Three eggs. That's all we got. I'm devastated. I know there's still a chance, but I had eight follicles! And everyone I've talked to got more eggs than they had follicles. WTF happened? I have no idea.
I was more lucid than I thought I would be during the procedure. I remember everything, but it wasn't painful. Of course the doctor that did the procedure is the one that I don't like. But, to his credit, he was very nice. He came and checked on me afterward and explained how everything went. Of the three, he said that two looked very good. So that's something at least. We'll know tomorrow how many of those were mature and get a fertilization report. Of course I'll get the call while I'm at work.
There was another girl there who had a retrieval done right after me. She only had three eggs too. I could hear her crying. The nurses told her that she was making her blood pressure go up and to try to calm down.
We filled my painkiller script on the way home and I went to bed. DH made me some mac and cheese first (my comfort food) and then I slept for a few hours. I would probably still be sleeping, but the dog started barking at something and disturbed me.
So now we wait. Isn't that what infertility is all about? Waiting and more waiting.
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I'm sorry they only got three. It only takes one though so don't give up hope yet. *fingers crossed*
:( That's got to be very frustrating. And yes, waiting sucks. Best of luck for your two good looking eggs!
I'm so sorry to hear that they only retrieved three...but I'm hoping that you've got two (hopefully three!) super special ones there. Hoping big hopes for you...
That must be disappointing. Here'ss to successful fertilization!
So sorry you didn't get as many eggs as you thought you would.. I understand that disappointment. Try to hold faith that at least one of the three will result in a BFP!!!!
So sorry Hun. But hey, all it takes it one, right? The "counting days" (egg report, mature vs. immature, fertilized v. not, quality, cell-division, etc.) were the most tense for me. Probably right up there, of not worse, than beta day. I hope you three little eggs turn into three lovely embryos by morning! Waiting anxiously to hear the report...
Good luck!
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I've got my fingers crossed for your terrific three!!
That is the name of the game... waiting, waiting, and more waiting.
I am so sorry that you got fewer eggs than you expected. That would have really broken my heart. Eight follicles seem like they should have produced more eggs. I would really put your RE's office on the spot with that one-- did they have you trigger too late? Too early? Was there any irregularity in the retrieval process? Because while we know that not every follicle will have an egg, three seems like a pretty small percentage, so I'd definitely push my RE's office to find out why they think that may have happened.
And DON'T let them get away with blaming you or your body-- it may *be* you or your body, but they need to offer additional medical understanding of why this might have occurred.
BUT... I know you know this already, but one good egg and one good sperm that make one good embryo is what this process is all about. And with two mature eggs, that's technically one more than you need, right?
I'll be thinking of you, waiting to hear your fertilization report.
I'm sorry that the result isn't what you wanted. Praying that those three are the only ones you need.
Take good care of yourself!
Hopefully those three eggs are all you need. I've got my fingers crossed for a get fertilization report and some good news. Rest up!
*hugs*
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