Embryo transfer

Two days ago (day after my OPU), I received a call from my Embryologist. He said that out of 4 eggs collected, 2 are matured. Fortunately, those two are successfully fertilized.

As usual, we arrived early at the clinic for my embryo transfer procedure. I went to the blood extraction room first to give my blood sample. Then I was admitted and prepared for the procedure. I changed into the hospital gown. This procedure will require a full bladder because they will be using an abdominal ultrasound to guide the catheter in the proper place when they perform the embryo transfer. I arrived at the clinic with an almost full bladder but the nurse told me to pass urine first because I might be waiting for another hour.

Thirty minutes before my scheduled procedure, I started to drink water. At 10am, my bladder is totally full. However, the nurse said that no one in the operating room called yet. So my schedule is delayed. I thought that it would be delayed only for a couple of minutes. But 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 20 minutes came.. still no call! I feel like my bladder is about to burst! I told the nurse that I cannot hold on to it any longer. She advised that I pass urine but only a little. She said to suppress it after 3 seconds. I took her advice but was in agony after! Yes, I was quite relieved when I excreted some liquid but I didn’t know that it was so hard to limit it and then suppress it.

When I stepped out of the wash room, she told me that they are now ready for me in the operating room. The procedure was done by Dr. G. Unlike the same procedure in my previous IVF, I felt more uncomfortable this time. But Dr. G is more warm and friendly. The discomfort is just because of the suppression of my urine earlier. The embryologist met me and told me that I’ve got two perfectly beautiful embryos. I was so delighted to hear it!

The assistant placed the ultrasound device in my belly and started to press and search for my uterus (which caused more discomfort!) Dr. G started by cleaning the area around my cervix. There is no anesthesia used in this procedure. So you can actually feel what they are doing down there. A transfer catheter was then inserted inside the cervix towards the optimal place in my uterus (this is where the ultrasound is needed). And then two embryos were transferred to my uterus. They gave me an ultrasound copy of my twins.. although you could only see a tiny bright spot where my babies are smiling. J

After the procedure, Dr. G told me to stay for a while in the operating room. She chatted with me about my previous IVF and my ectopic pregnancies. She said that I have to hold on.. God is just testing me. She said that God is good and that hopefully this time, I will have a successful pregnancy. I was teary-eyed when she said those words. I was really moved and thanked her for the kind words.

After a few minutes, the nurses helped me to a wheelchair and I was transferred to the recovery area. I immediately went to the wash room to relieve my bladder. It feels so good after! Although, it was actually difficult to pass urine at first.. maybe because of the procedure or perhaps the prolonged suppression of my urine. When I came back to bed, the Indian assistant came and helped me lie down. Then she placed a pillow under my butt. She told me to stay for about 45 minutes. I was actually happy that they let me stay this time. I remember in my previous IVF that they only let me stay for about 20mins!

I got a call in the evening about my hormone levels. They told me to increase the frequency of my medicines (Progyluton and Cyclogest) to 4 times daily.