13 were mature, only 4 fertilized

J

julie

New member
Hey everyone, just an update...
The clinic called today, 13 of the 17 eggs were mature (which is a normal thing) and only 4 fertilized. I am a bit bummed, I was sure hoping for a few more so we could freeze some but I also knew that the fertilization percentage is lower with sperm that is taken out of the testicles vice ejaculatory sperm (something to do with the sperm maturing in the Vas Deferens, which most men with CF Don't have).

Because we only have 4, the clinic wants to do a transfer on monday instead of Wednesday so I am frantically trying to rearrange my schedule and just realized that I have NO contact numbers for anyone in my new department so I am just going to have to go in there on Monday and tell them-ugh!!! The transfer is at Noon in WA so anybody who wants to say some prayers or send good thoughts our way, we'd love that!

Thanks everyone, I'll continue to keep you posted!


Julie
 
J

julie

New member
Hey everyone, just an update...
The clinic called today, 13 of the 17 eggs were mature (which is a normal thing) and only 4 fertilized. I am a bit bummed, I was sure hoping for a few more so we could freeze some but I also knew that the fertilization percentage is lower with sperm that is taken out of the testicles vice ejaculatory sperm (something to do with the sperm maturing in the Vas Deferens, which most men with CF Don't have).

Because we only have 4, the clinic wants to do a transfer on monday instead of Wednesday so I am frantically trying to rearrange my schedule and just realized that I have NO contact numbers for anyone in my new department so I am just going to have to go in there on Monday and tell them-ugh!!! The transfer is at Noon in WA so anybody who wants to say some prayers or send good thoughts our way, we'd love that!

Thanks everyone, I'll continue to keep you posted!


Julie
 
F

Faust

New member
/assumes flaming preying mantis stance

/does quadruple spinning back kick


/focuses positive chi at Julie and her fertilized eggs.
 
F

Faust

New member
/assumes flaming preying mantis stance

/does quadruple spinning back kick


/focuses positive chi at Julie and her fertilized eggs.
 
J

JennifersHope

New member
Julie,

I can understand you wanting to have had some eggs to freeze.. I am so grateful that you have four possible chances at conceiving.. It is exciting to know you can take your pregnancy test three days eairler.. WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo

Once again I feel like I can relate to you with the waiting and anticipation.... I am waiting and waiting to hear where my hospital is going to place me when I graduate nursing school, not the same as having a baby,,but nursing school has been my baby for years now...

I HATE WAITING.... I know that things are going to work out for you... I just know it.... I am sure you already figured this out but in nine months it will be October... that is a great month to deliver... MY Birthday month.. Shoot for the 12th okay?? HA

Just kidding, You and Mark continue to be in my prayers...

Thanks for being so willing to be open about everything that is going on, it is an honor to share this experience with you,

Love,

Jennifer
 
J

JennifersHope

New member
Julie,

I can understand you wanting to have had some eggs to freeze.. I am so grateful that you have four possible chances at conceiving.. It is exciting to know you can take your pregnancy test three days eairler.. WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo

Once again I feel like I can relate to you with the waiting and anticipation.... I am waiting and waiting to hear where my hospital is going to place me when I graduate nursing school, not the same as having a baby,,but nursing school has been my baby for years now...

I HATE WAITING.... I know that things are going to work out for you... I just know it.... I am sure you already figured this out but in nine months it will be October... that is a great month to deliver... MY Birthday month.. Shoot for the 12th okay?? HA

Just kidding, You and Mark continue to be in my prayers...

Thanks for being so willing to be open about everything that is going on, it is an honor to share this experience with you,

Love,

Jennifer
 
J

julie

New member
Thanks sean, you are truely a dork but I will definately take the good vibes my way <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">. You are too sweet.

Jen, we always seem to be on some rollercoaster ride together. Even though the circumstances are different, it's nice to share the frustrations and fears of waiting, anticipating, predicting, hoping, praying and ever FIGHTING together. It's made for some great times, some laughs and some tears as well!

Thanks to everyone on this board, it's a great "family" of support and I think I would be banging my head against the wall right now if it weren't for everyone who responded to my posts about the military prohibiting my IVF, my bloating/PMS/emotions while on these meds and a number of other issues... You have all been a great "audiance" and an even better cheering squad for Mark and I and we really really appreciate it!

