IVF 7: Embryo watch

Of the 21 eggs retrieved, 17 were mature, and 13 fertilized. Today, day 2, they're still watching 13. Last retrieval we had 18 at this point and only 2 made it to biopsy, so we're really working on managing expectations.

Recovery is going much better than last time. New this cycle, I started drinking electrolyte-infused water (Core brand) a few days before retrieval. I also took Colace proactively the night of retrieval instead of waiting for an issue. The first night after retrieval was pretty similar to past recovery, but other than that it's been a night and day difference. There's still bloating but not nearly as uncomfortable. There's no constipation at all. By today, two days post-retrieval, I'm feeling almost back to myself. I'm still really tired and there's definitely some residual bloating, but it's not the terrible discomfort I had in previous cycles. I hope the easy recovery continues.

Tonight is the 6th night of Chanukah. I barely had time to register the holiday and it will be over before we know it. We took on the minhag of screen-free time during the first half hour of the candles being lit. It's an effort to just be in the moment and enjoying the holiday which usually flies by in the blink of an eye.