Above Average

Today was the big egg retrieval day! We had to be at the clinic at 8:15 to get signed in and prepped for surgery. I got nice and comfortable in the bed with a blanket and a People magazine. I wasn't nearly as nervous as I thought I would be. The anesthesiologist came in about 9:15 to start my IV. It was the first time I had an IV in my hand, and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. The last thing I remember was they were wheeling me down the hall into the OR, and I had to scoot out of the bed onto the OR bed. The nurses announced the time....9:34....and said my name, and I was OUT!
The next thing I knew, I was back in my room. I supposedly had been awake for a while, but to me, it seemed like I just opened my eyes. I started talking and talking and talking, and I'm pretty sure I didn't make sense. Brad got the camera out and video taped me. I must admit, the video is pretty hilarious. I will try to put it on here if I can figure out how to make the size smaller. I remember talking about Michael Jackson because they were giving me Demerol, and I also said I was an "egg-making machine"! haha The nurse was super nice, and she brought me a Sprite and some graham crackers. I was STARVING since I hadn't eaten or drank anything since last night.

Right after waking up...I'm pretty sure I had no clue what was going on.













Anyway, the embryologist came in and told us how many eggs they got. Let me start off by saying the average is 8-15 eggs. So when the lady told us they got 41 eggs, I couldn't believe it! I know not all of those eggs are mature, and not all of the eggs will fertilize, but I thought this was great! After letting me lay for a few more minutes, they had me walk to the bathroom. This was my test to see if I was ok to leave, and of course I passed! :)
They took me to the front door in a wheel chair, and now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure I told the nurse about 5 times how much fun it was to ride in a wheel chair. When I got home, I took a 3-hour nap, and I felt as good as new! My mother-in-law came over tonight and gave me my first progesterone shot in my back hip. This shot was the one that I had been dreading the most because the needle was not as small as the ones I had been using, but when she gave me the shot, I didn't even feel it.
Today was a great day, and I am so anxious for tomorrow to get here so that we will find out how many of those 41 eggs actually fertilized. The next few days are going to be so exciting as we continue to hear updates on our little embryos. Thank you to everyone for all of your sweet comments and prayers!

Anyway, for your viewing pleasure....make sure you have the volume turned up!