Finding out HOW MANY KiDS we can have! | EGG RETRiEVAL SURGERY ๐ฉท ๏ฟผ
Summary
TLDRThe video script details a couple's emotional and hopeful journey through in vitro fertilization (IVF). After undergoing a 10-day regimen of fertility shots, they reach the egg retrieval phase, a significant milestone in their fertility treatment. The process is described in an informative yet personal manner, as they discuss the anticipation of discovering the number of mature eggs, the potential for fertilization, and the subsequent genetic testing. The couple shares their excitement and nervousness, along with their plans for genetic testing to prevent miscarriages and their preference for a surprise regarding the gender of their embryos. The narrative is interspersed with their preparations for the procedure, the surgery itself, and the anxious wait for the results. They also discuss lifestyle adjustments post-surgery, including dietary changes and the use of a heating pad for comfort. The script concludes with the couple receiving the final count of viable embryos, which they decide to keep private, but express immense gratitude and happiness for the outcome, looking forward to the next steps in their IVF journey.
Takeaways
- ๐ The couple has started IVF treatment and has completed the initial stages, including 10 days of shots and an egg retrieval procedure.
- ๐ The shots were administered to stimulate the development of multiple follicles, which may each contain an egg.
- ๐ฅ An egg retrieval surgery was performed, during which the number of eggs was determined, and this number indicates the potential for pregnancy.
- ๐ The initial egg count is expected to decrease as only mature eggs are counted following the retrieval.
- ๐ They are planning to conduct genetic testing on the embryos to reduce the risk of miscarriages and to determine the genders.
- ๐ค The couple is excited and hopeful for a high number of viable embryos, aiming for a large family.
- ๐ They traveled for the surgery and experienced a storm during their return trip, which was filled with challenges.
- ๐ก Upon returning home, the wife focused on recovery, staying hydrated, and consuming a diet high in sodium and protein.
- ๐ They received updates on the maturation and fertilization of the eggs, with 46 retrieved, 27 mature, and 22 fertilized.
- ๐งช The embryos developed to the blastocyst stage, and some were frozen for future use.
- ๐ The couple expressed gratitude for the support from family, friends, and online community, and maintained a hopeful and positive outlook throughout the process.
Q & A
What significant step did the couple take in their fertility journey?
-The couple started the IVF process and completed their last shot before the egg retrieval procedure.
What is the purpose of the shots taken during the IVF process?
-The shots are administered to stimulate the development of multiple follicles in the ovaries, which may contain eggs for fertilization.
What is the procedure for retrieving eggs in the IVF process?
-The egg retrieval is a surgical procedure where the number of eggs is determined, and the eggs are extracted for potential fertilization.
What is the expected outcome of the egg retrieval?
-The couple will find out the number of mature eggs retrieved, which will indicate the potential for successful fertilization and pregnancy.
What is the role of genetic testing in the IVF process mentioned in the script?
-Genetic testing is planned to be done on the embryos to prevent miscarriages and to determine the genders of the embryos.
What is the emotional state of the individual speaking in the script?
-The individual is feeling a mix of excitement, nervousness, and anticipation about the IVF process and the potential to get pregnant.
What measures are being taken to prepare for the egg retrieval surgery?
-The individual is following pre-surgery instructions, such as not wearing makeup or skincare lotions, and preparing mentally and emotionally for the procedure.
What is the typical timeline for receiving updates after the egg retrieval in an IVF cycle?
-The couple can expect to receive calls over the next 6 days, with updates on the maturity and fertilization of the eggs, and the potential number of viable embryos.
What is the potential complication the individual is concerned about after the egg retrieval?
-The individual is concerned about developing OHSS (Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome), which can cause discomfort and complications.
What is the couple's hope for the number of embryos after the IVF process?
-The couple hopes for a high number of embryos to increase their chances of having a large family, but they are primarily focused on the possibility of getting pregnant with at least one baby.
What is the couple's approach to knowing the gender of the embryos?
-The couple has decided not to know the gender of the embryos at this time, focusing instead on selecting the best quality embryo for transfer.
