Yesterday was the big day-transfer #4!!!
When I was told my transfer time was 9am, with an arrival of 8:30, I knew I had to get to NYC the night before. What I didn't know was that I wasn't going to make it on the road until 9:30pm, get stuck in about 40 minutes worth of traffic going over the George Washington bridge, and that I wouldn't get to sleep before 2am! Part way, I thought I should have just stayed at home and woken up at 4am!
But, I had ulterior motives-the local hospital oatmeal
I know I know, it's weird-but it's just so delicious, I seriously dream about it! And I knew if I came in the night before, I could have the early morning to myself, and could go and eat a nice, quiet breakfast! Which is exactly what I did-if you follow me on Instagram, you probably caught me talking about it!
I made it back to my car, in the drizzle without a coat no less, around 8:10, and headed on my way. I made sure to start drinking my water on the way. My rule of thumb, is that I should have drunk a whole Camelbak water bottle by the time of my arrival to ensure a full bladder, but this time, it was a good thing I didn't finish that water bottle!
When I arrived, I made my way downstairs, which is where the OR is, and I noticed no one was there! The doors were wide open, which means no one was in the middle of a transfer. So I walked upstairs and was told someone would be coming down-I was the only transfer yesterday! Yay for personal attention!!!
The nurse came down, I got changed, and she got me checked in.
And then I waited.
And waited.
And I waited for 25 minutes, with a full bladder, until Dr. B walked in, almost half an hour late to my transfer! Now, I'm not sure I've mentioned it here, but not only do you have to have a full bladder for the transfer, but you have to remain laying down after the transfer-for 30 minutes! That makes for an extra hour of a full bladder!!! I also realized in this moment that we can stop wondering where Dovy gets his angry face and disgruntled personality-it's from me.
Dr. B walks in and asked me if I was recording, to which I responded in a straight face, "it's your punishment."
PUNISHMENT!!! He gasped.
"You're 25 minutes late and I have to pee!"
Mike came in and gave me the embryology report: it's perfect, and 8 remain in the freezer.
We discussed a few details, like meds and dates for testing, and then he said, "let's go!"
The transfer went off without a hitch!
Something I appreciate and one reason why I could never change clinics is because of the personal attention I get and camaraderie. The day, and any day, is always full of jokes, laughter and well wishes. So it was fitting that the embryologist and Dr. B have a "line" for confirming the catheter is clear of the embryo.
I had to have Mike say it three times before I actually caught it on video!
And then of course, the obligatory selfie
I got on 2/27 for a blood test to check my estrogen and progesterone levels, and then I have my pregnancy test on 3/6, but I'll be testing before!
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