Thursday, November 18, 2010

A Giant Sucking Sound

The eggs were sucked out of me this morning.  I was far less nervous about being medically assaulted this time around.  I ditched my dignity at the door, calmly stripped off, donned the gown, and assumed the position.  Hubby was dispatched to the Back Room to peruse the festive selection of literature.  This month's spread:  Ho's for the Holidays.  At least that's what I imagine.

Got eleven eggs this time.  I feel neither happy nor crappy about this number.  I'm trying not to think about it until I know how many are mature, how many fertilized, and most importantly, if there are any great ones to put back.  I need one with staying power. That's all that matters.

"Eggs from heaven!"
"No...from her bum!"
This part of the process is really not fun.  Up until now I was being proactive - stabbing myself, going to appointments, and getting probed.  I could see and feel progress happening.  Now it's all out of my control.  Of course, things have really been out of my control for a long time, but now it's even more out of my control.  I hate that.  All I can do right now is lie around the house like a slug on drugs.

12 comments:

Cherbear said...

Relax! Nothing you can do about those eggies now but pray pray pray!

I love the slug on drugs comment. heehee

11 sounds great to me. Can't wait to hear about the embryos!

Lizzy said...

Yay, glad things went well! Baby prayers your way!

Anonymous said...

wishing all good things to your eggs!

Anonymous said...

wishing all good things to your eggs!

My life said...

Praying that all goes well with the eggs! (On a side note I about fell out of my seat with the Ho's for the holidays bit....too much! :)

Teresa said...

Good Luck! 11 is a great starting number. I will keep my fingers crossed for your fert report.

Meim said...

Those are great numbers! I hope you get some excellent news tomorrow!

heartincharge said...

Ho's for the holidays! that's funny.

It's interesting. I was thinking I can't wait until the eggs were out of my body because then my ovary can't mess things up. I know what you mean about wondering what's wrong every time I feel pelvic pain. I never thought about all the reasons the next part can be not fun too. One worry at a time, huh?

11 sounds good to me! Good luck!

Shandrea said...

Ho's for the holidays! Hiiiiilarious! But seriously I am hoping you have great results! Sending you lots of love ;O)

Lori said...

Hooray for 11!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see how they grow in these next few days...praying that you'll have some sweet little ones with you for their '1st Thanksgiving," even if they are only brand new little embryos settling in for a looooong winter's (and some spring too!) nap!!!
xoxo

Nick and Kristi said...

I think 11 is great:) with only 1 ovary working so hard....I will be praying for you and your family that things will continue to come together this cycle...Take Care

Elaine VanDRiver said...

ho's for the holidays! LOL. Keep that sense of humor and you're gonna be just fine! sending you lots of good vibes!