IVF 8: Embryo update day 1

I let the call from the clinic go to voicemail this morning because I was scared to hear what they were going to tell me. Then immediately checked voicemail because I had to know. Obvs.

Of the thirteen eggs that were retrieved, seven fertilized. I wasn't immediately disappointed by that number but as the news sunk in I got more upset and worried and then spent a few hours crying.

We've already gone through worst case scenario -- three times!! -- so I already know what to expect and already know we've been ok after. IVF cycles 2, 3, and 7 were all a bust with zero healthy embryos to transfer even after retrieving a combined 56 eggs from those cycles. It just shows that it doesn't matter how many eggs are retrieved or fertilize or make it to biopsy - the end result is the only one that matters. I was still upset. For sure the hormones have something to do with it.

Pain levels are being managed entirely with taking it easy. I ordered in food for the weekend. So far no pain medication at all necessary - not the prescription stuff or anything OTC. As long as I take it easy I feel fine. It is a world of difference from previous retrievals.