When Nature Is Not Enough
    When Nature Is Not Enough

    IVF will hopefully bring us the miracle we are waiting for.
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    About Me

    Name: Liz
    Location: New York

    I'm 37 and have been happily married since Sept. 2002. Ivan is truly my companion in life. Our TTC journey has felt like a never ending roller coaster ride. We had an ectopic PG in Dec. 04 and in April 05 found out my IF is due to tubal abnormality. We were told IVF was our only hope. July 05 we did IVF # 1 and it was a chemical PG. We did IVF # 2 in Oct. 05 and it was a BFN. In Jan. 06 we did a combined fresh and frozen embryo transfer and it was a BFN. We were determined not to give up our dream of having a baby. IVF # 4 was in April 06. The cycle worked like a charm and on December 20, 2006 we were blessed with Hannah and Matthew.

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    Tuesday, January 31, 2006

    Meet Nemo and Frosty

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    We've named the embies Nemo and Frosty. Nemo is on top.
    The transfer went well. Our fresh embie, Nemo, cultured into a perfect blast. The embryologist stated it is one of the best embryos we've had. Frosty thawed very well.
    My RE and the embryologist are very hopeful about it. They think it was an excellent idea to combine the fresh with a frozen and are very optimistic. I'm neutral. Of course I want to think positive thoughts but it's hard. Right now I'm just taking it easy and dealing with the bedrest. Ivan took off yesterday and today to make sure that I don't walk around. I'm confined to the sofa or the bed. He's being very sweet and protective. I'll be out on Thursday.
    Boy was this last week stressful. I wouldn't have expected it any other way. I know better then to expect things to go smoothly, which is why sometimes it's hard to be hopeful.
    I want this to work so badly but I'm scared. My beta is next Wed, 2/8. I can't believe in a week I will know. For now I'm PUPO (not putting up the blinkie don't want to jinx it).


    | posted by Liz at 12:54 PM |


    17 Comments:

    Anonymous Anonymous commented at 1:33 PM~  

    Nemo and Frosty are beautiful. Glad the transfer went well and you're doing okay. Take it easy and let Ivan take care of you.

    We're all rooting for you.

    Blogger Fertility Faux Pas commented at 1:55 PM~  

    Glad to hear that everything went smoothly and that the RE is optimistic about the fresh/frozen transfer. Let him do all the hoping for you while you get your rest. Take care and keep us posted...

    Blogger jude commented at 1:58 PM~  

    Awesome Liz!

    Take it easy with me this week! :)

    Blogger beagle commented at 2:52 PM~  

    Amazing photo! Before now I've thought it was just so amazing that people can have an U/S as their first baby pic, and now this! Embyo pics . . . that is so amazing! Go Nemo and Frosty! How cool you both look (no pun intended, Frosty!)

    Cheering you on Liz . . . enjoy the Ivan-esque pampering.

    Blogger April commented at 3:06 PM~  

    Thinking of you and glad to see that you're doing so well.

    Anonymous Anonymous commented at 3:38 PM~  

    Your first pics of your babies.

    Implant Nemo and Frosty!!!!!!!

    Rest and enjoy the pampering.

    Blogger Winnifred commented at 4:48 PM~  

    it's so great... I keep thinking positive thoughts for you and your husband...... I cannot wait to hear your results on the 8th :)

    positive thoughts all the way!!

    Anonymous Anonymous commented at 7:49 PM~  

    Your embies are gorgeous.

    GO EMBIES GOOOOO!!!

    Anonymous Anonymous commented at 8:56 PM~  

    What beautiful embryos! I hope Nemo and Frosty are digging in and getting comfy.
    You've had such a rough week - I hope the beta wait isn't too awful.
    Good luck!

    Blogger x commented at 10:05 PM~  

    We are all pulling for you! Great picture. The names are perfect. Things are looking up.

    Blogger Jenna commented at 10:09 PM~  

    I am really hoping for you!!! I am glad the warden is watching you so close.

    Blogger Allie commented at 8:30 AM~  

    They are beautiful embies. Maybe someday you and Ivan can tell both of them what their nicknames were. Tell them that dozens of people across the world were praying for them. Hugs and kisses to you all!

    Blogger Nico commented at 1:18 PM~  

    I'm so glad to hear that Nemo made it through day 5, and that Frosty survived the thaw. Good signs, both!

    Crossing everything that they stick around for another ~9 months!

    Blogger Jessigirl commented at 4:43 PM~  

    I am SO excited for you!!! I feel very hopeful for you!! I am so anxiously waiting for next weeks beta test!

    Blogger Jenn commented at 7:11 PM~  

    I am so happy that the transfer went well and Nemo and Frosty look so good.
    Take it easy - I can't wait to hear the results of the Beta on the 8th.
    Thinking about you!

    Blogger Shell commented at 10:41 AM~  

    Liz! Your embies are beautiful!! It is encouraging that the doc is so optimistic!!! I am rooting for you!! take care!

    Blogger zhl commented at 3:28 PM~  

    Love Nemo and Frosty. Really hoping that the both stick around.

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