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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    Monday, May 01, 2006

    Embies are hopefully snuggling in

    Meet Apricot and Buttercup. Thought I'd choose some goofy names.

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    I'm happy to report we were able to transfer 2 genetically healthy embryos or as the dr and nurse kept calling them babies. In the embryo picture you can see that one is already hatching. Very positive sign according to the nurse. The other pic is the u/s of the transfer. The white light/spot that is circled are the embryos in fluid. It is so amazing when you see them going in and how they twinkle like a star upon being released.

    I was so nervous these past few days that we would get there and they would tell us none had "passed" the testing. Sunday morning I got the call that 2 would be transferred. They are still watching the others for possible cryopreservation. They will let me know tomorrow.

    I am on cloud 9. This is the best cycle we have had and these are the best embryos. Dr. S was so optimistic that this will work. He signed my book and ended with "P.S. You will be a mom". I know doctors are supposed to be reassuring but hearing it from him meant so much.

    After each transfer I leave the clinic feeling hopeful. Of course we all hope they will implant but this time it was different. This time I actually feel as if we have a chance. I'm not going to say that I don't have my worries because I do but this time getting PG is actually a possibility.

    I'm visualizing Apricot and Buttercup with suction cups on their feet. Hopefully they will snuggle in and implant. For now all I can do is HOPE. Funny how in the beginning hope is such a bitch and towards the end that's what we rely on and gives us strength.


    | posted by Liz at 12:09 PM |


    28 Comments:

    Anonymous Anonymous commented at 12:32 PM~  

    Oh Liz, I just cried reading your post. I am so happy for you!!! Your babies are beautiful. I love how you describe how they twinkle like a star. I love your visualization of them with the suction cups and I'm hoping they are listening to their mommy and will implant.

    Wishing you the very, very best!!!

    Anonymous Anonymous commented at 12:35 PM~  

    Wow! Very powerful pictures! I am praying hard that this is it for you and you are giving birth to your little stars 38 weeks from now!!

    Blogger Shell commented at 12:39 PM~  

    Oh Liz~ I have been waiting for this post all morning!!! Your little embies are beautiful!!!! I am praying for you.....this is so exciting! Your doctor sounds WONDERFUL!!!!!

    Blogger EJW commented at 1:08 PM~  

    They're lovely and clearly brilliant - hatching already?!

    Congrats and good luck and all that good stuff.

    Blogger jude commented at 1:12 PM~  

    Yeah Liz! I'm so very excited for you!

    I'm sending all my sticky vibes out to you!

    Blogger Jenna commented at 1:13 PM~  

    WOW they are amazing!!!! They are incredible.. I am so excited for you!!!! This is so cool!!!!

    Anonymous Anonymous commented at 1:54 PM~  

    Beautiful babies...SOOOOOOO happy for you.

    Blogger Thalia commented at 2:41 PM~  

    That's wonderful news, liz, the embryos sound fantastic.

    Blogger Fertility Faux Pas commented at 4:01 PM~  

    I'm so happy to see you so hopeful, Liz. I know it's been a long hard road, but try and allow yourself this time to feel a little hope. Your embies look perfect and beautfiul. Best of luck to you...

    Blogger x commented at 5:39 PM~  

    OMG, I am sure I see a hand and a foot on that one that is hatching. Amazing. Great pictures. It's hard to keep hope away when you make it this far with such good looking embies. Enjoy it!

    All the best!

    Blogger Ally commented at 6:59 PM~  

    loved the visual pics Liz...

    I am so optimistic for you this cycle. Apricot and Buttercup will be here before ya know it!

    Blogger Allie commented at 8:10 PM~  

    Liz, you've officially brought me to tears.

    I am so excited for you. I think it's a great sign that you feel different this time around. And your Dr. and nurse sound very positive. Another great sign!

    I will pray for you, Ivan, Apricot, and Buttercup. I will pray for you to remain sane during the dreaded 2ww and I will pray for those suction cup feet to stay suctioned!! xoxoxox - Allie

    Anonymous Anonymous commented at 9:17 PM~  

    Lizbel!!! The twins are just adorable!! I am so happy and hopeful- this is really it!

    Blogger Nico commented at 11:03 PM~  

    I love the names, and the visuals of the little sticky suction cups. I'm so glad that you were able to transfer two, and that they're such good looking babes. I have a good feeling about this!

    Anonymous Anonymous commented at 10:28 AM~  

    Liz, wonderful news indeed!!! So happy for you. The babies are beautiful. I'm sure they are holding on and will be implanting very soon. Wishing you a stressfree 2WW.

    You have 2 wonderful reasons to be hopeful!!

    Blogger Sarah commented at 11:28 AM~  

    Just like Nina, I read the IVF Plunge. (Yesterday I had posted something similar about a rollercoaster and someone directed me to your post!) Our ICSI cycle started, and tomorrow is the first day of injections. Wishing you all the best for your cycle. Apricot and Buttercup look beautiful and strong!!

    Anonymous Anonymous commented at 12:34 PM~  

    I am praying for you Liz! This looks so great...and it is wonderful that your dr. gave you the PS.

    Apricot and Buttercup look great...!

    Take care and anxiously waiting to hear the good news that they are snuggled in safe and sound!

    Thinking of you,
    Chasity

    Blogger Kris commented at 7:32 PM~  

    Fantastic photos... I'm so happy for you!

    Anonymous Anonymous commented at 9:24 PM~  

    Liz, your babies are beautiful. I am so happy for you!!!! If they are anything like their mother they are holding on for their life. Wishing you the best!

    Blogger Heather P. commented at 3:19 PM~  

    Liz that is wonderful news!! I am praying really hard for you!!!! Wishing you all the best!

    So sorry I haven't been around during the IVF procedure! I have been busy as you know cause you read my blog!

    Heather

    Anonymous Anonymous commented at 6:10 PM~  

    Not just suction cups, but hooks, cleats, and safety rope!! I hope this is your dream come true.

    Anonymous Anonymous commented at 7:11 PM~  

    So happy to hear your wonderful news! Wishing you the very best.

    Anonymous Anonymous commented at 9:42 PM~  

    Apricot and Buttercup are beautiful! I can't believe they got a pic of one hatching. That is so neat! I'm so happy you had such lovely embryos to transfer.

    Blogger beagle commented at 1:22 PM~  

    Glad to see you so hopeful!

    Wishing you and embies lots of sticky, sticky, LUCK!

    Blogger Pamplemousse commented at 7:01 AM~  

    Good news and beautiful pics!

    Blogger Jenn commented at 9:06 PM~  

    Oh God Liz! I am so so happy and excited for you - this time they are going to stick - I just know it - little apricot and buttercut - simply amazing. I have said it before and I will say it again - you are such an amazing woman - all my best to you Liz - I will be eagerly awaiting the next U/S pics!!!

    Blogger Linda commented at 9:28 AM~  

    Yay for you guys! Pics look great.

    Anonymous savvy_mummy commented at 9:57 PM~  

    Dear Liz, do you know your E2 level just before your EPU? You had so many follicles. I am very curious about the level. Thanks!

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