Retrieval

Yesterday was the big day, the retrieval. It was also my first procedure ever, besides my wisdom teeth being taken out. I had an IV with my wisdom teeth but I was out so quick I didnt even notice. So this was my first real I.V. First Tim and I went into the prep room to go over everything with my nurse, and so she could put the I.V. in. She checked all of my vitals, and my heart was racing because I was so nervous. Finally, I had to kiss Tim goodbye and head to the operation room pushing my little I.V. bag. As we went into the room and I saw everything set up, my heart started racing more. I was so scared, and I was already having a ton of cramps and trouble walking because of the shot that made me ovulate. They got me all set up, and the anesthesiologist came in to help me relax. They didnt put me all the way out, and as the Dr. came in and started I was in a lot of pain. So the wonderful lady gave me more haha. I appreciated her. I dont remember anything after that, but when I woke up the nurse told me I almost kicked the Dr, and that Im really strong because she had to hold my hand down at times. She said that I was wincing a lot, so I am glad I do not remember it. When it was over and I was alert again, I was in terrible pain. She started giving me pain meds through the I.V. and she gave me a shot of something as well, and after about 10 minutes the pain started to go away some and Tim got to come see me. The nurse told us that they got 36 eggs!! That is three years of monthly cycles, all done in a week of stimulation! No wonder I was in so much pain! She said on average they get about 10 eggs from people, the lady before me had 4. I cannot imagine doing this process and having 4! That would be incredibly hard. My estrogen levels are really high, and because there are so many eggs I am at risk of hyperstimulation. That is where your stomach starts to fill with fluid and they have to get it out. If i have mild to moderate, they will still put the embryos back in on Monday. If it is severe they wont. I have to weigh myself daily and measure my waist and if the numbers start going up it is not a good sign. So far I am doing pretty good and even lost a pound so hopefully I dont get it. Starting Thursday, we will get a call from the embryologist to update us on the status of our embryos! That will be exciting. We will find out how many fertilized, then on Saturday she will call and tell us how many are dividing and what day to come back to do the transfer, but it will most likely be Monday. So now the fun part begins!! Im still pretty sore, but I can get up a little easier and walk around a little better right now. Pray for my body as it recovers, my overies went from the size of a walnut to the size of a grape fruit so they now need to go back to their regular size. And my stomach has a lot of cramping still, but im on pain meds :). I also start the big shot tonight that I have been dreading this whole time. Not only is it a bigger shot, it is an oil so its harder to get in and it hurts more, so I am not looking forward to it at all. I have to do it for the next few weeks, and if I am pregnant I do it until I am 10 weeks. And pray for our embryos as they develop over the next five days. We have so many that I am not worried, even if we lose half we will be doing good, but its still cool to pray for our embryos!! God is so good to us, and I am positive He will take care of me over the next few days.