Today was the day, the final embryo transfer. It is definitely the last one since they only had 5 viable embryos after her egg transfer and we used 2 for the last transfer. There were 3 embryos frozen but as suspected, one did not survive the thaw. When they freeze the embryos they take out all the water from the cells and then rehydrate them during the thaw. I did not get to see the pictures of the embryos but they seemed to be happy with them and one looked a little better then the other. She said that they have 100+ cells and it is typical that around 20% of the cells die during freeze.
The transfer was at 10:30 and it is a very simple procedure. Not much more difficult then an annual exam (except the fact everyone in the room has scrubs, hair nets, masks and shoe booties!) The procedure itself took about 5 minutes and most of that time was waiting on the embryologist to bring in the embryos. Standard protocol for the clinic is to complete the procedure and then allow the patient to go right to the bathroom (in order to see the uterus better they ask you come in with a full bladder), but the intended mother felt better if I laid there for 30 minutes post transfer. I enjoyed my quiet time laying there but was getting a little restless as I really needed to pee!
We were out of the office by 12 and headed to East Village Deli for lunch. Overall a pretty easy morning and now have to take it easy the rest of the weekend. Any excuse to let Tim do more with the kids is a good one!
There is a 50% chance for each of the embryos to implant. If they do implant they should do it between the next 24-36 hours. The pregnancy test will be on Monday, May 21st. I am very ready to know if I am pregnant or if this is the end of this journey.
Thanks to everyone for their support during this journey and the wonderful thoughts and well wishes!
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