Holy Shit, I need to pee!!
Posted in IVF, Pregnancy on 11/25/2009 08:24 pm by Michelle
Our Three Embryo's
The phone rang this morning, it was the clinic to discuss how our thaw went. My heart goes to my throat ‘oh shit none made it’ rushes through my head. They tell me they thawed four and got three good ones. I am shocked and excited at the same time. They finish up by saying one looks like it has never been frozen. I don’t know what that means – but hell, it sounds good to me. They end the call by reminding me to have four glasses of water one hour before we arrive.
We get to the clinic late, or at least we think. We are actually 30 minutes early so we sit in the waiting room watching HGTV and flipping through magazines. Every few minutes I am asked how my bladder is holding up – each time I reply, ‘fine’. They put us in the procedure room where we wait for 30 minutes while they prep. Holy Shit, I now need to pee, so I send Dirk out to find someone as it is getting tense.
The ultra sound reveals I have too much in my bladder so they hand me a cup and tell me only to let out enough to fill it. These people are nuts – there is no way I can measure my urine output like pouring milk. Once the tap is open, I am not sure I can get it closed in time.
I comment that I hope they are letting me go to the bathroom and not make me do it in the room. After a few laughs I walk down to the washroom – here goes nothing – or in my case one cup of pee. It went okay. I was able to stop the flow with only minimal spillage. I empty the cup and stand there wondering if they recycle – I mean it is a plastic cup after all. The answer is clearly no, but I make the doctor laugh for asking.
Back in the room they look at my bladder again – shit – still to full. They hand me a dixie cup this time – ‘One and half fills please’ they tell me. They are killing me – but off I go again. When I return the comment is made that they are impressed with my kegel ability. I did not know I even had it.
Now that I am comfortable and the doctor is satisfied at my bladder size, transfer begins. They display our three embryos on the screen for us to see, it is truly amazing. Once the transfer is complete, they administer another IV of inter-lipid to help with decreasing my immune system.
Three hours after we arrive, we are able to leave, buns in the oven. The twelve day wait begins.
11/25/2009 at 9:39 pm
Good luck! Good Luck! Good Luck! I too have had to endure the too full bladder during an ultrasound. It is amazing that we can actually stop.
11/26/2009 at 5:51 am
Sure hope this is sucessful. You could possibly have three? Good luck and I think of you guys often.
11/26/2009 at 6:48 am
Hi. How are you feeling? Just think…I can see 2 of them growing already..or maybe just one…hmm yeah, I think you’ll get good news this time. How will you keep busy this time? Are you sick of puzzles yet?
Love u and sending good thoughts your way.
Mom/Alice
11/26/2009 at 7:37 am
Oh, I remember the pee thing. Trying to only pee out some is extremely difficult. And then when they continue to press on your belly with the ultrasound tool. Ouch. Sending you and Dirk many happy baby thoughts.
11/26/2009 at 10:23 am
Great news, Honey. I am sending good wishes, good vibes, prayers and lots of love and support your way. This is the one! It will take this time and we shall have a lovely grandchild(ren) next year.
Love always and forever,
Mom aka Jude
11/26/2009 at 1:52 pm
My girl was a trooper. The doctor said she had an “impressive bladder” and “the veins of a champ”.
11/26/2009 at 6:31 pm
Good Luck my darling. All the best thoughts, wishes, and prayers are flying your way…May the Angel of Fertility be with you now!!!
11/27/2009 at 11:55 am
Good Luck!! It’s going to work this time! I’m thinking of you guys and can’t wait to see you!
11/27/2009 at 12:22 pm
Things come in 3s my friend, third try with 3 embryos should only = success!!! Who knows you may have triplets and that would be a doozy of a 3
Wishing all the luck the ferilty fairies can throw at you
Hugs to you and Dirk
11/27/2009 at 3:14 pm
I had to do the pee in a cup or 2 thing also and it’s really a rediculous expectation under the circumstances. Congrats though! And, your embryos look good (not that I know) but it does look like one is an overachiever or textbook grade A blastocyst. Best wishes…
11/28/2009 at 6:32 am
I have every ounce of me willing the universe to make this happen! In my mind I see those embryos already dividing away!! Auntie Lisa needs a niece, and another nephew, and maybe even another niece…
11/29/2009 at 3:57 pm
You are superwoman! I know how it is to only do the fill a cup and come back dance and it takes great attention to detail. Sending positive thoughts up through the Sound. Good luck and best wishes.
12/04/2009 at 1:39 pm
funny, they didn’t make me fill my bladder. I wonder what the purpose of that is… anyway, I hope you are resting comfortably and those little embies are sticking!
12/04/2009 at 6:30 pm
Hi WannabeMommy – The reason for the full bladder is that it helps in 2 ways: 1.) It allows good ultrasound visualization of the catheter which helps with smooth and proper transfer of the embryos to the best location, and 2.) it also unfolds the uterus to a more accommodating angle which makes the process easier and less traumatic for both the endometrial lining and the embryos. Crazy the stuff I am learning!!
I am hoping you the best!!