Our first frozen embryo transfer (a.k.a – FET) was about a week ago and we are still waiting on our upcoming appointment to see if we are pregnant or not. Our test is on April Fool’s Day…ha ha!
A bit about the FET:
We arrived at the clinic anxious and excited, but that is to be expected. We met my acupuncturist there and quickly went back into the “pre-op” area so that she could do a treatment on me before the procedure. Last time (during my fresh transfer) I had a really hard time with the “full bladder” issue so my doctor said that they could do a pediatric catheter this time. When we got back to pre-op I immediately asked the nurse about the catheter and a bewildered look came upon her face and she said something to the effect of “we don’t do those.” I proceeded to tell her that Dr. M and I discussed it as tears rolled down my face. I wasn’t going to argue with her about it, so I thought I’d wait until Dr. J (another doctor was doing the transfers that day) came in. He popped in shortly and I explained my situation and he really expressed the same feelings and didn’t think it was a good idea….I guess it was too much of a risk for a bladder infection. Oh well, there was nothing I could do at this point, other than relax and begin acupuncture. Just like before, I had a really hard time gauging my bladder and began drinking every few minutes and before I knew it, I was uncomfortably full. I had my acupuncture treatment and I really have to say, I think it helped to put me at ease a little bit. Our FET was delayed about forty minutes, so I was able to go to the bathroom and let “a little” out twice before the actual procedure.
We were eventually taken back for the procedure and again, like a leaky faucet, tears began to roll down my face. I was feeling every emotion possible at this time: excitement, fear, nervous, happy…you name it. The embryologist came out and gave us a picture of the 2 embryos that they would transfer. The first 2 that they thawed withstood the process, so we didn’t lose any, which was fantastic. I was a little uncomfortable during the procedure, but I noticed that it wasn’t as bad as the first time. I actually watched the monitor the entire time and we saw the embryos (actually the culture fluid) be placed in my uterus, it was pretty cool. Before we knew it, I was wheeled out and then I had another acupuncture treatment. I spent about an hour in recovery and then we were on our way home.
I stayed on bed rest and then took it easy the next few days. The day after the FET I noticed the slightest cramping sensations, I have felt them on and off, but I am beginning to wonder if my mind is playing tricks on me. I am searching for any sign possible that I may be pregnant.
So here we are just 3 days away from our pregnancy test and I am on pins and needles. Part of me has wanted to take a home pregnancy test, but I know that would simply play with my emotions too much. We are hoping for exciting results this week.
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