D Day!

 Today was D Day, the day for egg retrieval. Waking up this morning was kind of surreal. I had no idea what to expect, like how I was going to feel or how many eggs where developed.

We made that long drive to Seoul and went to the procedure area. I was sent back right away to change and I had the coolest looking gown. Since I'm in Asia the gown looked like a Geisha type dress, I so wish I took a picture! Ok back to the procedure, well when I was sent back I was told to lay on a table and was given a shot and next thing i know I wake up and everything was done. That whole process from arriving and being sent back and put to sleep literally took 20mins. I'm thinking Damn these Korean work fast!

After I woke up I laid there for a few and was asked if I felt dizzy, well at the time I didn't so I was told I can get up. Lets just say that didn't go to well because I nearly fell to the ground and had to be assisted to a couch to lay down. I laid there for a good 20mins and asked again if I was ok and again I felt ok. Still a no go and I became pale and was taken back to the recovery room and had an IV placed back it because I didn't take to well to the anesthesia. After a good hour after the procedure I was able to stand and walk to where my husband was. Over all everything went well, the only down fall was they only could collect 5 eggs. Let all hope all 5 are good and become 5 strong embryos, so when Saturday comes I am able to have 3 embryos placed!

Let the count down begin!

OK lets try to write a blog with no grammatical errors, but it might be hard to do since some people think because I am Hispanic I can't speak proper English! ;)

SUPER DUPER EXCITED!!! We were given the go ahead for egg retrieval!! Yes, this is where you all scream!!!!!!!!!!! I bet you are wondering when the day is, well the date is set for this Wednesday the 9th.

When the doctor said the words "we can retrieve the eggs", I completely went blank. I am thinking to myself  WOW THIS IS HAPPENING! Now at this point so many thoughts are running through my head and the main thing was, Am I ready?. We all know that I would not be doing this if I was not but everything was happening so fast, it all happened at once and I didn't have time to catch up. Ready or not it is going down!

Finally after all was scheduled I was sent to counseling to discuss the process of the procedure and was given loads of medicine. I was informed when to take and how to take. In the back of my mind I was jumping for joy thinking no more shots!

So let the count down begin! Only

1		day
33		hours
2000		minutes

Slow down there Forrest, I need to catch up!

So I notice that I kind of negleted my blog this week but this whole IVF process is happening so fast that I cant seem to keep up.

I have gone to the doctors twice since my last post and the have good news then a little disappointing news.

Well in my last post I mentioned that my follicles were not growing as big as the doctor had hoped but when I went back to check again we had good news that they were growing like they should. The doctor said he wanted me to continue with the shots but added another shot called Centride to stop ovulation so that more eggs can develop before egg retrieval. I was so happy to hear that they were growing more from the last time, got kind of worried that it might not happen this month but nope things are coming along! This shot was a little scary to take since I had to mix the medicine and take the bubbles out of the syringe. Im not going to lie, it took me a good 20 mins to mix, take out the bubbles and change the needle before I could even inject it in me lol! Thank God my son was there to remind me how it was done cuz I was so nervous I would do it wrong :) Keep in mind people my husband is a Medic but was at work when all this was going down... Where is he when i really need him? lol This shot hurt a little bit and made me itch for a good hour afterwords but I would do anything to have a baby!

Today we headed down to Seoul for yet another appointment to see what the egg status was this time but were a little disappointed that they were not as big yet again as they should. So another day of shots to make things work and was told that this Thursday or Friday will be egg retrieval day. Like I said before this process is happening so fast. We might even have a great Valentines Gift!!!! I'm so excited and seriously a lot less stressed! keep your hopes up for us because this thing is happening!

Laugh and be sad at the same time. :) :(

Ugh more disappointing news :( well today we headed back to the doctors to see if my follicles were growing.. But before I tell you how that went I have to tell you about my experience at the Korean doctor.

Ok here it goes... So I go to my appointment and the doctor says I need blood drawn, urine test and an ekg... Well the blood work was done and then I headed over to get an EKG, I'm told to take off my shirt and bra and lay down.... Well I felt so awkward laying there with no gown fully exposed waiting for her to start.. If you never been to a Korean hospital then things are done differently! This was no ordinary ekg lol instead of the normal sticky things they had these balloon suction cups that stuck to my body and they had clamps to go on my hands... I truly tried my hardest not to laugh but this was some funny stuff and I felt like I was going to get electrocuted. ( you all know I fail and was cracking up) I wished Adrian came back to witness this event cuz he would never let me live it down.

Well finally the last stage was to have a pee test done. I'm directed to the rest room and headed in but when I opened the stall I burst out laughing even more... I kind of forgot I live in Korea but was brought back to reality when I saw what I saw..... The Asian Toilet.. If you don't know what it looks like then here is the picture lol

So I'm forced to pop a squat and pee in a cup all while holding in my laughter ( just know this will be one story to tell my kiddos when or if they arrive lol)

Ok so back to the disappointing news.. Well my follicles are not growing like the doctor hoped the would. He was hoping they were bigger then what they were and was trying to find the reason why they are not growing but couldn't find an answer. I truly hope these next couple of days of shots will kick them into over drive and grow over night so come next week we can make some babies in a dish ;)