Egg collection done!

[Camkid12]

So today was egg collection day, and we got 4 eggs.

At the scan on Monday they were talking about cancelling due to slow response to stims and only 2 measurable follicles. By Wednesday we had 5, ranging from 11 to 20mm so they decided to go ahead with EC.

Obviously we would have liked a couple more, but I’m delighted with 4 eggs from the 5 follies. The experience was actually a breeze! All the staff were lovely, medication worked a treat, and I have no recollection of anyone poking round my lady bits 😂. Now just the wait to see if any fertilise, and how they go from there 😬x

[Hidden]

Wow that’s great news - from 5 follies to get 4! Fingers crossed for them hun 🤞🏼🤞🏼 💕

[Camkid12 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 😊 still a long way to go, but it’s a good result after a slightly rocky first stims cycle! I’m also not so scared about the fact that we might need to do another one, as at least I have a better idea of what it’s all about.xx

[Hidden in reply to Camkid12]

Yes exactly - I think most clinics like 3, so you got a good number to start the process with. Good luck xx

[Fairy999 in reply to Camkid12]

Congratulations n stay positive n pray hard.

[AuroraXen]

Great news! It really can all turn around suddenly 🙂 Hoping you get a good fertilisation result 🤞 x

[Elleri85]

Congratulations! I had egg collection today as well, only on day 10, as I only had one follicle responding to medication but got 3 eggs today! Now for the nerve wracking wait to see if they fertilise x good luck! X

[Camkid12 in reply to Elleri85]

That’s amazing! Congratulations 🥳 how did you find the procedure? I was on day 14 so quite long stims. Very nerve wracking wait ahead! Fingers crossed for golden eggs for us 🤞🤞🤞x

[Elleri85 in reply to Camkid12]

Procedure was easy peasy and like you say everyone was so lovely. Fingers crossed for good phone calls today x

[BabyM2021]

Hope this gives you a boost. I had 4 eggs retrieved, 3 fertilised & 1 made it to day 5. I’m now 17 weeks pregnant. Wish you the best of luck!

[Camkid12 in reply to BabyM2021]

Positive vibes 👍 thank you. And congratulations 🎉 x

[keepfaith1982 in reply to Camkid12]

Sending lots of luck 🙏🏻 X

[keepfaith1982 in reply to BabyM2021]

Amazing news 🙏🏻 Good luck 🤞 How many follicles did you have ? If you dont mind me asking x

[BabyM2021 in reply to keepfaith1982]

Thank you! I had 8. I was hoping for more like we all do. My nurse said it only takes 1 & she was right! X

[Loveheart6 in reply to BabyM2021]

Wow congrats and thank you for sharing that! I’ve got egg collection on Thursday and 4 follicles so it gives me some hope. X

[Hidden]

Best of luck! Sedation’s amazing isn’t it!! I also had 4 eggs retrieved on my first round 3 fertilised and 2 made it to day 5 embryos. We managed to get pregnant first time around (although sadly ended with a missed miscarriage) and now i’m 14 weeks pregnant with our frozen second embryo. It’s certainly not all about the high numbers. Wishing you the best of luck with your journey xx

[Nico87]

Good luck!xx

[Ganges]

This is so similar to me! I had to have 3 scans as they were taking their sweet time to grow! I got 4 mature, 3 fertilised and they lasted till day 5. One good one put in on Tuesday, other 2 didn’t make it, which is disappointing, but you only need one! Good luck, the dreaded 2ww the joys!! x

[Fairy999]

Good, all the best n im gpad you had no pain. If u don mind can u pls msg me the clinic name and the process u adapted?So happy for you and hugs

[Gingerluv2021]

Thanks for sharing your news, glad to hear!! I’m on Day 11 of stims … hopefully just a few more days to go until egg collection . It’s nice to hear everyone’s experiences!

[Camkid12 in reply to Gingerluv2021]

Good luck 🤞 and don’t worry about the procedure, it was honestly fine. It’s the nerves about the outcome that got me, and there’s not much you can do about that. I didn’t even have time to read my book! From the 4 eggs he was able to inject 3 (we’re doing ICSI) and 2 fertilised. Got a call today to say 1 looks good, and the other could go either way. Booked in for transfer tomorrow 😬x

[Gingerluv2021 in reply to Camkid12]

We sound to have similar numbers … nice to know someone going through same! I’m 40 - 41 next month and this is my first ICIS round. I froze 3 eggs in 2019 and planning to use those eggs too this round. I’ve been having a lot of doubt but trying to remain optimistic! I’m trying to take it one day at a time. Love your positivity - definitely needed some today!!! Sending you some good vibes!!!!!