Against All Odds

1dpst. That's IVF lingo for 1 day post-transfer.

Don't feel bloated anymore now thank goodness, but I am feeling some sharp pains every now and then. Need to ask the doctor about it. Hope it's nothing serious.

My jaw and throat are still sore from the breathing tube they used during the ET yesterday (since I was sedated).

I have been on bedrest most of the day. I Will probably venture out for lunch tomorrow. Starting to get major cabin fever. Luckily, I am surrounded by friends and family who are keeping my spirits up.

The doctor told me to take it easy, make sure I steer clear from people with the flu, avoid getting diarrhea (no spicy foods!), and no over-exertion/heavy-lifting. He basically said, "Just use common sense."

Still taking antibiotics (2x daily) to prevent infection from the egg retrieval in addition to the Progynova tablets (3x daily), folic acid and vitamin C. I have started to use those weekly pill boxes I used to tease my grandma about to make sure I remember which pills and how much to take.

My granny pill box :)

I have started the HCG injections this morning, which I am supposed to do every other day around 8-9am. It wasn't so bad compared to the other shots. I have three injections more to go for the next two weeks. These injections are to strengthen my uterine lining.

I am taking 4 Pregnyl (HCG) injections over the 

next two weeks.

I hope our embryos are strong enough to hatch and implant despite the not so great prognosis we got from the doctor. I am told implantation usually takes place 3-5 dpst.

Come on, little embies. Mommy and Daddy are rooting for you. You can do it!