Outlines
๐ Starting IVF and Egg Retrieval Journey
The couple shares their excitement about beginning the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process and getting closer to their goal of getting pregnant. They explain the steps they've taken so far, including taking shots for 10 days to stimulate follicle development. The video follows their last appointment and the day of their egg retrieval surgery. They discuss the IVF process, including the hope of obtaining eggs from the follicles, and the anticipation of finding out how many eggs are retrieved and their potential for pregnancy. They also mention their plans for genetic testing to reduce the risk of miscarriage and their desire for a large family, hoping for a high number of viable eggs.
๐ฅ Egg Retrieval Surgery and Post-Op Experience
The script details the experience of the egg retrieval surgery, including the emotional state of the couple before and after the procedure. The woman describes feeling nervous and excited, with a lack of sleep due to anticipation. The day of the surgery involves preparation, such as not wearing makeup or skincare products, and the decision on how to style her hair. After the surgery, she feels a bit emotional and is glad to have gotten some rest during the procedure. They receive the news that they retrieved a promising number of eggs, which they plan to reveal later. The couple is also dealing with the challenges of traveling home in a snowstorm, expressing relief upon safely arriving back home.
๐ง Post-Surgery Recovery and Updates
The woman provides an update on her recovery after the egg retrieval, sharing that she has been resting, watching shows, and researching what to expect next in the IVF process. She emphasizes the comfort provided by a heating pad, a gift from her family, and the importance of staying hydrated and nourished with chicken noodle soup, Gatorade, and electrolytes. She expresses gratitude for the support from her family and the news of the successful retrieval of a significant number of eggs, 46 in total, with 27 being mature and 22 fertilized. She also discusses her concerns about experiencing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and her efforts to mitigate the risk.
๐คฐ Awaiting Embryo Development News
The couple anxiously awaits the news on the development of their embryos. They discuss the process of embryo biopsy and freezing, and the anticipation of receiving the final count of viable embryos. The woman shares her feelings of nervousness, excitement, and gratitude, emphasizing her belief that whatever the outcome, it is part of a larger plan. She also thanks her family, friends, and online supporters for their prayers and encouragement. The couple is hopeful for a positive outcome and the possibility of a healthy pregnancy.
๐ Final Embryo Count and Future Transfer
The woman expresses her emotional state as they receive the final count of viable embryos. She shares a moment of prayer and gratitude, feeling blessed by the support from her online community and loved ones. The couple decides not to disclose the exact number of embryos they have, but they are extremely happy and feel it will allow them to have the family size they've always wanted. They look forward to the next step of the IVF process, the embryo transfer, and remain optimistic about the journey ahead.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กIVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
๐กEgg Retrieval
๐กFollicles
๐กMature Eggs
๐กFertilization
๐กEmbryo
๐กGenetic Testing
๐กOHSS (Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome)
๐กAnesthesia
๐กMiscarriage
๐กEmbryo Transfer
Highlights
The couple has started IVF treatment and completed 10 days of injections.
They are excited about the egg retrieval process scheduled for the next day.
The woman has multiple follicles that may contain eggs, which will be assessed during the surgery.
The number of eggs retrieved will indicate the likelihood of pregnancy.
They are planning to conduct genetic testing on the embryos to reduce the risk of miscarriages.
The couple is hoping for a high number of viable embryos to achieve their dream of a big family.
The woman is experiencing anxiety and excitement leading up to the surgery.
They have successfully retrieved 46 eggs, which is a positive outcome.
27 out of the retrieved eggs were mature, and 22 fertilized successfully.
The woman is recovering and taking care of herself post-surgery with the support of her family.
She is managing the risk of OHSS (Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome) by following medical advice.
The couple is eagerly awaiting the final results of the IVF process, including the number of viable embryos.
They are grateful for the support from family, friends, and their online community throughout the journey.
The final number of embryos is undisclosed, but the couple is extremely happy and feels blessed.
The woman expresses her faith and belief that everything is part of a bigger plan.
The couple is looking forward to the first embryo transfer, which is a significant step towards their goal of parenthood.
