Lucky #9

November 5th

I’m working from home today so I can take it easy. My firm is great! Just waiting, on the edge of my seat, for the embryologist to call now with an update. Ring phone, ring!!!

Wait! They just called… here’s an update! During yesterday’s procedure, they retrieved 15 eggs retrieved. I just found out that 13 were mature and 9 fertilized!!! 9!!! I’m so relieved and for the first time, feeling a little more hopeful. Fingers crossed! If everything works out, the transfer will take place either on Saturday or Monday, depending on how successfully they grow over the next few days! Wow, I’m in total shock!! Speechless! WOW!! 9 fertilized, compared to only 2 last time. This has to be a good sign!!

By the way, I finally caved and told my mom yesterday. She’s so excited and loves being in the loop so I’m glad I told her. It was so hard holding out during the past month, but I’m happy that she will be a part of everything now. Hopefully, she will try to keep it on the down-low from the rest of my family for a while (except my dad).

Of course she promised to keep it quiet, but we'll see about that, especially since she's going to see all of my aunts and uncles on Saturday night for a party. I know it will be hard for her to resist. I tried to stress the "surprise" part of it to her... that I would really like the opportunity to surprise everyone with some good news if it works out. She seemed to get it, but she's so excited that I know it will be hard. Geez, it’s hard for me! Either way, if she tells some people, it won’t be the end of the world. We’ll take all of the love, support and prayers we can get over the next few weeks, so I’ll just look at it that way.

Come on, little embies, grow, grow, grow!!! I love them all so much already!