-protein, high-electrolyte diet and resting a lot.  Still trying to decide whether or not I should go to work tomorrow.  I am slightly crampy but overall feeling fine right now, just tired.

Married my wife 8/2007 ~ TTC #1 since 7/2011
9 IUIs = 9 BFNs
IVF October 2012: 22 eggs retrieved, 17 fertilized, 5 frozen
ET #1: 1 blast = BFP; Blighted ovum discovered at 7w5d; D&E
FET #1: 1 blast = BFP; Missed m/c discovered at 9w5d; D&E
Karyotyping: normal ~ RPL Testing: normal ~ Hysteroscopy: normal
FET #2: 1 blast transferred 10/25; BFP 10/31!
EDD 7/13/14 ~ Induced at 37w4d due to pre-eclampsia ~ Born on 6/28/14
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Re: Egg Retrieval: Check!

  • So glad things went well! 

    I vote nap, and THEN movie marathon.  ;)

     

    Married to my amazing wife 6/12/10 
    TTC since 6/11
    Unmedicated IUI #1 - 6/28/11 - BFN
    Unmedicated IUI #2 - 7/25/11 - BFN
    Robotic Myomectomy (Fibroid Surgery) - 11/15/11
    Unmedicated IUI #3 - 4/24/12 - BFN 
    Progesterone Supported Leuteal Phase IUI #4 - 6/21/12 - BFP!!
    Baby Boy G Born 3/24/13

    On to #2, are we crazy?
    IUI #1 - 11/28/14 - BFP!  Beta #1 (11DPO) 34, Beta #2 (13DPO) 101, Beta #3 (20DPO) 3043
    Ultrasound at 6w4d shows a single, fluttering heartbeat.  Say hello to Sticky Ricki!

     

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  • Way to go with the 22 eggs! I second the nap and movies vote. I hope the diet and rest work to avoid symptoms. Can't wait for your update!
    Met 07/07/05, Wedding 07/07/07, Legal Marriage Ceremony 12/9/12, Baby Boy Born 08/09/13 Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
  • Wow 22! Cannot wait for updates! Take a nap you deserve it!

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  • Wow, great! Best wishes for this cycle!!
    married 03/08/08 -- ttc with PCOS (dx 2005) & DS
    IUI #3 gave us the best 2nd anniv. gift ever: 2 babies! (born 03/09/10)
    Peanut and Little Man are getting so big! 2 years old already!
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  • 22 eggs is awesome!!!  Eat that protein and drink that Gatorade and fingers crossed for a great fert report! 

    Same sex couple TTC with donor sperm.  I am 35 and carrying.  Endometriosis and DOR.
    AMH 0.5, AFC 5-8, FSH 7ish

    IVF #1 - antagonist.  Empty follicle syndrome.  1 retrieved, 0 fertilized.
    IVF #2 - antagonist.  Ovulated early.  3 retrieved, 2 fertilized, 0 blasts
  • congrats on 22- YAY

    please be super careful with the OHSS- so scary .. Just rest and drink lots of fluid !

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  • Thanks everyone!  I appreciate the support and good wishes and I will definitely keep you updated.

    My wife just spent $100 at Whole Foods buying protein powder, protein bars, electrolyte powder, coconut water, chicken and turkey, so I am well-stocked.  She also bought me flowers, a memory foam mattress topper, and is cleaning the house while I lounge.  I could get used to this.  :)  I spent the afternoon napping, reading, and internetting and now I am watching Friends.

    Married my wife 8/2007 ~ TTC #1 since 7/2011
    9 IUIs = 9 BFNs
    IVF October 2012: 22 eggs retrieved, 17 fertilized, 5 frozen
    ET #1: 1 blast = BFP; Blighted ovum discovered at 7w5d; D&E
    FET #1: 1 blast = BFP; Missed m/c discovered at 9w5d; D&E
    Karyotyping: normal ~ RPL Testing: normal ~ Hysteroscopy: normal
    FET #2: 1 blast transferred 10/25; BFP 10/31!
    EDD 7/13/14 ~ Induced at 37w4d due to pre-eclampsia ~ Born on 6/28/14
    *Everyone welcome*

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  • Awesome with 22 eggs retrieved!!!  If they are concerned with OHSS, I would recommend staying in tomorrow and resting along with a ton of gatorade and protein rich foods or drinks!  I had mild OHSS and it was so not fun.  Take care and fingers crossed good news tomorrow!!! Let us know.
    M & M
    06/12 - BFP!!!!
    Beta #1 15dpo - 256
    Beta #2 18dpo - 1097
    6wk U/S on 07/02 ~ TWINS!!!
    EDD 02/21/13
    09/10/12 Found out it's two Boys!!!! Sam and Jake
    Jacob and Samuel born 1/29/13 at 36 weeks. photo F489900B-BB44-4C44-ACD1-ABB73509E3B2-9032-000005E7AE7EF53E.jpg Lilypie Premature Baby tickers
  • Sounds like bloody outstanding results to me! Enjoy being spoiled and best of luck for the news from your RE...I'll be watching this space for your updates :)
    IUI #1 - 10 April 2012 unmonitored and unmedicated with RE 
    IUI #2 - 05 May 2012 unmonitored and unmedicated with RE 
    IUI #3 - 05 July 2012 unmonitored and unmedicated with RE 
    IUI #4 - 30 August 2012 medicated and monitoredLetrozole and Ovidrel Trigger 
    IUI #5 - 27 September 2012 Letrozole 
    BFP! 9 October 2012 Betas:- 12DPO 16; 16DPO 96; 18DPO 315

    Baby Alarico born on 28 June 2013!!


  • I'm so glad that things went so well!!!  I hope you got the rest that you needed today!  Please let us know tomorrow how everything works out.
    *BFP #1-10/20/2012 EDD 7/4/2013*
    *DS 6/28/2013*
  • YES! Fingers crossed for you. Toes too. And legs. And everything. XO
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  • Wow!!! I say enjoy the pampering and take the day off work tomorrow to rest. Can't wait to hear about the next steps :
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