Just back from the clinic and still high on the "relaxing" drugs! They retrieved 16 eggs this morning, which is a good number apparently. DH's sperm was still very low count & 4% motility, so they're definitely doing ICSI. The embryologist will phone me tomorrow at 9am to let me know how the embryos are doing, and we'll go in on Friday for embryo transfer. They need at least 3 spare embies to freeze plus 2 to implant tomorrow. Let's hope DH's sperm and my eggs like each other today. They've never met before!

I've been prescribed REALLY strong antibiotics in case of infection, though there hasn't been that much bleeding. I react really badly to anotibiotics - tummy aches and feeling rough. I'm reluctant to take them, because I think they do my body no good. But DH is adamant I should take them in case of ovarian infection - what do you think?

The egg retrival wasn't much fun. We were asked to be in by 7am at the latest, but the receptionist didn't turn up until 7.15. 5 stressed couples were waiting outside! We were squashed into a crowded ward, with 5 other couples, everyone was either silent or complaining loudly to the doctors. I wasn't allowed in with DH for his sperm donation and he couldn't come in with me for my ER. The ward was quite old and grubby-looking.

Thanks so much for all your kind wishes and prayers. I felt loved and cared for by all my friends from across the Atlantic Ocean. You guys are the best!

Will write more later, girlfriends. DH has made me pancakes with bacon & maple syrup as a post-hospital treat and they're getting cold on the kitchen table.

Hugs
London Calling

I agree with your DH. I also have some reaction to certain anti-biotics, and I cringe each time the doc hands me that script for doxyclicline, but I know that he wouldn't give it to me for nothing, and the risk of infection is too great.

Wow! 16 eggs! You go girl! :-) Hoping for that those sperms and eggs meet, like each other, and do a little dance. Good luck!

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Glad it went well despit the wait.
I hate antibiotics too but I think i would go for it if I were you . This is not a sore throat that might get better on its own . Lood Luck !

Good Luck LC! We've got everything that we can cross crossed for you!!!! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

LC....I wish you and your DH ...(and your embies) nothing but the best.....

I pray that this will work and I pray that everything goes well on Friday!!!

Good Luck London! That's great they retrieved that many eggs! I would take the antibiotics. I think there's a reason they take that precaution. I recieved all my meds at once and I have some to take too after my egg retrieval. I'm really excited for ya'll. I can't wait to hear how they're doing. Keep us posted!

Take those damn pills!!!!!!!!! You don't want to develop an infection and lose any eggs they implant. Eat toast before the pills and also take ginger pills or drink ginger ale- sometimes that helps. Isn't a little tummy ache worth the end result?- a baby! Ok enough tough talk. You relax and think about those 16 eggs all warm just waiting to nest inside you. You must be so happy with yourself!! Good luck.

Dear London Calling

How FANTASTIC!! I'm so pleased to hear that you're doing well. Just try and relax for today and do stuff that will keep your mind occupied!

I'm dead jealous as I've still got all my treatment to come (start nasal spray on Sunday) and I know when it comes to my egg retrieval, I'll be a bag of nerves. But with 16 eggs you've got brilliant odds. I read that 85% of eggs fertilise using ICSI so I'm sure everything will be fine.

I know how you feel about the antibiotics - they make me feel sick too and I hate putting them in my body - but I guess you've had so many drugs already that I don't think taking them will do any real harm. Best in this case to follow Doctor's orders, no matter how unpleasant!

Rest up and let us know what's happened as soon as you've had your transfer tomorrow - if you feel up to it!

Big hugs
Clare
xx

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD LUCK!!! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif Lots of +++++++++ thoughts going your way!! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

London, Good luck to you I hope you make lots of embryos. Take the antibotic with food your tummy won't hurs to much. But do take them you can't risk an infection prior to transfer of embryos. Remember you are going to be pregnant in a few days and you don't want a fever. Good luck and baby dust to you.
Tina

phew!!!! 16 eggs, that is wonderful news http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

I will be praying for you like Mad on Friday!

Best of luck to you and you DH

, Heather

More than a dozen eggs !!!!!!!!!!!whow!!!!!
Wish u all the best.

Yeh more than a dozen. Your almost like a chicken. Congrats!!! Heard alot of things about ICSI. Take care.