Transfer complete!

Today was our transfer day and it went wonderfully! I had a peace about the whole thing this morning (thank you for those praying) and knew things were going to be okay. Doctor T said “it couldn’t have been a more perfect transfer”!

We were blessed to have a family breakfast this morning before heading to our appointment. This was nice because our son could snuggle and be with mommy before not being able to do those things for a few weeks. You see because he is a toddler and heavier than 15-20 lbs I can’t pick him up or have him snuggle as much. So it was a blessing to spend extra time with him this morning.

After breakfast I began drinking water to have a full bladder for the procedure.As we arrived at the office there was a peace and acceptance that came over me. You see, this was it! It’s the day we had been praying years for! My husband and I waited holding hands. When it was finally time, we were called back by the sweet nurse who helps with the transfers. She has been there for every one of ours and it was nice to see her again. Once in the room she checked and my full bladder was perfect (uncomfortable but good). We then got to see the most incredible picture. We got to see our babies! They take a picture under the microscope so we can see the embryos. It is pretty amazing to see and to know that every person once began as small and perfect as those embabies (embryo babies). God is awesome!

Once everything was ready, Doctor T and the embryologist came in and we went over logistics like my name and birthday. Then they gave update on thawing and told us both thawed well and were ready to go with no remaining in storage. Wow!! This means that all 10 of our embabies would finally have a chance to be at home. With this being our final transfer, we didn’t leave any behind and instead I have had the blessing of me carrying them within me! (What an answer to many prayers!)

I then laid there holding my husband’s hand as we watched through ultrasound our babies being placed home. On the screen they looked like a bright white spot which was so beautiful! I then laid tilted back for about 10 minutes and the procedure was over. Almost as fast as we came in, it was done. I felt peaceful, calm and very… Complete! (That’s the best word to describe it!)

As I was finally allowed to go to the bathroom (which was a huge relief), I got emotional. I began to cry at the realization that our journey truly was complete (for the IVF stage). I walked out and gave the nurse a hug. We talked about how I was emotional and I thanked her for changing lives and for her part in making miracles happen! She cried with me as we embraced and then I waved goodbye to Doctor T and we went on our way! We were complete! You see no matter the outcome (hopefully baby/babies) we have completed our part and done everything we as humans can to have a child that is genetically ours. We didn’t leave any embryos behind and we didn’t compromise our faith and beliefs to do so!

As for the near future it is me taking it easy (which is hard to do)! I am resting for a few days and letting these babies get comfortable and find a home. I am eating pineapple (helps with implantation) and taking it one day at a time. We have now entered the two week wait and therefore all we can do is pray and wait. This is when God’s miracles continue to occur!

Technically I am now what some call “pregnantish”. It means that we know there are babies there but until my body produces the pregnancy hormone which indicates implantation, I am not technically pregnant. We aren’t out of the water yet! As with every step along the way, we will update you once we know. This is the step we have all been praying for and we will continue to need prayers throughout the next few days and weeks. I will post some about our previous transfers and more of our story during the two week wait. Thank you to all of you who have been with us and have prayed and loved us so far! We love you and today was a success because love along with science and Our amazing God!

Pearl of wisdom: Life is precious!

Request: That these babies implant and grow strong and healthy!