The transfer procedure is easy, and straight forward. I took a valium about an hour before going in for the procedure so that I was nice and relaxed. That stuff really works. And it worked much more quickly than I thought it would. I was very loopy trying to get stuff done at home before we left for the clinic.
Within minutes of being called into the transfer room, they had scooped up my embryos into a small tube, inserted the tube, and then flushed them out of the tube and into my body. They are microscopic, so they can't been seen on an ultrasound; however, they are sitting in a small amount of fluid, which can be seen. So we watched a tiny dot of fluid leave the tube and swim around in my uterus. The doctor had previously measured my uterus so he would know exactly where to place them.
I asked the embryologist if she was 100% sure these were my embryos and not someone else's. She bet her life on it, so I don't think we will accidentally be carrying someone else's baby (remember reading about that happening?).
After the transfer I laid flat for about 30 minutes and then was on my way. I spent the rest of the day laying down and relaxing at home. I watched "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," took a nap, had breakfast in bed, played Wii with Taylor, and bossed Adrian around until he cleaned the kitchen. It turns out that being on "bed rest" for a day is no fun when you feel good and normal. I'm glad I could get back to normal life (except exercise) the next day.
Here is a sketch of what is going on. Did you know your uterus is like a flat balloon? It can blow up, but if there's no baby it is just flat and the sides are touching each other. You may or may not have wanted to know that.
And now I keep taking the progesterone shots (which are awful, by the way), and WAIT. I've done my part, now we just wait to see what the outcome will be. This will be a long two weeks.
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Another friend who is waiting to hear about her IVF this month (yes, I have three friends doing IVF right now--so crazy!) told me to tell you to put the shot in your shirt about an hour before you give it because it goes in easier if it's warmer (but you aren't allowed to warm it in the microwave or under water). She also said to rub the heck out of your rear end after you get the shot, to disperse the liquid so it doesn't make a painful lump. Apparently she and her husband use a block of wood to do this, and it helps a lot.
Thinking of you.
i guess i never thought about the uterus being flat, but i do know that it shrinks faster after birth if u breastfeed :P though it never goes back to its original size before having babies :(
Praying for you!
Good Luck Natalie!
Good luck Nat! I am praying for you daily and keeping my fingers crossed!
hugs, Mallory
I can only imagine how long the next two weeks will be for you. i hope you think of something fun to fill up the time. If I were around I would drag you over for a movie night. We are thinking of you.
Natalie...you are amazing! I read your posts and feel so much hope and love for you and your family. I know how much it means and I hope these next two weeks go by really fast and that there are some babies waiting to meet you! Thanks for posting all of your experiences. It gives perspective...which is humbling and inspirational. My prayers are with you and your family! Besos!
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