Nothing is ever easy...

As soon as we thought we were experts on this whole IVF thing, of course we were thrown for a loop.

During last weeks' visit, we discovered that the embryo transfer would not be as easy as it was the first time. At the beginning of every IVF cycle, the doctor performs a trial transfer which allows him to take measurements and make notes so there are no surprises during the actual embryo transfer. Unfortunately, the doctor was unable to complete the trial and determined that it would need to be done under anesthesia. While this is certainly more comfortable, it means that I need to go under anesthesia for the trial, the egg retrieval, and the actual transfer ... all within a few weeks.

The good news is we completed the trial transfer today. The doctor had very few problems and is now confident he can successfully complete the embryo transfer in a couple weeks. While I am exhausted, Steve entertained Alex all afternoon so I got to sleep off the drugs ;)

Now that the first hurdle is over, all my medication will be ordered tomorrow. And then the real fun begins!!