This day has been a long time coming! It's been almost a year since I first touched base with the agency I am working with, and almost 4 months since I was matched with my IP's. Since the match, it's been conference calls and contracts and PILLS! (I don't think I have ever taken so many pills in my whole life). I started the birth control pills about 2 months ago (to regulate my cycle). About 3 weeks ago I stopped those, and did some blood work and ultrasounds. I then started Estrace (estrogen) to keep me from getting my period. I take those 3 times a day, 2 pills at a time. About 6 days ago I took a round of antibiotics (to avoid infection from the procedure... thankfully that was only 6 pills spread over 4 days!). And then, 4 days ago I started the progesterone in oil (PIO) shots. Yes, shots! As in needles. I take 2cc's once a day. I couldn't rope anyone into doing it for me, so I am lucky enough to be able to stick myself with needles once a day. These I will continue until my 12th week of pregnancy.
About 5 hours ago the doctor transferred 2 "beautiful" (his words!) embryos into me! I have a requisition for bloodwork to do in 2 weeks time. Until then, waiting ever so patiently.... which means I am going to wait probably 7 days before I start doing home pregnancy tests!
About 5 hours ago the doctor transferred 2 "beautiful" (his words!) embryos into me! I have a requisition for bloodwork to do in 2 weeks time. Until then, waiting ever so patiently.... which means I am going to wait probably 7 days before I start doing home pregnancy tests!
I also got to meet my IP's today. We had been emailing back and forth for the last few months (probably since early November). I got to meet them both, which was a really welcome surprise. They met with the doctor beforehand, who was really behind schedule), and were worried they had missed the transfer. It turns out they did not miss it at all, but both of them decided to wait outside the procedure room.
They ended up driving me to the train station after the procedure, so we got to chat and get to know each other. I was really worried that they wouldn't like me or something, but they seemed to be really happy (which is saying a lot as I was wearing a hospital gown, a hairnet, and paper booties when they first saw me). They both seem really hopeful and happy, so I hope everything works out, and this transfer is the one that takes, first try.
As of right now, I am on the train heading home. It's been a long day, and exhausting in that happy, fulfilled way. I know I say this a lot, but I promise to update this more regularly!
