Day 9: Octuplets!

Eight must be the magic number for us because that's just how many embryos we have after retrieval and fertilization...which is exactly the same number we had at Walter Reed. So overall, it was 14 follicles---11 eggs retrived--10 mature--8 fertilized....very good numbers across the board, especially considering we are operating off one ovary (well, Gena, that is :-) ) Our octuplets are in the hands of God and the lab technicians and embryologists as they continue their development. Our doctor or nurse (Monica) will call tomorrow with an update on how they are progressing and what their decision will be regarding our transfer date (Thurs or Sat). Gena is feeling good following the procedure, but still trying to kick the cold that she picked up...and Chad is trying to fight it off as well.....foreshadowing of that old adage that when the kids come home sick, mom and dad are sure to follow! Things are well overall and it has been a great stay here in Silver Spring thus far....no big plans for today due to the need for rest, but tomorrow we are on tap to go to the Melting Pot with Spark and Gina....that promises to be a great time! So we'll wait for the phone to ring tomorrow and see what is in store.