Egg retreival

On August 16, 2011- I had my eggs retrieved at the doctor's clinic. Since I was going under anaesthesia, I couldn't eat or drink past midnight the day before. The appointment was 6:30. I had to change into a gown, cap and foot covers. The anasethesia worked fast and I was under (best sleep ever). I couldn't feel a thing. The next thing I knew I was awake and the nice nurse brought my husband in to sit beside me. I was groggy, but that's to be expected.


The doctor came in and told me that he retrieved 27 eggs. He and I was impressed.  I attribute that amount of eggs to my diet and lifestyle. I didn't need that much gonal F and menopur. The thing that worked for me was: 

• going to acupuncture for one year
• last 3 months I was on a mostly vegetarian diet
• was doing yoga a couple times a week. Also, the last 4 days before the egg retrieval
• I was only eating hot soups, warm foods, and no dairy. 
• The chinese believe not to ingest cold foods and salads while going through IVF 

I was in pain, nauseated and could only eat liquids the day after. The next day I could only eat limited solids. It was time to take it slow.
 
I called two days later and they told me that I have 17 embryos that formed. Now I have to wait a couple more day to see the quality of the embryos. In the meantime, there's alot of medications I have to take - dostinex, doxyxcline, medrol, and prometrium (oral & suppository).  


I want to keep my body clean for the insemination of the embryos, so no caffeine or cold stuff. Just warm soups, lots of fruit and greens and no dairy either. I'll try to eat an egg a day too.