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Meet our lucky charms




So all in all the FET went well. We did have a minor bump in the road with the thawing process. Long story short, out of the six they thawed...only 3 survived (an usually low number, they were not for sure why). Of the 3 that survived, only one looked okay to transfer (I am referring to our zygotes, which are frozen upon conception. Those of the embryos numbered 1-3.) So we transferred #2, which our embryologist said with a typical embryo. Embryo's 4 and 5 are blast cells, which are embryos that grow to day five. When we originally had our retrieval I had 7 beautiful blast cells (along with 2 enormous ovaries and out of control estrogen levels, thus the FET)so they had to be frozen as well. :-( When they thaw the embryos they have to re-expand due to the water loss during the freezing process. So, embryo #4 is re expanding in this picture, and embryo #5 is fully re-expanded. #5, is a perfect grade A embryo, and our embryologist couldn't be happier with that little guy. He said our other blast cell should look as good once it completely re expanded as well. So after a long conversation with our most fabulous embryologist, he suggested the best idea would be to transfer 3 total. Embryos 2, 4, and 5.

Not really what we were expecting, since our blast cells did so well, but it is what it is. We still have really good embryo quality, and even with that...it doesn't always make a difference. So what are the odds here:

50% chance of getting pregnant
25-30% chance of twins
2-5% chance of triplets
50% chance of nothing at all (damn I wish that number was lower...sigh)

Overall, I am feeling pretty good. I have been mildly crampy on and off, and due to my progesterone injections I feel pregnant (sore boobs, nausea, mood). Quite a mind trip if you ask me. Overall, I am feeling positive, as long as I don't think too much into the whole thing. There is NO FREAKING way I am testing early though...I am scared shitless to test at all. Only time will tell. So here's to my lucky charms (Thanks Bree for nick name!!). Grow little ones, grow!!!

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  1. Praying like crazy over here for you!!!! Stick! Stick! Stick!!!!

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  2. I am keeping everything crossed for you!!! I'm glad you're feeling good and have such a positive feeling.

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  3. Thinking about you, sweet Kate, and hoping for the very best!!! I'm totally with you on not testing early...though of course I said the same thing and then did, both times. :) Hang in there! If you need any distraction during the wait, just let me know.

    xxoo
    B

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  4. oh I am so thinking about you and your little babes. Keep up those positive thoughts. *hugs*

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  5. I am praying for you and the Lucky Charms. May the odds be with you. I'll be waiting on pins and needles for you.

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  6. glad you are feeling positive! fingers crossed for you!!

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  7. Oh my goodness. I'm so excited for you. Fingers crossed. Sending tons of sticky vibes.

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  8. Thinking of you a lot!!! Grow little ones, grow!!! :)

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  9. Wow, great post Kate, I don't know much about the process and it was cool to see the pics and have you describe it :)

    Grow babies grow!!!! Will be sending up lots of prayers!

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  10. Kate - keeping everything crossed for you and a successful outcome... Stick little ones

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  11. Go little embies go! I will keep praying for you!!!!! Keep your mind busy busy busy in your 2ww. Hugs, Nan

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  12. Hoping those lucky charms grow!!

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