Northeast clinic just called and I am officially on schedule for a Monday morning transfer. Sweet fucking happiness! The nurse had a butt-load of information to relay as far as what meds to take and when. Of course I didn’t manage to write down what she said about the estrogen and I am feeling like an idiot (oh smart internets, question for you: I don’t stop taking the estrogen once I begin the progesterone, do I? I know she said to stop with the via the vagina fun, but now I can’t remember if she said to continue the oral doses. I actually don’t think she said. Which pretty much means keep taking it, right? I know, I know…I’ll call them tomorrow. Unless someone wants to play IVF nurse with me now.)
The wonderful part about having a transfer on Monday morning is that I then have 2 days of bed rest and then the rest of the week to have a bit of a mini vacation. I can not tell you how thrilled I am about that bonus free time, although I am certain you can imagine.
Embryology will be calling on Sunday to discuss the important stuff. I don’t know what the percentage of survival is for thaws but I am wavering between wanting to transfer two or three. But there is a 90% chance that it will be 2. Oh God I feel so smug for even talking about it. Please forgive me.
I have to say that it feels very out of body to be at this point. I like being on this side of the pessimism/optimism pendulum.
Now a bit of bloggy news: If you look to the left you will see a swank new ad from Conceive Magazine. I will be running this ad from now until I return from my FET vacation. And just why am I directing you to click on the ad? Because the awesome people at Conceive just donated a pretty nice sum to the UTERUS brigade. Their donation goes into the pot to help the next member of our community that needs extra support. I am thrilled by their generosity and dedication.
I have a copy of The Fertility Journal that I would like to donate to one of my readers. If you are interested in a journal to chronicle your path to conception let me know here. I will do a random drawing when I return next week.
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Yes, yes, yes, YES! I am over-excited from you and am already living this experience vicariously through you.
Definitely keep taking the oral estrace. Hopefully, you’ll be popping those blue beauties for another ten weeks or more.
I’m giving a one-person standing ovation to Conceive Magazine for their donation to UTERUS!
Oooooooooooooooooooh, Cali!!! I’m SO excited for you!!! Can’t wait to check back and see how it went (which of course will be brilliantly!)
Long-time reader, first-time noter. Hehe..
I just wanted to say that I enjoy reading your blog so much. I am excited for you and wish you the best of luck next week! I hope all goes well and you get to see 2 pink lines in about 2 weeks.
Calli! it is almost here! Eek! I am so excited for you!
And how cool of Conceive Magazine
Oh, hooray! I am so excited! It is nice that you will get a bit of a break after your transfer. You are planning on taking some form of computer with you, yes? I require updates.
YAY you are on your way hun. So very very swesome.
Babe. I don’t even know what to say, I’m so excited. Woo and hoo, you know?
Keep taking the estrogen! My nurse actually said I “could” stop taking it vaginally and switch to orally, but when I called today and spoke w/ a different nurse to see if that is what I “should” do, I was told that I could do that, but she would continue to take it vaginally. Fun fun fun…
so totally psyched for you! we’ll be away for the 1st week of your wait so i can’t wait to check in for the first time a week in to hear how you’re feeling. everythings crossed for you…
*squeeee*
so so exciting. SO EXCITING!
was thinking of The Whole IVP today ~ did you see Oprah? nicely done show on IF and surrogates and even Martha Stewarts daughter who sounded like she could be a celebrity spokesperson for the IVP. really. kinda neat.
anyway. the U.T.E.R.U.S. donation is way cool… seems you are around a good deal of universe paybacks these days… (GM and the dentist last week, etc)
ok. am just too excited for you not to be a rambling mess.
love you tons!
xo,
gypsy
PS – email me, babe!
woohoo!!! So excited.
With the estrogen, I still had to keep taking them sublingily. And I know I spelled that wrong but I’m too tired to look it up.
awesome news! so happy for you to be on your way! and a little vacation too. amazing.
and my, what a beautiful lining you have. 11mm!
Woo hoo! Exciting stuff!
I know that taking P4 too early in a cycle (i.e., before ER or IUI) will ruin it, but I’m pretty darned certain that E2 throughout is fine. I was on P4/E2 combo supps after my ER. I’d say to keep taking them until you’re told otherwise.
Dude, first, I’m sooo pumped for you. I will be on pins and needles for days!
And second, GO CONCEIVE MAGAZINE! That’s just beautiful of them. Seriously beautiful.
I am so thrilled for you, Cali. But all I can offer you is support…I’m so clueless on all the meds.
So just picture a couple gals from Iowa cheering you on!
Seeyoubye.
So happy for you! Wow a date – how exciting! No idea about the meds either, I cannot remember what I had to do for IVF. I think I took estrogen after the transfer though. Good Luck!
Yay – I’m so excited for you! And a mini-vacation to boot!
Very happy for you that the time has come! Thinking happy thoughts for a positive outcome…
Yay, yay, yay! Warming up those positive thoughts for you & crossing my fingers that only good things happen from this point on with regard to the Fertility Front. Eagerly awaiting updates!
ps. enjoy the mini vacation!
Whoo Hoo!!! I am praying like crazy that those babies thaw and that you have the best to transfer back… I’m so excited for you Cali!!!! Sending major positive vibes your way!!!
OMG! Monday. I’m hyperventilating already!
Yay! Yay! Yay!
Many props to Conceive. What a great way to spread the word and help the sistas out. Wishing you so much good and luck in this cycle.
Woohoo!!! I can’t believe it’s actually here. Congratulations and 25 tons of good wishes!
I am so happy for you Cali! Enjoy yourself and good luck!
I am so so excited. I might have been quiet lately but i’ve been following along.
Oooh! Good luck!
How exciting! Good luck!! I did my transfer in June and started reading your blog during my 2WW. I hope your next one ends as happily as mine did!
I am SO excited for you! I can’t wait for Monday!
Exciting! Good luck on Monday!!
Woo and Hoo! So thrilled for you darling.
I am so excited for you! I will be religiously waiting for updates. So….its only a 10% possibility of a 3 transfer????
That is too exciting. I’ve totally welled up here! BIG hope and happy vibes from across the pond!!!! Woo!! xxxx
Congratulations!
My fingers are crossed! Good luck for monday!!!!!
Wishing you the best of luck for your transfer. I love your blog, you have a great sense of humor…which is really the thing that gets us through crazy times. I am looking forward to reading more!!
Cali, I have been following your story and keeping you, GM, and your future one in my prayers for a long time now. I am SO excited! This is IT!!!
Many prayers and positive vibes being sent your way.
I’m so, so, so excited about this! Sending you mad hope. This is just fantastic!
Eeeeeeeee! Wishing for the happiest of outcomes for you!
Thinking of you!
Woohoo – this is so exciting!
Just popping in to wish you best of luck for Monday. And beyond, of course!
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Bea
YAY!!! Congrats and not too much longer until the BIG day!
I’m thinking about you and sending so much love your way!!!
I am just back from vacation & thinking of you SO MUCH. Today as you travel, and tomorrow as you transfer. Yay. Yay. Yay.
Wishing you all the very best and then some!
About 12 hours to go…. whoohoo! Hoping you have excellent embryos waiting for you!