The Trial Run

Yesterday Marty and I went to the clinic for my sonohysterography and "trial transfer." Dr. H. actually did the trial transfer first. This is done by inserting a catheter through the cervix to make sure it can fit through, and then checking it with the ultrasound to determine the best placement. Dr. H. and Dr. G wrote down the results of the trial run to basically make a map of the path the catheter should follow and to determine what size of catheter to use.

It went pretty smoothly (better than I remembered) and he was able to repeat the results easily.

Next we did the sonohysterography, which is a uterine ultrasound. Dr. H. was checking for any polyps or growths that might interfere with the success of the procedure. That was mighty uncomfortable, especially since I had forgotten to take Motrin before I went. But it was over fast. We were there about an hour all together.

Marty and I are still wondering whether we should use the day 1 embryos or the blastocyst embryos. I would like to talk to the embryologist to see what he thinks, given that I don't really know if the blastocysts we have are considered good quality or not. I also think we have more options with the day 1 embryos (we have 10 of them versus 3 blastocysts). If we have more to choose from, we have a better chance of success if some don't survive. Marty is leaning toward the blastocysts, and that is what Dr. H is recommending as well (because blastocysts are more likely to result in pregnancy).

I was amazingly calm and happy during and after the procedure. I went home and laid down, and felt well about an hour later. Well enough to hit Crown Burger with my family.

In the meantime, every day Martin and I often wonder why we want to have another child when the two we have are such monsters. Then they do something darling and we remember.

This week is a big week for our family. We have Martin's birthday Friday, our 16th wedding anniversary on Monday, and Joseph's 8th birthday on Tuesday. Joseph is going to be baptized and confirmed on the 26th. Needless to say we have a busy week!