Sunday, June 14, 2009

Fert Report

I learned yet again today that it pays to self-advocate and speak your mind. The embryologist called me this morning per Dr. S's instructions to let me know that of my 13 eggs retrieved 12 were mature and fertilized with ICSI and 10 little embryos are growing strong as I type this! Last cycle I had 19 retrieved, 16 were mature and fertilized with ICSI, and we ended up with 8 blasts to freeze, so if this cycle is anything like last I'm hoping to have at least 5 blasts. I was so worried that I'd only have a few mature and even less growing, so I'm very pleased with this news! The embryologist told me that in both of my IVF cycles I've had higher than average fert report and said that she expects me to have some great embryos to transfer to K this week. Tomorrow we'll get a call to let us know if we are doing a day 3 or day 5 transfer.

22 comments:

Wewurtskihit said...

Niki..

that is fantastic news!! Congratulations!

Now it's just being patient for 2 weeks and, GOD willing, 9 more months after that!!!!

Kris said...

Oh Niki- That is just fabulous, wonderful news....awesome, just awesome!

Just Believing said...

that is amazing and fantastic news!!!!! so happy to hear!!!

Ashley D said...

I am so sorry you have gone throught what you have. I came across Myles video montoge and you have no idea how close our stories are realted. I even posted about you on our blog. I lost my son 3 days ago after he fought for 3 longs days after being delivered early at 26 weeks due to pre-e and Hellp. He also had severe IUGR and was 13oz at birth. My prayers go out to you and widh you the best of luck.
Here is my blog,
www.rubybaby09.blogspot.com

Heather said...

Awesome. Just awesome! I can't wait to hear more!

Jaymee said...

YAY!!! look at you and your beautiful eggs!!! i am so happy for you.

Anonymous said...

Oh congratulations! What wonderful news! Can't wait to hear if they let you go to a five-day transfer. Fingers crossed!

Meg. said...

That is a *great* fert report! So happy for you! =)

Sanda said...

Those are wonderful results - great news!!

MyLifeMyWorld said...

That's a great report, don't be so hard on yourself. Does you doctor do 3 day transfers? Just wondering cause a lot of doctors seem to be going the 3 day route more often now.

'Murgdan' said...

Wonderful news. :-)

Caroline said...

Great news Niki - you must be so pleased with these numbers.

Ruth said...

Wonderful news!!!!!!!

SMK said...

Niki!

That is soo awesome! I am thinking great thoughts for your little embies! I know its going to be a good result cause its my birthday tomorrow and I get one wish!! :) Take care!!

Nadine said...

Great news!
We never did ICSI in the past - I wonder does it help with quality?hmm things to consider!
hope you are enjoying this sunday

Rebecca said...

YAY YAY AND MORE YAY!!!

I'm so happy to hear the good news!

Keep on growin' embabies!

Anonymous said...

Hooray! I'm very happy that the embryologist contacted you with such great info!

Here's to hoping for 5 day blasts. :-)

Dara

Anonymous said...

Fabulous!!

FET Accompli said...

Congrats!
I just came across your blog, and saw the video in memory of Myles. It was beautiful and it made me cry. I am looking forward to following your surrogacy journey.

Kelly said...

Sounds wonderful Niki!!! I agree though that you should get the fertilization report. I was notified every single day of my embies progress and it helped so much!

*fingers crossed*

Monica said...

Hi guys,
I continue to follow your blog regularly. I'm so happy for the great news on your results. We'll continue to send positive thoughts your way.
Love,
Obryckis

Dora said...

That's a great report! So happy for you!