The embryos survived the night! Well, one did anyway. One multiplied like it should and the other one wasn’t doing much so it’s highly likely that one will die.
You can see here in the photos, the messy one is the good one.
You can see here in the photos, the messy one is the good one.
These are my embryos
They implanted both embryos in me anyway, because you just never know what could happen 
The process is painless, apart from the fact that you have to have a full bladder and you’re busting for a wee the whole time, but it was so incredible to watch the straw go into my uterus and plant the embryos in there. I saw them pop out of the end of the straw and nestle into the uterus. It was so emotional. We feel lucky to be able to see that. Not many people can say they saw their two day old embryo inside their uterus!
Dom didn’t cry but I reckon he would have if there was no-one else in the room! Even the Embryologist cried. It was such an amazing moment.
But we are not pregnant yet. Now we have to wait out what is commonly known in the IVF world as “the dreaded TWO WEEK WAIT”. In two weeks I will have a pregnancy test to see if the embryos implanted and if I am pregnant. It is hard not to get excited but I am trying to keep a level head about it all because we have been here before. In our 3rd round of IVF we got the positive pregnancy test… and then miscarried a few days later. I don’t want to get my hopes up, but I am trying to remain positive at the same time.
The process is painless, apart from the fact that you have to have a full bladder and you’re busting for a wee the whole time, but it was so incredible to watch the straw go into my uterus and plant the embryos in there. I saw them pop out of the end of the straw and nestle into the uterus. It was so emotional. We feel lucky to be able to see that. Not many people can say they saw their two day old embryo inside their uterus!
Dom didn’t cry but I reckon he would have if there was no-one else in the room! Even the Embryologist cried. It was such an amazing moment.
But we are not pregnant yet. Now we have to wait out what is commonly known in the IVF world as “the dreaded TWO WEEK WAIT”. In two weeks I will have a pregnancy test to see if the embryos implanted and if I am pregnant. It is hard not to get excited but I am trying to keep a level head about it all because we have been here before. In our 3rd round of IVF we got the positive pregnancy test… and then miscarried a few days later. I don’t want to get my hopes up, but I am trying to remain positive at the same time.
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Jay jay and Dom, i wish you every piece of luck for the next few weeks, all will turn out wonderful i just know it will! My thoughts and wishes are with you both xxx
Ahh the horrid two week wait. Hope it goes quickly for you and you get the big positive sign this month.
Lots of love to you both, you will be awesome parents!
Thanks Rach. It’s only been thre days so far and I’m obsessed!! It is going to be a long two weeks
Stay strong!
That picture is amazing. I am sending you good thoughts and golden lights.
Isn’t it crazy? I can’t believe they have the technology!
Goooood luck!
Think positive, try to keep busy over the next two weeks to take your mind off waiting
xx
I wish you and Dom all the best JJ. I have really enjoyed following your story, and was wondering where you where on thursday and friday. I will be waitin for the good news. Keep a positive mind….
all my fingers and toes will be crossed for you both..
OK I’m keeping a level head… but secretly everything’s crossed sending sticky vibes your way!!!
very best wishes for a positive and strong outcome.
Best of luck guys. JJ – Hope you have your feet up and are relaxing. I truly believe that this time will be your turn
Thinking of you guys.
I have my fingers crossed for you. Try and stay positive, little miracles do happen.
Hi there, I just wanted to let you know, that like everyone else who’s posted I have EVERYTHING crossed for you!
I think you’re both very brave to share your journey and I’m sure it must be helping others in the same situation as you, so very selfless too.
I’m sure the next two weeks will crawl by, but I hope you can stay busy and strong and happy.
Sending lots of good vibes your way! Best, K x
Well done guys. They are beautiful embryos. All the best for your test, our thoughts are with you. +++
oh god jay jay that is great i have been thinking about you all weekend hoping that you had been implanted!!! how cool, i am STOKED for you that you have made it this far
yay xxx
oohhh how exciting. I love the pictures.
Congrats JJ and Dom, lets hope these are sticky little embryos – eat lots of pineapple and walnuts! it’s supposed to help – also I think accupunture is supposed to help too – so try that! anything that gets them to tick is worth a try huh? Hope the TWW goes quickly
ARGH the two week wait. How am I going to cope! I hope it goes really fast for you. I am totally thinking of you, and sending sticky vibes your way.
Stick embryo stick!!! good luck to you both, i hope with everything that it all works out for the best!!! lots of love and kisse coming your way
xxxxxx
Like all the others I would like to add my hope too.I guess you have all your bits crossed and are treading gently.Burrow in well embryo.Hang on in there for Mum and Dad.
Yay congrats JJ and Dom!!! Sending lots of positive sticky vibes xxx
All the absolute best of luck guys. Thank you so much for sharing your story with the nation. I can assure you everybody is right in there behind you.
