Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Holy egg count, Batman!

The tally is:

19 total eggs!
14 mature!
4 "on the cusp" of maturity that might mature before ICSI!

Wow!!  Dr. Smiles did a fist pump he was so happy with the results.

All went really smoothly.  Everyone at the office was, once again, wonderful.  I love these people.  The IVF nurse was great, as usual.  And, the other main nurse who I hadn't seen in a while was all excited to see me and gave me a big hug afterward.  The anesthesiologist and I sat and chatted beforehand about students I know that he knows, too (after apologizing for the jabs trying to get the IV running -- honestly, I didn't even notice).  No complications from the drugs -- still feeling kinda relaxed.  It's pleasant.  :)

Definitely feel like someone took a stabby tool and went after my ovaries, but not too bad so far.  Now I'm just going to hang out on the sofa and catch up on my blog reading and relax!

First fertilization report tomorrow morning!

I can't tell you what a wonderful warm fuzzy feeling I had inside as I re-read all of your comments before we headed out to the doctor's office this morning.  It was amazing knowing that so many people around the country (and world for that matter!) were thinking of me.  Thank you all so much for being there.

(Not to mention that I couldn't get "The eggs'll come out, tomorrow!  Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow, there'll be eggs!" out of my head all night!  :)  Thanks, Oak!)
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34 comments:

  1. MichelleOctober 4, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Congrats! That's awesome!

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  2. RDOctober 4, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    That's an AMAZING egg count!!! So, so, so excited! Can't wait for tomorrow's fert report!!
    :)

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  3. Glass Case of EmotionOctober 4, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Wow! Sending you many positive vibes for your fertilization report. That was always the toughest day for me!

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  4. JillOctober 4, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Aaaawesooooome! Rest up, glad it went well. I laughed at the thought of your RE doing a fist pump - and can totally picture mine doing that as well.

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  5. One Cycle at a TimeOctober 4, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Congrats!! That's wonderful news!! Can't wait to hear the good news of the fertilization report!!!

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  6. waiting and wishingOctober 4, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    That is great news- looking forward a great fert. report tomorrow!

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  7. KellyOctober 4, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    WOW! That's amazing! I'm fist-pumping right along with your doctor. LOL

    Can't wait for the fertilization report tomorrow. :)

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  8. TeamBabyCEOOctober 4, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    That's awesome news! Congratulations!

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  9. laabethOctober 4, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Wow! So glad it went easy for you. And now I have "The eggs'll come out tomorrow!" stuck in my head!

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  10. KOctober 4, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Fabulous results! and now I have that song in my head - i'll sing it Wednesday for luck ;)

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  11. JustHeatherOctober 4, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Great news! Fingers crossed for just as great fertilization rates tomorrow!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Yay, great numbers!

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  13. DandelionBreezeOctober 4, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Fantastic result :)) 19 is amazing... congratulations :) You must be so sore... when I had my egg retrieval with that many eggs... I could really feel it ! Rest up :)) My FXd for your fertilisation report xoxo

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  14. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I'm so happy to see those numbers! I hope you are able to relax some before the transfer. I'm looking forward to hearing the fert numbers so you'll have an idea when the ET will happen. Also so glad I'm one of the people out there thinking of you. Always hoping nothing but the best for you!!

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  15. JoanneOctober 4, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Awesome numbers! No wonder you were uncomfortable. Make sure you drink lots of water and rest up.

    Can't wait to hear the fertilization results

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  16. DawnOctober 4, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Congratulations on an awesome retrieval! Keeping my fingers crossed that a few more mature and for an outstanding fertilization report. I'm SO happy for you!!

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  17. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    How terrific! Awesome, awesome numbers. Good for you, woman! Keep us posted! xoxo

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  18. ChonOctober 4, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Good job!!!

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  19. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    awesome!!!! can't wait to hear your fert report!!! you're off to a fantastic start!!!! :)

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  20. someday-soonOctober 4, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    WOW! That's incredible =) So happy for all your little eggies. Sending tons of fert vibes their way. Don't forget to ask your embryologist to take pictures on each day of development. We have pictures of each stage and it's amazing!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    that is such good news!!!!!

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  22. MaryMargaretOctober 4, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I am so, so excited for you! 14 (or 18?!) is awesome! I hope they get cozy with some boys tonight and get fertilized. :)

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  23. threelittlekilosOctober 4, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    think of all those babies you could have! i won't be surprised when i see "rebecca: mother of 10 children" as a heading on one of your posts in the years to come!! ;)

    wow...that's such a great number -- i'm so, so so SO happy for you! *big happy congratulatory hugs*

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  24. AmyGOctober 4, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    WOW! Those are like 25-year-old egg-donor numbers!
    Waiting for a great fert report with bated breath!

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  25. JJOctober 4, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Woo hoo! So happy for you!

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  26. hopefuliciousOctober 4, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Congratulations!! I hope you wake up tomorrow to even better news of fertilization :D Wish one of them (or 2 hehe) becomes your beautiful baby in this cycle along with some frosties for the future.

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  27. erikaOctober 4, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    WONDERFUL NEWS!!! amazing numbers, great procedure. I can hardly wait for the next report!
    Cheering for the girls and boys for a great night fertilizing away!:)
    How very exciting!!!
    Now, rest up and keep smiling, Twinnie!

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  28. AmiriniOctober 4, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    WOW that's great !! keep us posted !! Take care if yourself!

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  29. MotleymommyOctober 4, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Yay! Crossing everything for you and the rest of this process. Positive thoughts!

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  30. GurleeOctober 5, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Woo-hoo! Way to rock out, ovaries!! So excited for your fert report!!

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  31. Lauren Y.October 5, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Congrats! That is amazing news!!!! :)

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  32. NVOctober 5, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Freakin awesome news!!! So excited for you!

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  33. AlexOctober 5, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Wonderful news!!! I'm so happy for you!!!

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  34. OakOctober 6, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    19 eggs! Wow, you can't even buy that many in a store! AWESOMETOWN! :) Can't wait to hear the fertilization report!

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