Bubble and Bobble

Well, I survived my first IVF cycle. I endured the daily injections and numerous blood tests and ultrasounds. Today, I'm laying on the couch enjoying my 48 hours of bed rest after yesterday's successful embryo transfer. Now I'm in the dreaded two week wait to see if we will be welcoming a new member to the family and promoting Cruz to big brother. Fingers crossed!!

Doctors and science have taken us as far as they can. The outcome is out of our hands. Now it's up to the universe, Mother Nature, God, and all we can do is pray and think positive while we wait.

We transferred 2 blastocysts that I nicknamed Bubble and Bobble.



Here's the final run down of what we got:

• 20 eggs retrieved, 17 fertilized after 24 hours
• 12 growing on day 3 (4 grade B, 8 grade C)
• 2 grade A blastocysts transferred on day 5
• 1 grade B leftover and frozen

I have learned throughout my IVF journey the importance of counting my blessings and celebrating each and every small victory and letting go of expectations. Although some days were harder to stay positive along the way.

I've been very grateful for the amazing support network I have. I can't thank everyone enough for the prayers, positive thoughts, and well wishes. My life is truly abundant in love and friendship. I hope to share good news with all of you soon.