Retrieval

This morning was my egg retrieval!  We got there about 8 AM, but my procedure wasn't until 9:30. Basically it was a bunch of waiting around, with not happening until 9:15 when they took me to the procedure room.  When the anesthesiologist first put the IV in my hand it stung, then it started to really hurt, and then I cried.  It was such a sharp pain that he finally took it out and put it in my arm instead.  It still hurt even once it was out so one of the nurses came over and held my hand until I fell asleep.  At least I assume she did, but I don't remember falling asleep.  I woke up back in the recovery room crying.  I was in a lot of pain, but not in my stomach.  It was actually my hand and toosh so they gave me a Toradol IV.  

On a more positive note, the preliminary counts given to us before we left was 13 eggs.  I am anxious for tomorrow's phone call that will tell us how many embryos are created.  Now we just need them to survive the next 5 days, then freezing, and finally transfer! 

Our little room.

Seth was able to move his schedule around to take me.  He worked from home to take care of me.  I am so glad we have a home office!

Couldn't put any weight on my right side so I did the model pose.

Seth asking me how I feel after the procedure.  I look as tired as I felt.  I went home and slept for 2 hours.

IV bruising on my hand.  I'm finally able to start using my hand again.