Stay positive!
xxxx
Wow that’s amazing you can get photos of the embryos, that could be your child’s first portrait! Here’s hoping and wishing for you both
Best wishes.
the 2WW is the longest 2 weeks of the IVF process. I remember having to distract myself with all sorts of things or I’d obsess about what was going on in ‘there’. My journal was handy to let out my feelings. You are so blessed to have a network of supportive women with you through the wait.
Wishing the embies stick and your dreams come true. Lots of hugs.
I’m a bit obsessed too. I keep wondering if I should be experiencing any symptoms yet…. I feel nothing so far.
Good Luck guys. We had the sad news our frozen embryo did not “de-frost” over the weekend. Its so wonderful you are so open and strong. I love IVF success stories so I hope you have one for us in 2 weeks. Good Luck!!!!!
Oh no, I’m really so sorry Sarah. You must be devastated. Are u going to try again? It’s so exhausting isn’t it?
Absolutely we are trying again. This was the first round. Exhausting and all consuming however worth it all in the end (fingers crossed!). Least you are keeping busy for the 2 week wait…and Meredith below is so right about the blog. You and Dom are inspirational!
Yay that’s awesome news that you got implanted. What an amazing picture. Sending you lots and lots of sticky vibes and I’ll cross everything for you both as well!! Good luck with the dreaded tww, I hope it goes fast for you.
3 days down…11 to go!
I just wanted to join everyone else in thanking you both for sharing this story. I am praying and hoping that this time will bring you joy after so much heartache, and i hope you realise what a gift this blog has been to so many women in similar circumstances.
Arohanui:-)
Thanks Meredith.
Hi Jay jay,
Im so excited for you both i bet these 2 weeks will be so hard for you guys to ride out but hopefully ur going to get a great result. Im hoping with all my heart that this is the one……….:):):):)
p.s this is awesome reading what you go through im going to be a pro by the time its my turn xx)
Hi JJ
I am wishing you and Dom all the best, and am following your story with great anticipation!! I can’t wait to hear you knews – the 2 week wait is long for me so I cant imagine how long it is for you!! Dont worry too much about symptoms, I certainly didnt feel pregnant at all until week 6 ish so I am sure your embryo is quietly growing and becoming something more as I write this. Good luck, Im really wishing on all the stars for you xx
Cool pics! Good luck guys!!!!
what can i say, i really hope this is it for you both! i will be thinking of you!
Thank you for sharing such a precious journey. The photos are so special and highlight what a fragile process this is. Hang in there I can only imagine how long each day (and night) must be feeling at the moment.
I’m soo keeping my fingers crossed for you, i know what a nightmare this 2 wk wait can be having done it soo many times myself! I’m just starting the whole process for the 3rd time and i had my first Buserelin injection last night. It really has been really great of you to share this process, i know how hard it can be and i’m not sure i’d be brave enough to share what is a very personal experience with everybody and a TV crew! but it is really it nice to feel that your not alone as sometimes doing IVF you do feel very alone. I really wish you all the best of luck and try not to drive yourself too insane!! x
Hi JJ
After just going through 2 FET’s in the last 2 months I have to say the 2ww never gets any easier so try not to go mad. Keep busy and ignore those side effect from the drugs that feel like pregnancy smptoms – they are evil!
I have everything crossed for those little embies of yours.
Baby dust to you.
Amy x
Have loved following you journey – you have so much support from randoms – its brilliant.
The waiting is so the worst bit – the second week anyway. We have 5 days to wait – am over analyzing every funny pain my body has (and the pain will no doubt be wind!). I know the positiveness will go any day soon, but am trying to embrace the cheery attitude for now.
Hope you have lots of little Jay Jay treats planned for the next few days. I NEEDED a new pair of shoes the other day, because…. well just because it helps me stay happy!
And I get the tricky situation you are in. I am sure the world of bloggers will totally get you wanting a bit of privacy – we can wait till the cheesey photo scoop in the Woman’s Day!
Hi Jay-Jay and Dom,
I have been following your story for years now. Thank you for sharing it with us – I know it is helping a lot of people.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, expecially during these nerve-wracking two weeks.
I hope everything works out for you this time around.
Lots of love and good vibes,
Anna.
I hope with all my heart you both get the baby you want and deserve so much.
Sending through my positive thoughts for you xx
Hey thank you guys so much for sharing your journey publicly, i never knew what IVF involved and its great to now have some understanding of what some couples have to go through to get there wish.
Hi JJ,
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your story! Hubby & I have just found out that we have to have IVF. Our first appt is next Weds and I am SO nervous. It’s great to be able to read about your journey to understand a little bit about what lays ahead. I really hope everything turns out positively for you and Dom. All my fingers and toes are crossed. You both deserve it.
All the best, x
Good luck Sarah. It’s quite overwhelming, and it’s a long road ahead. Be brave and use all the support networks you can. Best of luck.
JJ you deserve this more than anyone. I wish you all the best.
I’m really praying for you guys that this round works. Hope you’re hanging in there during the torture waiting part. Take care x