Day Seventy Seven of 100 – Did you know?

Did you know that today is Day eleven of the final full IVF cycle in our quest to chase our little miracle - and i took 125 iu’s FSH plus an Orgalutran injection…

Did you know that IVF stands for In vitro fertilisation, however it is also the acronym for Idiopathic Ventricular Fibrillation, Intervertebral Foramen, Intel Video Technology (filename extension), Intravascular Fluid (plasma), and Intra-Venous Fluids…
Did you know that “when in excess, estrogen promotes the growth of estrogen sensitive tissues, leading to an increased size of adipose (fat) tissues in the waist, belly and other estrogen sensitive fat tissues: For men, typically in the belly and chest; for women, in the belly, lower butt, upper thighs and sometimes in the back of the arms. Estrogen sensitive fat tissues are also called “stubborn fat” due to their high resistance to fat burning. Generally, not even diet or exercise can help remove this estrogen sensitive tenacious fat. Excess estrogen works in a vicious cycle. Estrogen promotes fat gain, and the enlarged fat tissue produces more estrogen within its cells, which then promotes more fat gain, and so on.” (http://www.dragondoor.com/articler/mode3/371/) and therefore when on HRT (Hormone replacement therapy – generally used in a frozen embryo cycle) we are SCREWED!
Did you know that a follicle needs to be 18mm or larger to contain a mature egg… So imagine your ovaries when there are about 10-15 follicles in there… hmm no wonder it hurts!
Did you know that miscarriage rates are the same in IVF as they are in normal pregnancys? However eptopic pregnancy (where the embryo implants in the fallopian tubes) is HIGHER in IVF pregnancy’s… Bizzar considering the embryos are transfered back into your uterus…
Did you know that the first IVF baby was born on the 25 July 1978, her name is Louise Brown.
Did you know that the sucess rates of IVF vary between 40 – 50% depending on your age… My husband once said to me that he wouldnt bet that much money on those odds…
Did you know that they say that embryos do not like heat… This means that hot showers, excersize, heat packs, or standing too close to a flame are all out of the question, making the IVF 2ww even more enjoyable then it already is!
Did you know that a fertalised egg is called a zygote… The zygot continues to divide, creating an inner group of cells with an outer shell. This stage is called a blastocyst. The inner group of cells will become the embryo, while the outer group of cells will become the membranes that nourish and protect it. (http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/002398.htm) Did you also know that the blastocyst ‘hatches’….
Did you know that somewhere along the lines i read an article that said 40% of IVF babies are twins, compared with 1-2% of the general population
And Did you know that without IVF, thousands of couple all over the world would not have the opportunity for the chance of a family, and as hard as it is did you know that i am grateful that i have that 40% chance of having an IVF baby, and did – you – know that i wouldnt change anything i have chosen to do this year…