Monday, January 30, 2012

Houston, We Have Lift-off

You see these feet? These belong to someone who lived through retrieval this morning!

I won't bore you with all the details but it went very smoothly. The nurse was incredibly nice and got my IV in with no trouble at all.

When I woke up, I was given a slip of paper that said they had retrieved...23. 23 eggs. For serious!

At trigger, my estrogen was at about 1,900. Well into the safe zone. But, with 23 eggs, I won't lie: I'm worried about OHSS.  So, I'll drink some Gatorade and eat lots of protein and hope for the best.

In the meantime, I got a yummy treat delivery from a close friend that shall be known as Angel. Truly, that is what she is to bring me peanut butter chocolate cupcakes this afternoon.

His Royal Fabulousness is a perfect Florence Nightengale and held my hand through almost the whole thing. While he waited, he got to enjoy this view from the clinic's windows:

Now, we wait to heart about fertilization results and whether we will have a 3 or 5 day transfer. For now, enjoying what's left of my buzz and making love to my heating pad, while wearing the socks that Kayla got me!
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29 comments:

  1. Just TJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Fantastic numbers, wow! I am so happy that everything went smoothly and hoping for a wonderful report.

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  2. CharlotteJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    So glad to hear that everything went smoothly, and I'm thrilled to hear that you got 23 eggs! Rest up, and feel better soon.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    23! That's awesome! So glad it all went well, and can't wait to hear the fert report!

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  4. JessicaJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Great number!!! Happy to hear it went smoothly!

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  5. ADSchillJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    That is an amazing number! Wow! Hopefully most of them are mature and fertilize nicely.
    The hard part is over (medically) and now it's out of your hands. So sit back and relax as much as you can!

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  6. Our Journey Through This Lovely LifeJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    23 is Awesome! Glad everything went smoothly!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Wow...eggs! Awesome!

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  8. unaffectedJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    For some reason I want to say the cheesiest thing ever, so I will.

    EGGTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Ok, I'm done being a douche now. Congratulations on tons of eggs!! That's wonderful. I really hope OHSS stays far, far away from you. Can't wait for the fertilization report!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    Congrats on the smooth retrieval! So eggciting!!! Nice solid number too.

    Tee
    InfertiliTEE2.bligspot.com

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  10. LolaJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Wow!!! 23!! That's great!!

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  11. ErinJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Whoo-hoo! I'm so glad everything went smoothly! And 23 is a KICK ASS number! Yay! Now I'm off to think some good fertilization thoughts for you.

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  12. Mrs. HJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Thats a good number for retrieval. Wow whee 23! Here is hoping you have great fert numbers and those babies grow grow grow!!!

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  13. hopeisafourletterwordJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    23?! That's awesome! Hope you are resting and relaxing and get a great fert report tomorrow.

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  14. MfredJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Congrats! Exciting! Woot!

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  15. CristyJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Woot, woot! 23 is a fabulous number! I'm so glad ER went so smoothly. Now, fertilize little eggies!

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  16. SometimesJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    HOLY MOLY! That is an amazing number. Congratulations! Here's to hoping fertilization and implantation happen at such equally awesome rates!

    My doc says to avoid sugar post trigger shot as a way to minimize OHSS. Sorry, I know you have awesome cupcakes waiting.

    I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for all good news. YEAH!!!

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  17. RebeccaJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Wow 23 eggs! That is outstanding. May you get many embabies from them. Good Luck!

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  18. robinJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    YAY! 23 is GREAT! Looking forward to the fertilization results!

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  19. Her Royal FabulousnessJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Thanks everyone! Have I mentioned I can feel my ovaries when I breathe too hard?

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Congrats!!! All sounds great, and sounds like you are in the clear for ohss. If they're not warning you you can prob eat that cupcake :). Good job!!!

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  21. sunnyJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    HRF!!! I'm so proud of you, champ. Such fabulous numbers and news :)

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    *Does the happy egg dance* Way to go! I am so excited for you! Hopefully those eggs are nice and snug dividing away right now! EEEP!

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  23. LaceyJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    Yeah girl! You are so strong and wonderful! :) I am so happy for you. And woo hoo for cupcakes! :) xoxo

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  24. izzyJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    Holy eggs, batman!!! 23 little chances!!!!! I'm sending you lots of happy fertilization thoughts and Anti OHSS!!! Xoxo

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  25. UnknownJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Yay!!!! So happy for you...fingers crossed for no OHSS.

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  26. SKBJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    23 is fantastic!!! So glad it all went well.

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  27. relaxednomoreJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Wow, 23 eggs! I'm jealous ;-) No, I'm happy for you. Fingers crossed for great fertilization and no OHSS.
    Oh, btw: I read somewhere (maybe in "Navigating the Land of IF") that cooling pads are much better than heating pads after retrieval - especially when you're worried about OHSS. Also, baths in water that has body-temperature are also supposed to be good.

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