Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Strong little cells

One of the remaining smaller embies made it to blastocyst yesterday! He didn't make it to the point where they could freeze, but I did have one plucky little embie that could. It makes me wonder what's going on with the 2 bigger, stronger embabies we transfered back and that are hanging out in the "best incubator"??

I cried a little after hanging up the phone with the embryologist. I couldn't help it - 1) everything (and I do mean everything!!) is making me cry right now and 2) those cells were a part of me.

Anyway, I'm back to feeling better. I've been nauseous now for 3 days anytime I ate. It didn't matter what it was, how much or what time I was eating, it made me feel physically sick. And then I'd stay that way for the remainder of the day. Today has been better. The nausea is still there, but much more in the background than in the last few days. I know it's probably some sort of withdrawal from all the meds & anesthesia, but blah! It's kinda weird to only be taking PNVs and the progesterone injection everyday. It feels like I should be taking more!

I've returned to sewing a little. I made 2 baby quilts, both gifts, but thought I'd show them to you. And, just so you know, I was intentionally going for the "not baby" look.

11 comments:

  1. Sounds so promising, fingers crossed!

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  2. Love those quilts and love that you are getting some practice for your own!

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  3. So excited for you! Love those quilts! :)

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  4. Every morning when I wake up I think of you and your embabies. I know that I haven't reached out to you in the past few days but please know that you are in my thoughts.
    The quilts are stunning, they really are. You are so talented. The pink one is too cute!

    ((hugs)))

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  5. Alison,
    Your quilts are beautiful. I need to develop a hobby. It must be a great distraction during this process.

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  6. What beautiful quilts!

    I have been thinking of you daily...my fingers and toes are crossed!

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  7. Go, embies, go!!

    Beautiful quilts. How talented you are!

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  8. Those are really beautiful.... I have been following your blog for a few weeks now, but for some reason have not been able to leave a comment. But I just wanted to let you know that a complete stranger is wishing you the best.

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  9. Your quilts are GORGEOUS!!! I love how they are "un-babyish," especially the black and white one.

    I'm sure you are making a great incubator, just as you will make a fabulous mommy!

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  10. Yay for a freezable emby! Also, the quilts are gorgeous, you are awesome!

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