I put a dramatic flare to this otherwise boring blog post title by capitalizing the words and adding “The.”
We had initially retrieved five eggs. Well, back up. The last ultrasound showed five mature follicles, all gigantic and rotund. Fast forward. We retrieve five eggs. Logic shows this would equal the five mature follicles we saw in the US. With me so far?
One was mature. One.
But.
That one is growing. They want to see embryos between two and four cells, and this little one is three cells. So it’s growing and we are scheduled for a day 3 transfer tomorrow morning at 10:45 am.
Many of you following this journey know I have shitty results. My body seems to do everything in its power to Fuck. Risa. Over. Every time.
But Adam was The One left. And he implanted. And it only takes one, right?
Right?
At this point, one is more than I could ever hope for. I’m happy. I’m remaining cautious because I know from experience that it ain’t over til the fat lady sings. (The fat lady being my embryo and singing being the 7-8 celled embryo that it should be by tomorrow morning.) I know from experience that embryos can stop growing. So I am holding off celebrating until Little One is snug inside me.
But that can’t mean you can’t all join me in a tribal baby dance.
Dancing with you! Praying for a growing embryo that is placed all snug in your uterus tomorrow….and while I'm at it…praying that embryo implants, grows, makes you all nauseated and miserable (not sick-sick but enough to get the full experience), becomes a fetus, and say about 8-9 months from now comes out screaming and healthy!
Definitely doing the baby dance for you tonight! Praying that that baby gets all snuggled inside you and stays put!!!
Got my boogie shoes on! And it certainly only takes one. Come on buddy. GROW!!!!
I just recently started following your blogs, I'm praying for you! You are so amazing! Ive shared your story with my best friend who is on the same/similar journey as yours. Shes just starting out on hers. Hoping for the best to you!
Jenni, yes let's go with all that 😉
Oh that's so awesome! I wish your friend all the best because it can be a tough road.
Best wishes and sticky dust!
Hoping this is the one!
Oh girl, you have to have nerves of steal! I will be thinking of you tomorrow am!!! Wishing you the absolute best case scenario!!!
Tribal baby dancing all the way for u honey!
Good luck Risa. I know all too well the feeling of just having that one embryo. It's stressful, but I think he's gonna make it!
Will happily dance with you and hoping for the best!
I am praying so hard for you Risa!! And yes, it only takes one strong little fighter.
Praying this little one makes it for the long haul!!
Oh my goodness, what a roller coaster! Praying for you and for your embryo, Risa!
Doing a tribal dance for you right now! Hoping this is the one that sticks.
Praying hard!!! You are right it only takes one! Grow bubbles grow!!
Sending sticky dust your way. Tribal dance starting now.
Good luck today!!! You're right, it only takes ONE
Definitely hoping this is THE ONE and your dreams are on their way of coming true. I will be sending positive vibes to your little one to grow, grow, grow, and then stick, stick, stick!
Dancing dancing dancing! It does only take ONE! PRAYERS!
I may not have a good sense of rhythm, but I will dance my heart out for your little embryo to stick with you!
Love to you sweet girl. You are FIGHTING so freaking hard for your family. I always planned on having 3-4 kids and I too am BEGGING for JUST 1!!! I feel like having 1 child is like winning the lottery these days and can't help but do a secret eye roll when someone is sad because they are having trouble getting pregnant with #3,4,5, etc. Cheers to THE ONE!!
I'm totally doing a tribal baby dance for you, friend!!!