The woman shares her emotional journey and gratitude for the support received during the IVF process.
Transcripts
wow we just hit a huge step in our
fertility Journey you guys we are closer
than ever to getting pregnant if you
guys didn't see our last video we have
started IVF we had to do shots for about
10 days and today we got our last shot
last night and then today we had our
last appointment and in this video we
are doing our egg retrieval it's
tomorrow so I'm just going to explain
really quick what it is for those who
are kind of confused if you don't really
know about the IVF process so we did our
shots so that I have a lot of follicles
right now in me that are going to
hopefully get to be eggs tomorrow so I'm
going to go through a surgery and in
that surgery they are going to see how
many eggs I have and how many eggs I
have is How likely I am to use those
eggs to get pregnant so the follicles
are like this jelly or something that's
inside of the ovaries basically each
follicle could have an egg in it usually
they have an egg in it or sometimes they
could have two sometimes they could have
zero or three so we don't know how many
eggs yet because we don't know how many
eggs are need to fall tomorrow we're
going to know which is absolutely crazy
and we're going to tell you guys in this
video so it's going to be really
exciting so I'm just going to quickly
tell you guys how this works so tomorrow
we're going to get our surgery and we
are going to retrieve a certain amount
of eggs and then we are going to get
calls over the next 6 days and
eventually at the end find out how many
kids we can have so the next day after
the surgery we're going to get a call
and we're going to find out how many
eggs matured which means the egg count
from the beginning is just going to get
lower and lower it's supposed to so the
next day after a surgery we're going to
see how many eggs mature like how many
are still good and healthy and working
and then the next day they're going to
fertilize them so we're going to see how
many of the eggs fertilize and they're
going to tell us a new number and then
they're going to tell us after that how
many eggs worked and how many babies
that we could possibly have in the IVF
process so we're at a huge Point like
this is huge and I am just so excited to
find out we are planning right now to
genetic test them it's just going to
help with not having more miscarriages
and in the genetic testing they actually
find out the genders of the ending
result number of eggs so we will find
out all of the genders that we could
have but for right now we don't want to
know like what we're going to have like
what gender we're going to have we're
just going to have them put the very
best egg into us so we're not going to
know the gender but we're going to find
out how many genders we have of the
embryos that we get so we're really
excited we really hope it is a good
number a high number cuz we want a big
family but we really just hope that we
can even just get pregnant with one baby
so such a big time for us we're going to
go ahead and get packing right now
because the surgery is 4 hours away so
we have to pack our stuff and then we're
going to head do the surgery
tomorrow there's a storm coming all
right you guys we're officially on our
way on our road trip to head to the
hotel tonight in the very early morning
is my surgery guys we just got to our
hotel room oh it feels amazing to be not
in the car but yeah we're just going to
do our night routine there's a couple
things I have to do to prepare that they
so I need to do so I'm going to do those
and then we going to wake up around 6ish
so I'll see you guys in the morning
here's our hotel room of course Josh
just untucked the beautifully made
blanket I hate when like the foot of the
bed is tucked in yeah he can't sleep in
it tuck I'm like what the heck already
got my vag you ready all right hopefully
I remember to Vlog the morning Josh you
went to help me but hopefully I'll see
you guys in the
morning morning I could hardly sleep
last night I swear I was like awake all
night I was like nervous excited I want
to do everything right we got to get
ready though so let's wash our
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face the water
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is okay that's literally all I can do I
can't wear any makeup I don't think I
can wear any skin care lotions like
anything like that so we just wash the
face I put a little bit of lip B on and
right now I'm deciding if I should take
out my hair or not it's Qui surgery so
maybe I'll just take
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it all right I think I'm ready for
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TR guys we have to leave in like 7
Minutes about Josh's in the shower but
you know boys they can get ready so fast
anyways I'm feeling a anxious and just
hoping that everything goes well I'm
also excited because possibly today
we'll find out how many eggs you get I'm
just feeling a lot of fils I could
barely sleep last night so I'm tired but
