Today was retrieval day and everything went great. They retrieved 40 eggs! FORTY!!! I'm an over achiever..I know!
We won't know how many were viable or how many will fertilize until tomorrow. The embryologist will call us tomorrow afternoon with the information.
Now... Everything has gone so well, there's bound to be a hiccup right?
Well, the hiccup is this....
Because I had so many eggs, and my estrogen level got so high, my ovaries began to hyper stimulate. This is when the ovaries swell too much, and it causes pain, swelling, and many other side effects if it goes from mild to moderate or severe. I'm taking a new injection to help lower my estrogen level, so hopefully it begins to work. The doctor said over the next 4 days I will probably feel worse and worse before I begin to feel better.
All of that said, that means that if I continue to hyper stimulate, the doctor will not transfer my embryos right now. She will freeze them, and we will transfer them next month. I am at peace with either direction we take. I know that God knows what he is doing, and his timing is perfect. I know he is directing this entire process so I will trust in him.
For now, pray specifically for me and the hyper stimulation. Pray it remains mild and does not cause significant discomfort or pain. Pray that our embryos fertilize properly so we have healthy embryos to transfer when we are able.
And keep praying for God's will to reign over our own.
I have included a lovely picture Lance took of me in recovery for your viewing pleasure haha!!
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