all aboard!!

Our 4 embies! The 2 in the same pic together are the bestof the bunch!

Today was transfer day and it went great. :)

We were brought into a whole new room for the transfer, which had nice recessed lighting and a little window to the embryologists room so they can pass them through to the doc when the time is right. I was really excited and almost giddy, and they had me take a valium to help relax me and also the smooth muscle fibers of the uterus. They said to relax or even sleep for the next 1/2 hour while it took effect... but a 1/2 hr later and I was just as excited and amped up as before. I was feeling wide awake and chatting with Mario. They suggested another valium. ;-) I started to feel more relaxed after that, laying back on the table I envisioned myself on a beach in Hawaii with my toes in the sand. The embroylogist came in and said that Mini Me and Mini You defrosted perfectly, and were added to Meeni and Mynie from the most recent fresh cycle.

One of the nurses came in and did an ultrasound to confirm my bladder was full (helps them see the uterus more clearly) and to ensure my lining looked good. Yep - that big glass of apple juice did the trick and my lining was "perfect".

These were on the table by the bed and I thought it was so cute. Different fertility images to look at - the closest stone was an amethyst (my birth stone) that had the word "fertility" carved into it. :)

Then it all started happening quickly - Dr. Sunshine came in, the other nurse came in (then it was crowded in there with Mario and I, the dr and 2 nurses! The room was dark as they did the ultrasound guided catheter and then we could actually see on the monitor the small amount of fluid that contained the embroyos be gently placed. They sent the catheter back to the embrologist to make sure no embies were left behind in it (they are microscopic) and I was given the all clear. Dr. Sunshine slid me back up on the table so I didn't use my stomach muscles at all, and then they all wished us good luck, covered me with a soft blanket, and left us to relax for around 25 minutes before the ole wheelchair ride to the car.

My ultrasound! The lighter little squiggle inside the pink heart is the fluid that contains the embies!! That dark blob with the whiter outline above it is my bladder :-P And the area below it and all around the heart is my uterus.

We came home and I got settled in bed and listened to my meditation... imagining my little embie(s) implanting and being welcomed home. :) They say actual implantation occurs between 18-24 hours typically, although there are some that implant late for whatever reason.

Mario stayed with me for an hour or so but just had to leave and go trim a little bit. I am resting and may even take a nap. The nurse told me to take my remaining valium over the next 24 hours or so to help me stay relaxed and mellow. She also had a little pep talk with me to stay super positive, no stress, avoid negativity, etc. I fully intend to do just that! I also have my favorite candle lit in the room, it's called Dune Grass by Yankee Candle. Totally relaxing... ahh.


Thank you to everyone for their thoughts and prayers, I really feel the love and we so appreciate the support!! xo