left - yeah, they explained EVERYTHING to us, and also added 'I don't expect you to remember all of this but you'll have a nurse call you just about every day to tell you what to do next', so that's good. So first I'll go on BCP for about 3 weeks to suppress everything. Then I'll be doing stims (stimulation drugs injected into my stomach) for a few days. Then I add in an 'antogonizer' that will stop me from ovulating on my own. Throughout this I'll have a few blood tests and ultrasounds so they can watch the follicles grow. Once they see some good follicles, it's time for the egg retrieval process, which is an actual surgery. I don't know if I go to sleep or if I'm just under enough, but I'll not be driving home on my own. The whole thing takes about 15 mins. So then they have the eggs, DH has already given his boys, and they'll put them in their petrie (sp?) dishes. Depending on how DH's sample looked, they'll either let them fertilize themselves or they will use ICSI, which is taking one sperm and injecting it into the egg. At this time, I also start progesterone suppositories (a gel, like PreSeed).
THEN they will watch each embie as it progresses over 3-5 days, pick the two that look the best and it's time for the transfer. When they transfer, they're also going to do 'assisted hatching', which is nicking the egg with a laser so some of the cells leak out a little bit - this is what happens when the egg attaches to the uterine lining, so it'll help implantation (also heightens risk of identical twins by a percent or so). Then......I'm in my TWW. Or I think I'll be PUPO - pregnant until proven otherwise!
I take a blood test 2 weeks later - can't take an HPT b/c I'll be filled with pregnancy hormones already.
So I think by the beginning/middle of June, we'll know! I really hope this takes on the first try! I definitely have a shot at my twins too, hahaha. Oh lord, DH will KILL me if I'm actually hoping for this!
I'm so full of excitement for things to come. NO is my most favorite place - don't worry, can't forget about the beignets, mdc!! My folks will be there with us and it's their first time. I'm going to love showing them around. We're having my bday dinner here:
www.muriels.com. It's supposed to be haunted!
anyway -sorry for all the rambling and thank you for all of the support!!!
tui - please, you are NOT bothering us at all! I love hearing about all of the symptoms, though at the same time I don't want us all to drive ourselves bonkers either.
mdc - my DH is the same. I asked him how he was feeling about things after the appt and he was like 'how am I feeling? it doesn't look like there are too many options for us, so it is what it is.' Allllrighty then. He's 'fine' with everything. Honestly, I think it's the impending bills that worry him the most. Hidden costs and such that the insurance carrier isn't telling us. I hope there are no huge surprises.
. Hey Wish hope all goes well with your appt tomorrow. 
waiting
Guess I expected it this month so not so surprised. Next month it is. Haven't decided what to do yet about the tests, but might do dilation and HSG next week before I start my new job. Not quite the fun I was expecting for a week off of work 
I think a couple of you are out there still waiting to test this month so I am sending my extra baby dust your way! 
