7dp5dt

Heading towards the end of my 2ww and boy am I ready for it to be over.  With the extremely poor qualtiy of this cycle (egg/sperm/drop in estrogen, etc) as well as our poor embryo quality, I'm ready for my bfn so I can move on.  Of course I still have hope that it would have worked, but I feel like at least this way I won't be so disappointed when it is over.  I haven't really been having any symptoms.  Occasionally pressure or a cramp in the ovary/pooch area, migraines the last two days (but those also increase frequency around my period) but that is about it.  On another note, much to my husbands pleasure, since starting IVF and even more since the progesterone, my boobs are HUGE!  They seriously look fake.  I think I have grown almost two cup sizes (plus maybe 5lbs since I've been lazy) since we started this fertility journey! 

I found this website from another girl's blog which I found interesting about what happens after 3/5 day transfer: NYU Fertility Center  -- So I guess the question is -- should I POAS or not!?  I am leaning towards yes at some point before my beta just to mentally prepare myself.  I am lucky that I am not scheduled to work that day.  If it is negative, my doctor did say that I could immediately start another cycle (as long as I have no residual fluid in my abdomen/lungs and my ovaries aren't still enlarged), but I think I might wait one month and then do it.  I don't know!

Here are some pictures of my past week...

At the Nationals Game two days before transfer - only a few rows behind third base!

Picture of the Washington Monument from the Nationals Stadium

The hubby - barely fitting into the gown - right after transfer while I was on bedrest distracting myself from my very very full bladder! No bedpan for me!

Our babies first picture in their new home - of course it makes it to the fridge!

My Baby Girl Sidney all pooped out from going to Bark in the Park where she won 4th place for best trick!

My husband and I hosted a Mother's Day Brunch for his mom who lives close by - and her husband and my sister in law came.  I'm not much of a cook - but ever since we got married I have been trying!  I was so excited - because I got out our REALLY nice wedding china that we've never used! I was more excited about the menu - so I'll share it - and even for you non-cooks - if I can do it you can- and everything turned out great!!!

Raspberry - Orange Sunrise - I made a non-alcoholic version for myself (dork!)

Strawberry Parfaits - for an appetizer

Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Raspberry Cream Cheese Muffins

and of course dessert!

Peanut Butter Pie