Spinning on that dizzy edge

This morning started dark and early (Eastern time zone, at least on the border, means the sunrise is a bit delayed, but it stays lighter later in the evening). Between my wake-up time and arrival at the clinic I downed two bottles of water, because I had to arrive with a full bladder in order for them to do a belly sonogram. Then I had to fidget and wait in my skimpy fabric gown for news on the blob.

Finally someone came to tell us that we had a healthy four cell embryo waiting for us, and I shed a few happy tears. The insertion was fairly anticlimactic, just me trundling down the hallway with a blanket wrapped around me, then assuming the position (butt at the end of the gurney, feet up in stirrups). After some fiddling by the doctor and a lubed scanner on my belly, we were presented with the sonogram photo of the blob in its new home. I laid back for a short bit, then I got to pee (BLISS) and get dressed. We went back to the hotel and napped for a few hours before setting off to a late breakfast and home again.

I've been talking to the blob in my belly all day, encouraging those cells to hunker down and start their weirdly wonderful metamorphosis into a healthy baby. The next target date is August 12, when I have yet more blood drawn for a pregnancy test.

I feel so lucky to have made it this far, and to have had such a plethora of encouraging responses to my posts. You all have helped me so much; I truly can't thank you enough. I *HUGS* you all up! :D

The procedure went fine this morning. Three eggs were harvested, and hopefully all of them are busy dividing and conquering. I'll get the call tomorrow about the results, then if all goes well, we'll be back on Thursday to introduce the blobs to their new home. Now if I could just accomplish the next appointment without having to talk to the doctor at all; today's gem was "Your cycle is just baffling to me". I mean, how am I supposed to respond to that? It's been the same 19 day progression all three times I've gone through IVF, so...I'm sorry it doesn't fall neatly in line with everyone else's? *eyeroll*

We went back to the hotel and took a nap afterward. It was so necessary, judging by the fact that we barely woke up in time to check out by the deadline. The Emperor did fine with his grandma while we were gone, which was also a big relief.

Really, truly, I wanted to let you all know how much your ongoing support has meant to me. Thank you thank you thank you! :D