Perfect and Amazing!!

I think those two words pretty much sum up yesterday!

We arrived at CCRM around 1030am. We got bloodwork done around 11am. They took NINE vials from me! insane! but, they were running extra bloodwork to check for clotting disorders along with the regular estrogen and progesterone. After that, I headed up to the second floor for my transfer/accupuncture. They came out shortly after we got up there and it was the same woman who had done my accupuncture in July. She even remembered me. I headed back and Tom took Caitlin back to the hotel to nap. The nurse came in and I got my instructions and got my valium!

I had my accupuncture and waited for everyone to come in and out with their instructions, etc. Finally, John, the embryologist came in!! This is the part that always stresses me out! He said the embryo thawed perfectly and it looked like a fresh embryo!!! that's what I LOVE LOVE to hear! Dr. Schoolcraft came in and said hello, went over the thawing and said, well, we thawed one and it's perfect, we have nothing to talk about!! The man of many words. LOL.

Dr. Schoolcraft started getting things ready and Nicole checked my bladder via ultrasound. It really felt too full but she said it was fine. I was hoping to be able to go a bit but no luck! John wheeled in the embryo and there it was on screen! looking AMAZING!! The nurse even commented to John, it's hatched already? He said, yup! absolutely! looking perfect!!

Dr. Schoolcraft had to change speculums for some reason which made for some more discomfort especially when you need to go!!! Nicole said, just hang in there with us for a few more minutes. I could hear her telling him he was near my c section scar. I told her I'm just trying not to pee and Dr. Schoolcraft chuckled and said, I really appreciate that!! haha.

So, the transfer was done, he was really happy. He asked if this time I was going to skip the two days of labor and just head to the c section and I said absolutely! So, John summarized the embryos in storage and Dr. Schoolcraft said, one left! He said, hopefully, you don't need it! I said, absolutely not, I'm done with two kids! :)

Here's where things got difficult. The one hour rest after! First, twenty minutes flat. I was ok but did have to pee. The nurse offered a bed pain but I just can't use those. So, the accupuncturist came in and did her thing then tilted me back. UM, yeah, now I need to go now!! It got really bad. I was almost in tears. Finally, they came in and I got to the bathroom ASAP. I didn't even get dressed, stayed in my gown. I've never had that issue before but it was awful this time.

So, now we wait! My beta is in nine days. I'll be on bedrest until tomorrow morning when we head home!

I really hope, obviously, that this is it for us!!!

What a day!

I started sneezing around 3am and my nose kept bothering me so I tossed and turned until 415am when I just decided to get up. We had to get up at 445am anyways. We hit the road on time and got to the airport! Fortunately, we had priority check-in so we got to skip the lines. Apparently, on Frontier, when you book less than 14 days out, the classic plus which is priority is the same price as economy so a few perks! We were in the front row which worked out well since we had extra space. We also got tv service which didn't really help with Caitlin too much. She wasn't too interested. Although, she did very well on the flight!!

We arrived on time, got our bags, got our car and headed to the hotel. When we got to the hotel, the room they gave us was by the elevator so I asked if there were any others just so Caitlin didn't hear everyone coming on and off while napping or whatever. He was like no, but I'll give you a two bedroom suite instead! It's much more comfortable and spacious. We have 2 separate rooms so Caitlin is able to nap in there. We usually have her nap in the living area and go to the bedroom once she goes to sleep.

After we checked in, we went over to Heidi's Deli which was suggested on prior trips but we never got around to going! It was really good. Afterwards, we headed to Target for some essentials and back to the hotel for naps.

After naps, we went over to the mall. First, we hit American Girl! I was able to get some things that were out of stock online. Then, we hit Hanna Andersen and I was able to purchase this sweater dress I've been eyeing online for months! We also went and met with Santa. Caitlin didn't like him one bit!! She got upset but not too hysterical. We were able to get a decent photo of her with Santa.

So, that sums up the day! Tomorrow, we are meeting up with friends and just relaxing. My transfer is at 12:45pm on Friday but I have to be there at 1045am to start with the bloodwork and accupuncture!!

P4 Results In!

I had my progesterone tested this morning and it was 10.9. They like to see it greater than 6 on the inserts so it looks good! We're done with everything until Friday!!!

I am finished with Lupron!!

hooray!!! now, onto Progesterone!!! we leave in 3 days!!!!!!!

One more lupron shot!!!

I had my last lining check this morning and it was 13.5!!! My estrogen was 244, a bit lower than they'd like. I think it's suppose to be over 300 so I need to start estrace pills on Sunday.

So, on Sunday, I will continue with my 2 estrogen patches, stop the lupron, (YAY!!!) and start my tetracycline pills, medrol pills and endometrin tablets 3x a day! We leave on Wednesday and I am so freaking excited!!!!!

I am Thankful for...

my amazing husband, my beautfiul daughter and for the ability to try to have another child. We are so fortunate and so blessed to have what we have and be able to go to CCRM.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

One more week until my next check!!

Next Friday, I have my next check on the lining and estrogen. If everything goes well, I will start progesterone that Sunday.

Time is dragging! While it is definitely a plus for a FET, there just isn't much to do. It only requires 3 visits to the RE for bloodwork and ultrasound! It's nice to not have to go to the RE every day or every other day but it makes time DRAG! Fortunately, I have quite a bit going on to help distract me.

I'm so excited to get back to Denver. We leave in 12 days!! We purchased our flights last night and my husband is looking into a hotel. We are trying to find a less expensive hotel and the car rental. We are going to wait a bit on the rental to see if snow is expected.

While I absolutely love Denver, I hope this is our LAST trip there for IVF!!