like not tired because there's so much
that's going to happen in the next hour
I feel like people don't normally feel
like nervous for the egg retrieval or
something I don't know but I'm
nervous we got to leave in like just a
minute so I got to go hurry Josh up
all right you guys we are on our way
we're getting pretty close now so see
you when we get
there all right you guys I just left
Josh I'm about to go in the room right
now I can do this I got this okay this
is my
room going to get changed into this and
they're going to put my IV in hey
guys here we go I'll see you guys after
the surgery wish
look Cass just got out of the surgery
she's still kind of out of it but she
said that it was she got some good sleep
or something like that you feeling
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okay emotional little emotional didn't
tell
USGS yeah they said they're counting our
eggs so it'll be exciting to know soon
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so excited for the results the
results you already know do I already
know no I was
nap okay just just rest that was the
comfiest I've ever been in a
surgery I'm kind of emotional she's a
little emotional and she keeps let me to
record her I'm scared it's okay just
relax know it's fine and chill and drink
some water and stuff I'm happy you're
here I'm happy I'm here
too can I drink water yeah they gave you
water they give you water if you can't
drink
it oh my gosh that's amazing just a tiny
sa okay one more hug okay one
secondo I know you keep telling me to
record you and he keep saying the same
thing
glad you're feeling fine though other
than to be emotional happy everything
look good I hope yeah I think it went
good do you already know that count nope
I going to tell us
yeah I keep asking me the same
questions I'm
tired you have
on5 okay how many eggs babe I have to
tell them in the car okay we just found
out how many eggs so pretty good news
but we'll tell you guys in the car and
then she's just got to get her clothes
on get dressed and then we're going to
head
home nice
job all right we got really good news
actually really happy I'm going to cry
good
news we got is we got 42 46 46 a lot of
eggs I'm so happy really good
news I'm so
happy said they'll call us in 2 days
tell us how many fertilized so happy so
we're hoping everything goes well
hopefully the statistics stay true I
think it'll all work
on I think it will all be fine I think
God will all work out the way it's
supposed to so God will help us with
however manyy we're supposed to
have now I just got to take care of this
beauty for a few days and now you got to
take a nap while we have our 4-Hour road
trip yeah okay love you
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guys okay you guys we're almost home
we're about like an hour away from home
I took a good nap um been drinking my
Electro lights like crazy is my second
one
also my worst nightmare you guys know I
hate traveling in snow because of when
we hit black ice but we've seen about 40
different cars off the road a ton of
semis out of slid a ton of different
cars like so we're going really slow but
yeah kind of crazy and I'm actually
proud of myself cuz usually I really be
freaking out H babe I'm doing pretty
good
right so slow
down yeah here is the current weather
conditions stop right here oh yeah we're
definitely past the worst part I think I
hope we've seen so many cars off the
road probably like 30 at least and like
a bunch of semis okay guys we made it
back home joshh is filming I
accidentally ended it by clicking the
volume button so we made it home safely
Josh got me this heating pad so I'm
going to put that on right now and then
I have chicken noodle
soup and water and electrolytes get
ready
doing good all right you guys it has
been like about 4 hours since we got
home and I wanted to do a little update
on myself just been laying in bed I've
been watching um a little bit of a show
and then I've been on my phone just kind
of like researching I feel like I like
to know what's going to happen next so
I've been watching like a lot of videos
about like what happens next yeah I just
I feel like thats prepar me and stuff so
um what else I I've been having Josh
just keep reheating this heating pad I
feel like that has been like a game
changer I'm so grateful that my mother
and sister-in-laws got me this heating
pad because that's been so nice they put
one on me when I woke up from anesthesia
and I I watched the videos with Josh of
me on the anastesia or Anastasia on the
when I was like waking up from the
surgery and oh my gosh I kept saying the
same thing over and over again I don't
know what I don't even remember doing
that things it was just really funny so
it made us both laugh we were just
sitting here laughing uh the chicken
noodle oh my gosh that chicken noodle
soup it just hit like that is exactly
what I needed so much Gatorade zero cuz
I'm supposed to literally drink that way
more than water then I also been
drinking water I'm excited I'm excited
that we're done with that chapter
