Wednesday, October 26, 2011

We Have Normals!

Yes- plural.  There are several completely normal, healthy embryos in a state of suspended animation, just waiting for their turn to be called up to the big leagues.  16, in fact.  Nine girls and seven boys.  This equals 8 attempts at a frozen transfer- there is a real possibility that I won't have to endure the hell that is preparing for and recovering from an egg retrieval ever again.  Huzzah!

December 1st is our official transfer date.  After all the waiting and worrying, we are mere weeks away from being entrusted with two little frozen babies.  I just pray that my uterus is hospitable and accommodating.  Maybe I should hang some curtains or something. 

Of course, the preliminary appointment and the transfer itself both fall in the middle of our Thanksgiving pay-period at work.  One of only 2 schedules during the whole year when absolutely-no-time-off-requests-are-allowed-no-excepions!  Because I needed something else be anxious about, right?  Thankfully, I have a fabulous boss, and we're making it happen.  Paul and I are probably working six 12-hour night shifts in a row to make up for it, but it will work out.  It always does!

13 comments:

  1. That's a lot of babies =) And amazing they know the gender, it just blows my mind!

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  2. That is FANTASTIC...YAY...that is really cool getting to know the # of boys and girl and I love the curtains comment.

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  3. Wow, fantastic news. I will be sending your uterus very positive hospitable thoughts. Anyone reading this would think I am a nut job, but you understand.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  4. Holy smokes, that is such great news!! Super excited for you both. That's really incredible that they can already tell the gender. I am beyond happy for you girl!

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  5. WooHoo! Congrats Mary Margaret to you both!! :o) Continued prayers and happy thoughts for you!

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  7. I'm new to blogging and to your story..we're underway to our first IVF cycle this month. I just wanted to let you know I'm following along and hoping you get great news soon!!! Take care!

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  8. OMG-I bet it was the lucky socks!!!!!

    Ohhhh I hope, I hope, and I pray :)

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  9. Wishing you nothing but good things. So sorry I haven't stopped by before. I WILL be around to support you from mow on, though.

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  10. LOVING this post! This is amazing news! praying for you :) and your name is my fav, i have 2 sisters- one is mary and the other is margaret, so if we have a girl she will be mary margaret :)

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