Update following DE transfer

[DC13]

I have not posted on here for a little while and following on from Donor egg transfer in Spain at the beginning of December.

I just wanted to say a really big thank you to a few ladies on the forum that have contacted me and have been a great support to me and provided well wishes. The power of this forum is great. There are so many people going through such emotional and tough times but the commradery is amazing.

There has been a lot of things going on over the last few weeks and a few emotional moments so here goes.

Back towards the end of November we travelled over the Spain for donor eggs. This was following 6 failed ICSI rounds. This was our last chance/opportunity. We had amazing results with 15 eggs collected, 13 were mature, 11 fertilised, 1 embryo transferred as a blastocyte and 9 managed to get to blastocyte stage as well and were frozen - miracle 1.

On 15 Dec was the end of the dreaded 2ww. I was secretly hoping for good news but you just can not tell until you really have the results provided. We were amazed that we got a BFP. For the first time ever - miracle 2.

I had to go back for a repeat blood test 4 days later following a medication change as my progesterone was a bit low. Going for the test was like test day all over again. I had also been warned that I might need to keep going back ever 2 days. Unbelievable the results were fantastic and there was no need to keep going back ever 2 days - miracle 3.

28 Dec we went for an early 6 week scan. I had been warned that it could be too early to see a foetal pole heart beat and the main objective was to look at the yolk sac. Most clinics would do a scan at 8 weeks. So I have to say we were nervous. The scan was amazing and we actually were able to see a foetal pole heart beat. A few tears of joy were shed - miracle 4.

I know that we have such a long way to go. I really hope I am not tempting fate!! We just hope that this might finally be our time. Every day is a miracle and I count my blessings every day.

I know that there are a lot of ladies posting excellent news, a lot of ladies starting on this journey and a lot of ladies going through really tough times. This forum is a great inspiration and support.

I want to wish everyone all the best for 2017. I hope to keep you updated on any further progress.

[Hidden]

Congratulations I hope you have a happy & healthy pregnancy xx

[DC13 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much and for sending me a message. That means a great deal to me.

[KittyK]

So happy for you!!! Hope all continues to go well <3

[Rose-la-Milli]

Congratulations! Wish you a safe and happy ongoing pregnancy xx

[DC13 in reply to Rose-la-Milli]

Thank you so much. Really appreciate your well wishes and your message.

[Hidden]

Great news .it gives hope to me currently on day 10 of tww.I tested yesterday and got a negative on a pee stick .it was so discouraging.I'm just hoping it was too early and I too will get a bfp.I wish you well with your pregnancy.enjoy it and a blessed 2017 to you .

[DC13 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much for your well wishes.

Wishing you all the best for the remainder of your 2ww. I hope you get your BFP.

Take care and let me know how you are doing

[Katm123]

Fantastic news, huge congratulations. Keeping everything crossed.xx

[DC13 in reply to Katm123]

Thank you so much for your well wishes. Really appreciated.

[sipidania]

Hooray! Welcome to the pregnant, terrified but hopeful club! 😀

[DC13 in reply to sipidania]

Thank you. You are so right the terrified but hopeful club.

Keep me informed on how you are doing

Xx

[Sunny_skies]

Great news. Congratulations hunny. Wishing you a healthy pregnancy. You truly deserve it. Xx

[DC13 in reply to Sunny_skies]

Thank you so much. Thank you for your message of support. Greatly appreciated.

[emma-jane-30]

Congratulations that's such a lovely story and I'm so chuffed that you finally have your bfp!! He/she will be here before you know time time flys by. xxx

[DC13 in reply to emma-jane-30]

Oh I really hope so. Trying to take one say at a time. Thank you for your lovely message and we wishes

Xx

[lianm8]

Congratulations xxxx

[DC13 in reply to lianm8]

Thank you very much.

[Macca13]

Congratulations I hope your pregnancy goes well xx

[DC13 in reply to Macca13]

Thank you very much.

[Cinderella5]

Absolutely chuffed to bits to read your post! Congratulations!! Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy!!xx

[DC13 in reply to Cinderella5]

Thank you so much. Really appreciate your well wishes. Xx

[Hollibob]

Well done you, great results...keeping everything crossed for you and 2017 x

[DC13 in reply to Hollibob]

Thank you so much.

[Suzannah1985]

Congratulations, what a wonderful start to 2017 😊 Xx

[DC13 in reply to Suzannah1985]

Thank you very much really appreciate the well wishes

[Hidden]

Congratulations so happy for you xxx

[DC13 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you hon. Really appreciate your well wishes and wishing you all the best for 2017

[Hidden]

The very best for you and your ongoing pregnancy! Such a lovely post! Have a great New Year xxx

[DC13 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so very much. Have a great New Year yourself and wishing you all the best for your journey whatever stage you are at.

[72cloud9]

wishing you all the best hun xxx

[Diamonddream]

Such an amazing post! All the best for 2017 would love to hear more throughout your journey xx

[emmab178]

Congratulations on the miracles and long may they continue.

Just wondered how many flights over and nights in Spain did you have for the treatment abroad? Trying to assess if going over is practical around working,

[DC13 in reply to emmab178]

We did the initial consult via Skype and then we went through a mock cycle, a pill cycle and the real cycle before flying over. We did one journey. We were scheduled to be out for about 10 days in all but we managed to come back early and get our flights amended. We flew out 28th Nov to be at the clinic 29th Nov, Transfer was 3 Dec and I think we flew back 5th or 6th Dec.

Good luck on your journey.

xx