Hi! Sorry I have been m.i.a. It has been an emotional couple of weeks for me. I’ve been in my shell in my own world. I’m thinking the hormones from the birth control pill took over. I again felt like my body wanted to get my period (like it was fighting against it) but couldn’t because I was taking the pill. Headaches, all of the ups and downs including sadness and weepiness, happiness and anxiety. I took my last pill Friday night and got my period on Sunday morning. Thank goodness! I finally felt like my body was finally not swollen anymore. It’s crazy how much the hormones do affect me. I’m sure everyone is different.

I had my first ultrasound today to start the next transfer process. They also gave me the results of my ERA biopsy too, which is to transfer the embryo on the same day as we did last time. I have all kinds of feelings about that. But, I am going to stay positive and be happy that was the best day to transfer. I started the estrogen pills today. I start with 1 tablet twice daily and then on the 13th I will double it. My next doctors appointment is next Thursday. Blood work and an ultrasound.

When I checked in to my appointment today they asked me to sign the embryo transfer consent form. Last time I got to fill in how many embryos I wanted to transfer. This time 1 was filled in the box already. I asked if I could change it to 2 and the nurse told me I would have to check with the dr. So, the dr let me know all of the potential risks if we transferred 2 embryos at once. Obviously, a higher risk of twins. He said the rate of pregnancy in their office was over 70% this year already, which is pretty high. He transferred 2 embryos in someone last week and he thinks they both implanted. The risks with multiples are 6% higher chance for cerebral palsy, 6% higher chance of heart defects, and a 6% higher chance of having to have a c-section. Also pre-term birth, etc. But, overall only a 5% chance higher over a single birth.

After coming home and talking to Jay we decided we would rather transfer them both this time. It is a lot on me with all of the medication and emotional ups and downs. I am 41 now, and if there is a good possibility we can have both babies now at once, I would rather do that. Jay agrees.

The transfer date will be at the end of the month. Probably on the 29th or 30th. We will have to see how my body does with the estrogen and building up of the lining and getting it ready for the embryos.

We are so excited. I have a more calm feeling this time than last time. I’m sure it is because I know what to expect. It would be nice if this headache would go away. I haven’t tried soaking my feet like I should… I’ll do that tomorrow if it is still hanging around.

Thank you for your support! It has been kind of quiet the last couple of months. I’m ready for this next chapter! I will keep you updated as best I can. Next week my appointment is on Thursday, so I will probably post on that day.

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!

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