We Have Embryos

So we got a pretty exciting call today! Dr. Patel's office called to let us know that of the 9 follicles (eggs) they retrieved yesterday, 7 of them were of a mature size. Of those 7 mature follicles, 6 were successfully fertilized! It was pretty exciting to hear that after waiting for 4 years! Jay and I were really happy! We actually made a little Syler, even if it's only in a petri dish right now! Anywho, we have an appointment for Saturday morning for the embryo transfer. We have already discussed with Dr. Patel that we would only transfer 2 embryos at the most. Jay and I talked and are not interested in starting our own TV show about how many kids we have! Plus there can be all sorts of complications with more embryos and we would like to be as complication-free as possible! So when we go in Saturday Dr. Patel will let us know how the embryos are growing and if we want to transfer then or wait for two more days and transfer on Monday. That decision all depends upon the quality of each embryo and how they are growing. We'll just wait and see when we go in Saturday. Whatever day we end up doing the transfer we will then have to wait for 2 weeks before we find out if the embryo implanted in my uterus. But of course if it does, we are far from being out of the woods. We know that I would stay with Dr. Patel until I am 6 weeks and then be referred back to my regular OB/GYN. However, most IVF patients that have issues, it usually falls between the 8 and 12 week mark. Plus, the more I have been talking with friends, it is so NOT uncommon for miscarriage to happen for first time pregnancies. So we really have no control after our embryos are released into my uterus. We have to sit back, wait, watch and say our prayers. We know that this situation could end up a few different ways and we really need to be ready for anything to happen. Jay and I know that this is all part of God's plan and whatever happens was for a reason. We may not understand it, but we firmly believe that there is a reason for everything and we'll figure it out at some point in time. We also know that the other embryos that we don't transfer can be frozen and stored and we have the option to go back and try to transfer those at a future date in time. We'll make that decision when and if we have to! Right now, we are focused on Saturday and making this the best possible environment for us to start our family. We are probably going to keep quiet when we do find out, just to keep some privacy and that way of anything does happen, we don't have to "un-tell" everyone the good news. But we still appreciate the good thoughts, love, support and prayers from everyone. We feel surrounded by love and support and as I've said in the other posts, we know we are not alone!