Journey to Baby Rentas

embryo-transfer

  • First Ultrasound

    The time has come to confirm our pregnancy. The only downside is ultrasounds are midday at the clinic and for us it’s an hour plus drive so it eats away a part of the work day. B came and picked… Continue reading

  • Beta Day!

    So…I’ll be honest. I’ve tested every day since transfer as it the only thing I could control. I wasn’t bothered by the negatives the first few days because it would be unrealistic for a positive since we did not trigger.… Continue reading

  • Mock Transfer

    I’m not sure what I was expecting for the mock transfer as I wasn’t given much information other than to arrive with a full bladder. Essentially, if it is a test run why would I need Valium the day of… Continue reading

  • Cleared for Transfer

    This week has been filled with appointments. My PCP stated I was looking good and healthy. She was not concerned with the weight I had put on nor really concerned about my labs. She acknowledged it is likely the hormones.… Continue reading

  • Pre-FET Blues

    I wish I had known that leading up to FET would be the scariest/ hardest part for me. Aside from all the hormones making me extra emotional, I am seconding guessing everything. My rational mind knows either way if it… Continue reading

  • Transitioning to Transfer

    The time between retrieval/ ICSI to now feels like an eternity. My brain is my worst enemy. Today, I received the PGT-A report from Progenesis. I thought it would have embryo grading on the report but it did not. I… Continue reading

  • SIS

    Today I went for an SIS to make sure my uterus is in an optimal condition to prep for a transfer. I was a nervous, anxious mess but B was there to help keep me calm. My friend Nikki was… Continue reading

  • Final Fertilization Update

    5:13pm Day 7- Final Update I got the call from the senior embryologist. The last two embryos made it to blast today. They were biopsied and frozen. The three samples will be sent off on Monday. We should get consents… Continue reading

  • We only need one…right?

    I got the call from the senior embryologist at 9am. Only one of the five made it to a blastocyst today. It was noted one may become a blastocyst by tomorrow. I confirmed we still want to do PGT-A testing.… Continue reading