Just wanted to recap:
- 3 miscarriages 2005 - 2007
- 1 failed IVF w/ICSI Nov 2007
- 1 failed frozen embryo transfer March 2008
- 1 failed varicosele corrective surgery May 2008
Successful IVF w/ICSI Sept 2009!!! Whew Hew!!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Can I Get a Hell Yeah!!!???
So the day of the implantation we found out that we had one embryo of excellent quality and 2 of good quality. The others were doing ok. We put those three in because the embryologist suggested we should. It was aggressive, but having all three would increase our chances as they could benefit from being with each other (they apparently work cohesively to survive). So we took her advice and did it.
The implantation went well. This time Kelly insisted that Dr. Barnett use a sonogram to assist in the implantation. It was a good thing she did because he had a hard time getting the catheter in. It turns out that her c-section scar was creating a barrier to the uterus. It took some proding, but he got right in the middle of the uterus an pushed the embryos through. It was a really cool thing to watch on the sonogram monitor. Very impressive.
Kelly was laid up for two days after that. It was hard but she pulled through like a champ. The next 8 days were the longest 8 days of our lives. I made Kelly promise that she would not take a prego test here at home. We decided that we would wait for the blood test. She kept her promise which made me very happy.
During this whole process Kelly has been going to an acupuncturist. Weekly visits, bad tasting teas and a lot money. We cannot say that it helped for sure....but we cannot say it didn't. Dr. Liu treated Kelly for "egg quality" and "help with implantation." When all was said and done, we had great egg quality and the implantation went very well. I like to think that it helped.
During this last week Kelly was having all the symptoms of being pregnant. Sore breasts, fatigue and having the feeling that she was about to start her period. She didn't want to get her hopes up because she knew all of these symptoms could have been caused by the progesterone shots. In fact, she was starting to psych herself out because of all the stories of false symptoms she was reading on the web. We kept our spirits up though....because this was our time.
So here we are Monday Sept 28th and at 8 am Kelly went in to give blood for the pregnancy test. Before she left the doctor's office she asked that they call after 2pm with the results so I could be home. She ended up taking the whole day off of work because my step-son was sick...plus she would have been worthless at work anyway.
We got a call at 2:35pm and heard "Congratulations!" Kelly bursted into tears as I danced, flailing around, stomping my feet like some weirdo. We did it! We are pregnant. We are very happy and still cautious because we are not out of the woods yet by any means. There is still a long way to go but man this feels good!
As of yesterday her hCG level was 275 which is very high and suggests more than one!! Oh my!! She goes back in for more blood work tomorrow.
Will keep you in the loop.
Thank you God....for family...for this opportunity...and for science.
The implantation went well. This time Kelly insisted that Dr. Barnett use a sonogram to assist in the implantation. It was a good thing she did because he had a hard time getting the catheter in. It turns out that her c-section scar was creating a barrier to the uterus. It took some proding, but he got right in the middle of the uterus an pushed the embryos through. It was a really cool thing to watch on the sonogram monitor. Very impressive.
Kelly was laid up for two days after that. It was hard but she pulled through like a champ. The next 8 days were the longest 8 days of our lives. I made Kelly promise that she would not take a prego test here at home. We decided that we would wait for the blood test. She kept her promise which made me very happy.
During this whole process Kelly has been going to an acupuncturist. Weekly visits, bad tasting teas and a lot money. We cannot say that it helped for sure....but we cannot say it didn't. Dr. Liu treated Kelly for "egg quality" and "help with implantation." When all was said and done, we had great egg quality and the implantation went very well. I like to think that it helped.
During this last week Kelly was having all the symptoms of being pregnant. Sore breasts, fatigue and having the feeling that she was about to start her period. She didn't want to get her hopes up because she knew all of these symptoms could have been caused by the progesterone shots. In fact, she was starting to psych herself out because of all the stories of false symptoms she was reading on the web. We kept our spirits up though....because this was our time.
So here we are Monday Sept 28th and at 8 am Kelly went in to give blood for the pregnancy test. Before she left the doctor's office she asked that they call after 2pm with the results so I could be home. She ended up taking the whole day off of work because my step-son was sick...plus she would have been worthless at work anyway.
We got a call at 2:35pm and heard "Congratulations!" Kelly bursted into tears as I danced, flailing around, stomping my feet like some weirdo. We did it! We are pregnant. We are very happy and still cautious because we are not out of the woods yet by any means. There is still a long way to go but man this feels good!
As of yesterday her hCG level was 275 which is very high and suggests more than one!! Oh my!! She goes back in for more blood work tomorrow.
Will keep you in the loop.
Thank you God....for family...for this opportunity...and for science.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Retrieval and Implantation
We had the retrieval last Sunday and it went well. Kelly has been a bit sore but doing well. They retrieved 19 eggs and only 10 fertilized. As of today there are only 7 embryos - 4 of excellent quality and 3 good. This is great news because we can freeze some if this round doesnt take.
The implantation will be this Friday. Kelly will be on bed rest for 48 hours after. That will be rough for her I'm sure but a small price to pay. We will find out on Monday the 28th whether or not this took.
We are very excited and extremely hopeful!
Wish us luck and say a prayer.
Jake
The implantation will be this Friday. Kelly will be on bed rest for 48 hours after. That will be rough for her I'm sure but a small price to pay. We will find out on Monday the 28th whether or not this took.
We are very excited and extremely hopeful!
Wish us luck and say a prayer.
Jake
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