We've had a rash of good news since the last post:
1) My progesterone was 0.0 at my CD3 testing, so the FET date moved up a week, to April 6!
2) We have a credit from previous cycles, so we don't owe anything for this FET.
3) We got our CGH results today. They ended up testing 18 embryos (one latecomer). 11 (!!) came back genetically normal, vs. 5 of 12 last time. Of the 11, 6 have been frozen - they're Grade 2, which means they're good quality. The other 5 are still being watched - 2 are further behind, but 3 are morulas/early blastocysts, so our RE thinks we may get 2-3 additional embryos to freeze. We'll find out on Saturday. Amazing.
I'm not one to count chickens (says the girl who has no baby and isn't pregnant after 7 IVF cycles and 5 transfers), but it's hugely reassuring to have a stockpile of embryos.
The past two days have been spring-like weather, and it's given me a big mood boost. And for some unknown but fortunate reason, my sex drive is back and better than ever. So we're doing pretty well over here.
My husband and I started trying to have a baby in 2007. We ended up doing 5 rounds of IVF with our own eggs, miscarrying twice due to chromosomal abnormalities, and then moved to donor eggs. Our son was born in 2012. After two unexplained miscarriages trying for a sibling, we found a gestational surrogate, who carried our second son (2015) and our daughter (2018).
Wow - this is wonderful news!!! I'm so happy that you have a stockpile! And fabulous about your sex drive - enjoy the weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat news all around!!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh!! that is FANTASTIC!! congrats!!
ReplyDeleteHooray! You need to go out and celebrate, girl. Your baby is somewhere in that mix....I know it!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
Jo
so glad thing are looking good...on all accounts :)
ReplyDeleteWow! good for you! I've been following you for a while but have never posted until now. We're in our first IVF cycle and right now anytime I read others who have good news I just can't contain my excitment!
ReplyDeleteI just followed you from DCG's blog. Congrats on the number of frozen embryos. We never got that many. I hope at least one of these stick with you. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting !!! I pray your good fortune and blessing continue !
ReplyDeleteThats all wonderful news! Im so happy for you, and the weather definately improves my mood as well- Spring fever :)
ReplyDeleteI found your blog on the strirrup queens list. I've been following for a few weeks :) So glad to hear the great news! My boss' wife did 9 IVF's and used a donor and it worked! Everything will work out for you!! - Kim www.MyInVitroBlog.BlogSpot.com
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