Yesterday was our embryo transfer. Going into it, we didn’t know how many of our 14 fertilized embryos had survived to 5-days. Due to our history of 3-day transfers and failed implantation, we told ourselves we’d be happy with just one to transfer and we’d be extra-happy with one to freeze.
Well, ladies and gentleman, we hit the jackpot!
Shirt from Walk in Love
We had one Grade 1, and two Grade 2s! Additionally, we had 6 embryos that they’re going to culture out a little further to see if they’ll freeze, too. The RE feels confident that at least a few of those will make it.
Honestly, we were floored. We’ve never had a Grade 1 embryo before, so we were thrilled about that. And we were just STUNNED that we had two to freeze and multiple more that we might be able to freeze, too.
After some discussion, we decided to transfer the one single Grade 1. We thought about transferring the Grade 1 and one of the Grade 2s, but the RE said he’s seeing about a 60% multiples rate with patients my age transferring two embryos of that quality. As tempting as it is to romanticize twins, I know that is a rocky and dangerous road. My ultimate goal is not a pregnancy; it’s a healthy, full-term baby. We may have made a different decision if we didn’t have so many to freeze, but we were lucky enough that we didn’t have that pressure.
After the transfer, I went home and sat on the couch most of the day. My husband got me some Panera tomato soup & mac-n-cheese, and I spent the evening working on the blog and watching Married at First Sight. Don’t judge me.
Our first beta is on Wednesday. Our RE doesn’t give us the results until after the second beta, which will be two days later on Friday. I probably will not blog about the results until a few days after we receive them. No matter the results, I’ll want some time to process and tell our friends in family in-person or on the phone.
We are so very grateful for all the prayers. We’ve received dozens of texts, emails, and phone calls in the past few days. We know of two friends who fasted earlier this week for us, and we know so many people are praying. We are so grateful. We ask that you keep up the prayers!
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OMG! I am so freakin excited for you guys! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH! That is so amazing! I will continue keeping everything crossed for you!
Thank you, Angela!!
Ohhhhhh I am feeling weepy reading this. This is such amazing news! You deserve this so much. Stick perfect embryo, stick! Also praying for lots to freeze!
Aw, thank you, Rebecca!
Congratulations Lisa that is wonderful news! I will continue to pray for a positive outcome with your beta! xoxo
Thanks, Nikol. You know I’m praying for you, too!
congrats that is great news!! Love the lunch choice. My fav place and fav meal to get!!
They just opened the Panera few months ago here and my brother gave me a gift card for Christmas. I’ve been two times in the past week. So good!
This is really exciting news. Keeping you in my thoughts!
Thank you!
So hoping that this is it for you. Saying a prayer right now.
Thank you so much, Rachel!
Yay Lisa! How exciting!! What a perfect blast! Stick baby stick!
It IS a perfect blast, if I do say so myself. We totally high-fived when we saw it!
This is all wonderful news!! Praying for your BFP!!
Thanks so much, Amie!
Aaaaaaagh, I just got my email for this entry and had to come read it right away! I’m soooooo excited!! God is so awesome. He really came through for you on this cycle. 😉 Now, I’m praying for that BFP. Yay! Congratulations on a great transfer day!!!
Thank you, Laura!!
So exciting!! Prayers!
Thanks, Monica!
I AM ELATED FOR YOU AND YOUR HUBBY! You show great restraint and practicality in only transferring one. I romanticized twins too – but you’re right there is an increased risk. As hard as it is to not get pregnant, I imagine that grief tenfold when I imagine loosing a baby. What a blessing that you will have some to freeze! Cannot wait for your BETA next Wednesday! xoxoxooxox
Thank you, Megan! Those were exactly our thoughts, too. The only thing worse for me than another IVF failure would be loss of twins.
I am so happy to hear the good news! Good luck.
I am in my 2WW first IVF cycle. I am watching re runs of Friends all day.
Thank you! I’m doing reruns of The Big Bang Theory 🙂
Amazing news! I’m so happy for you!!
How was Married at First Sight? I really want to watch that.
Thank you! Married at First Sight is so bad it’s good. It’s just fascinating to watch people who would sign up to marry a stranger!
So incredibly happy for you! Enjoy today’s blessing. Will pray for many more to come.
Thanks you so much, Diane.
Hoping the 3rd one is a charm! I commend your single embryo transfer as well.
Thanks, Jen. It was a tough choice. We initially said 2 embryos, but then thought better.
Oh, Lisa!! What wonderful, wonderful news!!!! I am SO hope-filled for you! I LOVE the T-shirt you chose to wear yesterday. I stand in faith with you believing that this is going to be the time your miracle comes to pass! Can’t wait to hear GREAT news!! 🙂
Thank you, Cheryl! The shirt is from a great company called Walk in Love. They have shirts with Scripture and hymn lyrics on it. I want them all! Haha. http://shopwalkinlove.com/
Yay, this is so exciting! Praying praying praying! x
Thank you so much!
Amen! Thanks, Jess.
Sending prayers!!
Thank you!
Praying for you!
Thank you! We need all the prayers we can get!
How exciting, I hope for you!!!
Thank you so much!
Yay, so exciting! I’ll be praying for you every day!
Thank you, Ann!
Praying for you and hoping with you …
Thanks so much, Lois!
yay! fingers crossed tight, and sending sticky vibes!! 🙂 BTW I totally love Married at first sight as well!! <3
Thanks, Chrissy! LOL that show is so bad it’s good! 🙂
Yeay!! I’ll pray for you and for that perfect little embie to implant! The beta is super soon, I thought they still took the 2 weeks wait for it. Hoping the best for you!! I’m having my ER on Sunday but I hear it might be a possible freeze all due to risk of OHSS, so preparing for it mentally.
Thanks, Amanda. My RE likes to test super-early because that way he can catch a chemical pregnancy if I have one. Best wishes on your ER and your cycle.
What a beautiful emby!!! We had our transfer then too, though our emby was very slow. 🙁 Wishing you the best of luck!
Thank you, Aly. Wishing you the best, too.
Crossing my fingers! Just stopping by from ICLW.
Thanks so much, Sara-Lynn!
I just read this again and got all of the same goosebumps! 😉 So excited for you!! Praying for that BFP.
Thank you, Laura. I know you’re one of my biggest prayer warriors!
Good luck!!!! All the best as you wait!
Thank you!
I love your shirt – such a great choice for the transfer! I really really hope that when you feel ready to post about the results, it will be to share good news with us. Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Thanks, Molly! The shirt is from a company called Walk in Love. http://shopwalkinlove.com/