9 little ones incubating
Dr. S called to tell us that 9 eggs fertilized! That is double what I had hoped for. I'm very pleased. I want at least 2 healthy embryos to transfer back and if possible, 2 or 3 to freeze. They all will have a few more days to grow before transfer. A lot can happen to the cels, so we have to keep in mind that not all the embryos will survive the full 5 days in incubation. Bless their little spirits. If they die because they are unhealthy, it's just as well, we don't really want those unhealthy ones to implant. There would be more of a chance of miscarriage or birth deffects. I will hear from Dr. S again on Sunday to find out how the little ones are doing. Maybe we'll also learn when our transfer will be. I can hardly wait! In the mean time, more blood tests and medication for me.
Today we started progesterone shots. We must have done it right, because that is a painful shot for most and it really didn't hurt me at all. It's in sesame oil, so it's thick, and the needle gauge size is bigger than my previous injections. What I did is ice the injection site before the shot to make it my skin numb. I filled a hot water bottle with hot tap water. After I drew up the progesterone into the sarringe, I carefully set it on top of the hot water bottle for 1 minute while I continued to ice my butt. Warming the progesterone oil keeps it more fluid and easier to inject. Then JP did my injection. This shot take takes twice as long because it's double the fluid of my previous shots. After my shot I used the hot water bottle to keep the site warm, it helps keep the prog. fluid and disperse into my muscle tissues. JP still hates giving me shots. He's doing a great job. He even looked up "the upper outer buttocks area" to make sure he didn't give me shot in my sciatic nerve. He didn't believe I was showing him the right spot, so he looked it up and showed me the diagram, "see, I could have given you a shot in that nerve and cause permanent damage!". That's cute. I know I'm moody and sometimes he makes me upset, but I know he's doing the best he can. Progesterone is important for pregnancy, it helps make my endometruim lining receptive for the embryos to implant. I may have to take these injections throughout my entire first trimester.
Today we started progesterone shots. We must have done it right, because that is a painful shot for most and it really didn't hurt me at all. It's in sesame oil, so it's thick, and the needle gauge size is bigger than my previous injections. What I did is ice the injection site before the shot to make it my skin numb. I filled a hot water bottle with hot tap water. After I drew up the progesterone into the sarringe, I carefully set it on top of the hot water bottle for 1 minute while I continued to ice my butt. Warming the progesterone oil keeps it more fluid and easier to inject. Then JP did my injection. This shot take takes twice as long because it's double the fluid of my previous shots. After my shot I used the hot water bottle to keep the site warm, it helps keep the prog. fluid and disperse into my muscle tissues. JP still hates giving me shots. He's doing a great job. He even looked up "the upper outer buttocks area" to make sure he didn't give me shot in my sciatic nerve. He didn't believe I was showing him the right spot, so he looked it up and showed me the diagram, "see, I could have given you a shot in that nerve and cause permanent damage!". That's cute. I know I'm moody and sometimes he makes me upset, but I know he's doing the best he can. Progesterone is important for pregnancy, it helps make my endometruim lining receptive for the embryos to implant. I may have to take these injections throughout my entire first trimester.
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