Egg pick up day!!

Today is my little boy's 3rd birthday! Happy birthday my sweetheart, I love you.

This morning I went into Maroubra Day Surgery for my quick 15 min procedure of egg retrieval. I went in, spoke to a nurse, then the anethetist, and then it was off to theatre. Just before I was put under they put a piece of tape on my hand and told me that they would write the number of eggs collected on it so that as oon as I woke up I could see it. Before I knew it the room was spinning and I was out.

I woke up and immediately looked at my hand......... 15. I couldn't believe it! I figured it would be 10 at the most because that is all they ever saw in my ultrasounds, so I was in a happy sense of shock. I started crying and the nurses thought I must be in pain (how embarrassing!) but it was just me being emotional and a little proud of myself.

I discovered I had a tiny little bit of pain, I would say it's a cramp that feels like mild period pain. I already had a warm heat pack on, and the nurse came over with some Panadol and asked me if I needed anything stronger, but I didn't.

I was able to get up and get dressed right away while the nurse called my recipient who was coming in to drive me home. While I waited for her I had a well deserved cup of tea and some bikkies. When she arrived she brought in the most beautiful bunch of flowers I have ever seen and a whole bag jam-packed full of handmade chocolates. Talk about spoilt rotten!!

So I came home and watched a movie with my hubby while I put my feet up and started drinking water. I need to drink lots over the next few days to keep my system functioning well. I feel really good other than being a bit light headed from the drugs, but I have absolutely zero pain and I didn't get any bleeding whatsoever. I feel like they looked after me very well.

Just a few minutes ago I got a call from the scientist to say that of the 15 eggs collected they are able to use 13, as only 2 of the eggs were a bit immature, so that means they will try to fertilise 13 and then they will call me to let me know how many actually take, so I am feeling really good about this. I never expected to be able to give the couple 13 chances of pregnancy so I am feeling wonderful and am so, so happy for them.

Now I am about to get ready to go to the U2 concert. What a day huh?! Good news all 'round :)