Transfer Day

Today was finally my transfer day! I woke up an hour before my alarm today, but I actually slept last night. I think I got up once to pee, but otherwise slept straight through until 6am. It was so great to go into today’s appointment feeling rested and calm.

Then when I got to the clinic, my acupuncturist was already there and waiting for me so I didn’t have to wait at all. She took me to the same treatment room that my transfer would happen in, but it was set up all zen-like with soft music, a pretty screen, and there was even a sofa and a sitting chair. It felt more like a cozy sitting room than a procedure room. So I had no problem getting comfortable and actually fell asleep within minutes! I couldn’t believe it! I couldn’t sleep at all before both retrievals, but had no problem last night and today! Then my acupuncturist came back in and let me empty some of my bladder so I wouldn’t be too uncomfortable. I was thankful to be able to do so. I’ve heard some pretty awful stories of some clinics not letting you pee at all and making you wait a long time before you can go. That seems so crazy to me after my experience today.

Then my hubby came in, followed by Dr. J, and it was go time. He asked me how I was doing and whether I needed a Valium to help me relax. I just looked at him and laughed and told him, “are you kidding, I just had a 30 minute nap!”. All jokes aside, I was really surprised they would offer that, and so glad I didn’t need it. I really wouldn’t want to take anything that could harm our little embie.

Just before We started, I glanced at my phone and my Mom had sent me this on Facebook:

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The procedure itself took no time at all! Dr. J told us our girl thawed perfectly, and we got to see a picture of her. Phew! Our first relief! Now that she’s safely inside me, I can admit to being really scared that she might not survive the thaw. So that was a huge relief! Then Dr. J opened a little door in the wall to reveal our Embryologist and after a minute or so, she passed our embryo over and Dr. J placed her into the optimal spot in my uterus using a small catheter. He said everything went perfectly. My bladder was apparently the perfect fullness to make my uterus lay flat at the right angle for the catheter and he was able to place our girl in the perfect spot (his words not mine), and that was it. Afterward, I laid there with my knees up and a heating pad underneath my lower back. It felt amazing and really helped keep me relaxed and still. Then my acupuncturist came back in and placed a few needles back in and made sure I was comfy, and I had another half hour rest.

This time my hubby got to stay in the room and we both just chilled, him on the couch and me on the treatment bed, and we thought about the tiny new life inside me. I know I’m not technically pregnant until implantation occurs, but I’m choosing to believe that until proven otherwise, I’m now pregnant. Oh please, please let her implant!

By the time the second acupuncture appointment was done, I was able to go pee and fully empty my bladder. By that point I was starting to become pretty uncomfortable so it was a huge relief, but I was scared to go. I’m afraid to move at all right now. And though I know it won’t do anything if I do, I haven’t left the couch all day. So that’s it! And now for the really hard part – more waiting! One more week and then I’ll know. I have an appointment to have a blood test next Friday, the 31st. I’m going to try really hard to not test at home between now and then, but it’s going to be so hard!

TWW Wait Day 6 Present: A magazine! That will be perfect for the car ride to Temecula tomorrow 🙂

Package # 6 Quote:

“Don’t be discouraged. It’s often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock.”
  ~Anonymous

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I just want to sign off by thanking everyone for all your love and support. I honestly don’t know how I would have gotten through the past several months without all of you! I’m saying so many prayers for all of us who are in the 2 WW, or waiting for blood tests or ultrasounds, or for those about to undergo tests or IVF or IUI or taking a cycle off. I know so well how hard all these steps along the way are, and my thoughts are with each and everyone of you!

22 thoughts on “Transfer Day

  1. Wow that all sounds so divine–like it was meant to be. I feel very invested in your journey, and I couldn’t want anything for anyone more than I want this girl for you. Many blessings. XOXO

    1. Thanks so much hon! You made me a little teary eyed! I’m so invested in your journey too! I just feel it in my heart, things are changing for us ❤️

    2. Thanks so much hon! I just got a little teary-eyed! I’m so invested in your journey too! I just feel in my heart that things are changing for us ❤️

  2. Yay! So, so, so glad everything went well today. I was thinking about you yesterday and sending anti anxiety thoughts your way. 🙂 Rest up lady!! Time for that babe to bake. Xoxo!

  3. OMG I feel so warm and fuzzy just reading this. I am feeling so POSITIVE and HOPEFUL for you hun, this is so exciting. It sounds like everything went perfectly which is so encouraging. Now all you have to do is nothing. Rest up and relax. Give yourself a huge pat on the back for doing so well at all this, enduring so much, being as strong and as positive as you are. Truly inspirational. Enjoy every minute of being PUPO! Well done you xxx

    1. Thank you so much sweetie! I really do feel so good about this. I hope it doesn’t set me up for a really bad let down, but I’m just going with it right now. And yes, I am enjoying being PUPO ? Please, please let this be it! How are you doing? Did you have you scan today? Thinking about you soooo much and sending so many prayers your way!

      1. I’m so hopeful she’s the one hun, I really am.
        I’m doing ok. I had a scan on Wednesday and it was good. Now we wait until the 4th. I hate the waiting, it’s so scary :/
        Hope you’re horizontal and resting up! 🙂 xx

        1. Thanks hon. I have been resting. I went to a wedding on Sat night and was exhausted just sitting at dinner so I left early and slept. Seems like I can’t get enough sleep right now. I’m hoping this exhaustion is a good sign!

  4. It really feels like everything is falling in to place perfectly! I know it doesn’t make sense rationally, but I totally get superstitious about this kind of thign, and when things go so smoothly and perfectly, it makes me feel like it just HAS to work :).

  5. It will work, Faith, Hope and Love. Let us keep this going. Little Embie is your Rose. In the name of Jesus, I believe this with all my heart. Sending you and Arun hugs.

  6. Sounds perfect!! I am sure this will be the longest week of your life! Can’t wait to hear the good news!!!! Been thinking about you – and sending prayers!

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