Embryo Transfer

Saturday April 26:  Dh and I went to SAAMC for my embryo transfer this morning.  I drank 22 oz of water to ensure a full bladder for the u/s.  Last time I was in misery with an over full bladder but I was able to handle it a little better this go.  An embryo transfer isn't necessarily painful, just uncomfortable (esp with the u/s probe pushing on the bladder).  Dr. M was on duty today and I just love her.  She first told me about the quality of the embryos...I had 10 that fertilized if you remember from my last blog and they were rated by quality on day three.  Last time I had two 8A's (they are the highest quality with the most cells) but this time I only had one.  I also had a bunch of 7A's and 7B's, many 6's and one 3A.  Dr. M bought up that she'd allow me to transfer THREE this time!! Because I've had a failed IVF, they were allowed to add one more.  I was so very happy to hear that!! The 8A, 7A, and one 7B were transferred. The rest will be watched for another couple of days and will be frozen for later use.  Things went as smoothly as they possible could!! I know that's because of the prayer warriors out there.  THANK YOU.  

I have noticed something in the past about each of my failed transfers and I brought it up to Dr. M this morning to get her take on it.  Each time (besides my successful cycle with Skittle) after a transfer, within 48 hours my uterus has a small spasm or twitch.  I have always wondered if that could be a factor as to why the transfer didn't work.  Dr. M wasn't sure and didn't think there was anything I could do about it.  They've used Valium in the past but that only calms the brain and not the uterus.  So far, I have not had a spasm.  I ask that if you pray, will you pray specifically that my uterus won't spasm and that my body will accept these babies?  

You all have been such a huge blessing to me during this latest round of IVF.  Your comments and prayers have been felt.  Thank you! 

Here's the u/s pic from this morning.  The white dots are the fluid around the embryos.  

Next step is a blood pregnancy test on May 8.

Current meds: prenatal vitamin, 

antibiotic, prednisone, progesterone, and Estrace.