After I was pretty much ready to get in my car and go stalk the lab we got the report call! I have never ever been so anxious to get a phone call in my life!
Out of the 12 eggs they retrieved, 7 have fertilized. So 7 were mature and the other 5 were immature- the DNA wasn't right for those 5 to fertilize. We did a procedure called ICSI where they select the best sperm to inject into each egg, so they performed ICSI on all 7! Not all eggs are created equal, so some have better chances than others.When the eggs divide they want their results similar to a bell curve. Where a few are above average, some at average, etc. they want them to really show themselves so they can gauge which are the best eggs for transfer.
Everyone has a protective shell around their eggs that naturally bursts open when they egg is ready to be released, but mine is very thick so it would be harder for the eggs to release. they will be doing a procedure called assisted hatching to make the eggs release easier!
Today they will be dividing and tomorrow we will get a call with what grade they are. 1 and 2 are above average and very good. they said they grade tougher than most so they rarely see a 1. A 3 is average normal and they transfer 3's all the time. 4 is below average, and 5 is "quite unfortunate" as she worded it. So, here's to hoping and praying for really good grades!
Thank you for all the calls, texts, facebook messages, emails checking on me! I have such amazing friends and family!
Woo-hoo! Will be watching and waiting for "good grades" for you :)
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