{The 5-Day Post Lab Report}

We got a final report from the embryologist lab this morning (Sunday, Dec 6th) and only 1 of the remaining 5 blastocysts made it to the final stage and qualifies for freezing. This does not include Monica and Ross that we already transferred.

What does that mean for our 3rd little survivor? Let's call him Joey.

•  If neither Monica and Ross turn into an embryo nor turn into a viable pregnancy, then a little later we will prepare for a similar round of IVF, but this time without the egg retrieval. At that point we will go through the process of an egg-thaw and if he makes it, we'll transfer Joey and wait that process out.

What happens if Monica and/or Ross turn into a baby? What happens to Joey?

• Joey will stay frozen in time until we make future plans regarding him.

What if after both cycles we still aren't pregnant? 

• We will go through all of the shots (about 30-40 injections and numerous blood labs) and egg retrieval process and transfer all over again.

How are we feeling?

• GREAT! Seriously. I feel like my recovery is taking unusually long after everything, but I've enjoyed taking it easy and just listening to my body if I need to take a nap or not doing any strenuous housework. Ben has been amazing. I came home yesterday after running errands and my heart was so touched at all of work he did here at home. He is my best friend. I still can't believe sometimes that I found someone who fits me so perfectly and makes something like infertility bearable.

I'll post another update around the 17th :)