And the embryologist says....

Today is the day after the egg collection and I get a call from the embryologist by 9am.

There were 12 eggs collected. 7 were good enough to be injected (ICSI) and 3 turned into embryos.

20% yield then. That doesn't sound too good. But better than nothing I guess. I start wondering how the three little embryos will fare the freeze/thaw process and turn to the all knowing internet. An article tells me an average of 50% survive the freeze thaw process. So, being frugal, 1 embryo is likely to make it. Bloody hell. 1 bloody embryo and all this pain. I think realistically our chances of a pregnancy (let alone live birth) are slim this time round. Hopefully we'd be able to get another cycle on the NHS. But I would have to go through the whole thing again because we're not likely to have any embryos left in the freezer.

Maybe I'm being too negative! I shall try the power of positive thinking but god dammit I'm still in too much pain to feel positive. I wonder whether acupuncture would help. I might go this afternoon. I need to get some lunch too, I'm starving. And I need a shower. I've not worn deoderant now for over 24hours, not smelling too bad but a shower will make me feel better I'm sure.