Egg Collection this morning

[LisaBeatrix1980]

Hi all, hope you are well and managing to cope during this awful time. I just wanted to share with you I had my egg collection this morning. 7 eggs which I was so pleased with, I know it’s not loads but I’m trying to see every stage of this that moves forward as a positive.

Very sore and will get the call between 10-11 tomorrow regarding how many have been fertilised and will be frozen, just so desperate to get at least one to that stage so I can stop being so petrified every day. It’s so stressful and emotional and invasive this process, I just wish everyone hanging on in there with treatment the very best, and I’m thinking of all of you, I'm right there alongside you.

Any tips for EC recovery welcome xx

[Emmaxxx]

7 is a good number. Hopefully all will fertilise. Top tips pain killers and loads of fluid. Good luck. Are you doing a freeze all cycle? Xx

[LisaBeatrix1980 in reply to Emmaxxx]

Thank you xx yes I have to do a freeze cycle, I was scheduled to go straight through but with everything going on they have postponed the final stage and freezing any embryos x

[Tiddly1984]

Congratulations Lisa, it’s a good number. It’s more than I got and I’m 36 weeks pregnant now. With regards to recovery, try to rest as much as you can. No big movements helped me after I left the hospital and just making myself cosy on the sofa with paracetamol. A hot water bottle might also help if allowed. Hope you feel better soon...x

[LisaBeatrix1980 in reply to Tiddly1984]

Congratulations! That’s lovely to hear, and thank you. I did wonder if I would be ok with a hot water bottle, it’s always comforting is it so I think I’ll try and see how I go. Xx

[Tiddly1984 in reply to LisaBeatrix1980]

Thank you 😊 and all the best over the coming days....x

[KayCan]

I got 7 and I'm 39 weeks pregnant, it's a good number!!

Take things easy, plenty of rest and try and eat something if you can and drink lots of water. Dont be afraid to take pain relief if you need it. My consultant said no housework but I think he was just trying to make a joke.... needless to say I did listen to his instruction 🤣

Take care of yourself xx

[LisaBeatrix1980 in reply to KayCan]

Thank you! That’s wonderful news and so reassuring, it makes such a difference hearing positive experiences. I’m going to try and stay on a regular 4hr pain med if I can, the nurse was kind and said don’t wait for the pain, try and preempt it.

Thank you xx

[KayCan in reply to LisaBeatrix1980]

Yes I preempted it aswell and to be honest other than the discomfort of the enlarged ovaries my pain was pretty well managed and didn't need to take anything after a few days.

Not to dishearten you at all, 5 of my 7 fertilised and 4 made to blast but for us we were more than happy with this xx

[LisaBeatrix1980 in reply to KayCan]

Oh that’s ok, I see that as a real win! I am just hoping for 1-2 to be honest, I am just so grateful to have some eggs and crossing my fingers that 1 makes it xx

[KayCan in reply to LisaBeatrix1980]

Aww good luck, both nerve wracking and exciting at the same time xx

[ttcemmie]

Congratulations on egg collection and your 7 little lovelies. Stay strong for the updates. Wishing you all the best. x

[LisaBeatrix1980 in reply to ttcemmie]

Thank you xx

[Picalilli99]

Congratulations on getting your EC done and great news about your 7 eggs! Rest up lovely and wishing you lots of luck for your fertilisation call in the morning 🤞🤞🤞 xx

[LisaBeatrix1980 in reply to Picalilli99]

Thank you xx 🤞🏻

[Leesara]

7 is a good numbers.

And good approach, focus on positives, irrespective of how small. Sending you hope and positivity xx

[PenguinBlue]

Hi Lisa!! I was thinking of you yesterday!! Congrats on the egg collection, 7 is great I really hope you’re resting up and relaxing. Are you feeling better today? Let us know how you get on when you get your call later this morning xx

[LisaBeatrix1980 in reply to PenguinBlue]

Thank you that’s so kind. It’s a strange feeling at the moment, I knew I was embarking on this solo parenting journey but with everything going on in the world it feels a little more lonely for obvious reasons. This forum really helps with that so I appreciate you being so kind.

I’m resting pretty well, sore this morning but taken some cocodamol to help. Anxiously watching the clock for 10am! 🤞🏻 I’ll let you know xx

[PenguinBlue]

Aww don’t be silly, completely understand and yes, this forum really is so supportive at times like this. Hope the pain has eased and you’re feeling better. Keep us posted😊 xxx