I'll continue to post updates and let everyone know hot things are going!
 
J

julie

New member
Thanks sean, you are truely a dork but I will definately take the good vibes my way <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">. You are too sweet.

Jen, we always seem to be on some rollercoaster ride together. Even though the circumstances are different, it's nice to share the frustrations and fears of waiting, anticipating, predicting, hoping, praying and ever FIGHTING together. It's made for some great times, some laughs and some tears as well!

Thanks to everyone on this board, it's a great "family" of support and I think I would be banging my head against the wall right now if it weren't for everyone who responded to my posts about the military prohibiting my IVF, my bloating/PMS/emotions while on these meds and a number of other issues... You have all been a great "audiance" and an even better cheering squad for Mark and I and we really really appreciate it!

I'll continue to post updates and let everyone know hot things are going!
 
D

debs2girls

New member
Julie, that is great news...so how do they do the transfer, with a turkey baster? jk...will they do all four? What if they do and they all "take"? We will never see you online again...lol...Talk about a big cyber shower for four babies...lol...
Debbie
 
D

debs2girls

New member
Julie, that is great news...so how do they do the transfer, with a turkey baster? jk...will they do all four? What if they do and they all "take"? We will never see you online again...lol...Talk about a big cyber shower for four babies...lol...
Debbie
 
A

AllansGirl

Guest
Good luck, Julie and Mark! I'll be sending you some pregnancy vibes, too, although my moves are nowhere near as impressive as seandavis's.
 
A

AllansGirl

Guest
Good luck, Julie and Mark! I'll be sending you some pregnancy vibes, too, although my moves are nowhere near as impressive as seandavis's.
 
L

Lisapatg

New member
Hi Julie, this is the first time I've visited this website. My husband also has cf. He is 36 and we have 3 beautiful children through fertility. Our daughter is 4 and we have twin boys that are 2. I know it can be very emotional but the end result is truly a miracle. I hope this message gives you a little extra hope. If you want something bad enough it will happen. Be patient! And good luck! Lisa
 
L

Lisapatg

New member
Hi Julie, this is the first time I've visited this website. My husband also has cf. He is 36 and we have 3 beautiful children through fertility. Our daughter is 4 and we have twin boys that are 2. I know it can be very emotional but the end result is truly a miracle. I hope this message gives you a little extra hope. If you want something bad enough it will happen. Be patient! And good luck! Lisa
 
B

Bengalsfan

New member
Hi Julie, this is Jeremy's wife again! We had 4 that fertilized too! 2 very well and 2 not as well....our physician decided to implant all four and told us that the two that didn't fertilize as well would help in pushing the other two towards implantation. Imagine our surprise when at first we had 3!! eggs attach!! One just never grew out, so we never lost a baby, and hence, our twins.....good luck...good luck...good luck!!! We'll be thinking about you! Leandra A.
 
B

Bengalsfan

New member
Hi Julie, this is Jeremy's wife again! We had 4 that fertilized too! 2 very well and 2 not as well....our physician decided to implant all four and told us that the two that didn't fertilize as well would help in pushing the other two towards implantation. Imagine our surprise when at first we had 3!! eggs attach!! One just never grew out, so we never lost a baby, and hence, our twins.....good luck...good luck...good luck!!! We'll be thinking about you! Leandra A.
 
B

Bengalsfan

New member
Sorry Julie, I just read where you asked if you could add our story and of course you can!! It's a hard road to go down, but is always worth it when you have those babies in your arms!! Leandra A.
 
B

Bengalsfan

New member
Sorry Julie, I just read where you asked if you could add our story and of course you can!! It's a hard road to go down, but is always worth it when you have those babies in your arms!! Leandra A.
 
E

eli

New member
Julie and Mark, good luck to you both.
You are in my prayers. I am certain things will work work out just fine.
Make sure you get plenty of rest, and don't stress. RELAX RELAX RELAX!

Take care
Eli<img src="i/expressions/angel.gif" border="0">
 
E

eli

New member
Julie and Mark, good luck to you both.
You are in my prayers. I am certain things will work work out just fine.
Make sure you get plenty of rest, and don't stress. RELAX RELAX RELAX!

Take care
Eli<img src="i/expressions/angel.gif" border="0">
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top