hopefully and we can just get the
results now and move on to the next so
I'm I'm feeling really good I'm feeling
really blessed and happy and I called my
mom and my dad and I told them how many
eggs we got and then we also called
Josh's parents my in-laws and told them
everyone's just been so supportive
throughout this and I just love them all
so I haven't told my siblings anything
yet cuz I'm not sure they even
understand like what's going on so I
might explain it to them a little bit
later but yeah it's it's been honestly
such a good day I just opened my windows
and look how pretty the sky is we just
got the call from the doctor with how
many eggs got mature and then how many
fertilized right mhm so we had 46 eggs
that we retrieved and then 27 of them
were mature and then 22 of them
fertilized so pretty happy with that
number yeah yeah everything's looking
good so and then they're going to call
us um this coming Tuesday and Wednesday
with the final like results so I'm
nervous but we're pretty happy with that
number and yeah just waiting now for
Tuesday and Wednesday okay you guys I'm
going to get a little bit ready so I'm
going to change into another sweat set
of course okay we're just going to like
wash my face brush my teeth just get a
little bit you know ready for the day
not like makeup or anything but
literally just what I said something I'm
so glad that I did though before um even
IVF and all the shots is I bought a
million like four I bought four sweat
sets and I'm so glad I did because I
have been living in them and I heard
that you were literally just going to
live in comfortable clothes so I'm so
glad I bought a million sweat sets and I
just wear them on repeat literally I am
really like happy with the news that we
got today it was like a little bit less
than we were hoping for our doctor told
us that maybe we were going to hope for
like around 30 30 eggs to be mature and
it was 27 which is only a little bit
lower I'm still really happy like I just
really hope that I don't want to go
through the whole shots again so I'm
just hoping that by the end of it we can
hopefully get you know like a high
number like I would really hope for like
five or six because we want like five or
six kids it doesn't mean that I will get
pregnant with all of them just because
sometimes it doesn't stick and stuff but
I don't know I don't want to have to do
the whole shot first part again I know I
have to take shots again for the second
part was hard but I think it will just
be worth it no matter what so even if we
do get like at least maybe one or two
two or even three or four like eggs and
we want more kids after that I think by
then I'll probably be brave and ready to
do another round of Iva if we don't get
like the right amount of eggs also like
I don't know we'll just kind of see how
it goes because God has a plan so if we
feel like maybe we should have less kids
then we want then that's fine too I
guess we'll just keep praying about it
and see like as the future goes on so
yeah trying not to stress myself out too
much okay we're just going to do like a
little bit of skin care something else
that I have been doing so much is eating
so much soup I've had probably nothing
else but soup pretty much and I just
ordered more chicken noodle soup that's
like the best thing you can eat if
you're you know at risk for getting the
ohss OHS ohhs o I keep forgetting which
one is I think it's ohss but yeah I just
ordered more chicken go soup it just has
high sodium so you're supposed to eat a
lot a lot of sodium and drink a lot of
elides so I've been doing really good at
that actually like my side table is just
filled with drinks and very little carbs
and I've been trying to literally have
no sugar at all and I've been doing
really good at that so after we got like
our results this morning of how many
eggs are mature and how many fertilized
I kind of started going down like a
rabbit hole of like other people's
experiences and like what could happen
and what could the ending number be and
all that stuff but everyone's just so
different so hard to know so I just
decided to stop doing that cuz it kind
of was setting me in a little bit of a
spiral and I'm just going to wait for
the results myself and just not stress
too much about it because whatever will
be will be and there's nothing I can do
to control it or or anything so there's
no reason to stress about things when I
can't be in control if that makes sense
oh my gosh can't believe we get the
results though on Tuesday and Wednesday
those like seems so far away right now
it's Friday so kind of seems like a
little bit away but it's actually not
too far all right last thing is some lip
balm I love this stuff my lips have been
so chapped I lied last thing is this
water spray this just feels so nice
after I do all my skin
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care my hatch is still on if you guys
can hear it she's playing like nighttime
sound this has kind of been my place the
last day and a half I have these two
pillows because I'm supposed to like put
my feet up to avo