****Egg retrieval done!****

We got 15 eggs out! Such a high number for us and maybe some are healthy to get blastocysts. I'm at risk of developing OHSS so I have to drink lots of fluids, eat protein and weight myself everyday. At this moment the pain is beareble but I'm still under the effect of the meds they gave me. The saddest part was that my clinic does egg retrievals with the patient awake sooooo it's one hell of a ride. I never wanted a drink more bad like in that moment. They were asking if I wanted more morphine, I was shut up and get those eggs out, let's not waste time😂😂 in 5 or 6 days we'll know if any eggs made it.🙏🏼🙏🏼🥰🥰

[RedFox23]

Wow! Such a good number! Another step closer! Good luck to you ✨

[Hidden in reply to RedFox23]

Thank you very much! 🥰🥰🥰

[Picalilli99]

A great number of eggs! Fingers crossed for more good news in 5-6 days time 🤞🤞 xx

[Hidden in reply to Picalilli99]

Thank you sooo much! We need lots of praying, fingers crossed and luck! Anything is good!🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍

[Hope823]

Hiya, I also had an egg retrieval 2 days ago. I am at risk of OHSS. I am also constipating for 2 days now, so am trying not to eat anything. Just drink what else was you told? Did the clinic say they will freeze all your embryos as you are at risk of OHSS

[Hidden in reply to Hope823]

That's the problem, you have to eat, that's why you got constipated. Eat fruits and fibers and lots of protein. My nurse told me I can drink even protein drinks but not the kind for fitness. And drink any kind of fluids not just water...fresh juice or tea. Try to drink a little coffee, when I'm constipated it helps me go to the toilet! Keep you stomach working, EAT!

[McQueeny in reply to Hope823]

Heya sorry to butt in, but when I had OHSS I was told to drink at least 4 litres of fluid a day - it’s really hard, but important - and make it a mix of water, full fat milk and high electrolyte drinks like coconut water. Also try and eat high protein yoghurt like Skyr, and other protein like eggs and chicken. It really does help, hope you feel better x

[Hidden in reply to McQueeny]

There's no problem! Every advice is welcomed!🥰🥰🥰

[Hope823 in reply to McQueeny]

4 litres??? I was never told that. I better start drinking more

[McQueeny in reply to Hope823]

Some say 3 litres is enough … others say 3 litres of water but then another of milk! So I’m not sure to be honest, but something like that xx

[RecipIVF]

Fab number, lots of luck 💕

[Hidden in reply to RecipIVF]

Thanks so much for your message!!!

[Hope823]

Thank you! Am drinking a lot. Can feel some action in my belly this morning, so am hoping it is a good sign. I wish you all the best with your journey, 15 eggs is so good!!! Now your embryos are growing and developing

😊 the hardest part is over now, just a waiting game

[Hidden in reply to Hope823]

Yeah the waiting is killing me as much as the anxiety because last time we didn't got any blastocysts, I'm a little scared it will happen again. Hope your eggs develop as well. Wishing you all the best and praying it all goes well!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[Hope823 in reply to Hidden]

I completely understand you. I had 12 eggs retrieved last time, 11 were mature and only 1 made to a blastocyst but it was not a great grade at all. Clinic was not very optimistic I could sense it. I had a transfer but it did not make me feel any different in terms of what women write on here...I had no symptoms. So the pregnancy test came back negative. This time I am hoping for a better results

[Positivechangeplease]

Wow 15 good going! Let’s hope you get a good number of embryos from that. Tough going on the awake part! I was luckily sedated and out for the count! All the best of luck Ally!

[Hidden in reply to Positivechangeplease]

Thank you so much! Every prayer helps!!!🥰😍😍😍

[abby19888]

congrats 🥳🥳i also got 15 eggs and 7 made it to day 5 blast and 4 were pgs/pgd normal

[Hidden in reply to abby19888]

Wow congratulations!🥰😍🥰😍 I hope to get at least 1 or 2. The anxiety is killing me. Hate the waiting.

[McQueeny]

That’s a great number, fingers crossed for lovely blastocysts 🤞💪 x

[Hidden in reply to McQueeny]

Thank you soo much dear!🥰🥰🥰

[Ting9]

My wife also had her first egg collection yesterday! But luckily she was sedated 😅 she is also at risk of OHSS so, we are unable to do a fresh transfer and have to freeze all. Please could I ask when your clinic have said you can do your first transfer after egg collection? We have been told it is longer than we expected and can do it from not her next period but the one after. Difficult to get clear information from our clinic and we are just programmed to do what they tell us!!

[Hidden in reply to Ting9]

Hi!!! My clinic said I can have a transfer after 6 weeks. I have to wait for my 2nd period to show up after treatment.

[Ting9 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Ally that is helpful and great to know we aren't alone! Good luck and hope we all produce some good embryos!

[Hidden in reply to Ting9]

Fingers crossed and lots of prayers we all get beautiful and healthy blastocysts! 🙏🏼🙏🏼😍🥰😍 I love this community, it's helpful when you see that in fact you're not alone and many couples try to fight infertility, loss, bad news, anxiety and stress.

[Ting9 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! 🤞🤞

[Positivechangeplease in reply to Ting9]

There’s always merit in waiting for a natural cycle before trying it gives you the best chance. Even if it takes an extra month. And fyi there’s a tiny increased chance of pregnancy with a FET so there’s basically no difference in chance of success with a fresh or frozen transfer

[Hidden in reply to Positivechangeplease]

I know FET increases chances a bit! Hope the waiting will be worth it!!!!

[Positivechangeplease in reply to Hidden]

You just have to remember also… the embryos don’t get any older… so when I had my embryos transferred this year they were only just 39 (vs my mid 40) and the age of the embryo is what counts not the age of the womb

[Ting9 in reply to Positivechangeplease]

Thank you for your message which is appreciated. Yes we both know realistically there isn't much difference and we should know better as we are both scientists 🙈 it is just being on this journey and sometimes feels like it is one set back after another. It is just a bit of a blow psychologically as it is all overwhelming at times! Gonna take the opportunity and hopefully get away for a break whilst waiting for transfer date ☺️

[Positivechangeplease in reply to Ting9]

That’s what we did (holiday) it’s a good idea

[Hidden in reply to Positivechangeplease]

We had a holiday before the start of our round, we came home with our batteries charged and ready for another battle!!