Take 2!

I haven't updated this in quite some time. I better just jump into it and give you the skinny on the latest news. Right now I am on bed rest. Yep, bed rest. The last few weeks has been quite the whirlwind.
Since my last blog entry, I started my period again in July. I was hoping it would start around the 14th or 16th  but it actually started on the 19th. The day after my 36th birthday. That meant it was time to start taking meds for a new transfer. I was really excited to get the process started again and felt kind of like an old pro. For the first few days it was just using the estrogen pills like before. My good old smurf pills. Then I went to the Utah clinic on the following Monday for my baseline ultrasound. They said everything looked great and I was good to go. I continued on estrogen pills and went back on day 11, the following Monday, for my lining check ultrasound. My lining measured 9.6. That is a good number but the ultrasound tech mentioned that the lining was thickening but haven't started to separate and fluff up. She thought that would happen soon and sent the results out to the Cali clinic to get their approval. I was so nervous all day while I waited for the call from them. I was nervous because I wanted the process to move forward but knew from past experiences that sometimes my body does not always cooperate. I got the call from the clinic nurse that night and she said we were good to go. She had spoken with the IPs and they wanted to do a Monday, August 5th transfer. She gave me my instructions and sent the meds.
I started my oral meds and progesterone shots on Wednesday. The first shot actually went well. I think my body remembered and I already knew what to expect. The second was a little more uncomfortable but still not bad. The third shot left a bruise and lump. They have been hurting since. Each shot is still fine but using the heating pad definitely helps.
The next step was to fly to Cali for the transfer. I have been so excited! I didn't mind getting up early to travel and it felt surreal as I stepped off the plane in Cali. I just felt this amazing peace and comfort, that this is supposed to happen. I met the IM and her mom outside the airport. It felt good and comfortable to see them. The IM gave me a hug and I felt close to her. She and I have talked a lot more over the last few months and I feel like she is an important part of my life now. We went for a short drive through beautiful San Diego and then stopped at a place called Snooze for lunch. It was really yummy and worth the long wait. The IF cane to join us and it was really good to see him too. I look at them and see two people who should be parents. They have so many amazing qualities and deserve this.
After brunch we had to drive to the clinic. The California scenery is so calming and beautiful, but my thoughts were on the transfer and hoping it would go well. I was trying to think positive and encourage positive vibes for the family.
Things actually went quickly at the clinic. We waited for a few minutes and then they took the IPs back to talk with them about the embryos. I waited for a few more minutes and then they came to get me too. The embryologist basically said the three embryos all "survived" the process and were viable. This talk went much better than last time with the whole "collapsed" debacle. It was relieving to hear it went well, which I kind of figured. This fertility clinic is amazing and knows their stuff. I have faith that they are good at what they do. Once they talked about the embryos, they took me into the room to get prepped. I took my Valium to be calm and then undressed into the gown, hair cover and booties. The nurse checked my bladder and gave me more water to drink. She went to check with the doc and cane back to say we were ready to proceed. She left again to get the family. I did some reflection while I was waiting. I didn't feel nervous or scared. I felt hopeful and ready. I think I need this just as much as the family at this point. I thought about how I need this to be successful so I del like I have completed something I set out to do. I tried to stay positive and just encourage my womb with positive thoughts.
They brought the IPs and her mom in and then got my body ready for the procedure. The fertility doc came in and did his prep work. The embryologist brought in the space age case with the embryos. It looked kind if like a NICU infant case a little this time. It made me think more about a baby than a lab setting. The process of implantation went quickly this time. The doc chose to place all three right in the middle. I couldn't tell what we were looking at but the IM thought my uterus looked like a winking face. At least we know now my uterus is just as funny as I am. ;)
The aftermath was really simple. No emotions or fears. Just peace and calm. Probably because of the Valium but mainly because it felt right. We went to the hotel and I fell asleep in the car on the way. I fell asleep again in the hotel. I was exhausted.
So now I am just chilling on bed rest. I had the crazy dreams last night and I have had to pee a lot today. Those are my only symptoms so far. My blood test is going to be on Friday, August 16th. So I guess we are just waiting until then. Everybody needs to think sticky thoughts, be positive and pray that this is THE time. 😃