Today we're supposed to get a day 5 embryo update. I'm on pins and needles. At this time last cycle we were told there were 14 of the 18 embryos were still growing but the next day they were only able to biopsy two. It's a mindf*ck. You get your hopes up and then the numbers drop just like that. I know to expect attrition but that was unusual and incredibly devastating.
They usually call in the morning. I think in every past cycle they always biopsied on Day 6. So unless any of them are super-growers that can get biopsied today, I'll likely just get an update of how many are still in the running.
Update: got the call 10:30 AM. Eight are still being watched; none big enough to biopsy yet. I'm tense and on the verge of tears but there's nothing to cry about yet, I'm just expecting the worst.
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I really hope you get good news tomorrow. I see you changed back to your old background which I always loved. Your blog is the only one I read anymore. I'm still on the sidelines, too. I'll be thinking of you tonight <3
ReplyDeleteHey girl so good to hear from you! Thank you. Would love to hear how you're doing.
DeleteI can only imagine how stressful it is to wait. Abiding with you.
ReplyDeleteWaiting to hear about embryos is the freaking worst. It feels like it ages you a year in just a few days. Impossible to describe to someone who hasn't been through it. Hoping so much that this will be your best cycle ever!
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