At the hospital, I described my symptoms to the nurses. I was warned that I might not be able to have my Egg Transfer. Blood test was done and after 90minutes, we went to meet my doc. While it was not mentioned, it was clear that I had OHSS (Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome) and going ahead with Egg Transfer may worsen the symptoms.
My doc only asked me 2 questions: Can I drink? Can I pee? Since I am able to do both, he proceeded with the Egg Transfer. I think I understood his intentions subsequently though he didn't elaborate on it.
A total of 23 eggs were retrieved, 9 were ripe and able to be fertilised. Of the 9 eggs, 4 were successful in being embryos but 2 had abnormalities, leaving only 2 suitable eggs for implant. And of these 2 suitable embryos, 1 was growing normally while another 1 was slower at grade 2 on Day 3 of cultivation. But given my limited choice, a grade 2 embryo is equally precious.
Why I had to go ahead despite OHSS? I am guessing is that the alternative would be to freeze the embryos for the next cycle. However they may not survive the freezing and unfreezing. And I could be left with no embryos. So it was quite clear for me. I got to survive the OHSS symptoms, no matter how hard it would be.
Today is 0dp3dt which means 0 day past 3 day transfer. Below is the photo of my embryos. I named the right one Cayenne and the left one Cayman. Both are models of Porsche cars so that they will be blessed with the power to zoom ahead and grow at astounding speed. Also the names also hint of twins - my secret wish to have a boy and a girl.
So today is the start of 2 week wait (2ww) but honestly, I am feeling absolutely terrible. Bits of gastric, abdominal pain when I walk, bloatedness that is robbing my smile, a nagging constant feeling of wanting to vomit and my nemesis - the aching backpain that is slowly creeping in. It is going to be a loooooong night.....
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